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Baker Fairburn Hockey Show

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Kris Baker (@SabresProspects) and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) discuss all things Buffalo Sabres and catch up on the latest happenings around the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Another injury hole to fill as Sabres enter a busy stretch

Send us a text We just talked about how to fill the Jack Quinn void. Now we talk about the opportunity others are going to get in the final 30+ games with Mattias Samuelsson out for the remainder of the season. Related: are the injuries a valid reason for the Sabres not meeting this season's expectations? The lack of experienced depth could continue to prove costly. Sabres will have new lines combos and revised D pairs coming out of the beak. Will they also see Devon Levi at some point? That and...

Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min

West not best as Sabres begin trip

Send us a text Ahead of the late start in LA, Kris Baker and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn catch up on all things Buffalo Sabres following a disappointing effort in Anaheim. The coaching situation is a hot topic in Sabreland with the clock ticking as new lines combos are unveiled for their matchup with the Kings Kris makes a bet with a few beloved livechatters - can he win?

Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 8 min

"Mr. January" seizing control in the crease?

Send us a text Kris Baker and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn catch up on all things Buffalo Sabres. Editors note: In this episode, Kris had the timeline of events incorrect leading up to the Sabres' drafting Kassian, McNabb, and Foligno (thank you to listener Koda), but he feels his overarching point still stands! Also in this episode.... Matt and Kris get together following the Sabres' home-ice victory over Chicago. Topics include: Time to ride UPL? Can Zach Benson on the top line be a thing e...

Jan 19, 2024•58 min

Did Power and Samuelsson just become best friends?

Send us a text The Dahlin-less Sabres defeat Boston 3-1 and sandwich a four-game losing streak between road victories against the two best teams in the Eastern Conference. Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson successfully munch major minutes in a spot where the team desperately needed them to perform. Does this become a new pair that forces Don Granato to find a new partner for Dahlin (day to day) once he returns? The Tage effect is real as it seems his return has elevated the team's overall compet...

Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min

Inconsistency reigns as Kane Train passes by

Send us a text Kris Baker (@SabresProspects) and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) catch up on things Buffalo Sabres. In the latest episode.... The Sabres' flip-flipping of wins and losses has us all wondering - what is this team? One thing that is known is that the lack of consistent compete is a concern. Kevyn Adams is apparently making calls, and with Patrick Kane choosing to play in Detroit, the Sabres could consider other options. Does the team need to look externally to sh...

Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min

Benson here to stay?

Send us a text Kris Baker and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn discuss all things Sabres following the team's 4-3 OT loss in Washington. *** Thank you for supporting the show! Video link for the live recording of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5aL95lY3rA&list=PLht-FKcPy2pm3A_A0_jHAIqR4Bw5-y2yQ&index=9&t=388s *** On this episode, Kris and Matthew discuss: The elephant in the room is the Zach Benson completing his ninth game. Does he stay for a 10th game? Does he go to W...

Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 21 min

Sabres depth to be tested with Thompson out

Send us a text Tage Thompson's wrist injury is obviously a tough situation for the Sabres to manage. What does it do to the forward groupings? What does it do to the PK? But also, what does it mean for the Sabres in their pursuit of Patrick Kane? Victor Olofsson breaks the seal, and as a streaky scorer, maybe he can somehow get going when they need him most... With Eric Comrie and Zach Benson about to come off IR, space will be needed. Kris and Matthew review the candidates to go down. On that n...

Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 37 min

Toasting Tuch as Ryan Johnson emerges

Send us a text After a bounce-back victory in Toronto that washed away the funk of two tough games versus Philly, the Sabres were unable to keep the good times rolling in a 3-2 OT loss in Carolina. Lots of good to take away despite the mixed results of late. Alex Tuch, for example. He's back and the Sabres are clearly better for it.... JJ Peterka alongside Casey Mittelstadt seems to be a thing... Matthew Savoie is ready for his NHL debut, but is Jiri Kulich, who is tearing up the AHL at the mome...

Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 36 min

Don't look now, but the Sabres have won two in a row...

Send us a text After dark edition! Thanks in large part to solid goaltending from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the Buffalo Sabres begin November with wins in two consecutive games for the first time in 2023-24. Kris and Matthew run through the Sabres getting grossly outshot in Philadelphia yet coming away with a victory. Getting Tage Thomson and Alex Tuch going is obviously a great thing after getting those secondary layers scoring earlier in the season. Perhaps the team is on to something... On those ...

Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 39 min

10.11.23 Sabres Season Eve Brings an Owen Power Extension

Send us a text Just two days after Rasmus Dahlin and the Sabres cement their long-term commitment, Kris and Matthew discuss the massive news of the day with Owen Power inking a seven-year extension and what it means for the future of the organization. Among the smorgasboard of other topics discussed: Final thoughts on the Sabres' opening night roster How Zach Benson and Matthew Savoie could fit as under-20 pieces to the puzzle, and how the Sabres may maneuver to make those pieces fit The Sabres ...

Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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