2022 NHL Draft Day 2

[GASabresIUFAN]

Sabres pick 41.  There are 4 RHD that I really like still on the board.  They are Ryan Chelsey (23rd on my board), Tristan Luneau (30), Seamus Casey (38) and Mattias Havelid (40).  Hopefully at least one of these 4 will still be on the board when we draft.

[Flashsabre]

Noah Warren will be in the mid too

[Buffalonill]

Just don't draft Hutson

[DarthEbriate]

For the record: I hope 41 is defense and there should be plenty available.

I'd take a flier on Casey's brother in the 5th or 6th or wherever he's projected to go; if you have 11 picks, you can use one for fun. My sleeper is Gustafson from WHL Seattle who is a high-motor guy that Adams covets. I'd take a serious look at him in the 4th for a bottom line energy role as he's rumored to be moving up the draft boards this spring. Finally, I'd draft 2 goalies: one long-term NCAA-bound prospect and one overager in the 7th who could immediately be a #3 in ROC or play in Cincinnati.

[PerreaultForever]

I hope we see some size, some grit and some D on the second day. Just to balance things out a little. BPA all the way though. 

[Huckleberry]

I think they picked kids day 1 that in 2 years can slot in all over top 9. And on elc deals too.

At 41, take a D like havelid.

[steveoath]

1 hour ago, Huckleberry said:

I think they picked kids day 1 that in 2 years can slot in all over top 9. And on elc deals too.

At 41, take a D like havelid.

Then grab his twin later.

[Huckleberry]

If he doesn't package picks to move up, pick 2 goalies at least in later rounds.

[sabresparaavida]

RD I like that I’d be alright with at 41:

Chelsey, Luneau, Warren, Casey, Salmosson, Havelid

non Rd I’d be alright with:

Trikozov, owen beck (think we need more Cs? lol) 

[sabresparaavida]

Ideal 2nd round for me:

Trikozov at 41, trade up for Warren.

[Curt]

39 minutes ago, sabresparaavida said:

RD I like that I’d be alright with at 41:

Chelsey, Luneau, Warren, Casey, Salmosson, Havelid

non Rd I’d be alright with:

Trikozov, owen beck (think we need more Cs? lol) 

For me here in round 2:

RD - Chesley, Luneau, Warren, Havelid

Other - Trikozov, Nyman, Lutz, Beck

[LGR4GM]

 

[GASabresIUFAN]

7 hours ago, DarthEbriate said:

For the record: I hope 41 is defense and there should be plenty available.

I'd take a flier on Casey's brother in the 5th or 6th or wherever he's projected to go; if you have 11 picks, you can use one for fun. My sleeper is Gustafson from WHL Seattle who is a high-motor guy that Adams covets. I'd take a serious look at him in the 4th for a bottom line energy role as he's rumored to be moving up the draft boards this spring. Finally, I'd draft 2 goalies: one long-term NCAA-bound prospect and one overager in the 7th who could immediately be a #3 in ROC or play in Cincinnati.

I like this plan.  Take the Havelid twins and get Luke Mittelstadt.  

[LGR4GM]

I would like to see Buffalo find a way to get another 2nd round pick. A lot of talent still on the board for this draft.

[LGR4GM]

Uhhhg this crap doesn't start until 11am. Gonna be a long day of internet watching.

[Pimlach]

I like the first round.  I have been stating that center is area  of need, although these kids are not immediate help, they fit the mold that Adams has.  
 

The next need positions for the pipeline are defense (RHD) and G.  Lots of picks left to shore up these areas. 
 

They should also look for a few bigger, “gritty” guys that can be developed.  

[Cage]

7 hours ago, DarthEbriate said:

For the record: I hope 41 is defense and there should be plenty available.

I'd take a flier on Casey's brother in the 5th or 6th or wherever he's projected to go; if you have 11 picks, you can use one for fun. My sleeper is Gustafson from WHL Seattle who is a high-motor guy that Adams covets. I'd take a serious look at him in the 4th for a bottom line energy role as he's rumored to be moving up the draft boards this spring. Finally, I'd draft 2 goalies: one long-term NCAA-bound prospect and one overager in the 7th who could immediately be a #3 in ROC or play in Cincinnati.

I don't know any of these guys, but was looking at some of the goalie write-ups and they're uninspiring to say the least.  Doesn't appear to be a good draft to pick Gs

Edited July 8, 2022 by Cage

[Carmel Corn]

14 minutes ago, Cage said:

I don't know any of these guys, but was looking at some of the goalie write-ups and they're uninspiring to say the least.  Doesn't appear to be a good draft to pick Gs

Maybe this can work in our favor if we are potentially shopping rights to Portillo.  The league in general seems to be weak for elite netminders.

[LGR4GM]

Will also post it here

 

[sabresparaavida]

2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Will also post it here

 

Just his rights, right?

[Brawndo]

 

3 year Deal 

4.75 AAV

[French Collection]

34 minutes ago, Cage said:

I don't know any of these guys, but was looking at some of the goalie write-ups and they're uninspiring to say the least.  Doesn't appear to be a good draft to pick Gs

Goalies take longer to develop so a team needs to have the long view on them. There do not seem to be any elite G this year but a few good ones may emerge in 5 years.

In the CHL, draft year goalies may be behind a 19-20 year old and hardly getting any starts. This is especially true on a team making a run. This coming season may be where they get to show what they have. This is why the Sabres should look at overage goalies as an option. There are plenty who have been overlooked in the last draft or two.

I know he is small and they already have Levi but Brett Brochu of the London Knights has had a great junior career but been passed over because he is 5’11”. He may be worth a look with a late pick.

 

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/485872/brett-brochu

[freester]

1 hour ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

I like this plan.  Take the Havelid twins and get Luke Mittelstadt.  

The Havelid twins are quite small. Size matters. 

[GoPuckYourself]

Tristan Luneau or Ryan Chesley would be great additions for us here.

[North Buffalo]

14 minutes ago, freester said:

The Havelid twins are quite small. Size matters. 

To quote SDS " that's what she said"