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Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowA new Byram deadline?Send us a text2025-07-071h 31Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowWhat is the plan?Send us a text2025-07-021h 42Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowPeterka plot thickens as NHL Draft approachesSend us a text2025-06-251h 38Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowTarget talk as the Sabres stay in the rumor millSend us a text2025-06-131h 03Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowJarmo hops on the hamster wheelSend us a text2025-06-031h 49Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowKevyn has companySend us a text2025-05-081h 27Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowThe autopsy, the cap, and Tuch's next dealSend us a text2025-05-011h 41Baker Fairburn Hockey Show"Hope is a sh*tty strategy"Send us a text2025-04-201h 36Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowOn UPL and the Sabres' Identity CrisisSend us a text2025-04-141h 31Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowIs this top line for real?Send us a text2025-04-071h 26Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowBig summer needed in BuffaloSend us a text2025-03-291h 07Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowSabres (finally) fighting to the finishSend us a text2025-03-181h 30Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowCozens exits as roster reshape beginsSend us a text2025-03-081h 28Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowSabres selling. Are you buying?Send us a text0:00 – 4:04 Promo, The Athletic Sabres fan survey outreach4:05 – 31:09 Loss to the Habs, Navigating Jordan Greenway/Jason Zucker/Henri Jokijarju situations at the deadline (and beyond?)31:10 – 42:34 The Athletic Anonymous Agent and Player polls42:35 – 50:06 Changing the franchise perception50:07 – 1:09:45 Buffalo Sabres season ticket renewal letter1:09:46 – 1:28:14 The audience chatThe YouTube live show: https://www.youtube.com/live/hOQvnHoQx_I?si=l8u4MpKLts77Fk9J2025-03-021h 28Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowAdams on the clockSend us a text2025-02-231h 11Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowBack to WorkSend us a text2025-02-201h 37Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowHaves and Have Nots?Send us a text2025-02-0244 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowPouncing on PetterssonSend us a text2025-01-291h 02Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowOn Kulich's star potential and the Pens kicking the tiresSend us a text2025-01-241h 02Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowZucker contract compels as tough season rolls onSend us a text2025-01-201h 25Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowCellar-dwelling Sabres showing life?Send us a text2025-01-1055 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowSlump bustedSend us a text2024-12-241h 21Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowLindy's Toughest SolveSend us a text2024-12-201h 15Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowCan the Sabres trade their way out of this?Send us a text2024-12-131h 31Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowAdams fires wide in addressing Sabres' struggleSend us a text2024-12-061h 04Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowGame pucks and who must pick it up with a tough stretch aheadSend us a text2024-11-2949 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowTage returns, NYR looking to deal?Send us a text2024-11-2647 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowCan Sabres sustain their recent playoff surge?Send us a text2024-11-251h 09Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowLack of discipline, desperation costing Sabres winnable gamesSend us a text2024-11-171h 13Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowWill the D changes continue to spark the Sabres?Send us a text2024-11-091h 04Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowSabres approach most important stretch of Adams' tenureSend us a textKris Baker (@SabresProspects) and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) discuss the critical stretch of games ahead of the Sabres leading up to Thanksgiving.2024-11-0538 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowNo-vember: Sliding Sabres searching for answersSend us a text2024-11-031h 18Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowScoring depth remains a concern as the Sabres' streak is haltedSend us a text2024-10-291h 06Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowSabres earn points with much still to proveSend us a text2024-10-2058 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowThe early season hole gets deeperSend us a text2024-10-181h 16Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowIs it too early for crisis mode?Send us a text2024-10-171h 01Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowTraveling Matt in Prague with the vibe check on season eveSend us a text2024-10-041h 14Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowThe Captain and Kris' "compelling" predictionsSend us a text2024-09-271h 30Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowSabres go big as preseason gets underwaySend us a text2024-09-221h 05Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowQuestions linger as Lindy 2.0 officially beginsSend us a text2024-09-191h 29Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowWill the Sabres use their cap space?Send us a text2024-09-061h 26Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowSummer lovin' the Sabres roster in mid-July?Send us a text2024-07-121h 22Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowDid the Sabres do enough on Day 1?Send us a text2024-07-021h 04Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowLeaving Las VegasSend us a text2024-06-301h 20Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowAdams on the clock on the eve of the draftSend us a text2024-06-281h 39Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowOn Skinner: Buyout or Tryout?Send us a text2024-06-201h 22Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowOffseason prep: Which UFAs fit the Sabres?Send us a text2024-06-141h 25Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowWe're back: Bench moves, final Lindy thoughts as draft and offseason heats upSend us a text2024-06-071h 32Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowIt's Lindy Time again in BuffaloSend us a text2024-04-2349 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowMajor domino falls with Granato's exit as crucial offseason awaitsSend us a text2024-04-201h 21
Talking BuffaloMatthew Fairburn & Kris Baker Talk Sabres/Bills (LIVE From Imperial Pizza)On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is recording/streaming live from Imperial Pizza in South Buffalo and is joined by Buffalo Sabres beat reporter Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic as well as Kris Baker of Sabres Prospect, who together form the Baker Fairburn Hockey Show for a conversation primarily focused on the Sabres in wake of the organization firing head coach Don Granato this past week.Its always nice to get together with Matthew for a chat and the timing couldn't be better on this one. The Sabres fired Granato the morning after the regular...2024-04-191h 13Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowTeeing up the offseasonSend us a text2024-04-161h 24Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowAfter Skinner's milestone night, the focus shifts to his future fitSend us a text2024-04-031h 04Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowCan the business case be made to keep the bench boss?Send us a text2024-03-3157 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowAs Sabres get pulled from the playoff push, an offseason idea becomes top of mindSend us a textForget that Edmonton drubbing. There's a little runway left, and for now anyway, the Sabres can (mathematically) keep the playoff dream alive...Kris and Matthew, however, are still being realistic about the expected outcome.Have the Sabres really gotten better at handling the pressure per Don Granato's claims, or did they simply get a goalie that learned to handle it?But really, this episode was sabotaged by pre-maturely discussing a possible draft strategy for the Sabres come June. Feedback loop is open. We can't wait to expand...2024-03-2551 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowCan the Sabres do something that has never been done before?Send us a text2024-03-161h 08Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowMeaningful March? A motivated Sabres group begins a huge three-game stretchSend us a text2024-03-1242 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowIn comes BO, out goes KO: Recapping the trade deadlineSend us a text2024-03-0951 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowFollow-up to Matthew's chat with Kevyn AdamsSend us a text2024-03-0448 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowOn saluting, team toughness, and not packing it inSend us a text2024-02-221h 29Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowPregame special as Power-less Sabres take on the KingsSend us a textIn a quick hit pre-game broadcast ahead of Sabres-Kings, Kris and Matthew discuss the Owen Power injury news and the expected defensive pair shuffling that could take place in his absence.As will be the norm, Kris and Matthew touch upon the Sabres potential activity at the trade deadline. What does "Sabres are looking for help now" really mean? Casey Mittelstadt was not discussed (!), but names like Jordan Greenway, Scott Laughton, and Boone Jenner were.2024-02-1423 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowMittelstadt chatter heating up?Send us a textKris and Matthew get together prior to the Sabres matinee against St. Louis to discuss the Casey Mittelstadt chatter and touch upon the team's performance when the pressure is on versus off...2024-02-1039 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowAnother injury hole to fill as Sabres enter a busy stretchSend us a textWe 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 a...2024-02-061h 08Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowNext man up: Filling the Jack Quinn void as the trade deadline nearsSend us a text2024-02-021h 02Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowWest not best as Sabres begin tripSend us a textAhead 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 KingsKris makes a bet with a few beloved livechatters - can he win?2024-01-251h 07Baker Fairburn Hockey Show"Mr. January" seizing control in the crease?Send us a textKris 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 even after Skinner...2024-01-1958 minBaker Fairburn Hockey ShowState of the Sabres: Snowed In EditionSend us a text2024-01-141h 14Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowWe came back. Can the Sabres?Send us a text2024-01-051h 26Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowDid Power and Samuelsson just become best friends?Send us a textThe 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 compete level. If this challenging...2023-12-081h 17Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowInconsistency reigns as Kane Train passes bySend us a textKris 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 shake things up? Or do they just need t...2023-12-011h 24Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowBenson here to stay?Send us a textKris 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...2023-11-231h 21Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowSabres depth to be tested with Thompson outSend us a textTage 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 can...2023-11-171h 36Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowToasting Tuch as Ryan Johnson emergesSend us a textAfter 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...2023-11-081h 36Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowDon't look now, but the Sabres have won two in a row...Send us a textAfter 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 secondary layers, though, Kris opens his m...2023-11-021h 38Baker Fairburn Hockey ShowBaker Fairburn Hockey Show: State of the Sabres Seven Games InSend us a textWe're 8.5% of the way through the Buffalo Sabres season. Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn go top-to-bottom through the roster and discuss the highs and lows of what we've seen thus far.2023-10-251h 19Baker Fairburn Hockey Show10.11.23 Sabres Season Eve Brings an Owen Power ExtensionSend us a textJust 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 rosterHow Zach Benson and Matthew Savoie could fit as under-20 pieces to the puzzle, and how the Sabres may maneuver to make those pieces fitThe Sabres reported interest in Patrick Kane2023-10-121h 01
TGAF: Tim Graham And FriendsBrandon Beane recaps Josh Allen, previews 2020Today's "Tim Graham Show" brought to you by Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner welcomed Bills GM Brandon Beane for a long interview on Josh Allen's development and where the team stands in a changing AFC East.
Sabres prospects analyst Kris Baker was in studio with Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic and sportswriter Jonah Bronstein. Joel Staniszewski joined us to break down this weekend's NFL playoff games from a gambling perspective.2020-01-091h 42TGAF: Tim Graham And FriendsMitch Morse's concussion; Darryl Talley on Bills campBuffalo Bills center Mitch Morse has suffered his fourth concussion in 44 months. Beat reporter Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic stopped by the studio to discuss ramifications and other camp updates. Wall of Fame linebacker Darryl Talley joined the show with his observations from camp and expectations for young defenders Tremaine Edmunds and Ed Oliver. Also in studio were Sabres analyst Kris Baker, Jonah Bronstein on UB football and Bobby Rosati on the knobs.2019-08-011h 50TGAF: Tim Graham And FriendsRodak leaves town and fake Bills news"Tim Graham Show" co-host and ESPN.com Bills reporter Mike Rodak announced today he will be leaving WNY. He called in to discuss his six years covering the Bills. Matthew Fairburn and Kris Baker from The Athletic were in studio to talk about the latest Buffalo sports news, including a couple highly suspect journalistic decisions. Jonah Bronstein broke down Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Producer extraordinaire Bobby Rosati discovered vintage audio treasure.2019-06-061h 55