RD 3, Pick 69: Cliff Pu, C/RW

[nobody]

Compared to Casey Fitzgerald; that's a big ol' Pu.

 

https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/746734629827248128

 

 

Edited June 25, 2016 by nobody

[dudacek]

Anyone flush with excitement?

[Hoss]

Anyone flush with excitement?

This day has been circling my mind for days and I'm glad to finally take Pu. I needed a pinch to be sure it's real.

He was number two on my list at the time of the pick, a real backdoor surprise. Other team are brown with envy. Poop.

[Thorner]

This day has been circling my mind for days and I'm glad to finally take Pu. I needed a pinch to be sure it's real.

He was number two on my list at the time of the pick, a real backdoor surprise. Other team are brown with envy. Poop.

:lol: This is great

[dudacek]

This day has been circling my mind for days and I'm glad to finally take Pu. I needed a pinch to be sure it's real.

He was number two on my list at the time of the pick, a real backdoor surprise. Other team are brown with envy. Poop.

Timmy got a good one here.

I can feel it in my bowels.

[Huckleberry]

This day has been circling my mind for days and I'm glad to finally take Pu. I needed a pinch to be sure it's real.

He was number two on my list at the time of the pick, a real backdoor surprise. Other team are brown with envy. Poop.

 

We are really going to have fun with his name aren't we :D

[SDS]

His name would look appropriate on the back of the turd burger jersey...

[Eleven]

His name would look appropriate on the back of the turd burger jersey...

 

Best one of the day so far.

[Huckleberry]

probably got picked for his playoff performance,

8 goals and 13 points in 18 games.   

[LastPommerFan]

This pick stinks.

[darksabre]

Diversity hire.

[Norcal]

NHLN had alot to say about Pu. Even the host had his own little story about him. I already said I like this pick but as time goes by I love it! I think this guy will play in the NHL.

[carpandean]

What, nobody YouTubes anymore?

Edited June 25, 2016 by carpandean

[K-9]

Too bad he can't wear number 2.

[Rasmus_]

He cannot wear number 2, because he's been wearing it his whole life.  He's getting cramped up with anticipation with the draft hovering over.  His dream bobbed into reality as the pick came flushing in.  What about you Mr. Pu.

[K-9]

He cannot wear number 2, because he's been wearing it his whole life.  He's getting cramped up with anticipation with the draft hovering over.  His dream bobbed into reality as the pick came flushing in.  What about you Mr. Pu.

If you sit on a stool and think about it, that sounds a little loose. 

[Weave]

It doesnt matter. Round 3 is a crapshoot anyway. Its not like choosing anyone else would have been flushing the pick.

[LTS]

So the Sabres draft Pu and Asplund thus ensuring they will continue to be the butt of NHL jokes.

[pi2000]

You couldn't wipe the smile of his face if you tried. Welcome to Buffalo Mr. Pu.

[Stoner]

I would not casually disregard this pick. I would not p... I can't. I'm sorry. I just can't. The people have suffered enough.

[dudacek]

This highlight package is amazing. Kid can fly and his size and skill level look pretty solid too.

 

 

I mean holy crap!

Edited June 26, 2016 by dudacek

[inkman]

I'd love to hear what his teammates call him.

[Hoss]

It's going to be very interested to see how his development goes in London this year. Christian Dvorak, JJ Piccinch and Aaron Berisha (all players who got more ice time and scored more than Cliff) are guaranteed to leave the team. Then there's the possibility that Tkachuk and Marner both leave (I would imagine Marner at least gets a tryout in Toronto).

 

So Pu will be expected to step into a leading role for the team. He seems to have the skills to have a huge jump in production next year. I could see him having the Fasching-like jump in value and Baptiste-like jump in production this season.

[Norcal]

It's going to be very interested to see how his development goes in London this year. Christian Dvorak, JJ Piccinch and Aaron Berisha (all players who got more ice time and scored more than Cliff) are guaranteed to leave the team. Then there's the possibility that Tkachuk and Marner both leave (I would imagine Marner at least gets a tryout in Toronto).

 

So Pu will be expected to step into a leading role for the team. He seems to have the skills to have a huge jump in production next year. I could see him having the Fasching-like jump in value and Baptiste-like jump in production this season.

He's poised to step into big minutes on Londons 1st line. Hopefully he does well and continues to develop. I like him.

[Crusader1969]

It's going to be very interested to see how his development goes in London this year. Christian Dvorak, JJ Piccinch and Aaron Berisha (all players who got more ice time and scored more than Cliff) are guaranteed to leave the team. Then there's the possibility that Tkachuk and Marner both leave (I would imagine Marner at least gets a tryout in Toronto).

 

So Pu will be expected to step into a leading role for the team. He seems to have the skills to have a huge jump in production next year. I could see him having the Fasching-like jump in value and Baptiste-like jump in production this season.

 

 

Good Analysis, I would expect Pu to become an over a point per game producer for the Knights this season with a shot of hitting 90 points on the season.   He scored at a rate of .49PPG in regular season and was able to increase his production to .72PPG in the playoffs. The important thing to remember is that he didn't get anytime of the vaunted London Power Play last season. Assuming he is on the PP for the 16/17 season we should see his stats take off.