LGR4GM Posted January 24, 2018 Report Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Hughes did not have a great WJC, was caught out of position on a few goals against and lost a few puck battles do to size. He can run a PP and is an impressive puck mover. Wahlstrom is intriguing at 6, I would feel better if Botterill can add a Defenseman in the Kane Trade though. This was easier before the Sens decided to ###### the bed. I will say this, it is easier to find a top 4 defender outside the top 10 and into round 2, then it is to find a top scorer. Pk Subban, Shea Weber, Roman Josi all 2nd round picks. Erik Karlsson, #15 overall. Brent Burns #20 overall. Lidstrom #53overall. Edited January 24, 2018 by SkuggaLiger Quote
Brawndo Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 Mike Morreale was on GR this AM. Mentioned Dahlin and Svechnikov as the two he feels are NHL Ready next season. Mentioned that the draft is deep in Defenseman (particularly RHD) and wingers. Quote
Crusader1969 Posted January 25, 2018 Author Report Posted January 25, 2018 Mike Morreale was on GR this AM. Mentioned Dahlin and Svechnikov as the two he feels are NHL Ready next season. Mentioned that the draft is deep in Defenseman (particularly RHD) and wingers. Did he mention Zadina? I would be surprised if he isn't in the NHL next season as well Tkachuk could be NHL, I'd like to see him dominate at the College level as I don't think he is doing so as of yet. Quote
Brawndo Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 He did mention him, but did not include him as a player he felt was NHL Ready. Here is the link to the interview http://www.wgr550.com/media/audio-channel/01-25-nhlcoms-mike-morreale-howard-and-jeremy Quote
Huckleberry Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 I'm not sold on Tkachuck, if we pick at #4 or #5 I would always take Boqvist over him. Quote
French Collection Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 Zadina lit it up at the CHL prospects game solidifying his status as a high pick. Quote
GoPuckYourself Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 We need speed, TKachuck is out, he is more of the same that we already have, a slow skilled player with hockey IQ, we need Svechnikov, he is the speedy winger but he's also 6'2" and scrappy. If we fall out of top 2 I agree we will be in on a defensemen, hoping Boqvist as I think he's the next best defensemen not named Dahlin. Quote
Robviously Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 We need speed, TKachuck is out, he is more of the same that we already have, a slow skilled player with hockey IQ, we need Svechnikov, he is the speedy winger but he's also 6'2" and scrappy. If we fall out of top 2 I agree we will be in on a defensemen, hoping Boqvist as I think he's the next best defensemen not named Dahlin. Zadina would also fit what you're looking for up front. So would Wahlstrom. I feel a few years younger today because I'm suddenly worried the Sabres will be just good enough the rest of the season to play themselves out of a top-5 pick again this June. Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 Zadina is easily above Boqvist at this stage. I might put Wahlstrom on Boqvist's heels too. Again, this draft is deep at defense and there is a possibility of getting a top 4 defender in round 2. Idc if we play our way out of top 5 pick, we should have never been via for one to begin with. Quote
Brawndo Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 NHL.com First Mock Draft Has some good write ups of the prospects. https://www.nhl.com/news/2018-nhl-mock-draft-rasmus-dahlin/c-295263230 Quote
Brawndo Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 Bob McKenzie’s Draft Rankings. http://www.tsn.ca/template-welcome-to-the-rasmus-dahlin-draft-1.979722 It’s a very strong draft in the top five or six,” the scout said. “Those top guys are outstanding. It’s should be, overall, a quality first round but I think you’ll see quite a bit of jockeying back and forth in the coming months.” Quote
Weave Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 I'm suddenly worried the Sabres will be just good enough the rest of the season to play themselves out of a top-5 pick again this June. God, that would be fun to watch. Quote
Winston Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 Zadina would also fit what you're looking for up front. So would Wahlstrom. I feel a few years younger today because I'm suddenly worried the Sabres will be just good enough the rest of the season to play themselves out of a top-5 pick again this June. God, that would be fun to watch. Ah, the Buffalo Bills strategy. Guaranteed to make the playoffs within 18 years or your money back!! Quote
ubkev Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 I feel a few years younger today because I'm suddenly worried the Sabres will be just good enough the rest of the season to play themselves out of a top-5 pick again this June. Don't be. God, that would be fun to watch. Listen, you! Watching hockey isn't about fun! It's about maximizing your draft position! Fun comes 7 to 10 years after you last made the playoffs. Maybe. Quote
Weave Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 Don't be. Listen, you! Watching hockey isn't about fun! It's about maximizing your draft position! Fun comes 7 to 10 years after you last made the playoffs. Maybe. So I've heard! LOL Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 Look we already got Jack. We need him and the team to learn to win. Losing for a top 5 pick now is dumb. Especially in this draft. Quote
Robviously Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Look we already got Jack. We need him and the team to learn to win. Losing for a top 5 pick now is dumb. Especially in this draft. Murray's "accelerated rebuild" didn't surround Jack with much of a team. We can't skate and we can't pass. I'd be thrilled with another top-5 pick this year to give us another cornerstone player to build around. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Murray's "accelerated rebuild" didn't surround Jack with much of a team. We can't skate and we can't pass. I'd be thrilled with another top-5 pick this year to give us another cornerstone player to build around. I would too. I'm just not cheering for it this go 'round. Quote
dudacek Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Odds on us not picking top five are pretty slim and they aren’t going to drastically change by playing 500 hockey the rest of the way. If they play well above 500 then we are closer than we think. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Odds on us not picking top five are pretty slim and they aren’t going to drastically change by playing 500 hockey the rest of the way. If they play well above 500 then we are closer than we think. Besides, we're getting some lottery luck this year. Quote
dudacek Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Besides, we're getting some lottery luck this year. It would be about time. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 It would be about ###### time. The Bills made the playoffs. Quote
3putt Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Sabres finish 3rd they'll draft 6th. Hawks will get Dahlin, the Wings pair the bros Svetch and the rangers get a Tkachuk. Bank on Uncle Gary making sure Chicago has a shiny toy for the 2019 Winter Classic in South Bend. That same city that is home to a universiy with a football team that NBC has decided needed its own network. And since NBC and its cable affiliates on comcast are the primary carriers of US based broadcasts. Rogers needed McJesus and Matthews to make their contract work so he will throw some love to his US homies and make sure Chicago and Detroit continue to be viable. If Boston misses you can swap them and the Rangers. They have their own network. Edited January 27, 2018 by 3putt Quote
Randall Flagg Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 The Bills made the playoffs. That day and week were simply incredible. I'll never forget it. Quote
LGR4GM Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 You can't flip a switch and win. This losing . Win or get off my team. Quote
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