Can the Buffalo Sabres BREAK Their NHL Playoff Drought and STUN the League?

Can the Buffalo Sabres BREAK Their NHL Playoff Drought and STUN the League?

Buffalo Sabres surge from a dismal start to become one of the NHL’s hottest teams—can Alex Lyon’s heroics in net finally end Buffalo’s 14-year playoff drought? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down reasons for optimism and caution, spotlighting key contributions from Tage Thompson and analyzing why Buffalo’s improved goaltending might be the missing link. The conversation explores the Sabres’ playoff odds, their power-play issues, and the likelihood of being minor buyers at the trade deadline.

Detroit Red Wings ride a red-hot streak as the Yzerplan comes alive, with John Gibson backstopping the team and scoring depth from Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, James van Riemsdyk, and Dylan Larkin. The hosts debate whether the Red Wings are true Cup contenders and examine the Pacific Division battle—are the Anaheim Ducks’ wild swings sustainable, or will the San Jose Sharks’ youthful talent break through? Plus: trade targets, playoff odds, and which long-suffering franchise could finally snap their postseason skid.

Timestamps:
00:00 Postseason Droughts and Surprises
03:25 Sabres’ Playoff Hopes Rising
07:59 Boosting Team Morale Strategically
12:30 Red Wings A Lock?
14:00 Playoff-Bound Team’s Resurgence
18:38 Moritz Seider’s Norris-Worthy Play
23:31 Pacific Division Showdown: Sharks vs. Ducks
28:09 All-In or Sky Falling
33:22 San Jose’s Favorable Schedule Ahead

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