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What Bills draft picks will compete right away? How different is their roster contstruction than in previous years? A second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens should offer a more free-flowing brand of hockey, but the Sabres could be looking at a clone of themselves.

The Buffalo Bills are preparing for the NFL Draft. Positions of need, who fits, what they should do at 26 and some mid- to late-round options. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are set for their first playoff appearance since 2011. Looking at the matchup with the Boston Bruins.

Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato return from a two-month hiatus to discuss the Buffalo Bills offseason, how they have focused on value with acquisitions and why that will continue into the draft. Plus, are the Buffalo Sabres legitimate contenders and what might prevent them from being one in April.

The Buffalo Bills have new coordinators, so how do they fit? How does their current personnel fit? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres proved they can beat the big boys of the NHL. Will the Olympic break cool them off?

Reactions to Joe Brady being promoted to head coach by the Buffalo Bills. Was it an uninspiring hire? Was it a slap in the face to Sean McDermott? And the Buffalo Sabres suddenly have a much higher ceiling for the postseason.

Reactions to Sean McDermott's sudden firing, why the Buffalo Bills did it and a look at the roster the next coach will inherit.

The Buffalo Bills won their first road playoff game of the Sean McDermott-Josh Allen era, squashing national narratives. Their defense got a stop in the clutch and their older players came through. But can the banged-up Bills knock off the top-seeded Broncos in Denver?

Digging into Highmark Stadium memories, the playoff narratives surrounding Josh Allen, Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane, the Buffalo Bills' playoff matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo Sabres continuing to be hot.

Why Josh Allen has to play better for the Buffalo Bills to make a playoff run, the defense is surging and the Buffalo Sabres are streaking.

Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato air the grievances, mostly about the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. Were the Bills lucky to beat the Browns? Is Josh Allen or James Cook the team MVP? And the Sabres are suddenly in the hunt for a playoff spot.

The Buffalo Bills completed a miraculous comeback to beat the New England Patriots. Did it vault Josh Allen into the MVP conversation? Did Mike Vrabel ignite a rivalry in a league that doesn't have many? And the Buffalo Sabres finally fired GM Kevyn Adams, but will it get any better?

MVP Josh Allen showed up in the Buffalo Bills' win over the Cincinnati Bengals, can he continue his hot streak of December games on the road? Is Christian Benford undervalued? Can the Buffalo Sabres salvage their road trip?

The Buffalo Bills won by any means necessary against the Pittsburgh Steelers. How long can they play that way? And can the Buffalo Sabres return from their west coast road trip with a salvageable season?

After a dismal performance in Houston, the Buffalo Bills are in the final wild-card spot and the Buffalo Sabres are teetering between the final wild-card spot and the last spot in the Eastern Conference. What happened to Josh Allen and the passing game? Why are the Bills so bad defensively in the first half?

The Buffalo Bills offense broke out of its funk, but can it continue? The Keon Coleman saga, Tyrell Shavers and a consistently inconsistent run defense, plus the Buffalo Sabres snapped a skid.

The Buffalo Bills produced a clunker against a sputtering Miami Dolphins team. How much of the offensive struggles are split between roster construction, Josh Allen and Joe Brady? And the Buffalo Sabres haven't fared much better.

Should the Buffalo Bills have been more aggressive at the trade deadline? Young players injected life into the secondary, Michael Hoecht's impact and Dalton Kincaid's playing time. Plus, the Sabres are getting points but not wins.

The Buffalo Bills get back on track with a dominant win in Carolina as James Cook shows he's one of the best running backs in the NFL. How does Ed Oliver's injury impact the trade deadline? And the Buffalo Sabres are playing better, but can't close games.

Where has the narrative Brandon Beane doesn't go all in come from? The Buffalo Bills are about to get some reinforcements. And the Buffalo Sabres have shown signs of life.

The Buffalo Bills dropped their second game in a row as the defense nears depths of ugly not seen under Sean McDermott, while the offense sputtered against the Atlanta Falcons. And the Buffalo Sabres scored two goals total in their 0-3 start.

The Buffalo Bills had their first offensive clunker in their first loss of the season, but the sky hasn't fallen. Why did it happen? What are the team's biggest needs? And the Buffalo Sabres are set to open their season.

The Buffalo Bills didn't what was necessary to fend off the winless New Orleans Saints. Is winning not enough anymore for some fans? Area of concerns, how the roster will look when their injured players return and more.

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins on the back of their running game. With Josh Allen throwing downfield at the lowest rate of his career, can the Bills sustain this level of offensive production? Plus, Dalton Kincaid's hot start, the mystery of Curtis Samuel, third down defense and the Sabres start the preseason with a pair of wins.

The Buffalo Bills defense responds from a Week 1 struggle to shut down the Jets, while James Cook and the ground game got rolling. Plus, injuries to Matt Milano and Ed Oliver and the Buffalo Sabres begin training camp with little buzz.

Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato breakdown the Buffalo Bills' remarkable comeback against the Baltimore Ravens, Josh Allen's fourth-quarter heroics, breakout games from Keon Coleman and Ed Oliver, defensive struggles, Tre'Davious White's injury and a lookahead to the New York Jets.

Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Tre'Davious White's injury, his potential replacement, Gabe Davis and thoughts on the Buffalo Bills' season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato breakdown the Buffalo Bills' signing of Jordan Poyer and Jordan Phillips to the practice squad and how much they will play. Plus, Tyrell Shavers finally broke through to the active roster and what the roster might look like midway through the season.

The Buffalo Bills got beat down by the Chicago Bears, but how much does it matter? Tre'Davious White's injury, Cole Bishop's progress and roster surprises heading into final cuts.

James Cook landed an extension after a months-long battle with the Buffalo Bills. Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato look into the long-term impact and the faith the Bills have put into their 2022 draft class.

James Cook holds in while the Buffalo Bills are battered by injuries early in training camp.

James Cook reported for training camp but his desired contract extension with the Buffalo Bills doesn't seem imminent, neither do deals with a couple other offensive players. Injury news, position battles and what to watch for after three practices at camp.

The Buffalo Sabres had quiet start to free agency. Where do they go from here? Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato also pick the Bills quarter-century 53-man roster in a jumbo episode.

Kevyn Adams had another gaffe in a press conference and the early return for JJ Peterka's trade was underwhelming. Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss where the Buffalo Sabres general manager goes with the draft and free agency approaching.

James Cook reported to Buffalo Bills minicamp, but what does his future look like? Keon Coleman's improvement, training camp battles to watch, Shaq Thompson's role with the team and Buffalo's massive roster.

Buffalo Bills coordinators Joe Brady and Bobby Babich spoke for the first time since the AFC championship loss to the Chiefs. And the Buffalo Sabres added Jarmo Kekäläinen to assist Kevyn Adams in the front office.

The Buffalo Bills are going to be on Hard Knocks, Joey Bosa is hurt already and James Cook was a no-show for voluntary minicamp. Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato also dive into position battles to watch throughout the spring and summer.

Assessing the Buffalo Bills' 2025 schedule and their lack of holiday games, the first look at the rookies in action and what the Buffalo Sabres should do with the ninth overall pick.

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane sounded off on NFL draft criticisms, the Bills went heavy on defense and didn't take a wide receiver. Buffalo News columnist Ryan O'Halloran joins the show to talk Buffalo's draft decisions and Beane's outburst.

Where do the Buffalo Bills go in the first round? Why did the Bills bring back Tre'Davious White and how does it impact their draft plan? James Cook a workout no-show? And will Kevyn Adams return as Sabres GM? Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss.

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL's all-time goals record. What are some sports records that won't be broken? And the Buffalo Sabres are out of playoff contention for the 14th consecutive season as Lindy Ruff nears 900 career wins.

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' extension for Christian Benford and the decision to table talks with James Cook. The Buffalo Sabres are also on their annual April hot streak and Alexander Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky's goals record.

Stefon Diggs is back in the AFC East and several NFL rule changes are on the table. Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss that, plus Lindy Ruff's 600th win with the Sabres, whether he's a Hall of Famer and how much longer he could coach.

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe, Nick Sabato and Joe Yerdon discuss the Buffalo Bills signing two players set to be suspended for PEDs, the cornerback situation, Buffalo Sabres goaltenders and Owen Power's development.

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dive into all of the Buffalo Bills' extensions, including Josh Allen's record-setting deal, plus the addition of Joey Bosa and other free agent signings. Joe Yerdon also rejoins the program to discuss the Sabres' trade deadline moves.

Khalil Shakir became the first of the Buffalo Bills' young players to sign an extension, plus NFL combine talk and Joe Yerdon joins the show to bring sanity to the Buffalo Sabres discussion ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

The Buffalo Bills have five key players on expiring rookie contracts. Who do they keep? Plus, a look at the 4 Nations Face-Off, whether it lacks star power and sustainability.

Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dive into the Super Bowl, how the Bills should mirror the Eagles' roster building and a look at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Buffalo Bills dropped another heart-breaking playoff loss. Why can't the Bills get over the hump? What needs to change? Plus, Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dive into coaching decisions, impending salary cap decisions and another Sabres misstep.

The Buffalo Bills are seeking their first playoff win since 1993 and a trip to the Super Bowl comes with it. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato take a gander at Buffalo's win over the Baltimore Ravens and a date with the Chiefs. They dig into the NFL's shift away from throwing the ball and the next chapter of the Josh Allen-Patrick Mahomes saga.

Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato breakdown the Buffalo Bills' resounding playoff-opening win over the Denver Broncos, while former Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski joins the program to offer insight into the long-awaited matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres experienced another head-scratching collapse that likely put an end to any playoff push.