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Home of the Prospect Avenue podcast hosted by Kris Baker and the Baker Fairburn Hockey Show with Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn). Serving tape-to-tape coverage of the future Buffalo Sabres. Everything Buffalo Sabres prospects.
Prospect Avenue Ep. 21: Buffalo Sabres 2024 Prospects Challenge Preview
Prospect Avenue Ep. 21: Buffalo Sabres 2024 Prospects Challenge Preview
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 20: Poltapov's great start; Big year for Finns
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 19: Marjala, Savoie buzz as others trend to fill key roles
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 19: Marjala, Savoie buzz as others trend to fill key roles
Prospect Avenue Ep. 18: Ratzlaff repelling rubber; Russians adjustin'
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 18: Ratzlaff repelling rubber; Russians adjustin'
Prospect Avenue Ep. 17: Quick Hits Edition - Point Streaks Galore!
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 17: Quick Hits Edition - Point Streaks Galore!
Prospect Avenue Ep. 16: Costantini climbing?
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 16: Costantini climbing?
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: January 1-15, 2024
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: January 1-15, 2024
Baker Fairburn Hockey Show CLIP (1/14/24): Kris and Matthew discuss the potential to move Benson up
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Baker Fairburn Hockey Show CLIP (1/14/24): Kris and Matthew discuss the potential to move Benson up
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: December 17-31, 2023
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: December 17-31, 2023
Prospect Avenue Ep. 15: World Junior debrief; Neuchev emerging
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 15: World Junior debrief; Neuchev emerging
SEASON PASS: G Topias Leinonen JYP vs. Kärpät January 3, 2024
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SEASON PASS: G Topias Leinonen JYP vs. Kärpät January 3, 2024
SEASON PASS: Noah Östlund game shifts Växjö vs. Skellefteå November 16, 2023
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SEASON PASS: Noah Östlund game shifts Växjö vs. Skellefteå November 16, 2023
Prospect Avenue Ep. 14: The Kulich show goes worldwide
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 14: The Kulich show goes worldwide
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: December 8-16, 2023
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: December 8-16, 2023
Prospect Avenue Ep. 13: Sabres to be well-repped on World Junior stage
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 13: Sabres to be well-repped on World Junior stage
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: December 1-7, 2023
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: December 1-7, 2023
Prospect Avenue Ep. 12: Komarov on the move
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 12: Komarov on the move
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: Nov. 22-30, 2023
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: Nov. 22-30, 2023
Jiri Kulich goals (Rochester Americans, October-November 2023)
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Jiri Kulich goals (Rochester Americans, October-November 2023)
Isak Rosen goals (Rochester Americans, October-November 2023)
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Isak Rosen goals (Rochester Americans, October-November 2023)
Baker Fairburn Hockey Show (clip): Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn discuss Zach Benson's performance
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Baker Fairburn Hockey Show (clip): Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn discuss Zach Benson's performance
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: Nov. 8-21, 2023
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: Nov. 8-21, 2023
Prospect Avenue Ep. 11: Savoie (your boy) shreds; Swedes roll at Five Nations
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 11: Savoie (your boy) shreds; Swedes roll at Five Nations
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: Nov. 1-7, 2023
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: Nov. 1-7, 2023
Prospect Avenue Ep. 10: Kulich keeps cookin' as Savoie heads back to Buffalo
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 10: Kulich keeps cookin' as Savoie heads back to Buffalo
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights Oct 23-31, 2023
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights Oct 23-31, 2023
Prospect Avenue Ep. 9: Savoie impresses; Ostlund begins World Junior ramp-up
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Prospect Avenue Ep. 9: Savoie impresses; Ostlund begins World Junior ramp-up
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: October 16-22, 2023
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: October 16-22, 2023
Prospect Avenue, Ep. 8: Matthew Savoie set for his season debut
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Prospect Avenue, Ep. 8: Matthew Savoie set for his season debut
Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: October 1-15, 2023
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Sabres Prospects Goal Highlights: October 1-15, 2023
Sardarian was with New Hampshire not North Dakota. Believe Kris just mispoke.
I am really psyched to see Komarov in Rochester this year at some point, and Helenius who looks like much more than a kid. Going to be an interesting camp to see what shakes out with the final roster going to Europe.
@Sabresprospects I would expect for Kulich to be a dominant player on the ice in this tournament if he's ready to make the jump to the Sabres. Stronger, smarter in tight, improved skating, etc. Thinking back at Benson during this tournament, I saw a nifty little player with great hands and good in closed spaces who could be really good on the PP. I didn't think he was ready for the Sabres. I"m guessing "ya never know" until training camp?
Bakes build your 4 lines and 3 defensemen pairings and 2 goalies. Combin it with the attending and not attending rosters. Id be curious.
@@stephenkantor9500 that would definitely be fun
I want to see if Johnson, Ostlund, and Kulich can take a step and kind of dominate the games. If Rosen doesn’t do something he might be a bust and never get the chance to make NHL. Johnson might be in the same boat as Rosen.
I think Östlund will get some centre time and that Kulich & Helenius will get some wing reps to allow this to happen. There may be a wing roster spot available on the Sabres for one of them, but unless Krebs holds out, no spot at centre. On D I am looking to see how Komorov has progressed. He has been a pleasent surprise over the last 12 months.
also a thought that Kulich and Rosen could sit a game out as they shift the focus to main camp which would also create opportunity for Ostlund at C
I'd be shocked if Ostlund didn't need a full year in Roch. He concerns me as not being rugged enough, but he's a center so he can be more slippery? I really wonder if next year Helenius is more ready than Ostlund for the Sabres. We need more legit right handed shot RWs!
@@frankfarklesberry I agree that Östlund needs time in Rochester. Helenius also needs time on the farm but is more likely to get called up during the season unless Östlund out performs him. I still think Kulich is currently No.1 on the call up list and may even make the Sabres out of camp. I think Rosén is being overlooked and I cannot see where he fits into the Sabres unless Zucher is placed on the 3rd line and the 2nd line LW is opened up for Rosen or Kulich.
For shits and giggles, if Benson dose not make the sabers would he have to go back to juniors, or can he go to Rochester without having to go through waviers?
I believe the technicality of the CHL-NHL agreement would probably come into play in that scenario, but it would be a no-brainer for BUF to petition the NHL and a no-brainer for the league to grant the exception
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Best Sabres podcast out there! Appreciate both of your insights.
Awesome! I have missed these!
Excellent intro!! Glad you're back.
Players who will have better seasons...Thompson, Tuch, Cozens, Quinn, Benson. All will have better seasons and the new speed and physicality guys who make big contributions
You should consider playing the Prospect Avenue song again as an outro. I, for one, would dig it.
Skate on down to prospect avenue...... love it
I'm always interested in the goaltending prospects and think that the three guys that they have in the pipeline all have a very high ceiling of potential. You can never have enough netminders. Glad to see the website back again, looking forward to the season.
I agree on the goaltending potential. Would be nice to see Leinonen rev it up this year and simply just play and exhibit some consistency from start to start.
@@Sabresprospectshe needs to start picking a bunch of Russian goalie prospects next few drafts. Build up the G pool and become a goalie factory
Sorry I know its not prospect related but do you think there is any chance Adams over sheets Cole Perfetti from Winnipeg ? He would look good on the second line with Cozens and Quinn . The Sabres certainly have the cap room to do it . If Krebs doesnt sign ( holdout??) do you think theres any chance Kulich or Rosen make the 3rd line( with Macleod and Benson ) with Greenway becoming the spare forward ? Either Kulich or Rosen would offer more Offence and speed over Greenway and Krebs. Thanks for the video Kris !
@@neilkennington2397 I think Adams is done at this point. I can see him taking the group he has into the season and that evaluation will drive how he acts. I can see both Kulich and Rosen taking strong runs, with Kulich needing to be used properly (wing) in order to have the best chance.
RW prospects look thin if Ziemer is considered your #1 prospect.
@@frankfarklesberry they’re going to have to keep using some guys on the off wing until they add a few more right-shot forwards
Isnt the kid in Kingston of the OHL a right winger??
@@neilkennington2397 Miedema is LW
@@Sabresprospects Hey! I just thought of something they coud do with $8M LOL
I don't have faith in Lukkonnen being the starter for very long. He is never going to be the goalie that can win a Stanley Cup. When the play gets chaotic UPL does not handle it very well. Recall even last year when UPL was playing well and the team was leading late in games UPL would still allow "questionable" goals. In contrast Levi "shuts the door" when called on and he is more dependable goalie that can win in big games. Big mistake in caving into a UPL contract for 5 years because he will be traded before that deal is finished. We have Ratzlaff coming up and I believe he will be the back up to Levi in a couple of years.
Love hearing how you’ve both had a good summer, but damn if I’m not happy you’re back!
Missed ya guys. Looking forward to seeing more shows as the season starts to ramp up. Always love the insights!
Bills 100% get more wins than Owen “softie” Power hits hahaha
Anyone who can't see Powers upside and ceiling is a moron.
Anyone know why dahlin ghosted the “dropping the gloves” podcast?
I am looking forward to a prospects only show.
your wish has been granted
Laine is Skinner Mk2, but without Jeff's engaging personality. Glad we did not get Laine. I think holding circa 7.5M - 7.7M (after Krebs signing or the cost another 14th forward) is wise as we need some of this spare cap for RFA players next summer. We will need more cap for these players than the amount the cap will go up. If there is an expiring UFA at the trade deadline that makes sense then I am in.
Ouch a 330 podcast. I'll listen later. Tequila me please
we had to get one in for new friend in Serbia who normally can't watch live when we go at night!
@Sabresprospects awesome, I'm glad your back for the pod nice hair.
Does Fairburn smoke a lot of pot??? He looks high all the time lol
Great podcast!
Ask me in December.
not a political stance, its religious
I'd like to know what you thought of Savioe's Memorial Cup showing. I felt he didn't show much.
Fairburn has kind eyes.
Best pod out there for me. I just had a long drive with the family, so I put in one ear pice and pressed played, all the commotion and nagging got drowned in the awesomeness of you two.
Hahaha, that’s awesome.
Would you rate Krebs above Savoie. Maybe they should have offered Krebs and a draft pick maybe.
Middelstat will be the next one to win a cup.
Look what happened to Reinhart and Montour. Seems the only way any Sabre wins a cup is by being traded to another team.
Why is the assumption Kulich is ahead of Rosen? Isak has a more complete game, and he vastly more responsible defensively.
Rosen is consistently a good player, both on defense and offense. He is the only Amerks that performed in the playoffs. Rosen also sets up a ton of Kulich chances that don’t end up in the back of the net. I feel Rosen is underrated.
Thanks guys - do you think Adams is done? I never bought the Necas/Ehlers nonsense, but Farabee seems like a realistic target. Appert named him captain of USNTDP, thinks highly of him, Sabres fan from Syracuse (hello Alex Tuch 2.0) and a left wing with big upside IMO: He’s never played with players like Tage/Tuch and has still produced. With Byram’s contract coming up and Krebs losing his spot, could see us shipping out Samuelsson+Krebs for Farabee, lot of money for 4 Dmen and Sammy can’t stay healthy. Philly has reportedly looked closely at Krebs, and Sammuelson would be a great fit for them as a player+his Flyers connection. Seems too obvious to miss… Farabee makes this a serious playoff contending team. Sammy will be missed, but Ryan Johnson is ready to play and we signed an abundance of NHL depth d-men. Any local rumbling about this move?
Hey not to be negative -but this move makes a lot of sense and would be perfect, but unfortunately for that reason it will never happen. Adams and the decision makers are absolutely mucked in the head.
@@Jamroy27 I very much like Farabee and definitely see the logic as laid out in your comment, and I’m all for continued chaos to reshape. I’d like to be wrong, but I feel that now Adams has already done a reshaping of key roles, that he may be a bit more methodical with his next tweaks. Just my gut feeling.
@@jackb8598 I will like the offseason moves if they conclude with something like this. Zucker (especially) and Benson are not top 6 forwards who produce consistently enough (Benson will eventually). But in reality I expect some ridiculous thing like we deal Krebs for a 4th round pick now that he’s disgruntled losing his spot and buddy on the team all in one go… can’t imagine him signing here as a 13th forward
@@Jamroy27 oh for sure. Krebs in my eyes is addition by subtraction.
In summary, the Sabres parted ways with a 2nd round pick, a 1st round pick (#9 pick in the 2022 draft Savoie) and in return they got a bottom six center (McCleod) and a 4th line winger (Malenstyn). Kevyn Adams is really fleecing the rest of the NHL? And you wonder why the Sabres have struggled under Adams leadership? Why did they draft Savoie if they had no room for him? This is ridiculous logic.
Imagine not being able to comprehend the value of trading unproven NHL Prospects for proven NHL'ers who fill needs, play roles and have playoff experience. They drafted a prospect in Savoie to acquire value to then trade and acquire NHL ready talent. It sounds like you're the one with ridiculous logic that's struggling under Adams leadership. In summary, neither Matt Savoie nor the 2nd rounder traded for Malenstyn were making this roster and playing under Lindy Ruff.
Where are all the prospects suppose to play?
@@krt88nc Maybe the Sabres should have asked themselves that question? Don't burn down your own house and then complain you're homeless. It's your fault.
@@nevadaxtubecalled talent equity my friend 😂
@@nevadaxtube Sabres did not burn down their house they traded a second-round pick and their 3rd or 4th rated prospect that's not burning down the house.
Great episode. Thanks for the insight.
I’m 2 shows in and it’s clear this will be my go to Sabres podcast. I’m glad you guys covered the defense. I like the talent but the pairs are funky. I guess it’s who fits best with Power and then go from there. It’ll be interesting to see what Lindy comes up with.
@@grumpyscott17 thanks Scott. The defense is a little funky. At the end of day in terms of minute munching, Samuelsson and Byram to me are better options than Jokiharju. Sometimes I forget that we only saw Joki elevated at the end of the season because Samuelsson wasn’t available.
@@SabresprospectsThanks for the reply. Let’s hope Lindy can get the most out of Samuelsson. A modern day Rhett Warrener would be quite a boost.
What about the Lindy Factor? Also I believe we'll be better defensively which bodes well for UPL and Levi. Face-offs should be better. What prospect will make the club. Will Krebs perform better. I am excited to see this team take the ice. These guys know they are under the gun. Can Power take another step and maybe get mean ? So many ifs but I'm feeling optimistic 🏒
Savoie likely goes on to have a productive career, especially in EDM. But there are many factors that made him the ideal prospect to trade & it’s understandable the return is what it was. 1. no one is waiving their NTC to come here. Expect Moneyball moves 2. Guys like Benson, Kulich, & now Helenius kinda passed him on the prospect rankings, making him expendable 3. Injuries derailed him making an early NHL impression, allowing these prospects to pass him while worrying mgmt about his lack of size & toughness. These smaller guys have been falling the draft, & Sabres were happy to take them. But it is trending away from smaller players again. He may not have been worth to NHL GM’s what he’s worth to Twitter GM’s. 4. Some say they would have taken a 2nd Rd pick/prospect for McLeod. Some of our 2nd Rd prospects are probably more important to the Sabres right now with what they are building. I’ll bet Wahlberg & Poltapov are more important to them 5. There wasn’t room for him. You don’t want Savoie on the bottom 6 like Krebs. Hard to say if that hurt Krebs’ development or if Krebs just couldn’t do enough to work his way up 6. They needed a 3C - their bottom 6 was embarrassing. Adams probably loses his job with another abysmal performance from his bottom 6. He probably doesn’t care if he loses the trade as long as it partially works out & he makes playoffs. I have been saying with how they’ve been building the roster mainly through the draft - what happens if we finally get there & you have waited years to find out it has not been the right recipe? I absolutely saw them getting outmuscled & pushed around in the playoffs
I need a drink after the savoie trade. Horrible move gmka needs to be fired. He overpaid times 20 for a 3c. Should have been a 3rd round pick and a b rated prospect as the oilers are in cap hell. EVERYONE IS LAUGHING AT THE Sabres Whats next gmka dahlin for a prospect?
Savoie likely goes on to have a productive career, especially in EDM. But there are many factors that made him the ideal prospect to trade & it’s understandable the return is what it was. 1. no one is waiving their NTC to come here. Expect Moneyball moves 2. Guys like Benson, Kulich, & now Helenius kinda passed him on the prospect rankings, making him expendable 3. Injuries derailed him making an early NHL impression, allowing these prospects to pass him while worrying mgmt about his lack of size & toughness. These smaller guys have been falling the draft, & Sabres were happy to take them. But it is trending away from smaller players again. He may not have been worth to NHL GM’s what he’s worth to Twitter GM’s. 4. Some say they would have taken a 2nd Rd pick/prospect for McLeod. Some of our 2nd Rd prospects are probably more important to the Sabres right now with what they are building. I’ll bet Wahlberg & Poltapov are more important to them 5. There wasn’t room for him. You don’t want Savoie on the bottom 6 like Krebs. Hard to say if that hurt Krebs’ development or if Krebs just couldn’t do enough to work his way up 6. They needed a 3C - their bottom 6 was embarrassing. Adams probably loses his job with another abysmal performance from his bottom 6. He probably doesn’t care if he loses the trade as long as it partially works out & he makes playoffs. I have been saying with how they’ve been building the roster mainly through the draft - what happens if we finally get there & you have waited years to find out it has not been the right recipe? I absolutely saw them getting outmuscled & pushed around in the playoffs
Great show boys!!! Well worth the listen. I'd like to see them offer sheet NJ Center Dawson Mercer. He is 22 years old, plays a fast and physical game and could slot in nicely at 3C. He would be a nice piece to add to our young core that could easily move up the roster in the event of an injury. He tallied 20G 13A last season down from a 27G 29A campaign in 2022. Those numbers compare to Jeff Skinner's production, without the defensive lapses and he's a player that is familiar with Lindy Ruff. NJGM Tom Fitzgerald is rumored to be working on a two-year bridge deal for Mercer that is currently projected to cost the Devils $3.794 million against the cap. If GMKA utilizes his cap space and overpays with an offer sheet that NJ can't afford to match, he could land and sign a pivotal piece in Buffalo's push for the playoffs while costing an Atlantic playoff hopeful. To echo Fairburn's sentiment, Peyton Krebs needs to see management bring someone in to play the role that he failed to fill last season. Lindy Ruff will not tolerate players not producing and fulfilling their roles. If the past is any indicator; Peyton Krebs will find himself working on developmental skills and watching games from the Press Box this season.
I like roslovic as a 3C, anyone else?
Nope. Since 2020 he averages 2.43 hits per 60 minutes. That would put him between Olofsson & Benson. 42.9% on faceoffs is terrible. -31 5v5. There's much better options.
Adams should have upgraded 3C. Krebs definitely doesn't cut it.
The savoie trade sucked big time gmka got fleeced
Wanted to give you both credit for a really insightful, level headed conversation about the past few days. Lots to get excited about on the prospects front but definitely a ton of concern with teambuilding/main roster makeup. Hoping the offseason is more of a marathon than a sprint. Always good to have more players with a 200-foot game but concerned about secondary scoring. Hoping for more in the upcoming weeks. All the best, Kris and Matthew, looking forward to more of your conversations.
Glad I found this. Most reasonable analysis I’ve seen. Liked and subscribed.
Money and the owner of the Sabres is not the problem! The doesn’t care about money, he has 7 billion, he cares about the team more than Golisano who let everyone walk out the door when they all could have been signed and traded for return value. The Sabres owner hands out 70-80 million contracts all the time. The problem is getting players to play here on a bad team. They drafted well, now need to relax and let those guys play