2023 NHL draft rankings

[Flashsabre]

58 minutes ago, Buffalonill said:

That comparable makes zero sense to me they're nothing alike

 

Tall, lanky right handed goal scorers from UConn is what he was probably going for

[Crusader1969]

On 5/5/2023 at 9:41 AM, French Collection said:

Bob McKenzie’s top 12 is out.

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/plenty-of-intrigue-after-connor-bedard-in-bob-mckenzie-s-nhl-draft-lottery-edition-ranking-1.1956585

 

I like that he has only 1 Dman in the top 12.   
3 now that I’m really interested in 

Reinbacher (probably going in top 10)

Willander and Simashev   

 

 

[Flashsabre]

I’d be more than happy with Sandin Pellikka.

[PerreaultForever]

6 hours ago, Buffalonill said:

That comparable makes zero sense to me they're nothing alike

 

It is a little strange but I suspect it is his size

 

5 hours ago, Flashsabre said:

Tall, lanky right handed goal scorers from UConn is what he was probably going for

so yes, the tall and lanky. 

[Brawndo]

12 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

It is a little strange but I suspect it is his size

 

so yes, the tall and lanky. 

Tall, lanky and both attended UCONN

[Crusader1969]

2 hours ago, Flashsabre said:

I’d be more than happy with Sandin Pellikka.

I don’t see a role for him on the Sabres.  Not going to play on the PP, not a guy you pair with Power

[Flashsabre]

19 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said:

I don’t see a role for him on the Sabres.  Not going to play on the PP, not a guy you pair with Power

Talent is talent. How do you know he is not going to play on the PP? Sabres could easily go to a two dmen PP setup. 

You can easily pair him with Dahlin or Power.

Kid has some Makar like skating traits. I think they could find a place for him.

Is it life or death that the Sabres draft him, no, but if he is available and they think he is BPA then I would be happy with the pick.

[Rasmus_]

7 hours ago, Flashsabre said:

I’d be more than happy with Sandin Pellikka.

We need a bit more two way.  I agree with Crusader on Timashev and Willander.  

[French Collection]

10 hours ago, Flashsabre said:

Talent is talent. How do you know he is not going to play on the PP? Sabres could easily go to a two dmen PP setup. 

You can easily pair him with Dahlin or Power.

Kid has some Makar like skating traits. I think they could find a place for him.

Is it life or death that the Sabres draft him, no, but if he is available and they think he is BPA then I would be happy with the pick.

I’ve thought about this one a lot. I don’t really see a need for his skillset but if he is the best player on their board they have to take him.

Perhaps his offensive game ends up better than Power’s. Maybe his defensive game becomes good and the kid turns into Ryan Ellis. He could end up a slightly better Joki.

Those are all positive outcomes and if he isn’t a fit then he can be moved later for something that is.

[dudacek]

I'm pretty sure the best players available at 13 will be forwards.

If that's the case, take one.

There will be better prospects than Sandin-Pelikka available

[French Collection]

NHL draft lottery is on tonight at 8:00 PM.

Sabres have no chance at Connor Bedard. I view that as a step in the right direction.

[Flashsabre]

52 minutes ago, French Collection said:

NHL draft lottery is on tonight at 8:00 PM.

Sabres have no chance at Connor Bedard. I view that as a step in the right direction.

I’m just hoping Bedard is out west

[Crusader1969]

14 hours ago, Flashsabre said:

Talent is talent. How do you know he is not going to play on the PP? Sabres could easily go to a two dmen PP setup. 

You can easily pair him with Dahlin or Power.

Kid has some Makar like skating traits. I think they could find a place for him.

Is it life or death that the Sabres draft him, no, but if he is available and they think he is BPA then I would be happy with the pick.

Makar is quite the comparable. Where did you see this comparison? 

[French Collection]

1 hour ago, Flashsabre said:

I’m just hoping Bedard is out west

Make the kid’s dream come true and go to Vancouver. Sabres will meet them in the 2026 Stanley Cup final, That 70’s duel.

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2 hours ago, French Collection said:

NHL draft lottery is on tonight at 8:00 PM.

Sabres have no chance at Connor Bedard. I view that as a step in the right direction.

Boo. Such a pessimist.

The allocation of odds for the 1st Lottery Draw of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery is as follows:

 

Draft Lottery Participants (Fewest Points to Most), with Odds:

Anaheim Ducks -- 18.5%

Columbus Blue Jackets -- 13.5%

Chicago Blackhawks -- 11.5%

San Jose Sharks -- 9.5%

Montreal Canadiens -- 8.5%

Arizona Coyotes -- 7.5%

Philadelphia Flyers -- 6.5%

Washington Capitals -- 6.0%

Detroit Red Wings -- 5.0%

St. Louis Blues -- 3.5%

Vancouver Canucks -- 3.0%

Ottawa Senators* -- 2.5%

Buffalo Sabres -- 2.0%

Pittsburgh Penguins -- 1.5%

 

[dudacek]

15 minutes ago, ... said:

Boo. Such a pessimist.

The allocation of odds for the 1st Lottery Draw of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery is as follows:

 

Draft Lottery Participants (Fewest Points to Most), with Odds:

Anaheim Ducks -- 18.5%

Columbus Blue Jackets -- 13.5%

Chicago Blackhawks -- 11.5%

San Jose Sharks -- 9.5%

Montreal Canadiens -- 8.5%

Arizona Coyotes -- 7.5%

Philadelphia Flyers -- 6.5%

Washington Capitals -- 6.0%

Detroit Red Wings -- 5.0%

St. Louis Blues -- 3.5%

Vancouver Canucks -- 3.0%

Ottawa Senators* -- 2.5%

Buffalo Sabres -- 2.0%

Pittsburgh Penguins -- 1.5%

 

Highest the Sabres can get to under the new rules is 3rd.

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4 minutes ago, dudacek said:

Highest the Sabres can get to under the new rules is 3rd.

[Flashsabre]

1 hour ago, Crusader1969 said:

Makar is quite the comparable. Where did you see this comparison? 

No one compared him to Makar. I said he has some Makar like skating traits. His skating is elite.  A lot of comparisons have been made to Barrie. At the under 18s Button compared him to Karlsson in play style.  

I’m not pounding the table for him I just think if they end up taking him I’d be happy with the pick but there are going to be about a half dozen guys at 13 I’d be happy with.

Edited May 8, 2023 by Flashsabre

[Buffalonill]

1 hour ago, ... said:

Boo. Such a pessimist.

The allocation of odds for the 1st Lottery Draw of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery is as follows:

 

Draft Lottery Participants (Fewest Points to Most), with Odds:

Anaheim Ducks -- 18.5%

Columbus Blue Jackets -- 13.5%

Chicago Blackhawks -- 11.5%

San Jose Sharks -- 9.5%

Montreal Canadiens -- 8.5%

Arizona Coyotes -- 7.5%

Philadelphia Flyers -- 6.5%

Washington Capitals -- 6.0%

Detroit Red Wings -- 5.0%

St. Louis Blues -- 3.5%

Vancouver Canucks -- 3.0%

Ottawa Senators* -- 2.5%

Buffalo Sabres -- 2.0%

Pittsburgh Penguins -- 1.5%

 

If buffalo does win i would trade it for doughty, brandt Clarke that day 

[Flashsabre]

7 minutes ago, Buffalonill said:

If buffalo does win i would trade it for doughty, brandt Clarke that day 

But LA wouldn’t. I think they see Clarke as a replacement for Doughty. I’m not as high on Clarke as some either. His skill is tremendous but his brain worries me.

[Buffalonill]

27 minutes ago, Flashsabre said:

But LA wouldn’t. I think they see Clarke as a replacement for Doughty. I’m not as high on Clarke as some either. His skill is tremendous but his brain worries me.

 You're most likely right But I would like Buffalo to trade it for a ransom And make a Stanley cup move.

 That's only if they get 3rd

Edited May 8, 2023 by Buffalonill

[Crusader1969]

40 minutes ago, Flashsabre said:

No one compared him to Makar. I said he has some Makar like skating traits. His skating is elite.  A lot of comparisons have been made to Barrie. At the under 18s Button compared him to Karlsson in play style.  

I’m not pounding the table for him I just think if they end up taking him I’d be happy with the pick but there are going to be about a half dozen guys at 13 I’d be happy with.

if they feel he is their pick at 13, I too will be happy with him. 

It would put a high end (maybe even elite) offensive dman on each pairing. Actually, Im talking myself into the pick the more I think about it.

 

 

 

[steveoath]

One thing for sure,  lot more trust in the organisation's ability to make a good pick now than in the bott era.

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2 hours ago, ... said:

That sucks. In case anyone else needs clarification, here is an explanation:

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/37555787/how-nhl-draft-lottery-works-2023-connor-bedard-chances-odds

It seems, then, the best we can do is pick 3.

 

Edited May 8, 2023 by ...

[Buffalonill]

So if the Detroit Red Wings win the draft lottery I know it's  Rigged because the betting sites just locked them

Edited May 8, 2023 by Buffalonill