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.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Detroit will wish they took Rychel. Instead they took Kassian.

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.
- dadeadhead

Agreed. I think he'll push to around 75 pts in his prime, however.

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

that will be the dumbest move i would lose all confidence in tim

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.
- dadeadhead

I love how they're building that team
They'll be our toughest division foe in 4-5yrs when we are starting to get really good

Detroit will wish they took Rychel. Instead they took Kassian.
- dadeadhead

Wasn't it you that said Rychel could be the Perry of that draft? I'm inclined to agree. He hasn't taken a single step back.

Mantha will either be a superstar, or a complete nobody in the next 5 years IMO.

that will be the dumbest move i would lose all confidence in tim
- gerbe75pts

Reinhart could go 1. Button has him 1 as of today.

I love how they're building that team
They'll be our toughest division foe in 4-5yrs when we are starting to get really good
- jdfitz77

In 3-4 years...

Buff/CLB/TB will be the Pitt/BOS/NYR of today.

Wasn't it you that said Rychel could be the Perry of that draft? I'm inclined to agree. He hasn't taken a single step back.

Mantha will either be a superstar, or a complete nobody in the next 5 years IMO.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

I wanted Rychel from the start with either their 2nd 1st or find a way to get back into the 1st to get him. And yes I did say that. He will be a stud for a long time. Kid is nasty. I also wanted Henrik Samuelsson the year prior.

Reinhart could go 1. Button has him 1 as of today.
- sbroads24

If FLA picks him, they're gonna have to move others. Barkov and Bjugstad
( ) have the #1 and #2 C positions locked up, and moving them to wing would harm them IMO.

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

He probably does
All I'm saying is that even if he didn't mean it (about whoever), he's still gonna talk like that so as not to devalue anyone
Whether its Myers, Hodgson, Weber, etc

Reinhart could go 1. Button has him 1 as of today.
- sbroads24

Ekblad will go 1 maybe not to Florida but he's gone at 1

If FLA picks him, they're gonna have to move others. Barkov and Bjugstad
( ) have the #1 and #2 C positions locked up, and moving them to wing would harm them IMO.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Maybe they move Reinhart to wing?

IMO if Bennett is to have any chance it will be in Florida playing on Barkov's wing.

If FLA picks him, they're gonna have to move others. Barkov and Bjugstad
( ) have the #1 and #2 C positions locked up, and moving them to wing would harm them IMO.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Colorado made it work. Best player will go 1. Honestly I have no clue who that is . All 4 look like they could be the guy.

If FLA picks him, they're gonna have to move others. Barkov and Bjugstad
( ) have the #1 and #2 C positions locked up, and moving them to wing would harm them IMO.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

they will just jordan staal him

I wanted Rychel from the start with either their 2nd 1st or find a way to get back into the 1st to get him. And yes I did say that. He will be a stud for a long time. Kid is nasty. I also wanted Henrik Samuelsson the year prior.
- dadeadhead

Loved him then just as I love Virtanen now. He's taken massive steps as well in his development. He'll be an absolute bother for people in the West to play against. His dad taught him well.

He probably does
All I'm saying is that even if he didn't mean it (about whoever), he's still gonna talk like that so as not to devalue anyone
Whether its Myers, Hodgson, Weber, etc
- jdfitz77

Just an IMO St Louis's 2015 1st, Buffalo's 2016 1st, and Hodgson to Win for Kane.


Add what's needed to make it work.


I have a gut feeling they are going to go big or go home on Evander Kane.

Just an IMO St Louis's 2015 1st, Buffalo's 2016 1st, and Hodgson to Win for Kane.


Add what's needed to make it work.


I have a gut feeling they are going to go big or go home on Evander Kane.
- dadeadhead

I'd be hesitant to do that... If the rebuild proceeds slowly, that 2016 pick could be one of quite some value... If Kane proves he can be a consistent 35 goal scorer, I'd do it though.

Loved him then just as I love Virtanen now. He's taken massive steps as well in his development. He'll be an absolute bother for people in the West to play against. His dad taught him well.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

That kid is an animal.

Phoenix got themselves a real player late 1st rd in that draft.

evander kane has a piss poor attitude it would be like getting a miroslav satan..


it's bad enough with chris stewart ( hope they trade him at the draft)

That kid is an animal.

Phoenix got themselves a real player late 1st rd in that draft.
- dadeadhead

Absolutely. His offensive ability wasn't really all that important when he got drafted, but he's produced very well in the 2 years since. He'll be like a bigger, more talented Dustin Brown for PHX IMO. Imagine all the penalties he draws

I'd love for us to manage to swing a trade to get him.

I'd be hesitant to do that... If the rebuild proceeds slowly, that 2016 pick could be one of quite some value...
- LetsGoBuffalo75

At that point so should Kane. He's on the cusp now. Just have that gut felling they make the move with the feeling he just needs out of the Peg to get his head straight. Kinda like a Pronger situation in Hartford(even though that deal spelled the end for that organization).

Absolutely. His offensive ability wasn't really all that important when he got drafted, but he's produced very well in the 2 years since. I'd love for us to manage to swing a trade to get him.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Um he came over from playing with the big boys in Sweden to put up 23 points in 28 games and then had 13 in 17 playoff games prior to being drafted. Had he started in Jr's rather than overseas, he'd of been a top 10 pick IMO.

In 3-4 years...

Buff/CLB/TB will be the Pitt/BOS/NYR of today.
- sbroads24

The tht I'm still most worried about with us is the Goalie position
Ullmark is my current best hope for a franchise goalie

At that point so should Kane. He's on the cusp now. Just have that gut felling they make the move with the feeling he just needs out of the Peg to get his head straight. Kinda like a Pronger situation in Hartford(even though that deal spelled the end for that organization).
- dadeadhead

I'd wait until after the 2014-15 season to make that decision, to see if he makes some more strides in the right direction. He can be a very good player if he decides to play to his ability.

The tht I'm still most worried about with us is the Goalie position
Ullmark is my current best hope for a franchise goalie
- jdfitz77

IMO they go the trade route in the end for a goalie al la Columbus.


I know Homie and I said this organization should've been all over that trade when it went down.