Derrico Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 Nice summary, thanks. I look forward to seeing Bob's list.
Brawndo Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 NHL.com First Mock Drafts http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750261&navid=DL|NHL|home http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750275&navid=DL|NHL|home Both have us taking McDavid 1st. Morreale has Colin White 25th and Jake DeBrusk 27th Kimelman has Travis Konecny 25th and Jen Looke 27th
pi2000 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) http://nhllotterysimulator.com/#/ i got Buffalo first try Edited January 26, 2015 by pi2000
MattPie Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 NHL.com First Mock Drafts http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750261&navid=DL|NHL|home http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750275&navid=DL|NHL|home Both have us taking McDavid 1st. Morreale has Colin White 25th and Jake DeBrusk 27th Kimelman has Travis Konecny 25th and Jen Looke 27th I could see EDM trading #2 to ARZ for something + #3 so they could pick up Hannafin and a vet or something.
Hoss Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 I could see EDM trading #2 to ARZ for something + #3 so they could pick up Hannafin and a vet or something. Imagine if they could get something like 3, Boedker and Yandle? Likely adding Nurse, Hanifin and Yandle to that defense next year could turn their fortunes in a second. Then sign Niemi in free agency... Boom.
Brawndo Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 I could see EDM trading #2 to ARZ for something + #3 so they could pick up Hannafin and a vet or something. Imagine if they could get something like 3, Boedker and Yandle? Likely adding Nurse, Hanifin and Yandle to that defense next year could turn their fortunes in a second. Then sign Niemi in free agency... Boom. They still could use help at Center. It would have to be a heck of a deal, EDM would probably ask for Domi and 2016 1st as well.
WildCard Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 NHL.com First Mock Drafts http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750261&navid=DL|NHL|home http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750275&navid=DL|NHL|home Both have us taking McDavid 1st. Morreale has Colin White 25th and Jake DeBrusk 27th Kimelman has Travis Konecny 25th and Jen Looke 27th Thanks for the links. Anyone else notice the article "15 Things to Watch" on nhl.com that has the "McEichel Sweepstakes" as a category? Not sure I've seen it written as McEichel stated anywhere but here. Thought it was interesting http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750321&navid=DL|NHL|home
K8prisoner Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Anyone know the prospects grades ( 7.5 , 8 etc) the first 31, 32 picks that affect us ?. Thought we had 5 this year but four may suit us just fine ... If the isles 2nd works out that's cool too .
Rasmus_ Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 They still could use help at Center. It would have to be a heck of a deal, EDM would probably ask for Domi and 2016 1st as well. I see MacTavish drafting one or the other between McEichel if he's in the top 2, regardless. Hanifen would be a bigger need for their team long term, but we all know that whoever gets McDavid, the other team will draft Eichel. NHL.com First Mock Drafts http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750261&navid=DL|NHL|home http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750275&navid=DL|NHL|home Both have us taking McDavid 1st. Morreale has Colin White 25th and Jake DeBrusk 27th Kimelman has Travis Konecny 25th and Jen Looke 27th Konecny regardless of his lack of size, is someone I would love to have at 25 or 27. The other position can vary between White, Bittner, Sprong and others.
LGR4GM Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Posted January 27, 2015 Anyone know the prospects grades ( 7.5 , 8 etc) the first 31, 32 picks that affect us ?. Thought we had 5 this year but four may suit us just fine ... If the isles 2nd works out that's cool too . Official grades as far as I know haven't been announced but McDavid is a probably a 9.5/10 and Eichel is probably 9.0 I see MacTavish drafting one or the other between McEichel if he's in the top 2, regardless. Hanifen would be a bigger need for their team long term, but we all know that whoever gets McDavid, the other team will draft Eichel. Konecny regardless of his lack of size, is someone I would love to have at 25 or 27. The other position can vary between White, Bittner, Sprong and others. I really like Bittner and hope he slides to us.
Crusader1969 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 150 nights from now the Buffalo Sabres select.........
Hoss Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Draft stuff: Travis Konecny gets his 20th tonight. Konecny turning it up with six goals in his last six games.
Crusader1969 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Draft stuff: Travis Konecny gets his 20th tonight. Konecny turning it up with six goals in his last six games. DeBrusk also scored last night in a 3-2 Shoot-out win over Brandon. His 28th goal and is tied for 7th in the WHL on the season
Derrico Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Draft stuff: Travis Konecny gets his 20th tonight. Konecny turning it up with six goals in his last six games. I watched that game last night and it was such a quick release on the shot that went in. He's very elusive and had a stretch in the second period where he dangled around a bunch of players and held the puck in the zone himself for a good 25 seconds. The only downfall on him is I barely noticed him in the first and when the Gens started throwing the body around after going down 2-0 I noticed him less and less.
Crusader1969 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 new rankings out today: http://www.mckeenshockey.com/prospect-editorials/youngblood-mid-season-2015-nhl-draft-ranking/ Youngblood does a great job covering the OHL but may have a slight bias towards players he has seen more often than players in other leagues.
Crusader1969 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 The guys i'm watching all fall in the area Sabres could be drafting if the Blues and/or Isles go out in the first round. 18. Travis Konecny, RC, Ottawa (OHL) 19. Evgeny Svechnikov, RW, Cape Breton (QMJHL) 20. Daniel Sprong, RW, Charlottetown (QMJHL) 29. Jake DeBrusk, LW, Swift Current (WHL) 31. Mitchell Vande Sompel, LD, Oshawa (OHL)
Derrico Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 There look to be quite a few guys of interest late in the first and early in the second round. Let's hope the Isles and Blues make quick exits in the playoffs and TM won't have to pick at the very end of the round. Scouting is suppose to be Murray's specialty so here is a huge opportunity for him with likely 3 picks between 20 and 35. I'm trying not to read too much on McEichel as we know how good they are and I don't want to get my hopes up until we win the Shart but it is getting scary how close we are.
Crusader1969 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Also NA Central Scouting came out today. 12 is Bittner - much higher than I have seen him before on any list 10 Konecy - a bit surprising since he struggled until recent 16 Debrusk - again higher than I have seen on any list 20 Svechnikov 22 Sprong 31 Vande Sompel almost missed Meier at 33 - I think he would be a steal if he drops into the 20s. Guess Murray will have to figure out how much of his scoring is attributed to playin with Ehlers. My dark horse is Alexander Dergachyov who NA Central Scouting has at 35 and McKeen has at 34. I thought his WJC would have had more of an impact on his ranking. his write-up: A huge unit at around six-foot-four and two hundred pounds, Dergachyov brings a high level of skill and intelligence to the table. Plays with a lot of grittiness and is able to create scoring chances through bullying his way to the net and then exhibiting his fine puckhandling skills. Possesses a set of soft hands and a keen awareness of teammates' positions; although an intimidating sniper in nature, Dergachyov has proven himself to be a formidable and creative playmaker. All-in-all, a sizey power forward that has all of the technical skills to be successful in his role as a scorer, and versatile in the lineup as a gritty grinder Edited January 28, 2015 by Crusader1969
French Collection Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Wasn't Murray known to avoid Russians?
Hoss Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Wasn't Murray known to avoid Russians? Ottawa drafted one Russian in his time there (Ruslan Bashkirov in 07).
LGR4GM Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) @Crusader I have seen almost none of Alexander Dergachyov but from what I have read, we should take him with our 2nd rounder. 6'4" Physical and Smart, sign me up. I just am curious about his skating. I hope this is one of those picks where Devine and our Russia scout can convince Murray to take a swing, guys with his skills that get drafted later than the top 30 are the ones teams should be looking for. Edited January 29, 2015 by LGR4GM
Randall Flagg Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Here's an Eichel highlight video, I realized upon watching it that I have only ever seen him play in parts of 2 world juniors games, and then one random highlight from college. Edited January 29, 2015 by Randall Flagg
Derrico Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 Here's an Eichel highlight video, I realized upon watching it that I have only ever seen him play in parts of 2 world juniors games, and then one random highlight from college. I'm not watching this until he's mathematically ours :P
TrueBlueGED Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 I'm not watching this until he's mathematically ours :P Don't be such a wuss!
Derrico Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 Don't be such a wuss! Hahhahaa. Too many years of seeing the Sabres disappoint me I guess.
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