The players he wanted clearly got drafted. So he decided to trade down knowing the next player on his list would still be available in a few selections. Plus an extra 3rd round pick to make up for the lack of a 4th rounder. Smart move if you ask me.
- Tsyolin

I see kind of like our goalie situation.Quanity vs lack of quality.

I see kind of like our goalie situation.Quanity vs lack of quality.
- buffalo 1

I'm for certain that a goalie was next on his list after Lemieux but all the best ones got taken not long after.

July 1st should be interesting
- SABRES 89

TM ... I kicked the tires made my pitch but it just seemd no one wanted to play here.

I'm for certain that a goalie was next on his list after Lemieux but all the best ones got taken not long after.
- Tsyolin

What do you think of our goalie depth my friend ?

What do you think of our goalie depth my friend ?
- buffalo 1

50/50 on whether any of em pan out. Hackett could turn a corner and maybe Makarov could rise to the occasion but I really don't know at this point.

I don't think any of em have Vezina potential though.

TM ... I kicked the tires made my pitch but it just seemd no one wanted to play here.
- buffalo 1

They will find a few good players to play here, Moulson being one IMO. Gotta get to the floor but it won't be just signing players to sign players, these players will make a difference.

Kris Baker has a brief run down of each player selected on his site. With just that little bit on info, i can see that Murray is looking for guys who dont quit.

TM ... I kicked the tires made my pitch but it just seemd no one wanted to play here.
- buffalo 1

Which is fine IMO. Free agents won't mean much this year unless they are signing 3+ year contracts anyway.

If you build it, they will come. And in 2016, they will start coming.

They will find a few good players to play here, Moulson being one IMO. Gotta get to the floor but it won't be just signing players to sign players, these players will make a difference.
- SABRES 89

A lot of players will be put off by the fact that the sabres are gunning for another top pick.

Plus I doubt Murray wants to give out long term deals in FA so that may prevent him from signing some of the other well known players out there on July 1.

50/50 on whether any of em pan out. Hackett could turn a corner and maybe Makarov could rise to the occasion but I really don't know at this point.

I don't think any of em have Vezina potential though.
- Tsyolin

I like both as well and totally agree on the second.Hackett has the heart of a lion but not sure he will get a serious chance with all the garbage depth we have.They can put Enroth on Waivers as far as im concerned hes a career backup at best and the guy they brought in from Washington maybe an injury concern going forward.

A lot of players will be put off by the fact that the sabres are gunning for another top pick.

Plus I doubt Murray wants to give out long term deals in FA so that may prevent him from signing some of the other well known players out there on July 1.
- Sabresfan-365

We will see

They will find a few good players to play here, Moulson being one IMO. Gotta get to the floor but it won't be just signing players to sign players, these players will make a difference.
- SABRES 89

Loved Moultson before he was traded but I heard he kind of fell flat in Minn so Im not sure I want him at 6 per now. Thoughts ?

Loved Moultson before he was traded but I heard he kind of fell flat in Minn so Im not sure I want him at 6 per now. Thoughts ?
- buffalo 1

For a couple years Moulson would be fine. 5-6 would be a mistake

Which is fine IMO. Free agents won't mean much this year unless they are signing 3+ year contracts anyway.

If you build it, they will come. And in 2016, they will start coming.
- sambarugh

When they get to where Columbus and Minnisota are you maybe right.

When they get to where Columbus and Minnisota are you maybe right.
- buffalo 1

wasn't too long ago that Columbus was the "joke of the league". Smart trading and drafting can go a long way.

We picked high school guys with our last two picks. Wonder who our high school scout is
- Cheeseballin

Not an answer to your question but they probably went that way because at 18 I would expect both players will go to an NCAA team which gives the Sabres more time to decide id they want to sign them. CHL and I believe Euros must be signed within 2 years of the draft or you lose the rights. NCAA is 30 days after they finish college

For a couple years Moulson would be fine. 5-6 would be a mistake
- sbroads24

wasn't too long ago that Columbus was the "joke of the league". Smart trading and drafting can go a long way.
- Sabresfan-365

Huge turn around.Love that Hockey is finally here in serious fashion.Huge Boone Jenner fan.

Girgensons and lemeiux on a line together

Girgensons and lemeiux on a line together
- beargk

That would be pretty great.

I like this kid already.

Chicken Wings prove to be a thread killer yet again.

What else was he going to say? I guess Beef on Weck could be an answer but that's not nearly as famous.

Chicken Wings prove to be a thread killer yet again.
- Tsyolin

I'll throw a controversial nugget to revive (defibrillator if you will)



If we draft 2nd overall next year, Eichel would not be my choice.


Discuss my stupidity for a few pages and I'll retort, that should get this thread going


Otherwise I'm bringing in the soccer talk

I'll throw a controversial nugget to revive (defibrillator if you will)



If we draft 2nd overall next year, Eichel would not be my choice.


Discuss my stupidity for a few pages and I'll retort, that should get this thread going


Otherwise I'm bringing in the soccer talk
- Sabresfan-365

Out of curiosity, why?

I am not well-versed in these players, so I am curious as to why you would not want the second most coveted player?