web02.fireside.fm Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:30:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/tags/tage%20thompson Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:15:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato are credentialed sportswriters for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Bill has covered the Sabres for two decades and has managed his website, The Buffalo Hockey Beat, since 2012. Nick has covered the Bills since 2022 and is currently the sports editor for the Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union-Sun & Journal newspapers. We provide in-depth news and analysis on the Buffalo sports scene. Get information directly from the locker rooms and everything else you need to know from the Bills and Sabres weekly. For questions are comments, email us at buffalopressbox@gmail.com. en-us episodic In-depth Buffalo sports talk from people on the scene Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato are credentialed sportswriters for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Bill has covered the Sabres for two decades and has managed his website, The Buffalo Hockey Beat, since 2012. Nick has covered the Bills since 2022 and is currently the sports editor for the Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union-Sun & Journal newspapers. We provide in-depth news and analysis on the Buffalo sports scene. Get information directly from the locker rooms and everything else you need to know from the Bills and Sabres weekly. For questions are comments, email us at buffalopressbox@gmail.com. no Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato buffalopressbox@gmail.com https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/110 5a135cfd-992c-4a3d-92a9-f1a74210759a Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:15:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 110 Buffalo Sports Heaven full Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 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. 1:02:07 no 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. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Brandon Beane, Josh Allen, Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson, Boston Bruins, Boston, Bruins, NFL, NHL, NFL Draft, playoffs, Stanley Cup, football, hockey 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/109 f919ed3c-baf7-4f38-a68b-a674877dae4d Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 109 Contender or not? full Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 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. 51:00 no 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. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, Joe Brady, Brandon Beane, Lindy Ruff, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Lyon, NFL, NHL, football, hockey 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/97 4cf8bc10-fe91-4db0-b23a-7ddc8741ab20 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 97 Buffalo on the rebound full Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 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. 51:39 no 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. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, Keon Coleman, Tyrell Shavers, James Cook, Tage Thompson, Houston, Texans, NHL, NFL, football, hockey 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 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.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/95 6a55242c-b89d-4972-998d-526537009108 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 95 No trade zone full Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 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. 1:04:11 no 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. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, James Cook, Dalton Kincaid, Joey Bosa, Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Dolphins, Miami, Chiefs, Kansas City, NFL, NHL, football, hockey 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/72 9f3b6ca9-9b0f-42e2-b2bd-066b21e555f2 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 72 Another Sabre-less spring full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 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. 53:41 no 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, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Lindy Ruff, Tage Thompson, Bruce Smith, Alex Ovechkin, NHL, NFL, hockey, football 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/61 4f116846-5467-4240-9394-759ab829ae2c Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 61 The Wild Card full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato The Buffalo Bills have a date with the Denver Broncos to open the playoffs. Is this the start of a deep run or another early exit? How does perception of Josh Allen change with another early loss? 1:07:39 no The Buffalo Bills have a date with the Denver Broncos to open the playoffs. Is this the start of a deep run or another early exit? How does perception of Josh Allen change with another early loss? And despite a dismal stretch, the Buffalo Sabres are still in striking distance of a playoff spot. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, Tage Thompson, Bo Nix, Denver Broncos, Broncos, NFL, NHL, football, hockey The Buffalo Bills have a date with the Denver Broncos to open the playoffs. Is this the start of a deep run or another early exit? How does perception of Josh Allen change with another early loss? And despite a dismal stretch, the Buffalo Sabres are still in striking distance of a playoff spot.

]]> The Buffalo Bills have a date with the Denver Broncos to open the playoffs. Is this the start of a deep run or another early exit? How does perception of Josh Allen change with another early loss? And despite a dismal stretch, the Buffalo Sabres are still in striking distance of a playoff spot.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/56 9eb96710-7e68-4ea1-8637-90f8eef75d39 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 56 Different worlds full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato The Buffalo Bills captured their fifth consecutive AFC East championship in a year they weren't supposed to, while the Sabres continue to be predictably unpredictable. 1:05:29 no The Buffalo Bills captured their fifth consecutive AFC East championship in a year they weren't supposed to, while the Sabres continue to be predictably unpredictable. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into how the Bills have gotten to 10-2, another signature play from Josh Allen and a lookahead to a possible letdown game against the Los Angeles Rams. Plus, the Sabres are now losers of four in a row after winning three in a row. Are they ever going to find consistency? Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, Tage Thompson, San Francisco, 49ers, Los Angeles, Rams, NFL, NHL, football, hockey The Buffalo Bills captured their fifth consecutive AFC East championship in a year they weren't supposed to, while the Sabres continue to be predictably unpredictable. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into how the Bills have gotten to 10-2, another signature play from Josh Allen and a lookahead to a possible letdown game against the Los Angeles Rams. Plus, the Sabres are now losers of four in a row after winning three in a row. Are they ever going to find consistency?

]]> The Buffalo Bills captured their fifth consecutive AFC East championship in a year they weren't supposed to, while the Sabres continue to be predictably unpredictable. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into how the Bills have gotten to 10-2, another signature play from Josh Allen and a lookahead to a possible letdown game against the Los Angeles Rams. Plus, the Sabres are now losers of four in a row after winning three in a row. Are they ever going to find consistency?

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/55 839b881c-e4dc-4a8b-a4b5-3ad9c2dd77ba Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 55 A Thanksgiving Feast full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato The Buffalo Bills are coming off their bye and sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato explain why it's imperative to keep their foot on the gas. Plus, the Sabres bring a three-game winning streak home. 1:13:23 no The Buffalo Bills are coming off their bye and sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato explain why it's imperative to keep their foot on the gas. They look at Josh Allen's MVP chances as he enters Week 13 as the betting favorite, while breaking down the matchup against an injury riddled San Francisco 49ers team. Plus, the Sabres bring a three-game winning streak home from California. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, Tage Thompson, NHL, NFL, football, hockey, 49ers The Buffalo Bills are coming off their bye and sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato explain why it's imperative to keep their foot on the gas. They look at Josh Allen's MVP chances as he enters Week 13 as the betting favorite, while breaking down the matchup against an injury riddled San Francisco 49ers team. Plus, the Sabres bring a three-game winning streak home from California.

]]> The Buffalo Bills are coming off their bye and sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato explain why it's imperative to keep their foot on the gas. They look at Josh Allen's MVP chances as he enters Week 13 as the betting favorite, while breaking down the matchup against an injury riddled San Francisco 49ers team. Plus, the Sabres bring a three-game winning streak home from California.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/53 0ed01a1a-2ca8-4406-a763-897100b3078b Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:15:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 53 Measuring stick full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato The Buffalo Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts with a ragtag group of receivers. Now they face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in a major AFC measuring-stick game. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss why the Bills can't afford a loss and more. 1:10:01 no The Buffalo Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts with a ragtag group of receivers. Now they face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in a major AFC measuring-stick game. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss why the Bills can't afford a loss, what to make of Buffalo's offense in the midst of injuries to receivers and Matt Milano's return to practice. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres three-game winning streak was snapped in crushing fashion. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, Tage Thompson, Matt Milano, Patrick Mahomes, NFL, NHL, football, hockey The Buffalo Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts with a ragtag group of receivers. Now they face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in a major AFC measuring-stick game. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss why the Bills can't afford a loss, what to make of Buffalo's offense in the midst of injuries to receivers and Matt Milano's return to practice. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres three-game winning streak was snapped in crushing fashion.

]]> The Buffalo Bills beat the Indianapolis Colts with a ragtag group of receivers. Now they face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in a major AFC measuring-stick game. Sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss why the Bills can't afford a loss, what to make of Buffalo's offense in the midst of injuries to receivers and Matt Milano's return to practice. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres three-game winning streak was snapped in crushing fashion.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/51 82540d76-7fb0-4f42-bb14-a2ebd35677f8 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 51 Seamless in Seattle full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' rout of the Seattle Seahawks, what it means for the Buffalo offense and if it's too early to talk about winning the AFC East. 56:17 no Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' rout of the Seattle Seahawks, what it means for the Buffalo offense and if it's too early to talk about winning the AFC East. They also get into how Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir have pieced together back-to-back strong outings and how the Bills have played timely defense. Plus, the Sabres have started to pick up their play, led by Tage Thompson's hot streak. Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, NFL, NHL, football, hockey, Josh Allen, Tage Thompson, Keon Coleman Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' rout of the Seattle Seahawks, what it means for the Buffalo offense and if it's too early to talk about winning the AFC East. They also get into how Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir have pieced together back-to-back strong outings and how the Bills have played timely defense. Plus, the Sabres have started to pick up their play, led by Tage Thompson's hot streak.

]]> Buffalo sportswriters Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss the Buffalo Bills' rout of the Seattle Seahawks, what it means for the Buffalo offense and if it's too early to talk about winning the AFC East. They also get into how Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir have pieced together back-to-back strong outings and how the Bills have played timely defense. Plus, the Sabres have started to pick up their play, led by Tage Thompson's hot streak.

]]> https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/11 5c1f8219-7842-4394-a747-19941650c5e1 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 11 Buffalo is burning full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato discuss Ken Dorsey's firing, the decline of the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen's play and Sean McDermott's future, along with a rough patch for the Buffalo Sabres that included two blowout losses and a long-term injury to star Tage Thompson. 57:43 no Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Bills, Sabres, Josh Allen, Ken Dorsey, Sean McDermott, Joe Brady, Tage Thompson, football, hockey, NFL, NHL https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/8 6e073713-4e39-4505-983c-fd2c5079a839 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 8 Buffalo on the Brink full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato analyze slow starts from the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, if the loss to the New England Patriots was the worst in Sean McDermott's career, along with why the Bills' offense has been stagnant, Josh Allen's new approach and with slow starts from Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch. 58:27 no Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, football, hockey, NFL, NHL, Josh Allen, Sean McDermott, Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch https://buffalopressbox.fireside.fm/7 d3cca0bb-177d-44d1-812b-04768fbb6e94 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato 7 Giant Disappointment full 1 Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato Bill Hoppe and Nick Sabato dig into what's going on with the Bills' offense, why they didn't blowout the reeling Giants, why the Sabres got off to a slow start and how they're going to get back on track. 56:53 no Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Sabres, Josh Allen, NFL, NHL, football, hockey, Tage Thompson, Devon Levi, Zach Benson