Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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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Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn

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Mittelstadt chatter heating up? 10.02.2024 39:54

Send us Fan Mail Kris 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...

Another injury hole to fill as Sabres enter a busy stretch 06.02.2024 1:08:36

Send us Fan Mail 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 li...

Next man up: Filling the Jack Quinn void as the trade deadline nears 02.02.2024 1:02:58

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West not best as Sabres begin trip 25.01.2024 1:07:46

Send us Fan Mail 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?

"Mr. January" seizing control in the crease? 19.01.2024 58:16

Send us Fan Mail 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 Sabre...

State of the Sabres: Snowed In Edition 14.01.2024 1:14:45

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We came back. Can the Sabres? 05.01.2024 1:26:16

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Did Power and Samuelsson just become best friends? 08.12.2023 1:17:51

Send us Fan Mail 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)...

Inconsistency reigns as Kane Train passes by 01.12.2023 1:24:16

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Benson here to stay? 23.11.2023 1:21:18

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Sabres depth to be tested with Thompson out 17.11.2023 1:36:38

Send us Fan Mail 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 B...

Toasting Tuch as Ryan Johnson emerges 08.11.2023 1:36:21

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Don't look now, but the Sabres have won two in a row... 02.11.2023 1:38:33

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Baker Fairburn Hockey Show: State of the Sabres Seven Games In 25.10.2023 1:19:25

Send us Fan Mail We'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.

10.11.23 Sabres Season Eve Brings an Owen Power Extension 12.10.2023 1:01:23

Send us Fan Mail 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...