I left the arena after pick 16 thinking the very same thing.
- BuffaloHardHat

That's the one thing you can count on

I left the arena after pick 16 thinking the very same thing.
- BuffaloHardHat

What was the general tone in the building after both picks?

You can't possibly think our defense was good last year?
IMO, we needed BOTH
We got our defense, now we go after forwards
And Vanek not being traded SHOCKS me
I think we are gonna try n keep him now
- jdfitz77

no but we have some kids on there way. Mccabe McNabb Pyssk

He wont sign here. He said he wont stay for a long term rebuild. We are no closer than we were at the end of last year. I hate being negative. I want a good team
- hafgod

I still want to trade him anyways

You're so p!ssed about us not taking forwards...
Our Defense was AWFUL last year though,
Weren't they?!

I dont understand why the sabres did well.
They have a huge hole at forward.
they have a lack of hard working players.
They need a new core.
They picked a swede and a guy who may not play f 4years.
We are a really bad team and have not improved for next year.
Look at the lines its scary
- hafgod

What Swede did we take?

We got a solid 2-way dman that might be able to step in next year. We got tougher. These were not sexy picks, but they were good picks because they're not wussies.

What was the general tone in the building after both picks?
- sambarugh

The tone was F#

What Swede did we take?

We got a solid 2-way dman that might be able to step in next year. We got tougher. These were not sexy picks, but they were good picks because they're not wussies.
- dacks

Finn, Swede, same difference

Both absolutely bullpoop picks...... THIS IS WHY I WANTED DARCY GONE!!!!!!!!!!

I still want to trade him anyways

You're so p!ssed about us not taking forwards...
Our Defense was AWFUL last year though,
Weren't they?!
- jdfitz77

And we drafted forwards last year.

I dunno I woulda taken nish but w/e.

I'm not super upset, excited to see what moves are made now, if any.

Watch lindy steal erne too

Never mind

I still want to trade him anyways

You're so p!ssed about us not taking forwards...
Our Defense was AWFUL last year though,
Weren't they?!
- jdfitz77

The whole team was. So many holes its hard to hate the picks. I agree though. Trade Vanek, not for picks, but for young forwards who are NHL ready.

no but we have some kids on there way. Mccabe McNabb Pyssk
- hafgod

Yup, and they've never played in the league yet aside from a short stay from McNabb. We are ridiculously young/inexperienced on the back end--adding more talent wont hurt

Watch lindy steal erne too

Never mind
- Tsyolin

Nichushkin and Richardinson-Dallas has done better than us.

Both absolutely bullpoop picks...... THIS IS WHY I WANTED DARCY GONE!!!!!!!!!!
- rapperray

Finally, a fresh perspective

no but we have some kids on there way. Mccabe McNabb Pyssk
- hafgod

Armia, Girgensons, Flynn
Ennis back at wing, Larsson 3rd line center

The cupboard isn't BARE
We do need to add forwards, and we will
But we got two defensemen that will anchor our backend for a decade,
And they are both big & nasty

When's the last time we had guys like that in their prime, that actually played in top4?
These guys will provide what Rivet & Regehr were supposed to

I still want to trade him anyways

You're so p!ssed about us not taking forwards...
Our Defense was AWFUL last year though,
Weren't they?!
- jdfitz77

They were, but a lot of our defensive problems were caused by our forwards not backchecking, missing assignments, poor forechecking, etc... we still need Drury-like players.

If this team looks like what it does now, opening night. It is going to be a long angry season at the FNC.
- ImThatGuy

Ya,
But picking in the top3 the next two drafts will be pretty sweet

I would like to see Subban to Buffalo in round 3
- Jawallstar1

Love the idea but would have to be in the 2nd

The whole team was. So many holes its hard to hate the picks. I agree though. Trade Vanek, not for picks, but for young forwards who are NHL ready.
- ImThatGuy

Miller and Vanek to Calgary in exchange for Markus Granlund, Max Reinhart, and a 2014 2nd-Round Pick.

Love the idea but would have to be in the 2nd
- hubie

I don't think he will be picked in the 2nd.

Finally, a fresh perspective

- keptupl8

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!

nobody we drafted on the team awesome. We had the best draft.
- hafgod

Only guy we had a chance to take that would've made the team this season was Nichuskin
And I'm ok we passed on him

U are gonna love Ristolainen... Promise

Zadorov bunked with Grigorenko at 2013 WJCs in Ufa, Russia.

You must be in heaven Garf

Miller and Vanek to Calgary in exchange for Markus Granlund, Max Reinhart, and a 2014 2nd-Round Pick.
- Jawallstar1[/quote



That is a bad trade

I was going to stay away from here today but I couldn't resist. I haven't read many posts but I'm guessing everyone hates the two picks. It's been about an hour and a half since our 16th pick so I've let it digest a bit

Here is what I think happened:

They wanted Monahan or Lindholm at 8. Both were gone. There really wasn't a forward they wanted to take that high. I know the KHL scared them away from Nuckushkin. If he would have been there at 16 i bet they would have taken him, but he wasnt there. So they went for a D that has played professionally for the last 2 years and if I'm not mistaken can come to North America for this upcoming season. Either here or in Rochester. I wasn't thrilled with the pick but he was the "best player" available I can live with it.

For the 16th pick Nuckushkin was gone and all I was saying was don't even think about taking a goalie. I would have blown a gasket if they would have. If you regulars on here remember I was always pretty high on taking Zadarov at 16. I think he is a Pronger wanna be who can skate better. Basically who we hoped McNabb was going to turn out to be. I think Zadarovs ceiling is higher than McNabbs and he has a better shot. I didnt like any of the forwards here at 16. I thought about Erne but it was took early for him I think. Had Max Domi been here I would have taken him.

Yes we still have holes on the wing and it needs to be addressed ASAP but I really don't hate these picks. They aren't "sexy" by any means but I can understand why they were made.

That being said the return for Miller has gotten better IMO. Yes you don't get a draft pick but you could get 2 good roster players for him now since the market is basically just him now. I'm looking at you Philly