Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, Taylor abandons Brendan so we welcome our pal Denis to the pod in Taylor's place, chatting about the Sabres' back-to-back losses to the Oilers and Islanders respectively and what it means for the playoff race. Then, in the second half of the episode, we share an interview with WKBW Sports Director Matt Bové recorded prior to the Islanders game. We ask Matt about his reaction to the trade deadline, the home stretch of the season, the goalie rotation, potential offseason moves, and more. Plus, a new guest segment where we pit Sabres' players against one another in a hypothetical "one group attacks and one group protects" scenario. Trust us, it'll make sense when you listen. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres The Charging Buffalo is a multi-faceted digital media outlet centered around the Buffalo Sabres whose mission is to provide hockey fans in Buffalo the high-end quality you’d expect of a national media brand — solely focused on your favorite team. Through high-end original content, value-packed analysis and minute-to-minute updates on the hottest news, TCB intends to supply all you could want as a modern Sabres fan. Follow TCB on Twitter & Instagram at @TheChargingBUF Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres) Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up at https://www.draftkings.com/ for exclusive offers! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. This episode is brought to you by Thin Man Brewery. Founded in 2016, Thin Man Brewery strives to provide the Western New York community with a fun, inclusive, and forward-thinking approach to the craft beer business. Buffalo born and raised, they are proud to service our community with good times, good beer, and good neighbors at their various locations! Head to thinmanbrewery.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices