spndnchz Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Jake McCabe D-man 6'-1" 200lbs http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-hockey/mtt/mccabe_jake00.html
HopefulFuture Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 BuffNewsVogl: With the 44th pick of the NHL draft, the Buffalo Sabres select defenseman Jake McCabe of the University of Wisconsin.http://www.nhl.com/i...lRank&year=2012 hahaha, I guess Regier couldn't resist, he was just itching to fill his defensive player pick ;)
wjag Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 I guess the temptation was too great not to get a dman
darksabre Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Someone here was clamoring for the Sabres to draft Badgers, so I guess they got their wish.
HopefulFuture Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 That video has me thinking Brian Campbell type.....
Robviously Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 hahaha, I guess Regier couldn't resist, he was just itching to fill his defensive player pick ;) The Sabres do seem to do well when it comes to drafting defense though. I'm surprised the Blue Jackets took Oscar Dansk with the first pick in the 2nd round. They just made that trade for Bobrovsky yesterday.
spndnchz Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Posted June 23, 2012 I think Rolston coached him in the IIHF?
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 I guess the temptation was too great not to get a dman Have to keep the cupboard stocked
Taro T Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Have to keep the cupboard stocked Yep. If you have too many centers and D, you can always come up with a winger. Too many wingers and, well, we've seen that movie the last 5 years.
Robviously Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Here's a long write-up on McCabe: http://lastwordonspo...46-jake-mccabe/ McCabe is a very good skater. He has a very good top end speed, quick acceleration and a smooth stride. He pivots and changes directiions quickly and efficiently. He has good agility and balance, and uses his edges well. McCabe’s excellent skating game helps him in all aspects of the game. He is good at rushing with the puck, is capable of getting to a lot of loose pucks, is able to create space for himself in both the offensive and defensive zone, and is rarely beaten by pure speed off the rush. It is his biggest asset in creating the all around game that makes McCabe an intriguing prospect. McCabe is at his best defensively, even against older competition in the NCAA. As mentionned he is very good defending against the rush, keeping his opponent in front of him, and using a quick stick to knock the puck off an opponent’s stick. He’s not known as a big hitter, but is willing to engage in physical battles along the boards, and in front of his own net. McCabe has excellent hockey IQ, and plays a strong positional game, using his body and his stick to cut off passing and shooting lanes. (There's more after that. They're saying he projects as a no.3/4 d-man.)
HopefulFuture Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Here's a long write-up on McCabe: http://lastwordonspo...46-jake-mccabe/ (There's more after that. They're saying he projects as a no.3/4 d-man.) I'm guessing with guys like McNabb and Pysyk coming up a puck moving D man was next on the list. I have to honestly believe Buffalo is going to make a move or two this off season and send a couple of these defense-man packing in trades, whether it be a veteran and young gun or some form of combination. There is just a great deal of D talent in Buffalo's pipeline.
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Don't know much about him, but looks like another good pick. I think this draft has gone very well. Can't wait to see what the next week, or so, brings.
X. Benedict Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 The Sabres do seem to do well when it comes to drafting defense though. I'm surprised the Blue Jackets took Oscar Dansk with the first pick in the 2nd round. They just made that trade for Bobrovsky yesterday. Dansk is like money going forward. . He has value in future trades. I can't believe NJ passed on him. If Howden is committed to a future with Bobo, he's nuts.
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 BufNews interview http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2012/06/mccabe-sabres-second-round-pick-hopes-to-grow-into-top-defenseman.html
X. Benedict Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 BufNews interview http://blogs.buffalo...defenseman.html Interesting. Rolly might have had a hand in this one.
Iron Crotch Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 I like the pick. Most of the guys we pick are (on average) three years away from being NHL ready and at that point we'll likely have no Leo, no Regehr, Sulzer probably won't be around... grabbing a d-man who can skate never hurts. And, you can never have enough Badgers!
bunomatic Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Like that interview with McCabe. Kid seems like a leader. Sacrifice for his team mates etc. Could be a good one.
Iron Crotch Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Shea Weber was picked 49th overall Zdeno Chara was picked 56th overall Nick Lidstrom was picked 53rd overall ...some really good defensemen last until the second round.
Huckleberry Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 would be funny if this kid makes it, and most of the first round d-men don't while every team passing up on grigorenko :w00t:
etiennep99 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 With McCabe and Navin playing at Univ. of Wisconsin, I wonder if the Sabres also scouted pending UFA Justin Schultz. Anyone got any idea if the Sabres will try to sign him? We're deep at D, but having more "options" is always good.
IKnowPhysics Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Someone here was clamoring for the Sabres to draft Badgers, so I guess they got their wish. That was Chilean Sea Bass: http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/21152-who-should-the-sabres-draft-in-the-first-and-second-round/ And I second that emotion.
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 With McCabe and Navin playing at Univ. of Wisconsin, I wonder if the Sabres also scouted pending UFA Justin Schultz. Anyone got any idea if the Sabres will try to sign him? We're deep at D, but having more "options" is always good. Might find out in a few days. Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie Justin Schultz becomes UFA at midnight Sunday night. Blue-chip D prospect to meet with agent(s) in Toronto on Tuesday. Will field offers Wed
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 DEVINE SAYS: “We actually (had) McCabe rated at the end of the first round. We weren’t sure if we were going to get a forward or defense, but he was too high up on our board. He played for (Rochester head coach) Ron Rolston before, so we know about his character.”
Bullwinkle III Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 With McCabe and Navin playing at Univ. of Wisconsin, I wonder if the Sabres also scouted pending UFA Justin Schultz. Anyone got any idea if the Sabres will try to sign him? We're deep at D, but having more "options" is always good. I would think that they're saving their $ for free agency.
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