I don't agree with this first part.  The NHL has changed over the past decade to the point where all of the top teams have highly skilled, slick skating two-way defensemen in the top two pairs who make plays in both zones.  The days of the "stay at home" types are fleeing.  And, I think too many of our current guys don't have the offensive skill to take the team to a Cup.  I like the potential of Zadorov and Risto as two-way guys, but I don't see high-end offensive skill among the rest of our d-men.  I'm in the minority on this board, but I'd be very happy if the Sabres used one of their first rounders on a fast, skilled defenseman.  Our current group won't get us to the top of the mountain.