Official 2014 NHL Draft thread

[26CornerBlitz]

We aren't above rooting for several serious injuries.....are we?

 

I hope so because Karma is a bitch!

[dudacek]

The more I look at this draft, the more convinced I am that we need to package 39 and 49 to move up as far as that can take us.

There are a lot of good players to be had in the back half of the first round,but there is a real drop-off after picks 30-35.

[deluca67]

The more I look at this draft, the more convinced I am that we need to package 39 and 49 to move up as far as that can take us.

There are a lot of good players to be had in the back half of the first round,but there is a real drop-off after picks 30-35.

Would you be willing to move the 2015 pick from St. Louis to back into round 1 this year?

[BuffaloSoldier2010]

Would you be willing to move the 2015 pick from St. Louis to back into round 1 this year?

Personally, I'd rather keep the 2015 first. You either walk away with three first rounders in a deep draft, or you could package it with either our pick or the isles pick (whichever is farther from that top pick) to move into a better position to hit elite talent. Might even get a second or two out of that deal.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

In on page 71 ...

 

EHLERS!!

[dudacek]

Would you be willing to move the 2015 pick from St. Louis to back into round 1 this year?

 

Don't know the back of next year's first well enough.

But theoretically I'd move it for a player we have ranked in the top 15 or so this year.

I don't see the Blues in the lottery next year.

[SabresBillsFan]

I think Buffalo will have picks in 2015 1 in the top 3, 1 in the teens( islanders pick),and 1 in the 20's( Blues Pick). I see Murray moving Stewart and maybe Ehroff at draft time or trade deadline for more picks or to move up but I'm thinking to move up.

[Huckleberry]

Pretty sure murray will pick Bennet or Draisaitl , those two just make the most sense with Grigorenko and Hodgson already with us.

 

Bennet and Draisaitl can move to the wing, or play as center depending on who you pick up in 2015.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

The Sabres will draft a goalie from Finland. Either round 2 or round 7......

[LGR4GM]

Would you be willing to move the 2015 pick from St. Louis to back into round 1 this year?

I would be if we targeted a guy like Adrian Kempe.

[Hoss]

If they traded the St. Louis pick next year for anything less than a top 20 pick this year I would be disappointed, but I'm pretty sure they won't even give thought to trading next year's pick for this year's... Especially considering the fact that Murray said he is looking for more 2015 picks...

[SabresBillsFan]

If they traded the St. Louis pick next year for anything less than a top 20 pick this year I would be disappointed, but I'm pretty sure they won't even give thought to trading next year's pick for this year's... Especially considering the fact that Murray said he is looking for more 2015 picks...

 

I wouldn't be surprised if Murray trades Stafford, Stewart, or Ehrhoff if he wants to move up for the player of his liking or moves any of them at trade deadline.

[26CornerBlitz]

NOW AVAILABLE: FC’s 2014 NHL Draft Guide

Future Considerations is pleased to announce the release of the 2014 NHL Draft Guide, a comprehensive look at what the 2014 NHL Draft class has to offer.

 

The Guide, published in PDF format, includes over 61,000 words of scouting reports on FC’s top-210 ranked prospects, ranging from projected first overall pick Aaron Ekblad of the Barrie Colts to Sonderjyske goaltender Thomas Lillie at 210.

 

In all, the Guide includes:

 

· 2014 NHL Draft Summary

· Top 210 Rankings

· Top 60 Forwards, Top 30 Defensemen, Top 15 Goaltenders Ranking Breakdowns

· 1-30 Extended Draft Profiles

· 31-210 Full Prospect Profiles

· Potential Hidden Gems

· 60 Pick Mock Draft

· 2015 First Round Ranking

· 2015 Top Prospect Profiles

· A Glimpse at 2016

 

Top 10 Rankings

 

1 AARON EKBLAD, Barrie, D, 6'4, 215 lbs

 

2 SAM REINHART, Kootenay, C, 6'1, 185 lbs

 

3 SAM BENNETT, Kingston, C/LW, 6'0, 180 lbs

 

4 WILLIAM NYLANDER, Sodertalje, C, 5'11, 170 lbs

 

5 MICHAEL DAL COLLE, Oshawa, LW/C, 6'2, 180 lbs

 

6 LEON DRAISAITL, Prince Albert, C, 6'2, 210 lbs

 

7 NICK RITCHIE, Peterborough, LW, 6'2, 230 lbs

 

8 NIKOLAJ EHLERS, Halifax, LW, 5'11, 165 lbs

 

9 BRENDAN PERLINI, Niagara, LW, 6'2, 205 lbs

 

10 HAYDN FLEURY, Red Deer, D, 6'3, 200 lbs

[qwksndmonster]

In on page 71 ...

 

EHLERS!!

Would you take Ehlers at 2 over both Sams?

[deluca67]

I wouldn't be surprised if Murray trades Stafford, Stewart, or Ehrhoff if he wants to move up for the player of his liking or moves any of them at trade deadline.

I'd like to see Stewart re-signed.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

Would you take Ehlers at 2 over both Sams?

 

No. Not at two.

 

I would do whatever it took to move up to 7 through 11 (the range that most "experts" feel Ehlers will go) and hope he is there.

 

Of course, shrader will be quick to point out that I am looking at this with Mooseheads coloured glasses ... ;)

 

GO MOOSEHEADS!!

[Hoss]

 

I'd like to see Stewart re-signed.

 

Stewart isn't much better than Stafford and is actually less consistent, yet some want Stafford out and Stewart kept.

 

If I were GMTM I would be constantly checking to see what teams will pay for Ehrhoff, Stafford, Stewart and a few others. If you feel like somebody is giving you close to good value ship them out.

Edited May 25, 2014 by Tankalicious

[qwksndmonster]

 

 

No. Not at two.

 

I would do whatever it took to move up to 7 through 11 (the range that most "experts" feel Ehlers will go) and hope he is there.

 

Of course, shrader will be quick to point out that I am looking at this with Mooseheads coloured glasses ... ;)

 

GO MOOSEHEADS!!

I think that's a pretty objective take on Ehlers. I think he's a good type of prospect for Buffalo to be interested in. Has the upside to become a top liner, but obviously has an uphill battle to make it in the NHL due to his size. In other words, EHLERS! :lol:

[TrueBlueGED]

Stewart isn't much better than Stafford and is actually less consistent, yet some want Stafford out and Stewart kept.

 

This is to be expected. When you watch a player 82 times per year for many years, their flaws are not only noticeable, but extremely bothersome. When you watch a player 50 times over the same span, you may not notice their weaknesses and if you do, it's unlikely to bother you nearly as much.

 

[Taro T]

Is it too much to ask for the Blues to come crashing down to Earth?

 

The Buffalo Sabres, the first team in history to have the #1, #2 and #3 overall picks in a professional sports draft.

The Blues COULD miss next year, but it's very unlikely. That stated, my ideal scenario has the Isles finishing 30, Sabres 29, with the Blues getting the golden ticket for their 18th place finish. Throw in that pick the Sabres get from Calgary for sending them Stafford & Stewart and then the Sabres have the 1st 4 picks in '15. :beer:

[LGR4GM]

What about trading with edmonton this year and getting #3 anyone think that could happen.

[Hoss]

What about trading with edmonton this year and getting #3 anyone think that could happen.

 

Why would either team do it?

 

EDIT: thought you meant swapping two and three.

Edited May 26, 2014 by Tankalicious

[dudacek]

Oilers would be interested in Ehrhoff and/or Myers. Sabres would be interested in Eberle and other young Oiler forwards.

Picks may be the extra ingredient to make something happen?

 

Sabres want both Sams? Oilers want Ekblad?

I do believe Tim would sacrifice pick two in a deal for the right young player.

[LGR4GM]

So you should all read this article because it is quite fascinating IMPO. It takes the Vancouver Canucks drafts starting in 2000 and it compares them to an intern who's only information is the pts CHL players scored in their draft eligible year and he must take the one with the most points. Defenders and Goalies are excluded. Let's just say the Canucks really stink at drafting compared to the intern.

 

http://canucksarmy.com/2014/5/20/we-think-the-vancouver-canucks-may-have-a-scouting-problem

[26CornerBlitz]

Combine gives teams full scope of top prospects

Many of the top prospects eligible for the 2014 NHL Draft will be put to the ultimate test this week in an effort to impress potential future employers at the NHL Scouting Combine in Toronto.

 

The primary purpose of the Combine, which runs May 26-31, is to aid all 30 NHL teams in the player selection process. NHL Central Scouting invited 119 players from North America and Europe to take part.

 

The Combine will allow NHL scouts and general managers an opportunity to interview as many prospects as they wish during a five-day period from May 26-30.

 

"By the time the Combine rolls around we've done our checking, but what I look for in an interview is the maturity level and how far along they are in that area," Buffalo Sabres assistant general manager Kevin Devine told NHL.com. "That usually determines how far away they are from playing in the NHL. But I don't think the interviews are going to jump anyone five or six draft spots either.

 

"They could jump a spot or two if guys are professionals in the interviews, but there won't be any big jump at the top, especially with the top five in this draft class."