2016 NHL Draft

[Brawndo]

One time I did it: #1 Vanc, #2 friggin' Edm, #3 Buffalo,

 

I would be ok with this outcome. EDM would trade down to select a D Man and we still get a Finn. 

[Norcal]

Ran it 20 times, Sabres only in top 3 4 times. 1st pick on 8th try, 1 2nd and 2 3rds.

[pi2000]

Has anyone posted this yet? Modified now to pick the top 3.

 

http://nhllotterysimulator.com/

 

first time:

 

1: BUF

2: VAN

3: TOR

[North Buffalo]

Ran it six times Buff finished 2nd 3 times ironic...

Edited April 4, 2016 by North Buffalo

[CallawaySabres]

First time Buff wins 1st choice

[pi2000]

First time Buff wins 1st choice

 

That's great.  Trade the pick to ARI for their pick + OEL.

[Ducky]

What really needs to happen is since we lost both lotteries the last two drafts it would be nice if we won it this year. It would only be fitting.

I'd much rather see the Sabres get the 1st overall than TO, Deadmonton or the Coyotes.

TO has been pathetic since ummmmmmmmmmmm 1967?

Deadmonton should be contenders not basement dwellers. How many top picks have they had again.

In defense of these two organizations, they finally seem to be headed in the right direction.

Arizona took the Jets back in the 90s so fack them.

 

I think the two last places have more or less been decided so it is between the next 4 or so to see who gets to finish 3rd last.

[Randall Flagg]

I'd much rather see the Sabres get the 1st overall than TO, Deadmonton or the Coyotes.

TO has been pathetic since ummmmmmmmmmmm 1967?

Deadmonton should be contenders not basement dwellers. How many top picks have they had again.

In defense of these two organizations, they finally seem to be headed in the right direction.

Arizona took the Jets back in the 90s so fack them.

 

I think the two last places have more or less been decided so it is between the next 4 or so to see who gets to finish 3rd last.

Not to sound like a brown-noser, but I'd love for Winnipeg to win the 1st pick lottery. Easily my favorite Canadian team, and a win could absolutely load that roster. 

 

first time:

 

1: BUF

2: VAN

3: TOR

Your worst nightmare! :P 

 

 

That's great.  Trade the pick to ARI for their pick + OEL.

I'd trade the pick for just OEL. Arizona wouldn't do that, or what you suggest, though.

[K-9]

Not to sound like a brown-noser, but I'd love for Winnipeg to win the 1st pick lottery. Easily my favorite Canadian team, and a win could absolutely load that roster. 

 

Your worst nightmare! :P 

 

 

I'd trade the pick for just OEL. Arizona wouldn't do that, or what you suggest, though.

I think they might for Matthews, though. Hometown star is just what that team needs to get it on the map in the SW.

 

OEL, DuClair, and their pick, otherwise, no dice. 

 

GO SABRES!!!

[Huckleberry]

scary how much the hurricanes and their 2 % win 1st when I do it.   :sick:

I think they might for Matthews, though. Hometown star is just what that team needs to get it on the map in the SW.

 

OEL, DuClair, and their pick, otherwise, no dice. 

 

GO SABRES!!!

 

Don't know, might just go for Domi and their pick, I think you are undervaluing OEL.

Pick a LHD with theirs.

[K-9]

scary how much the hurricanes and their 2 % win 1st when I do it.   :sick:

 

Don't know, might just go for Domi and their pick, I think you are undervaluing OEL.

Pick a LHD with theirs.

Don't get me wrong, I think OEL is a major talent bordering on superstar. I'm saying my conversation starts with him in any talks for Matthews, who is a unique value to the 'Yotes. 

 

And I would prefer an LHD that can come in and start on the top pair immediately. Highly doubtful we get that guy in the draft. 

 

GO SABRES!!!

Edited April 5, 2016 by K-9

[Randall Flagg]

I think they might for Matthews, though. Hometown star is just what that team needs to get it on the map in the SW.

 

OEL, DuClair, and their pick, otherwise, no dice. 

 

GO SABRES!!!

I know that GMs don't always tell the truth to the media, but GMDM himself said there was no chance he trades OEL for Matthews, because of reasons I've outlined a few times on here, and not one Coyotes fan that I've seen on hfboards is interested in the trade because of how much it decimates their defense. They have nothing after OEL. Winning hockey is what will bring fans to the Yotes, and Matthews added to an already promising young forwards group, at the expense of having any shred of defensive ability, will not get them winning hockey faster than keeping a top 10 NHL d-man will.

[Happy Days]

The Sabres need to pick in the top 8. I feel there is a big drop off / risk after the top 8 players

[TrueBlueGED]

I know that GMs don't always tell the truth to the media, but GMDM himself said there was no chance he trades OEL for Matthews, because of reasons I've outlined a few times on here, and not one Coyotes fan that I've seen on hfboards is interested in the trade because of how much it decimates their defense. They have nothing after OEL. Winning hockey is what will bring fans to the Yotes, and Matthews added to an already promising young forwards group, at the expense of having any shred of defensive ability, will not get them winning hockey faster than keeping a top 10 NHL d-man will.

 

I agree, #1 doesn't nab OEL, let alone anything else. I'd still try though.

[dudacek]

The Sabres need to pick in the top 8. I feel there is a big drop off / risk after the top 8 players

Matthews Laine Puljajarvi

Tkachuk Dubois Nylander

Sergachev Juolevi Chychrun all sound like they'd get top five consideration most years.

 

Haven't looked much deeper, but sounds like there are some other names that look good in the 10-15 range.

[TrueBlueGED]

Matthews Laine Puljajarvi

Tkachuk Dubois Nylander

Sergachev Juolevi Chychrun all sound like they'd get top five consideration most years.

 

Haven't looked much deeper, but sounds like there are some other names that look good in the 10-15 range.

 

Keller!!! 

[Thorner]

Even if Sabres draft 9th and all 3Dmen are taken. That would mean that one of Tkachuk, Dubios, or Nylander is on the board.

 

Im pretty confident someone will be looking for a centre and either McLeod or Keller (possibly both) go in the top 10.

 

Exactly. One of those forwards would be on the board, which means there might be a team will to give up a good young D if we package the pick. I'm not as interested in those 3 prospects as I am a good young D man.

[North Buffalo]

Exactly. One of those forwards would be on the board, which means there might be a team will to give up a good young D if we package the pick. I'm not as interested in those 3 prospects as I am a good young D man.

Nah, draft a sniping shooting forward, Sabres need a scorer more.

[LGR4GM]

Exactly. One of those forwards would be on the board, which means there might be a team will to give up a good young D if we package the pick. I'm not as interested in those 3 prospects as I am a good young D man.

Well if we draft 9th and Tkachuk is somehow there (he won't be) I don't trade that pick. I take Tkachuk and thank the rest of the NHL for sucking.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

Super sexy sighting ........

Edited April 5, 2016 by Sabres Fan In NS

[stenbaro]

I'd much rather see the Sabres get the 1st overall than TO, Deadmonton or the Coyotes.

TO has been pathetic since ummmmmmmmmmmm 1967?

Deadmonton should be contenders not basement dwellers. How many top picks have they had again.

In defense of these two organizations, they finally seem to be headed in the right direction.

Arizona took the Jets back in the 90s so fack them.

 

I think the two last places have more or less been decided so it is between the next 4 or so to see who gets to finish 3rd last.

Way off topic Ducky but when I  was last in Winnipeg it was for the World Juniors in 1999 I think, did Winnipeg also replace the old football stadium?

[Taro T]

Looks like barring a lottery win, the earliest the Sabres can draft is 7th and if the early game scores continue to hold they'll be in 22nd by the end of the night (9th seed in lottery).

[SabresBillsFan]

Looks like barring a lottery win, the earliest the Sabres can draft is 7th and if the early game scores continue to hold they'll be in 22nd by the end of the night (9th seed in lottery).

The improvement is great but I wanted to be top 5 and have a shot at one of Finns or Tkachuk, We really need to win that lottery as that would be only fitting.

[Taro T]

The improvement is great but I wanted to be top 5 and have a shot at one of Finns or Tkachuk, We really need to win that lottery as that would be only fitting.

Lottery win would be awesome. Kind of think getting pick 2 would be some kind of poetic justice.

[dudacek]

Lottery win would be awesome. Kind of think getting pick 2 would be some kind of poetic justice.

 

I've been pretty much calling this for months.