North Buffalo Posted July 7, 2019 Report Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Though this is too early, I wanted to starting think about what the Sabres options might be for drafting another top flight center next year because it appears you can never have enough. Here are some articles already out there: https://dobberprospects.com/2020-nhl-draft-rankings-november-2018/ https://www.eliteprospects.com/draft-center/2020 https://www.draftgeek.ca/nhl-draft-2020/ https://thepuckauthority.com/the-historic-talent-of-the-2020-nhl-entry-draft/ http://insider.espn.com/nhl/insider/story/_/id/27059799/20-2020-way-too-early-nhl-draft-rankings https://www.dudedaily.ca/top-2020-nhl-draft-prospects/ Edited February 8, 2020 by North Buffalo Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 7, 2019 Report Posted July 7, 2019 (insert) DRAFT ELIGIBLE MOOSEHEAD!! (here) ... ? Quote
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted July 7, 2019 Report Posted July 7, 2019 45 minutes ago, New Scotland (NS) said: (insert) DRAFT ELIGIBLE MOOSEHEAD!! (here) ... ? No 1st rd'ers except a Dman...Justin Barron. 1 Quote
ubkev Posted July 7, 2019 Report Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, MakeSabresGrr8Again said: No 1st rd'ers except a Dman...Justin Barron. That's a top 20 name, for sure! 1 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 8, 2019 Report Posted July 8, 2019 2 hours ago, MakeSabresGrr8Again said: No 1st rd'ers except a Dman...Justin Barron. I just checked Elite Prospects and he is topped ranked CHL (yikes ... JBOT, don't fail me now!!) player and #3 overall, unless I am reasing it wrong. That settles it ... BARRON!! ? Quote
Curt Posted July 8, 2019 Report Posted July 8, 2019 https://dobberprospects.com/early-2020-draft-class-viewing/ This is a nice one. Gives a little blurb on each player. Quote
Weave Posted July 8, 2019 Report Posted July 8, 2019 *sticks fingers in ears* LALALALALALALALA!!!!!!!! 1 Quote
Crusader1969 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) My "way too early" favorite 2020 prospect Listed at 6'0 160lbs on elite prospects but I'm guessing they need to update Edited July 27, 2019 by Crusader1969 1 Quote
SwampD Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 9 hours ago, Crusader1969 said: My "way too early" favorite 2020 prospect Listed at 6'0 160lbs on elite prospects but I'm guessing they need to update Yes, please. Quote
Zamboni Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 Feeling optimistic .... let’s see, who’s in the late 1st round that’s decent ... 1 Quote
Neo Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, SwampD said: Yes, please. Ah, to discussions around drafting late in the first round, and not top ten. Yes, please! 1 Quote
Weave Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 Cheeses. Like Scott Stevens with elbows down. Quote
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 16 hours ago, Crusader1969 said: My "way too early" favorite 2020 prospect Listed at 6'0 160lbs on elite prospects but I'm guessing they need to update Draftsite has him listed at 6'2-192lbs. Quote
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted July 29, 2019 Report Posted July 29, 2019 Watching all the big hits in the first 5mins of that video makes me wonder how many Casey Nelson's there are in Russian hockey. Quote
Crusader1969 Posted July 31, 2019 Report Posted July 31, 2019 Team Canada announces roster for the Hlinka tournament https://www.tsn.ca/canada-announces-roster-for-2019-hlinka-gretzky-cup-1.1344409 Byfield is the big name to watch for but others who have preseason first round grades by at least one publication include Bourque C from QJHML Cormier D from Q Cuylle LW OHL Drysdale D OHL Foudy C OHL Guhle D WHL Jarvis RW WHL Lapierre C q Perfetti C OHL Poirrier D QMJHL Quote
Crusader1969 Posted August 11, 2019 Report Posted August 11, 2019 If the Sabres are drafting in the 7-10 spot once again - this is my guy https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/552036/yaroslav-askarov Yes I know you never draft a goalie in round one and definitely not in the top 10 and a Russian to boot but for every rule there are exceptions Quote
Brawndo Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 McKenzie released some today 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 Gunler, Lundell, and Raymond are my current interesting list of guys. There's others too. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted September 16, 2019 Report Posted September 16, 2019 I placed my Be A Pro winger on NHL 20 on Byfield's junior team, because my goal is to help him pile up enough points to unseat Lafreniere in the game's 2020 draft 1 Quote
Crusader1969 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Posted October 2, 2019 ISS releases their top 31 https://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-31 When you include Askarov in the top 10 it looks like a tremendous draft at the top if Sabres are still looking for their 2C, their sights have to be on Byfield 7th here, but I believe he will be a top 3 pick Quote
Thorner Posted October 2, 2019 Report Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Crusader1969 said: ISS releases their top 31 https://www.isshockey.com/iss-top-31 When you include Askarov in the top 10 it looks like a tremendous draft at the top if Sabres are still looking for their 2C, their sights have to be on Byfield 7th here, but I believe he will be a top 3 pick Surely this couldn't be the case? If we somehow already know by then that neither Cozens nor Mittelstadt are going to grow into that role, I doubt Botterill gets a third shot at drafting that player in the top 10. Luckily I don't see that being the case, I think if anything the confidence in Cozens and likely Mittelstadt will be higher by that point. If the Sabres are drafting their 2C in a year from now, and we have to wait atleast another 3 from now for that player to even be ready for that, they are doing something wrong. Edited October 2, 2019 by Thorny Quote
Curt Posted October 2, 2019 Report Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Thorny said: Surely this couldn't be the case? If we somehow already know by then that neither Cozens nor Mittelstadt are going to grow into that role, I doubt Botterill gets a third shot at drafting that player in the top 10. Luckily I don't see that being the case, I think if anything the confidence in Cozens and likely Mittelstadt will be higher by that point. If the Sabres are drafting their 2C in a year from now, and we have to wait atleast another 3 from now for that player to even be ready for that, they are doing something wrong. I’m not saying that Cozens (or even Mitts) can’t be that 2C, but I also think Cozens could be a very good top-6 RW. Also, if the opportunity is there to draft Byfield, outside of #1-2 overall, you should probably just do it, regardless of whether you have other prospects who may end up good enough to be your 2C someday. Byfield is going to be a 6’5” 225lb power C who is also a great skater, great shot, young for his draft year, 12pts in his first 5 OHL games this season. There is so much to like there, regardless of what other prospects a team has. He is honestly a lot like an even better version of Cozens. Additionally, Byfield is going to be an NHL player in the 2020-21 season, possibly at a very high level immediately. Edited October 2, 2019 by Curt 1 Quote
Tondas Posted October 2, 2019 Report Posted October 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Crusader1969 said: if Sabres are still looking for their 2C, their sights have to be on Byfield "Last place sealed for Byfield." Too soon???? Quote
Crusader1969 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Posted October 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Thorny said: Surely this couldn't be the case? If we somehow already know by then that neither Cozens nor Mittelstadt are going to grow into that role, I doubt Botterill gets a third shot at drafting that player in the top 10. Luckily I don't see that being the case, I think if anything the confidence in Cozens and likely Mittelstadt will be higher by that point. If the Sabres are drafting their 2C in a year from now, and we have to wait atleast another 3 from now for that player to even be ready for that, they are doing something wrong. I’ll go out on a limb and say that Byfield will be the best player out of the 3 next season in the NHL The lottery balls will have to bounce your way for him to be available. Quote
Thorner Posted October 3, 2019 Report Posted October 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Curt said: I’m not saying that Cozens (or even Mitts) can’t be that 2C, but I also think Cozens could be a very good top-6 RW. Also, if the opportunity is there to draft Byfield, outside of #1-2 overall, you should probably just do it, regardless of whether you have other prospects who may end up good enough to be your 2C someday. Byfield is going to be a 6’5” 225lb power C who is also a great skater, great shot, young for his draft year, 12pts in his first 5 OHL games this season. There is so much to like there, regardless of what other prospects a team has. He is honestly a lot like an even better version of Cozens. Additionally, Byfield is going to be an NHL player in the 2020-21 season, possibly at a very high level immediately. I’m not not taking issue with BPA. I was contending the “if the Sabres are still looking for their 2C” wording. They’d be drafting Byfield because he’s BPA, not out of a desire to fill 2C in a few years. Quote
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