Crusader1969
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In actually draft news - the new guy I set my sights onto now that Marner is out of the equation Travis Konecny has performed very well (on and off ice) at the Prospects game testing. he is said to be in group with McDavid and Marner as the top skaters - with and without puck. Speaking of Marner - he is playing with Strome and Debrusk tonight for Team Cherry. Speaking of Cherry - said it was a joke that Eichel was ever in the conversation for #1 overall. Said he was a great prospect but that McDavid is special talent that comes around only once every 10 years. Speaking of McDavid - just read that Konecny is playing on a line with McDavid tonight. A big game could move him back up the rankings and away from potentially being picked up by Buffalo. Thanks again Islanders!!!
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Thanks for saying what I am thinking. Its a waste of grey matter to even spend a second thinking about the scenario. You should spend about the same amount of time thinking about a way to trade for Patrick Kane as you should for anyone giving up the #1 or #2 picks this year.
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C'mon Phil "donut" kessel? The last thing you need on a re-building team is Kessle. I doubt Kessle even knows the first name of Bernier or Reimer!
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Maybe I had it wrong? Meier has moved out of contention for the Sabres 2nd pick in the draft but Svechnikov may still be in the running.
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Exactly what me and other Tankers are saying!
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So time to locate a couple of new targets for the Sabres who could fall into the 17 to 25 range. 1) Travis Konecny - yes another 5'10 winger who plays for the 67s. Started the season often ranked in the top 10 prospects. OHL rookie of the year in 2014 but hasn't lived up to the hype this season. Though he has started to heat up in January. Great shot/speed combo. 2) Temo Meier - Going the opposite direction of Konecny. He started as a 2nd round pick and has moved up into the mid to late 1st round. Had a really nice WJC and has meshed well with Ehlers in Halifax. 6'0 and 210lbs - plays a phsyical game and is scoring at an impressive rate. 56pts in 37games in the "Q" plus 6pts in 6 games at the WJC. 3) Daniel Sprong - another prospect that has slipped in the draft rankings. Sprong seems to have aquired a reputation as a puck hog this season with Charlottetown. Though I have been reading that he is starting to use his teammates more often over the last couple of weeks. 8 assists in the first 2 1/2 weeks of January compared to 4 in the entire month of December. Has elite level skill and skating ability.
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its being reported that Zacha is out between 3-5 weeks. If back in 5 weeks he would be only playing in 10 more games before the OHL season ends. Between his Injuries, Suspensions and how deep a draft this will be maybe he drops to the 15 - 20 range? which would be great because the 2 guys I've had my eye on all year Svechnikov and Marner have both risen too high for the Sabres to pick up with their 2nd pick in round 1. Thanks Islanders!
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yea, you are going to have to give up a "young" D and maybe a goalie prospect and maybe throw in a first. The Young D would have to be ready to play in the NHL (or already there) and the Goalie not too far off. There were rumours in late December that the Isles and the Canadians were interested - the Isles have an abundance of prospects to dangle
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I care. Yes, they will make the play-offs but still hope for them to fall into wildcard position
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If I'm talking to Edmonton - the guy I am intersted in is.... Youre gonna think I'm crazy..... Nail Yakupov. Yes the one of 5G and 6A on the season. The price for the top line guys (Hall and Eberle) is too steep. I've been watching a lot of the Oilers games lately (for obvious reasons) and the guy can fly, has huge skill and a quick release plus he is only 21. I think you may be able to get him at a discount while his stock is low.
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since we are talking about some guys in the "Q" here is a good article about the top 2015 prospects. Could be that Meier and Svechnikov have moved into the top 10-15 range which would be bad if they are guys the Sabres are targeting with their other picks http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-draft-war-room-year-of-the-q-part-deux/
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looks like Baptiste got very lucky last night. He caught a stick in the face and was forced to leave the game. His coach said that he was about 3mm away from losing one of his eyes. f "Erie Otters winger Nick Baptiste left Saturday night's win against North Bay in the second period after being struck close to his eye by a high stick. He didn't return to the game. Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Baptiste was fortunate to escape serious injury. "Apparently, another 3 millimeters, he probably would have lost sight in his eye," Knoblauch said. "But they think he's going to be OK." Knoblauch didn't have an update on Baptiste's status moving forward." Victor Fernandes @GoErieHockey 12h 12 hours ago . @NickBaptiste wrapped up the autograph session by telling me "I'm good." #erie
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Yep forgot about him. I am disappointed that he won't be at the Prospects Game this Thursday due to injury.
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next year will be funny because yes I agree the tank will be over - selling off assets for futures but I would think there is still going to be a lot of losing. I think those in Tank Nation are still going to take a lot of abuse from those who are Anti-tankers who think that we think that the turnaround will be immediate. There may be 1 more high draft pick in 2016 before things truely improve for the Sabres.
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I'll make this wild prediction right now that Kylington drops into the 20's and maybe even out of the first round. I agree with you Derrico - I was really hoping for two top 10 picks before the season started. Now we have to hope either the Blues and Isles drop down into the Wild Card slots and go out in the first round. Then we have 2 picks between 15 and 22 plus the #2 overall. You are then looking at a draft that nets you Eichel (20% McDavid) and guys like Svechnikov, Meier, Greenway, Harkin and Bittner. Another guy who hasn't got a lot of love yet is Dergachev - he played with Russia on their WJC team this year - I think we will see moving up the draft ranks as we get closer to the draft. Or maybe if Zacha drops out of the top 8 - you have the ammo to move up to grab him. i would think its a really good possibility but the main guys Hanifin, Werenski and Provorov will be gone. Leaves Carlo, Meloche, Roy and Kylington as potential draft picks
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Wonder if there are still Colt fans upset that they Tanked? Is there a guy like Mike Harrington in the Indianapolis Post still writing that they "tainted" the NFLbecause of their Tank?
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I know, Patrick Kane hasn't been able to do a thing come play-off time. :wallbash:
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He is a fourth line centre to me for the Sabres in a few years just like he was for team USA at the WJC
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Another game another 4 point night for Marner - now pulling away from Stome for the OHL scoring lead Now avgeraging 2.10 pts per game for season. over his last 31 games he is averaging 2.61 pts per game. McDavid in his 22 games is averaging 2.59 pts per game. Connor is still clear cut #1, Eichel is #2 but the team that lands Marner is going to have a star. If Sabres end up drafting 3rd (though can't see how they dont end up in 30th) and land Marner - just imagine him and Samson on the Sabres top line in a few years. Tank still very much worth it. i watched a few of his games when he was in the SHL. He can fly like the wind and has great offensive skills. Overall he was still over matched on the defensive end in the top Swedish league and has been much better now that he has been loaned to AIK in the 2nd tier. Shame he missed the WJC though - would have been great avenue to compare him against his peers. I would think he would remain in Sweden for a couple more years before being ready to compete in NHL.
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not to call you out but what are you basing your judgement of Martin on? the mysterioius case of Pavel Zacha continues as he picked up an injury after being slashed last night. He has missed a bunch of time due to suspension and injury. Just maybe this pushes him down draft boards as he has looks to have all the tools of a top level prospect but hasnt put up points (OHL and WJC) to match his talent? Maybe he drops enough for the Sabres to consider trading up to take the big winger/centre?
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Mitch Marner article from Hockey News: Maybe my Patrick Kane 2.0 is catching on? ok, really not that genius of me since they both played for the Knights and are about the same size but still... http://www.thehockey...ting-on-a-show/
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This is why I think Murray is a Genius - he keeps Nolan who wasn't HIS guy cause he knows that Nolan can't do anything with this group. Once this team is ready to make a step forward (maybe 15/16 16/17) he will be replaced.
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pressure from whom?? OMG Pegula is fully down with this plan and half the fan base is cheering every loss! I know I am full on Tank and I don't care if they lose 2-1 in a hard fought game or 7-0. Actually its a lot less stressful for me when its 7-0 and I can move over and watch the Oilers game.
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Doubt it - they have a star in Tavaras and the team is loaded with high end talent with more to come.
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Completely agree, this is going to take time. They can't force young players into rolls they are not ready for. WHo knows - if they land Eichel maybe he goes back to school for a year longer. Samson may still need time to physically develop as well. So sit back and relax cause even though the "tank" may be over - the losing may go on for a while yet. Just know that once all these Just one thing management has done wrong? you must have a list since you've decided they are incompetent. Don't like the trade of Miller to the Blues? Or Mouson to the Wild and then re-signing Moulson? maybe you don't like the FA Gorges and Gionta? Is it that you don't think Reinhart was a good pick? and they kid scoring at almost a Goal a Game with an edge to his game wasn't a smart pick in the 2nd round. Please I'd love to hear what Sabres MGMT has done wrong.
