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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 1d

The Senators visit the Sabres tonight with key injuries of their own

The clock may be about to strike midnight on Ruff and Adams - Expected Buffalo

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 1d

The Buffalo Sabres are off to another poor start. Not only are they performing poorly but there’s little energy.

The clock may be running out for Adams and Ruff.

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The Buffalo Sabres are off to another poor start and the clock may be running out for Lindy Ruff and Kevyn Adams.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 2d

5v5 Game Charts

- You can see them get worse as the game went on

- Tage line was fine. Outside of the 4th line other two gave nothing.

- They once again can't generate quality offense.

- Idk...Ottawa on Wednesday

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 4d

Sabres head to Boston to face the 2-0 Bruins tonight

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 6d

Final 5v5 game charts

- A hockey game was played

- Very little quality generated at 5v5 in a low-event game

- I liked Doan tonight

- Johnson/Bryson struggled

- Lyon essentially broke even and was fine

- Top of the line up + on xG. Bottom of the lineup...yikes

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 6d

The xB Discord is firing on all cylinders today. Good vibes are in the air with the season getting started. Content is coming out fast.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 6d

Josh Doan could be a breakout player for the Sabres this season. He checks all the boxes for the type of team they want to be.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 6d

GAME. DAY!!

Our first preview graphics of the season feature mostly stats from last year even the Rangers have played a game so far.

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 6d

Not only is it important for the Sabres to have a good power play to be a playoff team, but they may need it to counter the possible regression of 5 on 5 scoring.

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Sabres 2025-26 Season Preview: Adams' Last Stand

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 7d

The Buffalo Sabres enter what will be another playoff or bust season. This is probably the final stand for Kevyn Adams as general manager.

The Buffalo Sabres enter what will be another playoff or bust season. This is probably the final stand for Kevyn Adams as general manager.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 7d

Season preview podcast episode is live, touching on a variety of topics ahead of puck drop tonight.

⚫ Three Questions
🔴 Breakout Player
⚫ Tuch Extension
🔴 Season Prediction

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Comparing Public Projection Models' Expectations for the 2025-26 Sabres - Expected Buffalo

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 7d

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 7d

Projection models seem to expect a standings jump from the 2025-26 Sabres.

Eddy Tabone looks into what the probability distributions are estimating under the hood.

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Public projection models seem to be bullish on the Sabres compared to their 2024-25 finish. A closer look reveals what might be driving those expectations.

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 8d

As the season approaches, make sure you’re following/subscribed so you don’t miss any content

Sabres claim goaltender Colten Ellis

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 9d

The Sabres announce their 23-man roster to start the season.

Power, Kesselring, Luukkonen, and Greenway will all start on IR.

They’ll also carry 3G, 14F and 6D. Remember Geertsen can play D and F.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 9d

The Buffalo Sabres made a move to help their goaltending situation by claiming Colten Ellis off of waivers from the St. Louis Blues.

The Buffalo Sabres made a move to help their goaltending situation by claiming Colten Ellis off of waivers from the St. Louis Blues.

Radim Mrtka has earned an extended look in the AHL - Expected Buffalo

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 9d

Radim Mrtka had a strong preseason and earned an extended look at the pro level with the Rochester Amerks of the AHL.

Radim Mrtka had a strong preseason and earned an extended look at the pro level with the Rochester Amerks of the AHL.

Waiver wire presents goaltending options to the Sabres

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 10d

If the Buffalo Sabres want to consider other options in goal the waiver wire has some players that they could consider.

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If the Buffalo Sabres want to consider other options in goal the waiver wire has some players that they could consider.

NLL CBA Update (Oct. 3) - Leaks Emerge Upon More Concrete Deadlines - Expected Buffalo

expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 11d

CBA negotiations between the NLL and NLLPA continue to approach critical deadlines as the calendar has flipped to October. New insight was reported Friday.

CBA negotiations between the NLL and NLLPA continue to approach critical deadlines as the calendar has flipped to October. New insight was reported Friday.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 12d

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 12d

A good question came in with three what-if scenarios for the Sabres. I picked the goaltending as the one I would go with if I could only pick one.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 12d

The Sabres have a handful of injuries they’re dealing with as the preseason comes to a close.

However, it’s not an indictment on the new strength and conditioning staff.

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