Biggest bust- Ritchie
- sbroads24

Especially if the Leafs take him, which I can just about guarantee. He'll be a failure there. Not his fault, either. IMO he should be going around 12-15 with his skill level, not top 10.

Bennett.


He's either a top 3 player or a third liner at best.

Again just an IMO.
- dadeadhead

For some reason I think Reinhart has 0% chance of being a Sabre. I think we get one of Bennett or the German.

I don't know why but I just can't picture Reinhart being here

I have been impressed with Rychel everytime I watch him
- sbroads24

I wanted him from the start last year.

That is the future captain and face of that Columbus team in the very near future.

Him and Johansen are going to fvck sh!t up IMO.

Especially if the Leafs take him, which I can just about guarantee. He'll be a failure there. Not his fault, either. IMO he should be going around 12-15 with his skill level, not top 10.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

He IMO doesn't have as good of hands as people seem to think.

Anyone else know that Reinhart's first name is Samson, and not Samuel? When I first found out a few months ago, I was pretty surprised.

For some reason I think Reinhart has 0% chance of being a Sabre. I think we get one of Bennett or the German.

I don't know why but I just can't picture Reinhart being here
- sbroads24

Then IMO this draft is a fail.

Anyone else know that Reinhart's first name is Samson, and not Samuel? When I first found out a few months ago, I was pretty surprised.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Then IMO this draft is a fail.
- dadeadhead

Not saying I want it to happen, I just for some reason can't picture it.

Maybe because his name has been beaten to death and we all want him

Not saying I want it to happen, I just for some reason can't picture it.

Maybe because his name has been beaten to death and we all want him
- sbroads24

This team walks out without Ekblad or Reinhart it is a fail.


Bennett and Draisaitl have that "Hey remember those guys?" feel to them. I'd rather they move back a few spots then see them draft them.

So far:

SB24 - Draisaitl

PV- Draisaitl

Herzeleid - Draisaitl

rover16 - Bennett

gerbe75pts - Reinhart

dadeadhead - Reinhart

LetsGoBuffalo75 - Reinhart

He IMO doesn't have as good of hands as people seem to think.
- sbroads24

Agreed. If he finds a good niche there, and develops incredibly well, he might become a 25 goal, 55 pt. guy. I just don't see it happening though.

This team walks out without Ekblad or Reinhart it is a fail.


Bennett and Draisaitl have that "Hey remember those guys?" feel to them. I'd rather they move back a few spots then see them draft them.
- dadeadhead

I don't know.... The more I watch the more my mind is clouded on all 3. I think Reinhart could end up very underwhelming, but I also think he could end up being great.

The other 2 definitely aren't as "safe" as Reinhart but IMO their ceilings are just as high if not higher

While I agree, I'm almost positive that if another team wants Risto, Myers, or Girgensons.....That team had be ready to pony up a kings ransom. Since none at this time warrant a kings ransom, I expect all three to be here for the foreseeable future.
- dadeadhead

That's kind of what I was driving at
But taking Myers for example...
Of course Murray is gonna say teams better be ready to give a lot
Otherwise it would hurt his value

Seems to me that Murray is going to make quite a few moves over the next couple years so he can mold the team as he sees fit

This team walks out without Ekblad or Reinhart it is a fail.


Bennett and Draisaitl have that "Hey remember those guys?" feel to them. I'd rather they move back a few spots then see them draft them.
- dadeadhead

If we got a massive haul, I'd move back to get Dal Colle or Virtanen... Or both (Only if Reinhart isn't there)

Agreed. If he finds a good niche there, and develops incredibly well, he might become a 25 goal, 55 pt. guy. I just don't see it happening though.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

He's Ryan Clowe IMO

I don't know.... The more I watch the more my mind is clouded on all 3. I think Reinhart could end up very underwhelming, but I also think he could end up being great.

The other 2 definitely aren't as "safe" as Reinhart but IMO their ceilings are just as high if not higher
- sbroads24

So are their floors.

If we got a massive haul, I'd move back to get Dal Colle or Virtanen... Or both (Only if Reinhart isn't there)
- LetsGoBuffalo75

I'd move back and take Tuch. IMO the kid is the steal of the draft if taken.

That's kind of what I was driving at
But taking Myers for example...
Of course Murray is gonna say teams better be ready to give a lot
Otherwise it would hurt his value

Seems to me that Murray is going to make quite a few moves over the next couple years so he can mold the team as he sees fit
- jdfitz77

Nah, IMO Murray really means it with Myers. He see's him as a poor mans Karlsson.

He's Ryan Clowe IMO
- sbroads24

That's a pretty fair assessment. Never been a fan of Ritchie's. I'll take his brother Brett over him all day and twice on Tuesdays.

I'd move back and take Tuch. IMO the kid is the steal of the draft if taken.
- dadeadhead

We could end up getting several picks, perhaps without even moving back. Really hard to tell what the plan is in terms of trading at this point.

So are their floors.
- dadeadhead

Agreed, but Reinhart also could end up a 50 point low end 2C IMO. Not that I think he will, but would there really be a difference? We either need a 70-80 point player or bust IMO

That's a pretty fair assessment. Never been a fan of Ritchie's. I'll take his brother Brett over him all day and twice on Tuesdays.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Richie has that Mantha feel for me.


You'll always be wanting more and never get it.

Richie has that Mantha feel for me.


You'll always be wanting more and never get it.
- dadeadhead

Personally, I haven't been underwhelmed by Mantha at all

He was an animal this season. Well over 2 pts/gm during the regular season, and a goal/gm in the playoffs. His defensive game isn't really a huge concern either, in my opinion. Even then he still has massive bust potential.

With Ritchie, I don't think he has much ability to begin with... Not a good skater, doesn't have great hands... Just overall not very outstanding.

Especially if the Leafs take him, which I can just about guarantee. He'll be a failure there. Not his fault, either. IMO he should be going around 12-15 with his skill level, not top 10.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

I don't like him either
Watch Snow take him 5th
Hahaha

Agreed, but Reinhart also could end up a 50 point low end 2C IMO. Not that I think he will, but would there really be a difference? We either need a 70-80 point player or bust IMO
- sbroads24

Reinhart IMO is that 60-70 point 2nd line center that plays a cerebro type game. IMO a Chris Drury type guy.

Draisaitl could be Jagr but could also be Leino.

Bennett could be Gilmour or Pat Fallon.