Forget 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....

In 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.

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...

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 a lot...

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?

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 even...

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 compete level....

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 shake...

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 World...

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 note,...

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 moment, not...

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...

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.

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 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...