Sabres Pick #37 Marcus Davidsson

[LGR4GM]

I thought we took him 7 picks too early!!  Someone tell me what's going on!!

you can look at his rankings here http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=240720

 

All David's are good.

 

Connor McDavid. David (and Goliath), Dave Franco.

 

Adding a David is smart. BDA.

David Farrance... 

What's going on: We took two players essentially where they were projected and... THE SKY IS FALLING!

 

;)

We didn't get D

[ct fab]

Will play lw

[GASabresIUFAN]

We now have Middelstadt, Davidsson and Nylander. How long until Kane is traded. Clock is ticking.

[LGR4GM]

We now have Middelstadt, Davidsson and Nylander. How long until Kane is traded. Clock is ticking.

NHL trade deadline? 

[ROC Sabres]

What's going on: We took two players essentially where they were projected and... THE SKY IS FALLING!

 

;)

 

http://www.eliteprospects.com/draftcenter.php?year=2017&layout=&ranking=Rank7&con=EU

everyone know you're suppose to just let players fall and hope no one else picks them up so you can pick them in the next round.

[Iron Crotch]

 

We didn't get D

 

Wait until you see what we get back for Evander Kane before assuming that the organization needs defensemen. In the meantime I think we take BPA and (assuming they turn out as projected) those guys can be flipped for future organizational needs (e.g., defensemen) as necessary. IMHO, it's all about acquiring assets at this point.

[5th line wingnutt]

central scouting draftsite future considerations

 

[Norcal]

Can this guy hit? We could use a guy who goes balls out and creates havoc on the forecheck leading to offense.

[Randall Flagg]

I thought we took him 7 picks too early!!  Someone tell me what's going on!!

What's going on is that Kris Baker knows who the Sabres like and he correlates his list with that so that he can ballwash every pick they make and tell the fans to feel the same way.

 

:ph34r:

[Formerly Allan in MD]

Nice player. Lousy pick. He was a 40ish prospect on most lists. We need scoring and D and Robertson went 2 pick later.

Clearly we should have hired you as GM. Isn't that the point?

[Norcal]

What's going on is that Kris Baker knows who the Sabres like and he correlates his list with that so that he can ballwash every pick they make and tell the fans to feel the same way.

 

:ph34r:

you don't trust Baker?

[DarthEbriate]

All David's are good.

 

Connor McDavid. David (and Goliath), Dave Franco.

 

Adding a David is smart. BDA.

We all love Daves

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JF1chLj1fro

Edited June 24, 2017 by DarthEbriate

[kas23]

Someone wake up Weave and tell him we need him to explain BPA for everyone again today.

Don't worry, JBott himself explained BPA very clearly. From TBN:

 

""If there's a fit, we'll make that selection for a defenseman or a goaltender but we're not going to force it," he said. "... If there's another good center man tomorrow in our early picks, we're probably going to select him. if it's close, then we'll probably lean toward a defensemen.""

 

http://buffalonews.com/2017/06/23/mike-harrington-lots-needs-sabres-stay-middle/

 

Clearly, "BPA" is not blind to position. That is, position plays a roll in the player picked, but it is not the determining factor for drafting a player.

[inkman]

What's going on is that Kris Baker knows who the Sabres like and he correlates his list with that so that he can ballwash every pick they make and tell the fans to feel the same way.

 

:ph34r:

If there is any truth to this, kudos to KB.

[Formerly Allan in MD]

Hockey News doesn't know what to make of him and they list him as a right wing.  They love his skating but not his production.   Also, they question his "initiative," whatever that's supposed to mean. 

[IKnowPhysics]

Marcus Davidsson played as Alexander Nylander's center for some time in the 2016 IIHF U18 WJC.  Nylander recorded 11 points in 7 games; Davidsson recorded 3 points in 4 games.

Edited June 24, 2017 by IKnowPhysics

[spndnchz]

I like him.

 

Old school hockey body with hockey iq

[GASabresIUFAN]

Don't worry, JBott himself explained BPA very clearly. From TBN:

 

""If there's a fit, we'll make that selection for a defenseman or a goaltender but we're not going to force it," he said. "... If there's another good center man tomorrow in our early picks, we're probably going to select him. if it's close, then we'll probably lean toward a defensemen.""

 

http://buffalonews.com/2017/06/23/mike-harrington-lots-needs-sabres-stay-middle/

 

Clearly, "BPA" is not blind to position. That is, position plays a roll in the player picked, but it is not the determining factor for drafting a player.

Kas, this is a great catch.  I'd didn't hear him say that.  

 

But why did he reach so much for the D in the 3rd and 4th?  Just once I'd like to see a team's actual player list.

Edited June 25, 2017 by GASabresFan

[That Aud Smell]

All David's are good.

 

Connor McDavid. David (and Goliath), Dave Franco.

 

Adding a David is smart. BDA.

 

This gave me a true chuckle.

[LGR4GM]

Kas, this is a great catch.  I'd didn't hear him say that.  

 

But why did he reach so much for the D in the 3rd and 4th?  Just once I'd like to see a team's actual player list.

His scouts argued for the kid the in the 3rd. I think he wanted to show faith in them. 

[North Buffalo]

Good net front prescence... big body... seems to be able to find puck..

Edited June 26, 2017 by North Buffalo

[inkman]

Kas, this is a great catch. I'd didn't hear him say that.

 

But why did he reach so much for the D in the 3rd and 4th? Just once I'd like to see a team's actual player list.

Reaching for the D is never frowned upon

[Samson's Flow]

Reaching for the D is never frowned upon

Counterpoint: Men's bathroom adjacent urinal  :ph34r: