Hoss Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 My friend just mentioned to me that Garth said the Sabres are keen on taking Bennett over all other players... Quote
Iron Crotch Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Every year in every sport, the draft never plays out as assumed. Don't be so sure Tim Murray isn't the one throwing the curve ball. I think he'd take Bennett at #1, but if we pick 2nd and Bennett is gone, he may not have the other Sam in mind... Quote
LGR4GM Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Every year in every sport, the draft never plays out as assumed. Don't be so sure Tim Murray isn't the one throwing the curve ball. I think he'd take Bennett at #1, but if we pick 2nd and Bennett is gone, he may not have the other Sam in mind... In all honesty I see Murray's board looking like this Bennett Draisaitl Ekblad Reinhart Dal Colle I could be wrong but that is just the impression I get from him. Quote
Hoss Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) I honestly think that it's coming down to overthinking on Reinhart. I still see nothing that says he's not the best forward in the draft. He's not as flashy or physical as Bennett, but he looks smarter and is much more of a leader. Bennett is a supporter. And, while I'm normally against making safe picks all the time, Reinhart and Dal Colle are the only "safe" forwards in this draft. Edited April 15, 2014 by Tankalicious Quote
Iron Crotch Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 In all honesty I see Murray's board looking like this Bennett Draisaitl Ekblad Reinhart Dal Colle I could be wrong but that is just the impression I get from him. The Edmonton press thinks Murray wants Draisaitl if he can't get Bennett. I think the Oilers want Draisaitl as well, even though their fans will surely want Ekblad. Quote
qwksndmonster Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 We gun get a good player. That's what I like most about finishing last. No waiting to see if a good guy falls to us, no praying for lottery miracles. There's two really good forwards and we're at pick 2, unless we're at pick 1. This is my celebration post. Quote
Rasmus_ Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Here's hoping this is a good sign. :D Quote
LastPommerFan Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Here's hoping this is a good sign. :D !!!!!! Ahhh!!!!! Quote
LastPommerFan Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Maybe we can get him to pull an Eli Manning and refuse to play anywhere other than Buffalo. Quote
Hoss Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Maybe we can get him to pull an Eli Manning and refuse to play anywhere other than Buffalo. Eli only refused to play in San Diego. He didn't force his way to New York exclusively. Quote
LastPommerFan Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Eli only refused to play in San Diego. He didn't force his way to New York exclusively. Ok, an Eli Manning Plus Quote
Huckleberry Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Every year in every sport, the draft never plays out as assumed. Don't be so sure Tim Murray isn't the one throwing the curve ball. I think he'd take Bennett at #1, but if we pick 2nd and Bennett is gone, he may not have the other Sam in mind... That is exactly what im expecting, TM is supposed to have draft vision, so I expect him to take Bennet over Reinhart. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 April ISS Rankings ISS top 30 released at midnight: 1 Reinhart, Sam C 11/6/1995 R 6.00.75 185 Kootenay WHL 2 Ekblad, Aaron RD 2/7/1996 R 6.03.5 216 Barrie OHL 3 Dal Colle, Michael C 6/20/1996 L 6.01.5 182 Oshawa OHL 4 Bennett, Sam LW 6/20/1996 L 6.00.25 178 Kingston OHL 5 Nylander, William C 5/1/1996 R 5.11 176 Modo SweE 6 Draisaitl, Leon C 10/27/1995 L 6.01.5 204 Prince Albert WHL 7 Perlini, Brendan LW 4/27/1996 L 6.02.75 205 Niagara OHL 8 Tuch, Alex RW 5/10/1996 R 6.03.5 213 USA Under-18 NTDP 9 Ritchie, Nicholas LW 12/5/1995 L 6.02.25 226 Peterborough OHL 10 Virtanen, Jake LW 8/17/1996 R 6.00.75 208 Calgary WHL 11 Ehlers, Nikolaj LW 2/14/1996 L 5.11 162 Halifax QMJHL 12 Fleury, Haydn LD 7/8/1996 L 6.02.5 203 Red Deer WHL 13 Kapanen, Kasperi RW 7/23/1996 R 6.00 181 Kuopio FinE 14 Larkin, Dylan LW 7/30/1996 L 6.00.75 190 USA Under-18 NTDP 15 McCann, Jared C 5/31/1996 L 6.00.25 179 S.S. Marie OHL 16 Fabbri, Robby C 1/22/1996 L 5.10.25 170 Guelph OHL 17 Ho-Sang, Joshua RW 1/22/1996 R 5.11 175 Windsor OHL 18 Milano, Sonny LW 5/12/1996 L 5.11.5 183 USA Under-18 NTDP 19 Barbashev, Ivan C 12/14/1995 L 6.00 180 Moncton QMJHL 20 McKeown, Roland RD 1/20/1996 R 6.00.75 195 Kingston OHL 21 Schmaltz, Nick RW 2/23/1996 R 5.11.5 172 Green Bay USHL 22 MacInnis, Ryan LW 2/14/1996 L 6.03.25 183 Kitchener OHL 23 Kempe, Adrian C 9/13/1996 L 6.01.5 187 Modo SweE 24 Bleackley, Conner C/RW 2/7/1996 R 6.00.25 192 Red Deer WHL 25 Scherbak, Nikita LW 12/30/1995 L 6.01 175 Saskatoon WHL 26 Goldobin, Nikolay RW 10/7/1995 L 5.11.75 178 Sarnia OHL 27 Karlsson, Anton LW 8/3/1996 L 6.01 187 Frolunda SweJE 28 Fiala, Kevin LW 7/22/1996 L 5.10 180 HV71 SweJE 29 Kamenev, Vladislav C 8/12/1996 L 6.02 185 Magnitogorsk Stalnye Lisy RusJr 30 Smith, Hunter RW 9/11/1995 R 6.06.5 208 Oshawa OHL Quote
Derrico Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 April ISS Rankings That's an interesting list. I really like Dal Colle but not sure he should be 3rd. Draistil at 6th and Bennett 4th? Quote
Samson's Flow Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Here's hoping this is a good sign. :D that's pretty ballin' :flirt: ... as long as he doesn't bust... Quote
LGR4GM Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 The Edmonton press thinks Murray wants Draisaitl if he can't get Bennett. I think the Oilers want Draisaitl as well, even though their fans will surely want Ekblad. I agree. I think Edmonton at 3rd will take Draisaitl even if Ekblad is still there. They need size up front worse than the NYI needed to buyout Dipeitro. April ISS Rankings I personally agree with the ISS rankings except Jake VIrtanen I feel should be a smidge higher. Quote
pastajoe Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Here's hoping this is a good sign. :D They should have gave him a tour of the locker room, hypnotized him, and put him in a Leino jersey. Quote
Crusader1969 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 I've decided today that even if the worst case scenario of a team coming up and leap-frogging the Sabres and Islanders tonight really isn't that bad. The Sabres will still have at least one of the Sams and a choice between Virtanen, Perlini or Ritchie - power forwards with great shots and could thrive with a top centre. Quote
Derrico Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 After watching the Petes/Gens series and even a bit of the Kingston/Petes series I don't want Ritchie. He takes a ton of really dumb penalties. He reminds me alot of Kassian which some here may really want. To me he plays more closely to actual Zach Kassian than the legend of Zach Kassian. Was that the term we used for him? It's been a couple of years..... Quote
LGR4GM Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Check this man child out... Hunter Smith - RW, 6'7" 220lbs http://www.hockeydb.....php?pid=145627 http://www.windsorsp...com/video/21252 Coming in at 140th is none other than #34, Hunter Smith. Since being traded to the Generals last season by the Windsor Spitfires, Hunter has shown nothing but determination to make him noticed around the league. Hunter is willing to stick up for his teammates on a game by game basis but can also put the puck in the back of the net. In 40 games this season, Smith has 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points to go along with his 66 penalty minutes. http://www.oshawagen...idterm-rankings Edited April 15, 2014 by LGR4GM Quote
LGR4GM Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Ross Maclean, from ISS on Toronto drafting at 8th or 1st. http://www.isshockey...-western-scout/ also of note at the 12:50 mark they ask about giving up the Islander pick this year or next. Edited April 15, 2014 by LGR4GM Quote
Derrico Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Check this man child out... Hunter Smith - RW, 6'7" 220lbs http://www.hockeydb.....php?pid=145627 http://www.windsorsp...com/video/21252 [/size] http://www.oshawagen...idterm-rankings Being from Oshawa I watch him a ton. I love his size and he's great in front of the net on the PP but....the kid can not skate. I'm serious. Like brutal skating. If you can get a stream of the OHL Eastern Conference finals watch it; it begins Friday. I love his heart but not sure how he will translate with his foot ummmm 'speed'. Edited April 15, 2014 by Derrico Quote
LGR4GM Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Being from Oshawa I watch him a ton. I love his size and he's great in front of the net on the PP but....the kid can not skate. I'm serious. Like brutal skating. If you can get a stream of the OHL Eastern Conference finals watch it; it begins Friday. I love his heart but not sure how he will translate with his foot ummmm 'speed'. I need to watch him some. I've seen a few Oshawa games but I focused on Dal Colle. Thanks for the update, I am firmly against anyone who can't skate... it has been something that has marred some good players. Ross Maclean, from ISS on Toronto drafting at 8th or 1st. http://www.isshockey...-western-scout/ also of note at the 12:50 mark they ask about giving up the Islander pick this year or next. To add to this, Maclean was not high on Bennett or Nylander in regards to their overall game, specifically mentioned d zone issues. Quote
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