Updated Sabres Prospect Pool 2021 and beyond

[dudacek]

Ryan Johnson sounds like a kid who is getting ready to become a Buffalo Sabre.

https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-prospects-update-ryan-johnson-university-of-minnesota-gophers/c-330249152

 

[Thorner]

 

I’m not sure he’s still comparing favourably to Wright...

[LGR4GM]

I forgot about that early in the season

[Brawndo]

 

[Norcal]

 

Nice shooting

[Thorner]

  On 1/31/2022 at 1:33 AM, Norcal said:

 

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Still wondering if he’s still comparing favourably to Shane Wright tho.. 

Edited January 31, 2022 by Thorny

[Norcal]

  On 1/31/2022 at 1:36 AM, Thorny said:

Still wondering if he’s still comparing favourably to Shane Wright tho.. 

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I think he's just happy to pot a couple. His story is yet to be written.

[Flashsabre]

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2022/01/29_Report-Michigan-Hockey-Program.php

Maybe Portillo will be signing this year. Might be sanctions coming.

[North Buffalo]

  On 1/31/2022 at 1:21 PM, Flashsabre said:

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2022/01/29_Report-Michigan-Hockey-Program.php

Maybe Portillo will be signing this year. Might be sanctions coming.

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ruh roh!

[pi2000]

I know it's somewhat off topic, but what happened to William Eklund?

There were a few folks here thought he could go #1 overall.... he hasn't scored a single goal this season.

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=231628

[steveoath]

Sounds like he overperformed at camp then couldnt hang when the season started. Too young and underdeveloped at this stage. Possible that his confidence had taken a beating and he's still finding his way back in the SHL. #speculation 

https://sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sharks-william-eklund-todd-diamond-djurgarden-sweden/

[Flashsabre]

  On 1/31/2022 at 11:14 PM, pi2000 said:

I know it's somewhat off topic, but what happened to William Eklund?

There were a few folks here thought he could go #1 overall.... he hasn't scored a single goal this season.

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=231628

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Did he have Covid? He is putting up points, just not goals.

[Brawndo]

 

[Thorner]

If you, the Sabres fan, were building a new team and “drafting” assets from the grouping the Sabres franchise has assembled, and you had first pick, who are you taking? Can look at the entirety of the current roster and prospect system. 

[PerreaultForever]

  On 2/3/2022 at 11:53 PM, Thorny said:

If you, the Sabres fan, were building a new team and “drafting” assets from the grouping the Sabres franchise has assembled, and you had first pick, who are you taking? Can look at the entirety of the current roster and prospect system. 

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Power.

[Taro T]

  On 2/3/2022 at 11:53 PM, Thorny said:

If you, the Sabres fan, were building a new team and “drafting” assets from the grouping the Sabres franchise has assembled, and you had first pick, who are you taking? Can look at the entirety of the current roster and prospect system. 

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Tokarski?

😉

 

[dudacek]

  On 2/3/2022 at 11:53 PM, Thorny said:

If you, the Sabres fan, were building a new team and “drafting” assets from the grouping the Sabres franchise has assembled, and you had first pick, who are you taking? Can look at the entirety of the current roster and prospect system. 

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Dahlin versus Power is an interesting discussion given the mystery box elements of both players.

But they are easily 1/2.

[Brawndo]

  On 2/3/2022 at 11:53 PM, Thorny said:

If you, the Sabres fan, were building a new team and “drafting” assets from the grouping the Sabres franchise has assembled, and you had first pick, who are you taking? Can look at the entirety of the current roster and prospect system. 

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Isak Rosen…ducks for cover 

[GASabresIUFAN]

  On 2/3/2022 at 11:53 PM, Thorny said:

If you, the Sabres fan, were building a new team and “drafting” assets from the grouping the Sabres franchise has assembled, and you had first pick, who are you taking? Can look at the entirety of the current roster and prospect system. 

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What are the rules of this game?  24 and under?  If not Alex Tuch!  He is the first bargain non-ELC player in a decade.

24 and under?  Dahlin or Power, although Cozens as a better Kesler is very intriguing. 

 

Edited February 4, 2022 by GASabresIUFAN

[Thorner]

  On 2/4/2022 at 12:13 AM, Brawndo said:

Isak Rosen…ducks for cover 

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For realz?

I’m not that familiar with Rosen

  On 2/4/2022 at 12:38 AM, GASabresIUFAN said:

What are the rules of this game?  24 and under?  If not Alex Tuch!  He is the first bargain non-ELC player in a decade.

24 and under?  Dahlin or Power, although Cozens as a better Kesler is very intriguing. 

 

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No rules, anyone can be selected. Tuch is an interesting choice. Don’t think I’d go that way. I do think one interesting thing about the exercise is the ability to pick between vets and prospects 

It was mentioned it would be one of Dahlin or Power and that’s where my initial thought was too - but agree on Cozens being an intriguing option here. My gut was that for me it would come down to one of those 3: Dahlin, Power, or Cozens.

I think a solid argument can be made for all 3. On average in today’s game, forwards have more of an affect on driving play than D men, so that’s something potentially working in Dylan’s favour. If I considered all 3 pretty closely ranked in terms of ceiling/talent, Cozens would be my pick, but I don’t think at this point that would be my analysis of their talents.

Edited February 4, 2022 by Thorny

[LGR4GM]

Jack Quinn

[Spoonman]

From Kris Baker: 

Expecting BUF active in UDFA market. A few names of interest could include (no order) Fs McLaughlin (BC), Ford (Providence) -- shocker for longtime followers, Meyers (Minn), Dixon Ward's son Taylor (UNO), and D Livingstone (Minn St), Scanlin (UNO), Blankenburg (Michigan), #gaggle

[French Collection]

OwenPower.

I’m picking Levi as my first goalie.

[dudacek]

  On 2/4/2022 at 1:28 AM, Thorny said:

For realz?

I’m not that familiar with Rosen

No rules, anyone can be selected. Tuch is an interesting choice. Don’t think I’d go that way. I do think one interesting thing about the exercise is the ability to pick between vets and prospects 

It was mentioned it would be one of Dahlin or Power and that’s where my initial thought was too - but agree on Cozens being an intriguing option here. My gut was that for me it would come down to one of those 3: Dahlin, Power, or Cozens.

I think a solid argument can be made for all 3. On average in today’s game, forwards have more of an affect on driving play than D men, so that’s something potentially working in Dylan’s favour. If I considered all 3 pretty closely ranked in terms of ceiling/talent, Cozens would be my pick, but I don’t think at this point that would be my analysis of their talents.

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You've got me curious.

I have a pet theory about NHL value and how its determined largely by four factors, all of which are somewhat subjective in application, but provide a concrete framework that seems to reflect how GMs work. They've also got a common currency used as a means of exchange, and that's draft picks.

It's going to take some time, but I'm going run the Sabres roster through those variables and give you an answer.

[Two or less]

  On 2/4/2022 at 2:30 AM, Spoonman said:

From Kris Baker: 

Expecting BUF active in UDFA market. A few names of interest could include (no order) Fs McLaughlin (BC), Ford (Providence) -- shocker for longtime followers, Meyers (Minn), Dixon Ward's son Taylor (UNO), and D Livingstone (Minn St), Scanlin (UNO), Blankenburg (Michigan), #gaggle

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I wonder if the Sabres will be after Strauss Mann after the Olympics? They must know him pretty well from being in Michigan so often last year for Portillo. Mann was an excellent goalie in college and has had a lot of success overseas in Sweden.