Buffalo's Cinderella run is over. Morning Cuppa Hockey breaks it all down with Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenseman Colby Cohen.
Spittin' Chiclets' Matt Murley reacts to the Sabres' stunning Game 7 exit and what this season means for the future of the franchise.
Former Sabre Matt Moulson brings the player's perspective — what went wrong down the stretch and where this young group goes from here.
Then NHL legend Michael Peca weighs in on the Sabres' identity, the lessons from this run and what Buffalo needs to take the next step.
A gut-punch for Sabre Nation… but the conversation starts here.
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00:00 — Show intro + Buffalo’s heartbreaking Game 7 exit
01:15 — Jonny survives the Sabres tattoo bet
03:04 — Matt Murley joins from Sweden
03:59 — “Sabres were too cute for a Game 7” discussion
05:04 — Overtime goal breakdown + criticism of Buffalo’s goaltending
06:45 — Dahlin and Thompson’s mistakes analyzed on OT winner
09:50 — “Buffalo was never beating Carolina with that goaltending”
10:31 — Debate: cheap goalies vs paying elite goalies big money
12:05 — Why NHL teams should look harder at KHL goalies
14:58 — Blue lines are winning in today’s NHL playoffs
16:05 — Owen Power praised for patience
17:05 — Quick whistle controversy + no-goal debate
18:17 — Was Montreal’s goal kicked in?
19:05 — Josh Anderson’s dominant Game 7 performance
20:45 — Did Alex Tuch lose money this postseason?
22:33 — Tuch contract projections + “take less to win” debate
25:24 — Buffalo cap situation + offseason roster questions
28:19 — Murley previews Colorado vs Vegas
28:58 — Incredible Joel Quenneville Vegas preseason story
30:22 — Colby’s hilarious early NHL Vegas story with Joe Sakic
33:09 — Murley predicts Carolina over Montreal, Colorado over Vegas
35:48 — Matt Moulson joins the show
36:35 — Moulson explains why he was cheering for Buffalo
37:53 — Where the Sabres go from here after the playoff run
39:05 — Benson, Doan and Buffalo’s young core praised
40:26 — UPL’s huge saves nearly changed Game 7
41:25 — Moulson and Jonathan Quick coaching youth hockey together
43:14 — Why Marty St. Louis has become such a successful NHL coach
46:37 — “Newhook is becoming the next Justin Williams”
48:18 — Moulson’s only NHL slapshot goal shown live on stream
50:50 — Moulson explains re-signing in Buffalo after being traded
54:16 — Moulson previews both Conference Final matchups
56:43 — Jack Eichel vs Nathan MacKinnon matchup spotlight
57:14 — Mitch Marner praised for thriving in Vegas
58:24 — Concerns about Colorado’s goaltending situation
01:05:14 — NCAA hockey + Cornell/Wisconsin goalie portal talk
01:07:23 — Michael Peca joins the show
01:08:07 — Blade Gang phenomenon and Buffalo playoff energy discussed
01:08:54 — Why Buffalo fans should genuinely be proud of this season
01:11:09 — “This Sabres run felt different than previous years”
01:11:29 — Lindy Ruff’s impact on Buffalo’s culture and turnaround
01:13:29 — Pekka breaks down how to prepare for Carolina’s system
01:38:36 — Final reflections on Buffalo’s season and playoff run
01:39:40 — Discussion shifts to Memorial Cup + USHL storylines
01:40:33 — Bruce Cassidy coaching situation update
01:41:16 — Official Conference Final predictions begin
01:41:32 — Carolina vs Montreal series predictions
01:42:12 — Colorado vs Vegas preview + Makar injury concerns
01:44:56 — Taylor Hall’s playoff resurgence highlighted
01:46:27 — Bet365 Cup odds breakdown
01:47:27 — Why Vegas may match up better with Colorado than Montreal does with Carolina
01:47:45 — Show wrap-up + upcoming guest teases for tomorrow
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