{"podcast":{"title":"The Instigator Podcast","slug":"the-instigator-podcast-533260","podcast_index_feed_id":533260,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/7062232/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instigator-podcast--7062232","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c4fff140f2525043e9e273b4f8202492.jpg","author":"Chris Ostrander","episode_count":310,"summary":"A Buffalo Sabres podcast hosted by Chris and Tyler of the Buffalo blog Two in the Box. The Instigator focuses on Sabres hockey, the NHL and other Buffalo-related topics.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T12:20:15.227175+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instigator-podcast-533260"},"episode":{"title":"Four Point Games Abound For The Surging Sabres","slug":"four-point-games-abound-for-the-surging-sabres","published_at":"2026-01-28T02:50:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instigator-podcast-533260/four-point-games-abound-for-the-surging-sabres","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instigator-podcast-533260","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-point-games-abound-for-the-surging-sabres--72187462","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72187462/default_tc.mp3","summary":"Four point games are all the rage as the Sabres press on. The next week is filled with high-stakes games as the Sabres look to strengthen their hold on an Eastern Conference playoff spot. We touch on the upcoming schedule, whether or not Buffalo's dip in underlying numbers are cause for concern and offer a few thoughts on last week's Josh Doan extension. Along the way, we touch on the pair of trades made by the Islanders and share some thoughts on Buffalo's minor league trade with the Hurricanes as well. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-878-9777 or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. 21-plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved.","meta_description":"Four point games are all the rage as the Sabres press on. The next week is filled with high-stakes games as the Sabres look to strengthen their hold on an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3633,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-instigator-podcast-533260/episodes/four-point-games-abound-for-the-surging-sabres/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instigator-podcast-533260/four-point-games-abound-for-the-surging-sabres.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}