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The complexion of the opening round series between the Bruins and Sabres has changed after Boston's strong response with a 4-2 win in game two. No miracle comeback for Buffalo as was the case in game one. The Bruins have gained the edge with their physical, slow it down style that has negated the Sabres advantage in speed. Add to that, Buffalo now faces serious questions in goal. Matt Fairburn is the Sabres beat reporter for The Athletic. He joined Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana as the series shifts to TD Garden tied 1-1. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Watch Adam on Sports Talk Live Buffalo Monday nights at 7:00pm on WGRZ. Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills and hockey coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bills GM/President of Football Operations Brandon Beane made a point on Monday that so many of us have concluded about this year's draft. Without giving the actual number, he said that they are on the "low end" of where they typically are in terms of first round grades. That further supports the argument to try and trade down from the 26th pick. We think Beane will certainly try to do that if he can find a partner. Assuming he can't, Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana talk about six different areas of need for Buffalo and players they could conceivably take in that spot. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Watch Adam on Sports Talk Live Buffalo Monday nights at 7:00pm on WGRZ-TV Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmairoana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sabres are set to open round one of the playoffs Sunday at home with game one against the Boston Bruins. They're favored to win this series and with good reason according to Adam Benigni, Sal Maiorana, and veteran reporter Mike Harrington who works the Sabres beat for the Buffalo News. Mike joined Adam and Sal for a series preview. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Watch Adam on Sports Talk Live Buffalo Monday nights at 7:00pm on WGRZ-TV. Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bills have a number of positions of need with the draft fast approaching with Buffalo set to pick 26th, and currently without a second rounder after trading for receiver DJ Moore. Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports has mocked a safety to the Bills in the first round. He joined Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana with takes on why and on the other possibilities and players Brandon Beane and staff might be considering. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's finally happened. The Sabres have ended a 14 year playoff drought and are charging toward the post season looking every part of being an elite team. What is this group capable of in the postseason? Paul Hamilton covers the team for WGR Sportsradio in Buffalo and serves as the Sabres/NHL Insider for WGRZ-TV. He joined Adam and Sal for some great analysis. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

poken like a man who made his living in the trenches. Former Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski says that's exactly where the Bills should focus at the top of the upcoming NFL draft. Jerry joined Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana for takes on all the positions of need and players Buffalo might be focused on during a 30-minute in-depth discussion previewing the draft. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bills have started with the voluntary offseason workout program. There's a whole lot that's different and at the top of that list is head coach Joe Brady in the wake of Sean McDermott's firing. Former Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski joins Adam and Sal for his thoughts on this offseason of change, and Brady's impact moving forward. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bills are currently set to pick 26th in the first round. Having traded for receiver DJ Moore, many feel they'll go defense at the top of the draft later this month. Draft expert Chris Trapasso (draftgradebook.com) joined Adam and Sal for some thoughts on what position and who they might select. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bucky Brooks is joined by guest Joe DeLeone to discuss wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, opening with the broader question of whether teams should keep paying $40M+ for receivers when the college pipeline keeps producing value picks like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua. They work through the top tier guys like Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, and Carnell Tate — agreeing the class lacks a true blue-chip WR1, with Jordyn Tyson drawing the most discussion as the highest-ceiling prospect despite a lengthy injury history that could push him down boards. Omar Cooper Jr. gets praised as a reliable chain-mover out of Indiana but both hosts pump the brakes on first-round buzz, seeing him more as a WR3 who risks being overhyped by draft momentum. The episode closes with wild cards including Deion Burks, Kevin Coleman Jr., Bryce Lance from NDSU, and Brenen Thompson — who stole the combine with a 4.26 40-yard dash. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bills brought back more depth at safety on Friday with the return of Damar Hamlin on a one-year deal, and during the course of the week, added competition and depth on the offensive line and at receiver. Sal Maiorana joins Adam Benigni with all of that along with takes on the new stadium which is now 93 percent complete. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bills are once again among Super Bowl favorites this year, with expectations extremely high even more it seems with a change at head coach. How realistic is that with a first year, first time head coach in Joe Brady, and a roster in transition as well. Hall of Famer Vic Carucci joined Adam Benigni for takes on that and more. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Vic on Twitter/X: @viccarucci Watch Adam and Vic on Sports Talk Live Buffalo Monday nights at 7:00pm on WGRZ/Channel 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bills and other NFL teams are in that period between free agency and the upcoming draft. With that in mind, Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana take an in-depth look at the where things stand with the roster and also touch on the Sabres surge toward ending the playoff drought where they've become a team that seems capable of doing damage. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bills GM Brandon Beane of course has an addition to his job title - President of Football Operations - and with it comes a ton of pressure after the firing of Sean McDermott, the hiring of Joe Brady, and the expectations placed on this franchise. Beane recently sat down with Sal Maiorana for an interview appearing in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Adam Benigni joins Sal to go through many of Beane's takes that reveal rationale behind moves, and how the Bills will execute differently on the field moving forward. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bills addressed a glaring defensive need at the safety position with the signing of veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson on a one-year deal. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have the latest of that other moves the Bills have made. Follow Adam on Twitter-X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter-X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pass rush has been an ongoing area of need despite the efforts of Bills GM Brandon Beane over the years. The Bills addressed that need by signing Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb as free agency officially opened. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have more on what he brings to the defense. Follow Adam on Twitter/X: @adambenigni Follow Sal on Twitter/X: @salmaiorana Read Sal's Bills coverage in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.