Chad DeDominicis
@cmdedominicis.bsky.social
Analytician. Numbernerd. Coloring book GM. Co-host for Expected Buffalo The Podcast| Founder of Expected Buffalo | views/opinions are my own
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Zach Benson's impact is becoming invaluable to the Sabres
Zach Benson continues to grow into a key piece for the Buffalo Sabres in only his second pro season.
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Zach Benson has been excellent for the Sabres for a while now.
I go through all of the areas his importance to the team is becoming invaluable.
I go through all of the areas his importance to the team is becoming invaluable.
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May 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Memorial Day sale running on the site through Monday!
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We welcomed @cmdedominicis.bsky.social & @xbanth.bsky.social back to the pod for a long, wide-ranging offseason preview about front office & coaching moves, addressing holes in the roster, who could be on their way out, and so much more.
Episode out now wherever you stream.
Episode out now wherever you stream.
May 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We welcomed @cmdedominicis.bsky.social & @xbanth.bsky.social back to the pod for a long, wide-ranging offseason preview about front office & coaching moves, addressing holes in the roster, who could be on their way out, and so much more.
Episode out now wherever you stream.
Episode out now wherever you stream.
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This week’s episode is dropping tomorrow and it’s gonna be a good one if you like (or dislike) the Sabres, offseason talk, Italians, & renewing your nexus.
Excited to welcome our friends @cmdedominicis.bsky.social & @xbanth.bsky.social of @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social back to the pod. Tune in!
Excited to welcome our friends @cmdedominicis.bsky.social & @xbanth.bsky.social of @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social back to the pod. Tune in!
May 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This week’s episode is dropping tomorrow and it’s gonna be a good one if you like (or dislike) the Sabres, offseason talk, Italians, & renewing your nexus.
Excited to welcome our friends @cmdedominicis.bsky.social & @xbanth.bsky.social of @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social back to the pod. Tune in!
Excited to welcome our friends @cmdedominicis.bsky.social & @xbanth.bsky.social of @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social back to the pod. Tune in!
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The Buffalo Sabres are limited in what they can do with offer sheets, but Dylan Samberg is a player worth exploring as an option.
2025 Free Agent Profile: Dylan Samberg - Expected Buffalo
The Buffalo Sabres are limited in what they can do with offer sheets, but Dylan Samberg is a player worth exploring as an option.
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May 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Buffalo Sabres are limited in what they can do with offer sheets, but Dylan Samberg is a player worth exploring as an option.
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I can't logically put it together in my head, they're going to keep the same coaches and the same GM as the key decision maker
They can't think that's a fine plan. There's plenty of time still for changes, but history tells us...
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They can't think that's a fine plan. There's plenty of time still for changes, but history tells us...
Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...
May 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I can't logically put it together in my head, they're going to keep the same coaches and the same GM as the key decision maker
They can't think that's a fine plan. There's plenty of time still for changes, but history tells us...
Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...
They can't think that's a fine plan. There's plenty of time still for changes, but history tells us...
Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...
I’m leaving this up through the end of today because I did a bad job promoting it because of a much needed vacation.
Anyways I’ll put out offseason content up against anyone. Season has been over for 18 days & we’ve put out 11 articles.
It’s worth the price of admission.
Anyways I’ll put out offseason content up against anyone. Season has been over for 18 days & we’ve put out 11 articles.
It’s worth the price of admission.
The Sabres season ended a week ago. We already have 6 offseason articles posted (another coming today).
I’m bringing back the offseason access package people liked last summer. One time (discounted) payment to cover through Sept.
Link: www.expectedbuffalo.com/membership-a...
I’m bringing back the offseason access package people liked last summer. One time (discounted) payment to cover through Sept.
Link: www.expectedbuffalo.com/membership-a...
May 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I’m leaving this up through the end of today because I did a bad job promoting it because of a much needed vacation.
Anyways I’ll put out offseason content up against anyone. Season has been over for 18 days & we’ve put out 11 articles.
It’s worth the price of admission.
Anyways I’ll put out offseason content up against anyone. Season has been over for 18 days & we’ve put out 11 articles.
It’s worth the price of admission.
It’s officially draft szn when @austin716.bsky.social starts to appear again
The NHL Draft Lottery is tonight and the Buffalo Sabres hold a 6.5% chance at the first overall pick. Let‘s get a quick preview of the players at the top.
NHL Draft Lottery: A Primer to the 2025 NHL Draft
The NHL Draft Lottery is tonight and the Buffalo Sabres hold a 6.5% chance at the first overall pick. Let‘s get a quick preview of the players at the top.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It’s officially draft szn when @austin716.bsky.social starts to appear again
Once again the Sabres will be in the market for a top 4 defenseman.
Vladislav Gavrikov is arguably the best option remaining that will be available on July 1st.
This one is free to everyone:
Vladislav Gavrikov is arguably the best option remaining that will be available on July 1st.
This one is free to everyone:
2025 Free Agent Profile: Vladislav Gavrikov
The Buffalo Sabres will once again be in the market for a top four defenseman and Vladislav Gavrikov may be the best free agent option remaining.
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May 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Once again the Sabres will be in the market for a top 4 defenseman.
Vladislav Gavrikov is arguably the best option remaining that will be available on July 1st.
This one is free to everyone:
Vladislav Gavrikov is arguably the best option remaining that will be available on July 1st.
This one is free to everyone:
The Islanders are making changes to their front office.
There’s not a lot on their roster that interests me but there’s 1 forward and 1 defenseman that could make sense for them if they’re made available this summer.
There’s not a lot on their roster that interests me but there’s 1 forward and 1 defenseman that could make sense for them if they’re made available this summer.
2025 Team Trade Breakdown: The Islanders may be on track for a rebuild
The New York Islanders may be on track for a rebuild after a change with their management staff and have a few interesting trade options for the Sabres.
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May 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The Islanders are making changes to their front office.
There’s not a lot on their roster that interests me but there’s 1 forward and 1 defenseman that could make sense for them if they’re made available this summer.
There’s not a lot on their roster that interests me but there’s 1 forward and 1 defenseman that could make sense for them if they’re made available this summer.
The Kraken are going through a transition phase again. This time in their front office.
They could be open to shaking up their roster. There’s two forwards and a defenseman that I think could interest the Sabres if that’s the case.
They could be open to shaking up their roster. There’s two forwards and a defenseman that I think could interest the Sabres if that’s the case.
2025 Team Trade Breakdown: The Kraken may be open to shaking up their roster
The Seattle Kraken are going through a transition phase again, this time in their front office. They may be open to shaking up their roster.
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April 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Kraken are going through a transition phase again. This time in their front office.
They could be open to shaking up their roster. There’s two forwards and a defenseman that I think could interest the Sabres if that’s the case.
They could be open to shaking up their roster. There’s two forwards and a defenseman that I think could interest the Sabres if that’s the case.
People liked this package last year so it’s back again. I’ll probably keep it live through the end of next week.
The Sabres season ended a week ago. We already have 6 offseason articles posted (another coming today).
I’m bringing back the offseason access package people liked last summer. One time (discounted) payment to cover through Sept.
Link: www.expectedbuffalo.com/membership-a...
I’m bringing back the offseason access package people liked last summer. One time (discounted) payment to cover through Sept.
Link: www.expectedbuffalo.com/membership-a...
April 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
People liked this package last year so it’s back again. I’ll probably keep it live through the end of next week.
I still think it’s likely the Sabres just change titles and nothing significant from an outside addition occurs in the front office.
I did put together a list of GM & advisor options for them in case.
One has some times to current FO members.
I did put together a list of GM & advisor options for them in case.
One has some times to current FO members.
Front office addition options for the Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres may be making changes to their front office. It's likely just some role changes but here are some outside options to consider.
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April 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I still think it’s likely the Sabres just change titles and nothing significant from an outside addition occurs in the front office.
I did put together a list of GM & advisor options for them in case.
One has some times to current FO members.
I did put together a list of GM & advisor options for them in case.
One has some times to current FO members.
The Sabres have historically done their UFA work in the second or third tier of unrestricted free agency under Adams.
Anthony Mantha could be worth a gamble on a low salary contract but the injury concerns may be too much to overlook.
Anthony Mantha could be worth a gamble on a low salary contract but the injury concerns may be too much to overlook.
2025 Free Agent Profile: Anthony Mantha
If the Buffalo Sabres are looking to take a low-cost gamble on a forward, Anthony Mantha could be a good option but he has injury concerns.
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April 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Sabres have historically done their UFA work in the second or third tier of unrestricted free agency under Adams.
Anthony Mantha could be worth a gamble on a low salary contract but the injury concerns may be too much to overlook.
Anthony Mantha could be worth a gamble on a low salary contract but the injury concerns may be too much to overlook.
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We have a Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket champion. It was the tournament's top seed and was never challenged throughout.
Lucic hit on Miller takes the crown.
Lucic hit on Miller takes the crown.
April 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We have a Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket champion. It was the tournament's top seed and was never challenged throughout.
Lucic hit on Miller takes the crown.
Lucic hit on Miller takes the crown.
Make sure you get your vote in for the final. Ends tonight.
We started with 64 entries and now we're down to the final two in the Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket. Nostalgia vs recency bias.
Sabres Drought Bracket Final Voting
We started with 64 entries and now we're down to the final two in the Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket. Nostalgia vs recency bias.
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April 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Make sure you get your vote in for the final. Ends tonight.
Elliotte Friedman had some interesting comments today about a potential front office shakeup.
Adams likely remains in the organization but other roles could change.
I go over the “promotion” plan I heard about last year & other guesses on changes.
Adams likely remains in the organization but other roles could change.
I go over the “promotion” plan I heard about last year & other guesses on changes.
A Sabres front office deck shuffle could be on the way
There are reports that the Buffalo Sabres front office will undergo some changes this offseason. Kevyn Adams likely remains but roles could change.
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April 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Elliotte Friedman had some interesting comments today about a potential front office shakeup.
Adams likely remains in the organization but other roles could change.
I go over the “promotion” plan I heard about last year & other guesses on changes.
Adams likely remains in the organization but other roles could change.
I go over the “promotion” plan I heard about last year & other guesses on changes.
Sabres make it official. Jiri Kulich has been assigned to the Amerks along with Noah Ostlund, Tyson Kozak, and Isak Rosen.
April 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Sabres make it official. Jiri Kulich has been assigned to the Amerks along with Noah Ostlund, Tyson Kozak, and Isak Rosen.
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My first mock offseason article for the Sabres is up now. I shared a few ideas on the podcast last night that I didn't end up using.
Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...
Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...
April 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
My first mock offseason article for the Sabres is up now. I shared a few ideas on the podcast last night that I didn't end up using.
Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...
Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...
I put way too much time into this probably. I went through like 10 different ideas and landed here for mock offseason 1.0 for the Sabres.
They probably won’t do all of this but it was fun to consider.
They probably won’t do all of this but it was fun to consider.
Mock Offseason 1.0 | Starting off with a blockbuster
The Buffalo Sabres have a lot of questions once again heading into the offseason. I try to tackle some of them in my first mock offseason.
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April 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I put way too much time into this probably. I went through like 10 different ideas and landed here for mock offseason 1.0 for the Sabres.
They probably won’t do all of this but it was fun to consider.
They probably won’t do all of this but it was fun to consider.
We have our Sabres playoff drought bracket final. Nostalgic moment vs recency bias.
Lucic hit on Miller vs Palm Tree press conference
Voting will begin tomorrow.
Lucic hit on Miller vs Palm Tree press conference
Voting will begin tomorrow.
April 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We have our Sabres playoff drought bracket final. Nostalgic moment vs recency bias.
Lucic hit on Miller vs Palm Tree press conference
Voting will begin tomorrow.
Lucic hit on Miller vs Palm Tree press conference
Voting will begin tomorrow.
The Penguins want to get younger and the Sabres want to get older.
It seems like these two teams could be good trade partners in the summer.
I discussed a few trade options from the Penguins roster. This one is free to all.
It seems like these two teams could be good trade partners in the summer.
I discussed a few trade options from the Penguins roster. This one is free to all.
Team Trade Breakdown: Penguins offer the Sabres a few veteran options
The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins seem like logical trade partners in the offseason based off of the needs for both.
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April 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Penguins want to get younger and the Sabres want to get older.
It seems like these two teams could be good trade partners in the summer.
I discussed a few trade options from the Penguins roster. This one is free to all.
It seems like these two teams could be good trade partners in the summer.
I discussed a few trade options from the Penguins roster. This one is free to all.
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Final Game Charts
- Game was closer than the score indicated
- Ostlund line another +xG game
- Bernard-Docker may be the second-best defenseman on the team right now w/ Power out. Encouraging but also not great long-term.
- One game left
- Game was closer than the score indicated
- Ostlund line another +xG game
- Bernard-Docker may be the second-best defenseman on the team right now w/ Power out. Encouraging but also not great long-term.
- One game left
April 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Final Game Charts
- Game was closer than the score indicated
- Ostlund line another +xG game
- Bernard-Docker may be the second-best defenseman on the team right now w/ Power out. Encouraging but also not great long-term.
- One game left
- Game was closer than the score indicated
- Ostlund line another +xG game
- Bernard-Docker may be the second-best defenseman on the team right now w/ Power out. Encouraging but also not great long-term.
- One game left
The way Ruff sounded this morning about Power confirmed some things I heard last night & this morning.
I don’t share exact details as a personal philosophy. He had an MRI yesterday as planned & there’s a concern the injury could be significant enough to push into next season.
I don’t share exact details as a personal philosophy. He had an MRI yesterday as planned & there’s a concern the injury could be significant enough to push into next season.
April 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The way Ruff sounded this morning about Power confirmed some things I heard last night & this morning.
I don’t share exact details as a personal philosophy. He had an MRI yesterday as planned & there’s a concern the injury could be significant enough to push into next season.
I don’t share exact details as a personal philosophy. He had an MRI yesterday as planned & there’s a concern the injury could be significant enough to push into next season.
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We've made it down to the Final 4 in the Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket. Let's find out who will move onto the final.
Sabres Drought Bracket Final 4 Voting
We've made it down to the Final 4 in the Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket. Let's find out who will move onto the final.
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April 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
We've made it down to the Final 4 in the Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket. Let's find out who will move onto the final.
Sabres announce G Scott Ratzlaff has joined the Amerks with his WHL season now over
April 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Sabres announce G Scott Ratzlaff has joined the Amerks with his WHL season now over