Official 2015 NHL Draft Thread

Crusader1969 · September 10, 2014

In my mind Konecny and Zacha are both gone when the Isles pick comes up. In that scenaro and going into the season I favor Strome. Strome will see some time with McDavid this year so his numbers will be questioned but he is 6'3" 187lbs as a 17yr old. He skates well and I hear good things about his shot. He is one of my guys to watch. I also really like Zacha but I think he will be drafted 3-5th overall and we will not be picking there most likely. Konecny needs a growth spurt for me to draft him but that is on my own personal taste and I could see the Sabres interested in him. He just reminds me a bit of bigger more talented tyler ennis.

Don't leave Mitch Marner out of the conversation, I have a feeling he is going to play himself into top 5 territory - now that he will be getting first line and PP minutes with the Knights (assuming Domi and Horvat make the NHL)

Crusader1969 · September 10, 2014

Criag Button releases initial 2015 rankings:

http://www.tsn.ca/dr...ture/?id=124661

I see he likes Marner as well - 7th overall is the highest I've seen him rated ......yet!

Only mild surprise I can see is Zboril being ranked at 15 - highest I have seen him to this point. Czech import about to start his first season with Saint John. He did have an outstanding Ivan Hlinka Tourney - 5gp 4G 2A on D for the Czech Republic

Edited September 10, 2014 by Crusader1969

dudacek · September 11, 2014

So if I am to believe the hype machine this draft has a legitimate:

Crosby in McKinnon

Malkin in Eichel

Lidstrom in Hanifan

Karlsson in Kylington

Jamie Benn in Zacha

And it has at least five other centres with questions marks, but also first-line potential:

A Ron Francis-type in Strome

Tyler Ennis on Viagra in Konecny

A lower-case Yzerman in White

A lower-case Sakic in Marner

And a Gretzky-style playmaker in Barzal

We should add one and likely two of these guys to our excellent pipeline next June.

And that is why nobody should be saying its McEichel or bust.

Derrico · September 11, 2014

So if I am to believe the hype machine this draft has a legitimate:

Crosby in McKinnon

Malkin in Eichel

Lidstrom in Hanifan

Karlsson in Kylington

Jamie Benn in Zacha

And it has at least five other centres with questions marks, but also first-line potential:

A Ron Francis-type in Strome

Tyler Ennis on Viagra in Konecny

A lower-case Yzerman in White

A lower-case Sakic in Marner

And a Gretzky-style playmaker in Barzal

We should add one and likely two of these guys to our excellent pipeline next June.

And that is why nobody should be saying its McEichel or bust.

Love the last sentence. Very true.

Hank · September 11, 2014

It is McEichel or bust.

LGR4GM · September 11, 2014

So if I am to believe the hype machine this draft has a legitimate:

Crosby in McKinnon

Malkin in Eichel

Lidstrom in Hanifan

Karlsson in Kylington

Jamie Benn in Zacha

And it has at least five other centres with questions marks, but also first-line potential:

A Ron Francis-type in Strome

Tyler Ennis on Viagra in Konecny

A lower-case Yzerman in White

A lower-case Sakic in Marner

And a Gretzky-style playmaker in Barzal

We should add one and likely two of these guys to our excellent pipeline next June.

And that is why nobody should be saying its McEichel or bust.

To me Eichel is not Malkin. Malkin is silky smooth playmaker with a great shot. Eichel is silky smooth I will murder you to get to the net, with a great shot. Reminds me more of Getzlaf.

respk · September 11, 2014

It is McEichel or bust.

If we draft any lower than second, something went terribly wrong during the season.

Rasmus_ · September 12, 2014

If we draft any lower than second, something went terribly wrong during the season.

It would be if --- Michal Neuvirth stands on his head, Matt Moulson has 35 goals, Ennis turns somehow into a semi legitimate first line center and puts up 65-70 points (unlikely) and Stewart stays healthy with a chip on his shoulder and puts up 30. This is a pipe dream version of what could happen if all the cards fell in the right path. Realistically we'll be playing into the where oh where does Buffalo pick 1 or 2.

Hoss · September 12, 2014

If we're around the bottom at the deadline and don't sell off what pieces we reasonably can (Stafford, Stewart, Meszaros and maybe even Myers if we get a ridiculous offer) then I'll assume the fetal position and cry.

Derrico · September 12, 2014

I would think Murray would sell at the deadline for sure if that were to happen. He mentioned it in interviews about last year and then followed through so I don't have any reason to think he wouldn't.

SabresBillsFan · September 12, 2014

I can see Murray moving Stafford, Stewart and Meszaros at the deadline. At least one or two of them.

Hoss · September 12, 2014

It we're sitting really deep in the bottom of the league I could see a surprise like Ennis and/or Hodgson being moved because Murray would then be confident that we can land a forward that would come in immediately, plus all the prospects that will likely be ready in 2015.

dudacek · September 13, 2014

I'm not so certain about Ennis and Hodgson (if Samson and Zemgus shine maybe one, but not both), and especially not Myers, at least not for picks.

Murray wants to be competitive in 2015/16 and he won't be with no one on his team between the ages of 22 and 29 except Mike Weber.

Hoss · September 13, 2014

I'm not so certain about Ennis and Hodgson (if Samson and Zemgus shine maybe one, but not both), and especially not Myers, at least not for picks.

Murray wants to be competitive in 2015/16 and he won't be with no one on his team between the ages of 22 and 29 except Mike Weber.

Didn't say Myers had to be for picks. I don't think the Myers chatter will go away until he's gone or we're competitive.

Crusader1969 · September 13, 2014

2015 Top Prospect Report Friday Sept 12^th

QMJHL

Guillaume Brisebois D Acadie-Bathurst– 0G 2A +1 in 4-1 victory over Halifax

Yevgeni Svechnikov LW Cape Breton – 1 G 2A in 6-3 victory over Moncton

Daniel Sprong RW Charlottetown – 1G 0A -1in 3-2 shootout victory over Saint John

Dennis Yan RW Shawinigan 1G 1A +1 in 7-1 victory over Chicoutimi

Jérémy Roy D Sherbrooke 0G 0A +4 in 6+1 victory over Quebec

Liiga (Finland Senior Mens)

Sebastian Aho LW Kärpät 1G 0A +1 in 5-2 victory over TPS

Crusader1969 · September 15, 2014

2015 Top Prospect Report Saturday Sept 14 2014^th

QMJHL

Dennis Yan RW Shawinigan 1G 0A in 4-3 Shoot Out victory over Baie-Comeau

Yevgeni Svechnikov LW Cape Breton 1G 1A in 5-4 victory over Acadie-Bathurst

Timo Meier RW Halifax 1G 2A

Daniel Sprong RW Charlottetown 0G 2A

Halifax defeats Charlottetown 6-5 in OT

J20 SuperElit (Sweden Juniors)

Fredrik Forsberg RW Leksands IF 0G 2A in 5-1 victory over Brynäs IF

Edited September 15, 2014 by Crusader1969

Crusader1969 · September 15, 2014

2015 Top Prospect Report Sunday September 14^th

QMJHL

Nathan Noel C Saint John 1G 0A in 5-2 loss to Moncton

Erik Cernak D Kosice Extraliga (Slovakia) 1G 0A in 4-3 Shoot Out victory over Martin

Edited September 15, 2014 by Crusader1969

Two or less · September 15, 2014

We should add one and likely two of these guys to our excellent pipeline next June.

And that is why nobody should be saying its McEichel or bust.

Good post. The 2015 draft is loaded and if the Sabres prospects pan out for the most part, they can get away without picking either McDavid or Eichel and be fine. But, the reality of the team is, we will finish no higher then 5th worse. Probably in the 2-4 range. If they have another bad season and some prospects start to show bust-effects (Armia?), it will be a tough pill to swallow drafting 4th. In the long run, it could be ok but it will be a major buzz kill to the rebuild process.

Crusader1969 · September 16, 2014

2015 NHL Draft - 50 Weeks and 50 Prospects (In no particular order)

Week 1 Brock Boeser C Waterloo USHL 6’0 195lbs

Week 2 Nathan Noel C Saint John QMJHL 5’10 163lbs

Week 3 Mathew Barzal C Seattle WHL 5’11 174lbs

Week 4 - Mitchell Marner C London Knights 5’10 164lb

Week 5 Matthew Spencer D Peterborough 6’2 190lbs

Week 6 Nick Boka D USNTDP u18 6’1 196lb

Week 7 Zachary Werenski D University of Michigan 6’2 210lbs

Week 8 Nicolas Meloche D Baie-Comeau 6’2 198lbs

Week 9 Lawson Crouse LW Kingston 6’4 212lbs

WEEK 10 Guillaume Brisebois D Acadie-Bathurst 6’2 170lbs

Career Highlites –

2014 Represented Canada at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Tournament (5G 0G 3A)

2013 Selected 5^th overall by Acadie-Bathurst in the QMJHL entry draft

Brisebois is a smooth skating 2 way D man who enters his second season with the Titans. He had a successful summer skating with Team Canada at the Ivan Hlinka Tournament. Has very good mobility and has the ability to make smart passes exiting his own end.

He spent summer trying to add muscle to his 6’2 170lb frame. Will need to continue to get bigger and improve his physical play as he enters his draft eligible year.

Ranks 27^th on Craig Buttons initial 2015 draft list.

Edited September 16, 2014 by Crusader1969

Hoss · September 16, 2014

(Haven't been replying but just wanted to applaud your work Crusader. Really appreciate it).

Crusader1969 · September 16, 2014

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/09/15/hockey-phenom-connor-mcdavid-wants-to-be-no-1-at-nhl-draft

After reading this article it confirms the fact that I REALLY want the Sabres to play out of their minds this year and draft what?? maybe 7th or 8th overall next year.

This guy clearly isn’t worth coming in last and maximizing our percentages to draft him (not to mention guaranteeing Eichel as a consolation prize)

dudacek · September 16, 2014

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/09/15/hockey-phenom-connor-mcdavid-wants-to-be-no-1-at-nhl-draft

After reading this article it confirms the fact that I REALLY want the Sabres to play out of their minds this year and draft what?? maybe 7th or 8th overall next year.

This guy clearly isn’t worth coming in last and maximizing our percentages to draft him (not to mention guaranteeing Eichel as a consolation prize)

All that skill and an impressive attitude too?

Hoss · September 16, 2014

I'll cry if we don't get the first pick...

Derrico · September 16, 2014

Get your Kleenex's ready. Even with the week the Bills have had, things this good just don't happen to Buffalo sports.

SabresBillsFan · September 16, 2014

I'll cry if we don't get the first pick...

I'll be pissed but it wouldn't shock me. I would be happy with Eichel.

Here's a crazy question.

If we end up with the 3rd - 7th pick this year would you try and yes I know most teams wouldn't even think twice about a trade but would you trade all 3 1st rounders, both 2nd's, next year's 1st and 2nd to whoever gets the 1st overall pick?

I know players like him only come around once in awhile but a trade like that could be like a Quebec trade with Philly did for Lindros. It helped out both teams. Of course we know how it all played out but both teams went to the cup.

Edited September 16, 2014 by SabresBillsFan

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