sicknfla Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 I do not know how to start a poll but here is another scenario. We play decent all year and manage to get into the playoffs. Proceed to get knocked out in first round. If we had a hockey crystal ball would you rather go into the season knowing you were getting knocked out in the first round or that you would end up with top 5 pick?
LGR4GM Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 I do not know how to start a poll but here is another scenario. We play decent all year and manage to get into the playoffs. Proceed to get knocked out in first round. If we had a hockey crystal ball would you rather go into the season knowing you were getting knocked out in the first round or that you would end up with top 5 pick? Hold up, top 5 pick or the 5th pick? There is a hell of a lot of difference this draft btw 1 and 5. If I can guarantee I get #1 overall then yes. If its something in there is only a 20% in this scenario, I'll take 1 round of playoffs.
sicknfla Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Posted September 18, 2013 Anywhere in top 5. The Crystal hockey puck will not guarantee me the #1.
LGR4GM Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 Anywhere in top 5. The Crystal hockey puck will not guarantee me the #1. Then my answer is no. Not in this draft. I would rather take the year of playoff experience.
Derrico Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 I do not know how to start a poll but here is another scenario. We play decent all year and manage to get into the playoffs. Proceed to get knocked out in first round. If we had a hockey crystal ball would you rather go into the season knowing you were getting knocked out in the first round or that you would end up with top 5 pick? This is an interesting question. I really hate cheering against the Sabres but I would say top 5 pick. Part of the reason is that if we're going to likely make the playoffs then I don't think Darcy trades Vanek or Miller at the deadline and if we're hovering around just sneaking into the playoffs then I don't think Vanek would want to resign. This scenario is why Darcy should have put on his big boy pants and traded Miller/Vanek over the summer!!
Two or less Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 Top 5 pick. Add another great player to this crop of kids.
waldo Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 The gm will be looking for a couple of established 3-4 mil NHL level skilled guys (to put us over the top) before the end of the year to make a playoff run...lol
TrueBlueGED Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 I'd lean top-5 pick, but I honestly don't know enough about this draft class to be certain. If an 8 seed would guarantee Vanek sticks around, then it's another story.
MattPie Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 Top 5 pick. Add another great player to this crop of kids. I think LGR is suggesting, as most of the scouting reports say, that this draft has maybe 1-2 "can't miss" prospects. Not all drafts are equal. This year's draft (and 2003), for instance, had lots of quality pics. I.E., #4 in 2014 is like #14 or #24 in 2013. Not at all a lock to be in the NHL.
LGR4GM Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 I think LGR is suggesting, as most of the scouting reports say, that this draft has maybe 1-2 "can't miss" prospects. Not all drafts are equal. This year's draft (and 2003), for instance, had lots of quality pics. I.E., #4 in 2014 is like #14 or #24 in 2013. Not at all a lock to be in the NHL. Yup. This past draft, YES. This draft coming up, I'll take the playoffs if it were guaranteed. So for instance, Ristolainen was the 8th pick this year. If he were to be a year younger he would honestly be in the top 3/4 discussion for the 2014 draft. It is a weak draft.
dudacek Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 No Mckinnon or Drouin in this draft. Plus, if we make the playoffs this year it will be because our young guys have stepped up and we are on an upward curve. So definitely playoffs please.
sicknfla Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Posted September 18, 2013 The reason I asked this question goes a lot deeper than it looks. After more responses I will explain.
MattPie Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 The reason I asked this question goes a lot deeper than it looks. After more responses I will explain. Why? Put your cards on the table.
North Buffalo Posted September 18, 2013 Report Posted September 18, 2013 I am not sure thought I agree generally the next draft is supposed to be weaker according to reports, so I would be inclined to get the young kids some experience. If it was a top 3, I would say go for it. Not top 5. But check out the latest information on the 2014 draft from http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/22006-2014-draft/ I think the jury is still out though on top 5. There appears to be some talent. Not an easy question to answer. Especially read the center evals, the Sabres weakness.... P.S. a talented centerman can always be turned into a wing, not vice versa so much.
Two or less Posted September 19, 2013 Report Posted September 19, 2013 I think LGR is suggesting, as most of the scouting reports say, that this draft has maybe 1-2 "can't miss" prospects. Not all drafts are equal. This year's draft (and 2003), for instance, had lots of quality pics. I.E., #4 in 2014 is like #14 or #24 in 2013. Not at all a lock to be in the NHL. Sorry, i apologize. I always read the word for word, today i was just getting ready to leave work, clicked on this forum, saw the thread and posted without reading anything. haha Lesson learned.
Derrico Posted September 19, 2013 Report Posted September 19, 2013 Lets keep in mind that a year in juniors can make a huge difference. Although there are no consensus top flight picks projected as of yet, that could change over the course of the year.
wjag Posted September 19, 2013 Report Posted September 19, 2013 playoffs...always ... another year out of the playoffs is well ... er... another year out of the playoffs.. Been there, done that.
Eleven Posted September 19, 2013 Report Posted September 19, 2013 Gimme playoffs. PS: We're talking 2015 here, right? Because playoffs this year is just...funny.
stenbaro Posted September 19, 2013 Report Posted September 19, 2013 Someone should just pin this thread as permanent..We go through this every year, although usually not till after the season starts...LOL...Would save the thoughts of many as they just get reposted every year anyways
Eleven Posted September 19, 2013 Report Posted September 19, 2013 Someone should just pin this thread as permanent..We go through this every year, although usually not till after the season starts...LOL...Would save the thoughts of many as they just get reposted every year anyways It's never been so obvious that the team is going through a long rebuild.
sicknfla Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Posted September 19, 2013 My point in asking this questions was for two reasons. One most of us are ok with the rebuild idea in May. Come September we want a respectable hockey team. That is not too much to ask for. Second and this is a little more important is what has transpired since the trade deadline has set this team back 2 years. Not moving Vanek/Miller prior to this past draft was huge. Any picks we get for them now will be less valued 2014 picks or 2015 picks. Either way that was another example of how inept DR is. To go into this season with arguably your two best players in their final year is something that would only happen in Buffalo. How can this happen? How can you roll the dice like that? Their trade value is gone - as is any chance to resign them unless you grossly overpay. The picks and prospects from these two have us competing in 2014. Instead, we now burn this year and hope that the players we get from them are ready by 2015 at the earliest. Like I said from the start. Most of us want to compete. To put a competitive team on the ice this year was a couple moves away. Instead, we spend the rest of the season waiting to take two steps back and one step forward - AGAIN!!
thesportsbuff Posted September 19, 2013 Report Posted September 19, 2013 To go into this season with arguably your two best players in their final year is something that would only happen in Buffalo. As of today, the Sedins are both scheduled to become UFAs next summer.
Derrico Posted September 19, 2013 Report Posted September 19, 2013 Wasn't perry and getslaf also in the last year of both their deals last year? It was also a mistake IMO but its not like they're the first team to ever do this
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