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Baker Fairburn Hockey Show

Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn
Buffalo Sabres
NHL
Tage Thompson
Kevin Adams
Rasmus Dahlin
Lindy Ruff
National Hockey League
Alex Tuck
NHL Playoffs
Zach Benson
Boston Bruins
Devon Levi
Matthew Fairburn
Alex Lyon
Montreal Canadiens
Yuri Kulik
Jack Quinn
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dylan Cousins
Owen Power

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 The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn discuss everything Buffalo Sabres. Follow the show and be sure to read Matthew's latest at The Athletic: 

www.nytimes.com/athletic/7325901/2026/06/02/sabres-salary-cap-outlook... more

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Kris Baker and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn discuss everything Buffalo Sabres. Follow the show and be sure to read Matthew's latest at The Athletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/7313028/2026/05/28/buffalo-sabres-goalies-trade... more

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Kris Baker and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn discuss everything Buffalo Sabres. Follow the show and be sure to read Matthew's latest at The Athletic:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/sabres/

Send us Fan Mail

 Kris Baker and The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn discuss everything Buffalo Sabres. Follow the show and be sure to read Matthew's latest at The Athletic: 

www.nytimes.com/athletic/7275072/2026/05/13/sabres-mattias-samuelsson... more

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Matthew Fairburn
Buffalo Sabres writer for The Athletic
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Episode: It's gotten late early

Hosts

Kris Baker
Host of the show focused on Buffalo Sabres coverage and prospect insights; ties to Sabres Prospects and The Athletic.
Matthew Fairburn
Co-host, The Athletic Sabres beat writer; focuses on Sabres analysis and NHL context with a data-informed approach.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • Great pod

    Very informative, I like these guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    soggy slices
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bare bones, but informative

    The show could use a little more production, but it’s a great listen for solid info and analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tjones206
    United States4 months ago
  • Best Sabres podcast

    How refreshing to have an analytical, unemotional discussion about the conundrum that is the Buffalo Sabres. Appreciate the informed opinions. But I am missing some prospect talk, Kris!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j.force
    United States6 months ago
  • Best Sabres Pod

    This is easily the best show going for Sabres coverage and insight. Fairburn is my favorite reporter on the Sabres beat and does incredible work covering the team. Kris Baker has the best prospect insight and together they nail the state of the Sabres in a much needed way! Great show… usually watch on YouTube.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VanekAttack
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great show but…

    Where are you guys? What a couple of slackers… It’s been a whole month plus get back on the horse/horses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timaaa
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Favored for smart hockey dialogue with strong production quality on YouTube.
A few listeners note spots where production could improve, but quality of insights remains high.
Praise for balancing long-term rebuild insight with day-to-day game analysis.
Listeners praise the analytical, measured take on Sabres coverage and prospects.
Fans appreciate the host duo's insider access and credible, thoughtful commentary.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#88
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#249
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#132
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#231
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#18
Israel/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#36
Brazil/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Knockin' the rust off
Q: How was your little break from the action?
It was good to reset after a busy schedule, as I spent time at Disney World and saw my kids enjoying hockey.
Adams fires wide in addressing Sabres' struggle
Q: How do you square the team's youth with their stated win-now mode?
The theme of the press conference was defensive, with Kevin Adams suggesting that if they assigned certain players to raise the average age, questions wouldn't be asked.
No-vember: Sliding Sabres searching for answers
Q: Where do you think the Sabres should go from here?
Start hitting the net and improving their power play.

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Two longtime Sabres reporters analyze Buffalo Sabres coverage with data-driven takes and clear, candid analysis. Episodes cover season-long evaluations, playoff positioning, coaching decisions, goaltending debates, roster depth, and the development path for prospects, often weaving in behind-the-scenes color and fan atmosphere. The duo blends long-term strategy with game-by-game breakdowns, offering practical scouting insights and thoughtful roster plotting that fans and sponsors can relate to, while maintaining a steady emphasis on organization-building and sustainable contention.

Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on the balance between developing young players and upgrading veteran pieces, plus a frequent focus on goaltending strateg... more

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