So who is the BIG name in 2018's draft?

[Sabre fan]

With this team one point out of last place overall I got to thinking I have not heard about too many players in the upcoming 2018 draft. Is there anybody that stands out that may help this team? Some might say this team is beyond help right now  but nevertheless surely someone in the draft gives some reason or cause to celebrate our dreadful play and position in the standings ...apparently it's the year for defensemen...

 

1) Rasmus Dahlin (LHD, Sweden, Frolunda SHL)

2) Andrei Svechnikov (RW, Russia, Barrie OHL)

3) Adam Boqvist (RHD, Sweden, Brynas J20)

4) Brady Tkachuk (C/LW, USA, Boston University NCAA)

5) Filip Zadina (LW/RW, Czech Republic, Halifax QMJHL)

6) Joe Veleno (C, Canada, Saint John QMJHL)

7) Quinn Hughes (LHD, USA, NTDP U18)

8) Ryan Merkley (RHD, Canada, Guelph OHL)

9) Ty Smith (LHD, Canada, Spokane WHL)

10) Rasmus Kupari (C, Finland, Karpat Jr.)

11) Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C, Finland, Assat Liiga)

12) Bode Wilde (RHD, USA, NTDP U18)

13) Ryan McLeod (C, Canada, Mississauga OHL)

14) Barrett Hayton (C, Canada, Sault Ste. Marie OHL)

15) Jared McIsaac (LHD, Canada, Halifax QMJHL)

16) Oliver Wahlstrom (C/W, USA, NTDP U18)

17) Joel Farabee (LW, USA, NTDP U18)

18) Alexander Khovanov (C, Russia, Moncton QMJHL)

19) Vitali Kravtsov (C/W Russia, Belye Medvedi MHL)

[French Collection]

It's still a lottery system so don't get your hopes up. Remember Edmonton is also a bottom feeder again.

 

Dahlin is the consensus #1, dynamic defenseman has been in Sweden's top league for two years as a 16 & 17 year old. He is a standout there and may be on their Olympic team. Some say he may be the best D-man in a while.

 

I've seen Svechnikov, Merkley, MCLeod and Hayton in the OHL. They didn't stand out in the games I watched but Svechnikov had put up good numbers prior to breaking his arm.

 

There are a lot of high end D-Men in this draft.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

ZADINA!!

 

:flirt:

Edited November 26, 2017 by Sabres Fan In NS

[inkman]

Since we won't win the lottery let's hear about the 3 other D on the top 10.

[GASabresIUFAN]

Don't we already have a 2018 draft thread?

[Stoner]

Brady Tkachuk. Terry sees USA hockey, Tom and Keith's last name.

 

Book it!

[Huckleberry]

Dhalin or Boqvist , if they are gone Zadina or svechnikov.

[dudacek]

Clearly we take the best Rasmus available

Reaching at pick 6 after three teams jump us in the lottery.

Because you can never have enough centres.

Or Rasmii

[Eleven]

If the Sabres take someone with a first name of Quinn, I'm out.

[ubkev]

If the Sabres take someone with a first name of Quinn, I'm out.

Not enough Aiden's, Brayden's, Jayden's and Hayden's in this draft.

 

Just name a kid Raiden, already. Someone.

[GASabresIUFAN]

Brady Tkachuk. Terry sees USA hockey, Tom and Keith's last name.

 

Book it!

He’d be a really nice replacement for Kane.

[Huckleberry]

2018 Draft is pretty good, I wouldn't mind another 1st round pick for kane.

[Robviously]

Not enough Aiden's, Brayden's, Jayden's and Hayden's in this draft.

 

Just name a kid Raiden, already. Someone.

[TheAud]

With this team one point out of last place overall I got to thinking I have not heard about too many players in the upcoming 2018 draft. Is there anybody that stands out that may help this team? Some might say this team is beyond help right now  but nevertheless surely someone in the draft gives some reason or cause to celebrate our dreadful play and position in the standings ...apparently it's the year for defensemen...

 

1) Rasmus Dahlin (LHD, Sweden, Frolunda SHL)

2) Andrei Svechnikov (RW, Russia, Barrie OHL)

3) Adam Boqvist (RHD, Sweden, Brynas J20)

4) Brady Tkachuk (C/LW, USA, Boston University NCAA)

5) Filip Zadina (LW/RW, Czech Republic, Halifax QMJHL)

6) Joe Veleno (C, Canada, Saint John QMJHL)

7) Quinn Hughes (LHD, USA, NTDP U18)

8) Ryan Merkley (RHD, Canada, Guelph OHL)

9) Ty Smith (LHD, Canada, Spokane WHL)

10) Rasmus Kupari (C, Finland, Karpat Jr.)

11) Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C, Finland, Assat Liiga)

12) Bode Wilde (RHD, USA, NTDP U18)

13) Ryan McLeod (C, Canada, Mississauga OHL)

14) Barrett Hayton (C, Canada, Sault Ste. Marie OHL)

15) Jared McIsaac (LHD, Canada, Halifax QMJHL)

16) Oliver Wahlstrom (C/W, USA, NTDP U18)

17) Joel Farabee (LW, USA, NTDP U18)

18) Alexander Khovanov (C, Russia, Moncton QMJHL)

19) Vitali Kravtsov (C/W Russia, Belye Medvedi MHL)

 

#11 and #18 appear to have the biggest names on this list. Would have to see middle names as well to be sure however. 

[Drunkard]

ZADINA!!

 

:flirt:

 

He has my vote. We're likely looking at pick 5 since Phoenix is worse than us and we'll get passed over by the 3 lottery winners. Let's get some Mooseheads up in this bitch.

Edited November 27, 2017 by Drunkard

[MattPie]

#11 and #18 appear to have the biggest names on this list. Would have to see middle names as well to be sure however. 

 

I was thinking it had to be a Finn with lots of Ks, and As, such as "Jukka-Pekka Hämäläinen" (not a real player).

[GASabresIUFAN]

I was thinking it had to be a Finn with lots of Ks, and As, such as "Jukka-Pekka Hämäläinen" (not a real player).

The new Taro?

[Iron Crotch]

We need this guy... 

 

[North Buffalo]

OmG could imagine a line with him and PU what a shiit show...

We need this guy... 

 

[darksabre]

Gritty 

[bcsaberks]

Dahlin and Svechnikov playing in ROC in a couple weeks, $5

http://www.whec.com/news/bill-grays-to-host-three-iihf-world-junior-hockey-exhibitions/4685088/?cat=571