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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The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia brings The Buffalo Beat to your ears, with exclusive insight, interviews and audio straight from the Buffalo Bills each and every week. Be sure to subscribe to The Athletic for every single episode of The Buffalo Beat at theathletic.com/thebuffalobeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tim Graham is a senior writer for The Athletic. He previously worked for ESPN, the Buffalo News, Palm Beach Post and Las Vegas Sun. He's also an NFL analyst for WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo. He says he'll write a novel someday, but I don't believe him.
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A lively discussion of all things hockey hosted by Kevin Sylvester and Kevin Snow. From the NHL to your local barn, the boys will be joined by a variety of special guests from all over the hockey world each week. If you're a hockey fan with 30 minutes to spare, this is the place to be.
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TGAF: Bills roster getting wrung out; what naming rights mean to Sabres' future
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39:01"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK dishes on the first week of Bills' training camp and delves into the KeyBank Center naming rights extension.By Tim Graham
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The Bills have gone through their first five days of training camp, and The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia has been there for every second of it. Joe breaks down what has stood out at every position through almost the first week of camp. Host: Joe Buscaglia Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Bills officially begin their training camp practices on Wednesday morning, and The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all your questions as the team begins preparations for the 2025 season! Host: Joe Buscaglia Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TGAF: Florina Altshiler breaks down Max Hairston lawsuit; Sabres schedule
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1:38:41Legal expert Florina Altshiler returns to "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to analyze the sexual-assault lawsuit against Bills first-round draft choice Maxwell Hairston. Jonah and Tim also discuss 716 Day, the Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 schedule release and some interesting updates on the local college basketball schedule.…
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TGAF: Bills reaching into Toronto as Canadians draw a line; RIP Frank Layden
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59:07"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK digs into Tim's recent story about the Bills and the NFL navigating a tricky Canadian border. Plus, reflections on the late Frank Layden and Niagara University hoops.By Tim Graham
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TGAF: Joe Mesi on the Third Franchise, getting off the mat and Jake Paul's world ranking
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1:03:59Former No. 1 heavyweight contender Joe Mesi joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to talk about his career, the state of boxing and Jake Paul's world ranking. Tim and Jonah talk about the pro soccer stadium saga and what the Sabres are doing -- or not doing -- as the NHL offseason gets busy elsewhere.…
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Peterka plot thickens as NHL Draft approaches
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TGAF: Your best/worst post-Buffalo champions; GPT nightmares
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1:26:38"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK examines the best and worst Buffalo pros who went on to win world championships elsewhere. Plus, Tim shares his recent experiences with obnoxious ChatGPT.By Tim Graham
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Most intriguing Bills to track at training camp
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1:02:14The spring workouts are done and the Bills are a little over one month away from the beginning of training camp in late July. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia puts a wrap on the spring practices and brings you a position by position look at his most intriguing players to monitor when camp arrives. Host: Joe Buscaglia Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acas…
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TGAF: Bills season swings on Cook, Coleman, Kincaid; Small-time Sabres
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1:03:53"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK reviews Bills minicamp storylines, most notably James Cook, Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid. Plus, why are the Sabres' using the Bills' facilities for the NHL Draft?By Tim Graham
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Target talk as the Sabres stay in the rumor mill
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TGAF: How did Kevyn Adams cut the line and stay there? A conversation with Matthew Fairburn
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1:30:21Matthew Fairburn joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to talk about his deeeeeeeeep dive into how Kevyn Adams became the Buffalo Sabres' GM and has kept the job despite five years of failure.By Tim Graham
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TGAF: What Sabres can expect from Jarmo Kekalainen; Panthers-Oilers preview
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59:51George Richards covers the Florida Panthers and used to cover new Buffalo Sabres senior adviser Jarmo Kekalainen. So who better to join this episode of "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK? Tim and Jonah also dig into the latest Buffalo Bills updates.By Tim Graham
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TGAF: Bills no likey 'Hard Knocks;' Dave Buchanan previews Bandits title game
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1:02:05Buffalo Bandits sideline reporter Dave Buchanan joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to preview Saturday afternoon's decisive game against the Saskatchewan Rush and whatever has become of auto racing. Plus, Tim and Jonah Bronstein react to the Bills being forced to do "Hard Knocks" this summer.…
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TGAF: Bills schedule rollout; John Gurtler dishes on Bandits title pursuit
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1:07:12Buffalo Bandits voice John Gurtler joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to discuss the upcoming NLL Finals against the Saskatchewan Rush and winning the league's Tom Borrelli Award as the top media member. Tim and Jonah break down the Buffalo Bills' schedule and the Buffalo Sabres' front office moves (and lack thereof).…
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TGAF: Sabres front office better have bigger plans; Bills cushy schedule
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1:12:35"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK looks at Sabres' uninspiring front-office moves so far, this week's NFL schedule announcement and the Bandits returning to the National Lacrosse League championship series.By Tim Graham
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TGAF: How Brandon Beane's prickly interview eclipsed Bills' draft itself
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1:02:24"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explores how Brandon Beane's interview eclipsed the actual draft, Buffalo News reporter Mark Gaughan's retirement, Daemen University's truly incredible national volleyball ascendance.By Tim Graham
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The autopsy, the cap, and Tuch's next deal
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Kevin & Kevin put a bow on the 2024-25 Buffalo Sabres and look ahead to what could be an eventful offseason. Mike Augello of The Hockey News stops by to join the conversation, as they discuss what players could be on the move and whether there's a potential for some front office shakeups.By Kevin Sylvester & Kevin Snow
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Who fits the Bills at CB? A deep dive with Carl Jones
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55:49With how their roster is setup, the Bills appear quite likely to select a cornerback with one of their first three picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. To break them all down, The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia welcomes in WIVB sports reporter Carl Jones to discuss the cornerback position at length, and how the top prospects this year would each fit into the Bil…
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The 2025 NFL Draft is only 10 days away, and with it, the intrigue about the Bills top selections is building. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all of your Bills questions about roster theory, needs, specific player fits and everything else in a live room episode! Host: Joe Buscaglia Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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On UPL and the Sabres' Identity Crisis
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TGAF: Surprise! Downtown soccer stadium evaporates; UB loses another coach
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1:00:16"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK explores the latest blow to building a stadium downtown, UB women's basketball coach Becky Burke's decision to bolt for Arizona and the Sabres sprinting through the finish line.By Tim Graham
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TGAF: Stadium looks badass; why tush push gotta go; historic UB women hoops
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1:00:04"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK checks out a Bills stadium ceremony, reports from the NFL owners' meetings, dishes on historic UB women's basketball run and wonders what the Sabres' late push means.By Tim Graham
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The day after watching the Buffalo Sabres score on their own net, we are joined by Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic to talk about how this team can't seem to get out of their own way this season. We also discuss Terry Pegula's failing grade in The Athletic's ownership poll, and wonder why Gary Bettman refuses to tweak the NHL's playoff format.…
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TGAF: Pegula rated worst NHL owner; Big Four/March Madness analysis
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1:34:06Buffalo State assistant basketball coach Nick MacDonald stops by "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK, but not before Tim and Jonah talk about Sabres owner Terry Pegula ranking dead last among NHL owners in The Athletic's recent survey.By Tim Graham
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Sabres (finally) fighting to the finish
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TGAF: Is there truly Sabres pride? Bills FA mostly spackle
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1:02:38"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK wonders if Sabres players identify more with being generic NHL players and what, if anything, can change how we view the 2024-25 season over the remaining month. Plus, a look at Bills free agency so far and local March Madness thoughts.By Tim Graham
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Cozens exits as roster reshape begins
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TGAF: Mike MacDonald and his No. 1 Daemen Wildcats; Sabres trade deadline
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1:07:48Daemen University men's basketball coach Mike MacDonald joins "Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK to discuss his 25-0 Wildcats and their No. 1 national ranking. Tim and Jonah preview what the Buffalo Sabres are facing at Friday afternoon's NHL trade deadline.By Tim Graham
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Send us a text 0:00 – 4:04 Promo, The Athletic Sabres fan survey outreach 4:05 – 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 polls 42:35 – 50:06 Changing the franchise perception 50:07 – 1:09:45 Buffalo Sabres season ti…
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Youth hockey tryouts are almost upon us, and the boys are joined by Chris Ostrander (@2ITB_Buffalo) to discuss one of the most stressful parts of being a hockey parent.By Kevin Sylvester & Kevin Snow
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Is a big Bills move loading this offseason?
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44:55The 2025 NFL Combine is in full swing, and we've heard from both head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane at length about the state of their roster. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia reads between the lines as to what this upcoming offseason could look like, and looks at the big question: is a big Bills move on the way? Host: Joe Busc…
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The 2025 NFL Combine is just around the corner, and it's time to take a hard look at the Bills offseason. The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia takes all of your Bills questions in a special live room episode about what's possible, what isn't and what the Bills could target. Host: Joe Buscaglia Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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