Flashsabre Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) He did have a bad concussion when he was 15 playing in the dub. But it hasn’t hampered him. He had a shoulder injury in the playoffs when he was tripped and fell into the ref who was right there. He was the guy I wanted at #9 but I learned from the Rossi-QUInn draft not to get too excited when Adams announced from the Winnipeg Ice...😀 He gives me Briere vibes if he can get anywhere close to Briere that would be great. Edited July 8, 2022 by Flashsabre
Curt Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 Was traveling earlier, so I missed this, sadly. Love the pick. I think he has a chance to add a dynamic offensive element that the organization currently lacks. Don’t know if he will stay at center or not.
French Collection Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 Not able to watch live so I recorded. I love this pick, lots of skill. Plays C as well.
SDS Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 Just now, French Collection said: Not able to watch live so I recorded. I love this pick, lots of skill. Plays C as well. I don’t wanna spoil your night, drafting enforcers the rest of the draft really sucked. 6
Brawndo Posted July 8, 2022 Author Report Posted July 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, SDS said: I don’t wanna spoil your night, drafting enforcers the rest of the draft really sucked. Goalies at 16 and 28 was questionable 3
PerreaultForever Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 Small but super skilled. I would have preferred Gauthier or Kasper but since they were gone Savoie was BPA at the point they picked. I think he will be just fine and a good fit. 1
Thorner Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 Straight to the top of our prospect list re: points last season (obv. some scored theirs in the A) https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/53/buffalo-sabres/in-the-system
Eleven Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 2 hours ago, SDS said: I’m good with whatever you decide. You remember your position better than I do. Which, I hate to break it to you, that’s a ***** really low bar. Lol We're on. I should be able to save up $50 by 2026 if I'm wrong.
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 This was probably the best player available on the Sabres board. He is going to be a solid NHL player and probably will be VO's replacement in a couple of years.
matter2003 Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Peter said: A Buffalo reference without specifically mentioning Buffalo. "Natural" fit. 1
Flashsabre Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 Watching his presser he looks like LaFontaine and Moulson had a kid😁Very well spoken. Seems to be a real character kid. 3 2
gilbert11 Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Brawndo said: She should’ve mentioned that the team mascot is a sabretooth tiger. 1
dudacek Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) Couldn’t say how fast he actually is on a stopwatch, but Savoie is the definition of plays fast. He’s just as fast with the puck as he is without it. He attacks the game, is fearless and his hands are as good as anyone in this entire draft. He led the entire draft class in goals and was just 3 behind Wright in points, well ahead of the rest of the pack and ahead of Sam Reinhart and Dylan Cozens in their U18 years. And people should not be overlooking the sheer entertainment value he brings to the game. Best player left on the board. Edited July 8, 2022 by dudacek 7 3 2
PerreaultForever Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 17 minutes ago, dudacek said: Couldn’t say how fast he actually is on a stopwatch, but Savoie is the definition of plays fast. He’s just as fast with the puck as he is without it. He attacks the game, is fearless and his hands are as good as anyone in this entire draft. He led the entire draft class in goals and was just 3 behind Wright in points, well ahead of the rest of the pack and ahead of Sam Reinhart and Dylan Cozens in their U18 years. And people should not be overlooking the sheer entertainment value he brings to the game. Best player left on the board. I think they said something similar on Sportsnet. Should put fans in the seats or something. Definitely has a fast exciting skillset. Considering who was already taken in the first 8 I didn't see a better option. At one point many scouts had him in the top 3.
LGR4GM Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 6 hours ago, dudacek said: Couldn’t say how fast he actually is on a stopwatch, but Savoie is the definition of plays fast. He’s just as fast with the puck as he is without it. He attacks the game, is fearless and his hands are as good as anyone in this entire draft. He led the entire draft class in goals and was just 3 behind Wright in points, well ahead of the rest of the pack and ahead of Sam Reinhart and Dylan Cozens in their U18 years. And people should not be overlooking the sheer entertainment value he brings to the game. Best player left on the board. He was probably the best player left on the board. If Savoie is 6' tall, he isn't available with the grit and skill package he blends together. 1 1 1
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 12 hours ago, Brawndo said: Sounds like a good kid. He is obviously excited to be in Buffalo. It looks genuine. I think it's a good pick. 2
Huckleberry Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 I think he looks forward to being on a team with krebs and all the kids coming up. 1
nfreeman Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 On Sportnet they compared him to Mitch Marner. 2 1
Pimlach Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, nfreeman said: On Sportnet they compared him to Mitch Marner. Skill-wise that would be good, I think Savoie might show more intensity though. (Trying not to overuse the “grit” word).
Eleven Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, nfreeman said: On Sportnet they compared him to Mitch Marner. Ever notice that they never compare a draftee to just an average NHLer, yet for most of them, that's their ceiling?
Huckleberry Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 I think he looks forward to being on a team with krebs and all the kids coming up. Well kris baker compared him to Barzal 🙂
Taro T Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 25 minutes ago, Eleven said: Ever notice that they never compare a draftee to just an average NHLer, yet for most of them, that's their ceiling? Nor do they compare them to AHLers or guys that play in the Swiss League. Even more of them picked outside the 1st round have that for a ceiling. What's your point? They're selling the sizzle. Nobody wants to hear their team just grabbed the next David Cooper.
Eleven Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, Taro T said: Nor do they compare them to AHLers or guys that play in the Swiss League. Even more of them picked outside the 1st round have that for a ceiling. What's your point? They're selling the sizzle. Nobody wants to hear their team just grabbed the next David Cooper. That is my point! 1
aristocrat Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Eleven said: Ever notice that they never compare a draftee to just an average NHLer, yet for most of them, that's their ceiling? Right? D man, 6 foot, skates well...Scott Niedermayer. Like, ok maybe tone it down and he's more like Brian Rafalski. 1
ISmelikZhitnik Posted July 8, 2022 Report Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) Where is Savoie expected to play next year? Any chance we see him in Rochester or does he need another year in the WHL? Nevermind: caught up with the rest of the class and see that Savoie is either playing in the W or the NHL until the year he turns 20. https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2012/8/1/3213217/bruins-nhl-chl-ahl-agreement-CBA-talks-2012 Edited July 8, 2022 by ISmelikZhitnik
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