Derrico

I had to pause this just to post that it will break my heart if Dahlin ever leaves Buffalo. He is just so uber-talented but then to be down to earth and so humble as well? No matter what happens I want this guy to be the face of Buffalo for the next 15 to 20 years. Yes I love Eichel too.

My auto correct is driving me bonkers today

Sure but that’s not what people were saying. They were not even considering couzens or any CHLer because they would ‘believe he will take a CHL player when they see him’.

Speedy recovery man.

Exactly

Slightly? There’s been one trade! For a D of all positions lol. Yes I acknowledge it sounds like miller is next. Just saying there is lots of time and other options. Wasn’t it just yesterday reported the leafs were not going to trade marleau? 95 percent of what talking heads say is pure speculation or fed info from team/player to drive up price.

Dubis may still be a genius like leaf fans say but when they signed marleau I was shocked. Not for the money they gave but thought for sure it would be a two year deal. It was obvious two years ago that Matthews and Marner were due raises this year. Why did dubas agree to a three year deal? Was marleau worth a first rounder for two years of use? Dang

You don't want me to answer that ? I feel you have knowledge of Roch. Any callup questions go through you and Org and this ha

Fair. If sabrespace were a franchise rakish and liger are head amateur scouts and your probably head of pro scouting.

Don’t you also put a lot into this? Liger, I’m actually surprised you don’t love the pick.

Liger - shouldn’t you love this? Don’t you put stock in relative age of the draftees?

This is a good question. Sound like very different players but who has more potential? I have no idea myself but interested to hear. What say you Randall?

Turcotte

Good thoughts neo. I made similar points to my buddy. Buffalo will be a big city to this kid. Maybe it’s an inferiority complex but I don’t think we have to worry about him holding out to play in New York or something.

Also stick around today liger. We value your opinion of these prospects. Just isn’t the end of the world if it’s not the guy you wanted there,

That’s fair Liger but just because they prefer USHL D it does not make it a lazy pick. They obviously are using this as a strategy. Puck moving D are so important today. The Montour trade shows that’s botts preference to go with mobile D. We don’t have a ton in the system now.

What are we thinking in terms of development? Similar to Casey where’s he’s a one and done but this time in the CHL?Does he get a look at all early this season with Sabres if he thrives in training camp? Or is he going back regardless (as he probably should)? Only issue with CHL is its sabres or Lethbridge next season right? Ineligible for Rochester?

Awesome. Perry was great on those early ducks cup teams. I like that his style seems unique to what the sabres have now.

It’s too bad he shoots left. If he maxes out potential he sounds like a fast shutdown type d. Those are the exact traits I want for whoever pairs with Dahlin. I’ll be interested in watching his development.

Well that doesn’t sound too bad. Am I allowed to be rational about the pick now?

This statement applies to literally any prospect you would have taken here. Late first round /early second take a few years to develop. That is not specific to who was picked. just adding to your point as I think that’s what you were saying.

The knee jerk reactions are quite commical considering the odds of a 31 OA making and the very limit into the vast majority of people are going off of. Have your opinion sure. But to be that upset over 31?

Did not know that. Ok that’s cool then. Leafs 100 years it was all the talk. Just seems like it’s a bit overshadowed is all.

I admit that I also wanted Zegras but what are the big issues you have with him? There are people who study these things for a living ranking Cozens 3rd overall in this draft. What are they and we missing?

Seriously. How it's not a home and home with Vancouver is beyond me.