Eleven Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 Drew Stafford, RW, North Dakota - Buffalo's first-round pick in 2004 is leading the Fighting Sioux in scoring with 15 goals and 27 points in 24 games. With two productive college seasons already under his belt, Stafford could be ready to make the jump to the pros at season's end. (from TSN
IKnowPhysics Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 But Wisconsin is still #1! Woo! I've watched Drew play, he's an obvious 1st round NHL pick among the WCHA. Same with Jack Skille (#7 overall- Chicago).
chileanseabass Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 But Wisconsin is still #1! Woo! I've watched Drew play, he's an obvious 1st round NHL pick among the WCHA. Same with Jack Skille (#7 overall- Chicago). a badger fan?? you going to the game at lambeau by any chance?
Eleven Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Posted January 19, 2006 But Wisconsin is still #1! Woo! I've watched Drew play, he's an obvious 1st round NHL pick among the WCHA. Same with Jack Skille (#7 overall- Chicago). I'm excited to see what he can do in a Sabres uniform, but (unlike whoever wrote the blurb I quoted) I'd rather see him play an 80-game season in Rochester first. The jump from a college schedule to the NHL schedule is a large leap, and one reason why Miller and Vanek are having good years is because they acclimated to the long schedule first.
shrader Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I'm excited to see what he can do in a Sabres uniform, but (unlike whoever wrote the blurb I quoted) I'd rather see him play an 80-game season in Rochester first. The jump from a college schedule to the NHL schedule is a large leap, and one reason why Miller and Vanek are having good years is because they acclimated to the long schedule first. The Sabres are ridiculously deep up front right now. There's no way he'd make the leap right away. He would be in Rochester for at least one season, probably two.
Saber61 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 The Sabres are ridiculously deep up front right now. There's no way he'd make the leap right away. He would be in Rochester for at least one season, probably two. if not more... he's no vanek by any means... but he is a good forward... he's probably turn out like Roy or Pominville i would think... he'll be in Rochester for a year or 2 at least... before he makes it to buffalo.
Toddkaz Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 You won't see Drew Stafford in a Sabres Uniform if you are lucky maybe next year but probably not for 2 more years. He is not projected as a goal scorer but more of a all around checker. College players Usually take a few years to jump to the Nhl level.
deluca67 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 if not more... he's no vanek by any means... but he is a good forward... he's probably turn out like Roy or Pominville i would think... he'll be in Rochester for a year or 2 at least... before he makes it to buffalo. I would guess that he would be mentioned by other teams when it comes time to make the deal with a goalie. Biron/Stafford for a top defensemen/forward. I don't like the idea of giving up a prospect like that. But inorder to make deals sometimes you have to.
shrader Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I would guess that he would be mentioned by other teams when it comes time to make the deal with a goalie. Biron/Stafford for a top defensemen/forward. I don't like the idea of giving up a prospect like that. But inorder to make deals sometimes you have to. I think you'd see someone like Paille involved in a deal like that before Stafford. He's a bit more NHL ready. Personally, I'd rather see Stafford move in that deal.
inkman Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 If we are going to get a quality NHL player, we may have to give up Zagrapan(sp). Biron might be enough to get a decent guy, but our best prospect might have to be in the deal if we are going to get top quality. If it is someone that is here for the long term, I would have no problem giving up Biron & Zagrapan. How about Biron, Zagrapan and Pyatt for Bertuzzi and Jovonoski? Depends on their contract status I suppose.
IKnowPhysics Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 a badger fan?? you going to the game at lambeau by any chance? I have season tickets, but I'm not sure if I'm going to the Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic (Lambeau game vs. Ohio State) yet. I have to buy WCHA playoff tickets on Monday first.
shrader Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I have season tickets, but I'm not sure if I'm going to the Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic (Lambeau game vs. Ohio State) yet. I have to buy WCHA playoff tickets on Monday first. Just so you know, we need more Sabres fans on uscho.com
pwner Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Just so you know, we need more Sabres fans on uscho.com Why encourage people to go to that trash heap of a website?
Taro T Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 If we are going to get a quality NHL player, we may have to give up Zagrapan(sp). Biron might be enough to get a decent guy, but our best prospect might have to be in the deal if we are going to get top quality. If it is someone that is here for the long term, I would have no problem giving up Biron & Zagrapan. How about Biron, Zagrapan and Pyatt for Bertuzzi and Jovonoski? Depends on their contract status I suppose. Jovo is a UFA this off-season and is on record as saying he wants to end his career in Vancouver so he'd most likely be a rent-a-player. Bertuzzi is a sock-cucker and I don't want him anywhere near the Sabres roster. He can be a heck of a player but I can't stand the guy. Also, he makes over $5MM/yr, so I don't think I have to worry about seeing him wearing a Shatanic Goathead anytime soon. IF the Sabres could get Jovo for Biron and Pyatt, I'd probably go for it (rental player or not), but I wouldn't throw Zagrapan into the mix. I'd be very surprised to see Vancouver trade Jovo away though.
inkman Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Have you heard rumors that they are unhappy with Ohlund? I thought I did and I like his game.
Taro T Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Have you heard rumors that they are unhappy with Ohlund? I thought I did and I like his game. Ohlund or Salo MAY be obtainable. I don't know what it would take to get them, but I think either would look good in a Sabres sweater.
hopeleslyobvious Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I wouldn't be surprised if Vancouver stays put. Auld seems to be finding his game. They might not be willing to put up much for Biron. Edmonton is probably a better candidate.
chileanseabass Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I have season tickets, but I'm not sure if I'm going to the Frozen Tundra Hockey Classic (Lambeau game vs. Ohio State) yet. I have to buy WCHA playoff tickets on Monday first. my dad's a big badger fan and lives in sheboygan falls. i got tickets for the game for his birthday, so i'm flying up for the game. should be a good time... cold, but good.
deluca67 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 Jovo is a UFA this off-season and is on record as saying he wants to end his career in Vancouver so he'd most likely be a rent-a-player. Bertuzzi is a sock-cucker and I don't want him anywhere near the Sabres roster. He can be a heck of a player but I can't stand the guy. Also, he makes over $5MM/yr, so I don't think I have to worry about seeing him wearing a Shatanic Goathead anytime soon. IF the Sabres could get Jovo for Biron and Pyatt, I'd probably go for it (rental player or not), but I wouldn't throw Zagrapan into the mix. I'd be very surprised to see Vancouver trade Jovo away though. Dave. I agree. I wouldn't take Bertuzzi if he was free and was willing to play for the league min. He should be in jail not in the NHL.
inkman Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 Dave. I agree. I wouldn't take Bertuzzi if he was free and was willing to play for the league min. He should be in jail not in the NHL. I know you guys hate 'Tuzzi and I understand why, but a-holes like that are invaluable during playoff runs. He was nearly unstoppable during Vacouvers last playoff run.
deluca67 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 I know you guys hate 'Tuzzi and I understand why, but a-holes like that are invaluable during playoff runs. He was nearly unstoppable during Vacouvers last playoff run. Not even the Law could stop him. <_< He's a criminal. The fact that he is still in the NHL is an insult.
IKnowPhysics Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 I noticed that Stafford leads the WCHA in shorthanded goals. I also caught him ion the Minnesota game- he's got a good work ethic.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.