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Yep. This.

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Maybe. But do you think they are going to sit a former 8th overall pick to keep a closer eye on some of these camp invitees that have a near zero chance of being anything within the organization? I've just never seen them really do this before. Then again maybe there is a nagging injury of some kind. It's very strange.

As someone mentioned in another thread it was reported Nylander was in Buffalo working out hard just a few days ago. No mention of injury. He's just being held out? Very strange.

Man I hope that's what happens.

That's would be a legit top 4 and a bunch of depth to it. Really, that's a playoff defense going into next season. After that let's add a couple more wingers, goalie and let's go :beer:

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All I know is yes, his insiders have turned out to be legit. He would be a huge goof being a Buffalo radio host and tweeting out garbage rumors. To the bolded, can you imagine a year or two ago uttering the words 'stacked' when referring to our blueline??

Thanks for the updates Wildcard!

Ya, his stats the season before last are very impressive; 53 points in 61 games. Don't know how much of that was Crosby but if he's playing with Jack I would hope those are the numbers JBott is bringing him in to produce.

This. From all accounts jack is ultra competitive (atleast that's what the talking heads said). I think he will throw a giddy fit if the team doesn't improve the next year or two.

Ya just saw that from your other video. That's very interesting. There was always this underlying thought that Antipin was promised NHL or he was gone. With several other teams reportedly in on Pilut no similar agreement was made with him. This is great news. A guy at that age coming straight over from Europe could learn a lot play half or a full season in Rochester.

You have Samuelsson ranked too low IMO.

Sure but some of these guys taken sound like they're very defensive defensemen. I would think that would impact the numbers. Do they have defensive analytical metrics for late round prospects playing overseas?

I can completely respect you not agreeing with some picks and I like the insight on who you would have taken but let's wait a bit to see how these guys develop. I mean, you have concerns outside of the top 2 picks, but they didn't even pick again until the 4th friggen round! At that point in the draft every single one of those players have some major concerns. I know your a draft nut (said in a positive light) and I do respect your opinion on players. But once you get outside of the top 40 or 50 guys it's a pretty big crapshoot.

Was away most of the weekend so I just caught up on a lot of his post draft interviews. The kid seems so well grounded and genuinely very excited to be playing in Buffalo. Love this guy!

we need to start hitting on some non type 10 picks. What was it 2014 or 2015 when we had 3 2nd and basically missed on all of them. I heard about how Hurley was a couple of days from being so young that he was almost eligible for the next draft. All busts. I'm fine if his ceiling is a shut down second pairing guy with a higher floor. I'm sick of missing on these picks. Let's build some depth here. Nothing I've read yet makes me think anything but this being a good pick.

Guys.....I'm dru k......but Rasmussen mother Dahlin!!!!!!!! Yayyayyayyayaya

So baker has him ranked 20th overall. Baker also had mitts ranked super high last year. The more I read, the more I like this pick. I'm done with dressing guys like faulk and fedun.

So he's 6'4, has a great shot and plays mean? How's his skating because that all sounds good to me. Second round picks can be tough to project so he sounds as good to me as any. We really do need more higher pick d prospects in our system.

What time does second round start?

So who is the best player that fell?

Which would be perfectly fine. If Montreal doesn't give what Botts wants then hold on. After July 1 and Tavares decision I could see another market open up. If Botts doesn't get what he wants there then please keep him.

I would think it would be a cap hit for the Sabres. It may make more sense to wait until after that July 1 payment and find out exactly what Tavares does before moving him. May open up some teams like San Jose or St. Louis at that point.

So....are we happy with basically a straight up trade of Brady Tkachuk for Ryan O'Reilly? I'm not sure. Contractually it's a clear yes but it'll be another 2-3 years before Tkachuk has the impact of O'Reilly today. On the flip side, O'Reilly ain't getting any younger and this Sabres team is likely still 3 years away from any meaningful run.