Very much so ..

just little pissed of we're going to pick Ekblad

nothing every goes our way .
- GERBE!!!75PTS

I don't agree. I don't think they take Ekblad. I also don't think Florida trades the 1st pick unless the trade is of epic proportions.

Not really. In fact it could help the Sabres.

Next year from what was being reported if you finish last the highest you pick is 2. The major change is just changing the percentages and if the Islanders finish say in the 8 spot their odds would be better than what the 8 spot was this year. So really it COULD be a blessing in disguise.
- Stripes77

So the last place team has no chance at the first pick? That's crazy.

if murray got spezza and kessler and gave up hoff, foligno, staff, a few picks and prospects (not our first or islanders first) what would your thoughts be moving forward?
- homiedclown

Confusion...but it would mean he has a plan. What that plan is I wouldn't be so sure but thankfully I really don't think we have to worry about it.

we pick ekblad

trade myers then i cry ..

I don't agree. I don't think they take Ekblad. I also don't think Florida trades the 1st pick unless the trade is of epic proportions.
- HonkFortheGoose

I would think Florida could use Ekblad, as a future replacement for Campbell.

Nope me either, if I have to drink a mainstream beer ill go bud heavy or labatt. Usually won't though. Sierra Nevada, Dogfish, and Anchor Brewing make some fantastic stuff.

For the 4th, I recommend picking up a sixer of Anchor Liberty Ale. Tastes like freedom.
- IceColdBeer

the drafts I had at larkin square when I was in NY was tasty

perhaps cabin can comment on what the two types were, I think they were local

I have a case of torpedo for next weekend, and the seasonal sam adams for this weekend

I am ready

So the last place team has no chance at the first pick? That's crazy.
- sippyd

need to see actual changes

So the last place team has no chance at the first pick? That's crazy.
- sippyd

No they will still have the highest percentage to get the 1st pick but it wouldn't be 25%. Also it means they would only drop down to 2 next year like the Sabres did this year.

The 2016 draft is where there is talk of having a lottery for the top 3 or 5 picks.

The 2015 lottery will be similar to this years lottery just the percentages will change a bit.

So the last place team has no chance at the first pick? That's crazy.
- sippyd

so we can't get the first pick now ? i'm so confused

I don't agree. I don't think they take Ekblad. I also don't think Florida trades the 1st pick unless the trade is of epic proportions.
- HonkFortheGoose

Barnaby was on home ice yesterday and thought that the panthers would move the pick, due to financial losses

I wonder if that is ek's source

I would think Florida could use Ekblad, as a future replacement for Campbell.
- sippyd

Maybe. Campbell is a unique player. As for new draft rules wish nhl would post stuff instead of vague

No they will still have the highest percentage to get the 1st pick but it wouldn't be 25%. Also it means they would only drop down to 2 next year like the Sabres did this year.

The 2016 draft is where there is talk of having a lottery for the top 3 or 5 picks.

The 2015 lottery will be similar to this years lottery just the percentages will change a bit.
- Stripes77

Which in the long term is good. It will stop gms from saying the word suffering.
And put an expansion roster on the ice

I don't agree. I don't think they take Ekblad. I also don't think Florida trades the 1st pick unless the trade is of epic proportions.
- HonkFortheGoose

I am fine with Draisaitl at 2 if Reinhart goes 1


but if the sabres really want Reinhart then go get that pick from Florida

Barnaby was on home ice yesterday and thought that the panthers would move the pick, due to financial losses

I wonder if that is ek's source
- homiedclown

Well, I don't know how reliable Barnaby is. Besides, what does trading a draft pick have to do with financial losses? Seems to me it wouldn't make sense to trade away a pick that's going to cost the team $925,000 in salary next year for a guy or guys that will for sure be making more than that.

Josh HoSang will freefall in the draft

I do not expect him to be taken before 25

Well, I don't know how reliable Barnaby is. Besides, what does trading a draft pick have to do with financial losses? Seems to me it wouldn't make sense to trade away a pick that's going to cost the team $925,000 in salary next year for a guy or guys that will for sure be making more than that.
- HonkFortheGoose

agreed

when he said it, made no sense

the drafts I had at larkin square when I was in NY was tasty

perhaps cabin can comment on what the two types were, I think they were local

I have a case of torpedo for next weekend, and the seasonal sam adams for this weekend

I am ready
- homiedclown

Hopefully one was Southern Tier, and the other was Community Beer Works. Two best local breweries, IMO.

(Not saying I don't like Flying Bison)

Well, I don't know how reliable Barnaby is. Besides, what does trading a draft pick have to do with financial losses? Seems to me it wouldn't make sense to trade away a pick that's going to cost the team $925,000 in salary next year for a guy or guys that will for sure be making more than that.
- HonkFortheGoose

Barnaby is also the one that tried driving a SUV on 3 tires, so I am sure his financial planning skills aren't the best

Hopefully one was Southern Tier, and the other was Community Beer Works. Two best local breweries, IMO.

(Not saying I don't like Flying Bison)
- nfph

one was a killians type, the other a sam adams seasonal type

the drafts I had at larkin square when I was in NY was tasty

perhaps cabin can comment on what the two types were, I think they were local

I have a case of torpedo for next weekend, and the seasonal sam adams for this weekend

I am ready
- homiedclown

Was our very own Rusty Chain from the Flying Bison brewery. One on my Favs.

one was a killians type, the other a sam adams seasonal type
- homiedclown

Yikes.

Was our very own Rusty Chain from the Flying Bison brewery. One on my Favs.
- cabin

Ah, that's what I started to suspect. One slight quibble on this is while I can see the similarity, Rusty Chain is a Marzen Lagered Fest Bier, whereas Killians is a terrible Irish Red Ale style.

Ah, that's what I started to suspect. One slight quibble on this is while I can see the similarity, Rusty Chain is a Marzen Lagered Fest Bier, whereas Killians is a terrible Irish Red Ale style.


- nfph

Will be having some at the bisons game tonight.

Ah, that's what I started to suspect. One slight quibble on this is while I can see the similarity, Rusty Chain is a Marzen Lagered Fest Bier, whereas Killians is a terrible Irish Red Ale style.


- nfph

Killians is the worst.

Will be having some at the bisons game tonight.
- cabin

Not gonna lie, I'm bummed we won't be hanging out tonight.