2014 Buffalo Sabres First Selection Discussion

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

These guys F'n kill me......

 

With 85% confidence, their top 5 right now are:

 

Bennett

Ekblad

Draisaitl

Reinhart

Dal Colle

 

I have 5 names who it looks like they may target in the late 1st to their 3rd round pick. Makes no sense to be a smokescreen as there are 60 other players in the same ballpark and you don't throw the mig off with 8% misdirection.

 

Help us Jesus.....

 

In light of Devine's interview.....

[Sabre Dance]

The Sabres could draft Bo frickin' Derek for all I care - since everyone seems to be on board with the tank, wake me up in 3 - 5 years when the team is relevant again. :yawn:

[X. Benedict]

The Sabres could draft Bo frickin' Derek for all I care - since everyone seems to be on board with the tank, wake me up in 3 - 5 years when the team is relevant again. :yawn:

Nighty-night.

[Swedesessed]

Sam Bennett will be the choice for Buffalo, based on what Tim Murray appears to want in a player. As for next year, deal with it then, no need to chase Eichel or McDavid, way too far down the line to even speculate this.

 

It will not take 3-5 years to get the Sabres back in the playoffs. Colorado rebounded quickly, so did Montreal. It can be done.

[nfreeman]

In light of Devine's interview.....

 

Yes? Is there more to this cryptic sentence fragment?

 

Pins and needles here!

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

 

 

Yes? Is there more to this cryptic sentence fragment?

 

Pins and needles here!

 

I'm just convinced it's Bennett. Two months ago I proposed my theory......Ted Black played around a little on the Twatter in response.

[IKnowPhysics]

Sam Bennett will be the choice for Buffalo, based on what Tim Murray appears to want in a player.

 

What have you heard from Tim Murray that differentiates Bennett from Reinhart? Maybe I need to study harder, but the two are just so similar in my mind.

Edited June 25, 2014 by IKnowPhysics

[Byebye]

1st Aaron ekblad

2nd(sabres) Sam Reinhart

3rd Sam Bennet

4th Micheal dal colle

5th draisaitl.

 

I'm positive ekblad goes first, be it to Florida or whomever may acquires it. Sorry Bennet fans, Buffalo will take Sam Reinhart. The only way we don't draft Reinhart is if ekblad doesn't go first overall, then we take him

[LGR4GM]

What have you heard from Tim Murray that differentiates Bennett from Reinhart? Maybe I need to study harder, but the two are just so similar in my mind.

They play completely different games. One is physical and relentless in all three zone. One is a genius and can anticipate great in all three zone. One has a great shot and is quite fast on his skates. The other is a superb passer with less speed and weaker shot. One is known as a SOB to play against. The other is known for his sportsmanship. One is a labeled a natural born leader. One is not considered as a leader. There is just a lot of differences between them.

[SwampD]

I'll take the SOB thank you.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

I'll take the SOB thank you.

 

It's all about the playoffs. Pierre Turgeon or Mark Recchi?

[nucci]

The Sabres could draft Bo frickin' Derek for all I care - since everyone seems to be on board with the tank, wake me up in 3 - 5 years when the team is relevant again. :yawn:

I'm not.

[Eleven]

I'm not.

 

Nor am I.

[26CornerBlitz]

I'm not.

Nor am I.

 

What would be your strategy for rebuilding the team into a championship contender?

[Eleven]

What would be your strategy for rebuilding the team into a championship contender?

 

Anything where I'm not wasting $2500 - $5000 annually to maintain my place. It's easier on you out-of-town guys!

Edited June 26, 2014 by Eleven

[26CornerBlitz]

Anything where I'm not wasting $2500 - $5000 annually to maintain my place. It's easier on you out-of-town guys!

 

I can definitely understand your plight. No fun being at the arena with a subpar on ice product that you pay for. Here's to better days ahead.

[beerme1]

 

I'm not.

 

 

Nor am I.

 

Me either. But then I think we will at least be entertaining bottom feeders this year.

 

 

They play completely different games. One is physical and relentless in all three zone. One is a genius and can anticipate great in all three zone. One has a great shot and is quite fast on his skates. The other is a superb passer with less speed and weaker shot. One is known as a SOB to play against. The other is known for his sportsmanship. One is a labeled a natural born leader. One is not considered as a leader. There is just a lot of differences between them.

 

For the record, which one is NOT considered a natural born leader? Cause that is important at that pick no?

[SDS]

For the record, which one is NOT considered a natural born leader? Cause that is important at that pick no?

 

High end talent and the desire to use it is what matters at that pick, not leadership. Although many often equate the two.

[Eleven]

Me either. But then I think we will at least be entertaining bottom feeders this year.

 

 

 

For the record, which one is NOT considered a natural born leader? Cause that is important at that pick no?

 

I don't think it's important at all. You know who wasn't a natural born leader? The first Sabres draft pick ever.

 

High end talent and the desire to use it is what matters at that pick, not leadership. Although many often equate the two.

 

Bingo.

[X. Benedict]

Bennett vs. Reinhart

 

Adrenaline in the Blood vs Ice-Water in the Veins

 

I'm leaning toward the Ice-Water.

But I'd be happy with the Adrenaline.

[LGR4GM]

Bennett versus Reinhart... a song of Fire and Ice.

[Trettioåtta]

Is the draft 7pm EST 27th June?

[beerme1]

 

 

High end talent and the desire to use it is what matters at that pick, not leadership. Although many often equate the two.

 

 

I don't think it's important at all. You know who wasn't a natural born leader? The first Sabres draft pick ever.

 

 

 

Bingo.

 

I don't think you can just blow off the leadership aspect with that pick. It does matter. It's why that Ho Sang isn't right up there right? And Gilbert was a leader. a quiet leader but a leader none the less.

[spndnchz]

Is the draft 7pm EST 27th June?

 

Yes

[inkman]

Bennett versus Reinhart... a song of Fire and Ice.

You know nothing Liger