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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 52 MIN

The Buffalo Sabres Are Finally Playing Sustainable Hockey | Ep 162

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In this episode, we break down a massive week of NHL news and rumors. The New York Islanders pull off two trades, the Colorado Avalanche lock up Sam Malinski with a new extension, and the Detroit Red Wings re‑sign Ben Chiarot. We dive into whether Artemi Panarin has played his final game as a New York Ranger, the William Nylander controversy fueling the Toronto Maple Leafs’ struggles, and why the Buffalo Sabres’ recent surge looks sustainable. It’s a full roundup of NHL trades, contract extensions, drama, and team storylines from around the league. New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL. Follow Us on Social Media: TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind Email | [email protected] ️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25 Powered by DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (01:30) Islanders Trades (12:48) Malinski Extension (15:21) Chariot Extension (21:28) Demko Out For Season (24:31) Panarin Trade Imminent (27:57) Nylander Controversy (34:25) Leafs Struggles (42:44) Sabres Sustainable Hockey (52:15) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We break down a packed week of NHL storylines, from the Islanders’ trades, the Avalanche and Red Wings locking up key players, and the latest drama surrounding Artemi Panarin and William Nylander, to the Maple Leafs’ ongoing struggles. We close with why the Buffalo Sabres’ surge looks real and sustainable as they continue to roll through the league.

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