2014 Buffalo Sabres First Selection Discussion

[SabresBillsFan]

I wish Bennett would have played in the prospects game because to me it wasn't even close to who the best player was. Reinhart stood out and made his linemates better.

[Taro T]

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.

W/ all due respect, no he wasn't.

 

He was the best non-goalie to ever wear b&g (take THAT Bernie Federko) but he was not a leader and NEVER should gave worn the 'C.' The Sabres and he would have both been better off.

[X. Benedict]

W/ all due respect, no he wasn't.

 

He was the best non-goalie to ever wear b&g (take THAT Bernie Federko) but he was not a leader and NEVER should gave worn the 'C.' The Sabres and he would have both been better off.

 

I had this conversation with Bowman once. Scotty used the word "reluctant" IIRC.

[Taro T]

I had this conversation with Bowman once. Scotty used the word "reluctant" IIRC.

Interesting. I'd interpret that as him being very close to backing off the big Detroit trade before pulling the trigger.

 

Too bad too. He took a team that seemed poised to win it all w/in 3 years (at the most) and set it on a course to go 10 years w/out a single series win much less 4 in one year.

[beerme1]

 

W/ all due respect, no he wasn't.

 

He was the best non-goalie to ever wear b&g (take THAT Bernie Federko) but he was not a leader and NEVER should gave worn the 'C.' The Sabres and he would have both been better off.

 

Respect! I believe in leading by example also. Maybe I am putting too much emphasis on skill. But a guy who keeps his mouth shut and shows his stuff on the ice is to me leading by example and I am giving him credit for being a leader.

[Hoss]

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

 

Well the game of hockey is place on ice... Soooooo.

[Tondas]

Don't want to hijack the thread, but Gare was the best Sabres captain IMO. 50 goals, fearless, and could fight with the best of them. He seemed to love being captain. Nothing reluctant there.

[Eleven]

W/ all due respect, no he wasn't.

 

He was the best non-goalie to ever wear b&g (take THAT Bernie Federko) but he was not a leader and NEVER should gave worn the 'C.' The Sabres and he would have both been better off.

 

To be fair, by the time Perreault was captain, it didn't matter. And by that point, too, he was a "lead by example" guy. But in 1982? They could have made Joe Ferguson captain. Wouldn't have mattered; Scotty had killed the team.

[nfreeman]

You know nothing Liger

 

I just realized that we didn't get to see Danerys in her birthday suit all year.

 

I hope that's not a bad omen for tomorrow night.

 

Interesting. I'd interpret that as him being very close to backing off the big Detroit trade before pulling the trigger.

 

Too bad too. He took a team that seemed poised to win it all w/in 3 years (at the most) and set it on a course to go 10 years w/out a single series win much less 4 in one year.

 

Unforgiveable. He traded everyone's favorite Sabres and built a perennially average, disappointing team.

 

Don't want to hijack the thread, but Gare was the best Sabres captain IMO. 50 goals, fearless, and could fight with the best of them. He seemed to love being captain. Nothing reluctant there.

 

I'd go with Schoeny, but Gare was indeed a great captain.

[Byebye]

 

 

 

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.

 

 

From what I understand, Ho Sang has the skill of a top 5 pick but lack of size and often being caught "back checking like ovechkin" –Paul Nault, has him projected to go mid 1st to early 2nd round.

[Byebye]

 

 

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

 

I see where your coming from, unfortunately I live in Winnipeg so it wouldn't make sense for me to be a season ticket holders. However, as a die hard Sabres fan I feel as I am entitled to an opinion. While being butt puck last is no fun at all, especially when your Canadian and all your friends laugh that you would cheer for a last place American team. I find this more entertaining! How so? If we're going to miss the playoffs anyway, why not have the joy of being able to select some of, if not, the best young and upcoming guys. At least we have something to look forward to.