August 12, 2025
GAME NIGHT: Tage Thompson MVP Season WILL CARRY Buffalo Sabres to Playoffs, FINALLY End the Drought?
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Buffalo Sabres' playoff drought reaches 14 years. Can Tage Thompson's MVP-caliber play finally end the misery? Host Cam Stuart and co-host Tyler Feldman dissect the Sabres' chances with Locked On Sabres host Joe DiBiase. They explore Thompson's 100-point potential, the impact of the JJ Paterka trade, and Bo Byram's intriguing contract situation. DiBiase offers insights on breakout candidates and the team's realistic point projections for the upcoming NHL season. Key factors for success include power play improvement and consistent goaltending. Tune in for expert analysis on whether the Sabres can overcome their long-standing challenges and make a surprising playoff push this year. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use codeLOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.