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gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jan 28 @ 1:20 AM ET
Gerbe.....

If we pick 2nd, do u have a preference?

Seems to me like Puljujarve is slick & smart (Zetterberg-ish?)... NHL ready

Laine looks like he might have a higher upside though.
All kinds of raw talent where he could develop into a heck of a power forward. Kinda reminds me of Barkov like that, but more powerful skater.

- jdfitz77


Both of Finland players could be the first overall pick the way that they both dominated and made the World Juniors their playground as rookies is absolutely insane and I have nothing against Connor McDavid or jack but not even those 2 could.put up those numbers

laine reminds me of a better polished Kovalchuk


Jesse Puljujärvi Scouts have been calling him the next Selanne all year.. that's incredible if that happens. is more better Zach Parise to me

It's too close to call for me I'll be happy with either 3
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jan 28 @ 1:23 AM ET
*cough Brad Boyes

*cough Steve Heinze

*cough Johnathan Bernier

*cough Cody Hodgson

- Wetbandit1


You forgot the great Steve Bernier!!!!!
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jan 28 @ 1:28 AM ET
You forgot the great Steve Bernier!!!!!
- gerbe75pts


That's who I meant actually. Not sure why I put Johnathan.
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jan 28 @ 1:33 AM ET
https://youtu.be/SZUwh56sX-s

Think about this next year with Jack passing him the puck
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jan 28 @ 1:45 AM ET
https://youtu.be/SZUwh56sX-s

Think about this next year with Jack passing him the puck

- gerbe75pts



Laine can shoot, that's for sure

Grigorenko has looked decent tonight
I've noticed some nice plays on the PP
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jan 28 @ 1:47 AM ET
Both of Finland players could be the first overall pick the way that they both dominated and made the World Juniors their playground as rookies is absolutely insane and I have nothing against Connor McDavid or jack but not even those 2 could.put up those numbers

laine reminds me of a better polished Kovalchuk


Jesse Puljujärvi Scouts have been calling him the next Selanne all year.. that's incredible if that happens. is more better Zach Parise to me

It's too close to call for me I'll be happy with either 3

- gerbe75pts



I wouldn't be upset with any of them either
I'm still enamoured with Matthews though
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jan 28 @ 1:53 AM ET
I wouldn't be upset with any of them either
I'm still enamoured with Matthews though

- jdfitz77


All 3 are going to be elite players so its a win -win

The next generation of players are coming in and all the old players are going out
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jan 28 @ 2:00 AM ET
https://youtu.be/SZUwh56sX-s

Think about this next year with Jack passing him the puck

- gerbe75pts


That was a nice shot, but goddamn, they can't even leave the net without advertisements? I'm telling you ads are a slippery slope. It starts with "a tasteful, small ad on the shoulder" to that in the video. Absurd.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jan 28 @ 3:12 AM ET
Me 226.5
Other 149.5

15-2 still tied for first
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jan 28 @ 3:18 AM ET
Me 226.5
Other 149.5

15-2 still tied for first

- Wetbandit1


I'm coming soon you better be ready
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 28 @ 6:32 AM ET
I'm coming soon you better be ready
- gerbe75pts

Jr you should think twice before you put this stuff in writing.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jan 28 @ 6:50 AM ET
So Dennis Wideman cross checked an official last night "On Accident"

What say you?

cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jan 28 @ 7:31 AM ET
I'm coming soon you better be ready
- gerbe75pts

sskkoo1
Buffalo Sabres
Location: You are all Weirdos, NY
Joined: 06.06.2012

Jan 28 @ 7:36 AM ET
So Dennis Wideman cross checked an official last night "On Accident"

What say you?


- ImThatGuy



His head is forward looking at the ref, he extends his arms up and then pushes them outward to maximize force on the check. He then goes to the bench never looking back as if trying to quickly hide after the dirty thing he just done. I think he's going to be suspended for an awfully long time.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jan 28 @ 7:43 AM ET
His head is forward looking at the ref, he extends his arms up and then pushes them outward to maximize force on the check. He then goes to the bench never looking back as if trying to quickly hide after the dirty thing he just done. I think he's going to be suspended for an awfully long time.
- sskkoo1


According to Calgary fans, his head was down the entire time and didn't see the official until last second, he then tried to jump out of the way but couldn't, so he hit the official on accident. no suspension needed.
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 28 @ 8:00 AM ET
According to Calgary fans, his head was down the entire time and didn't see the official until last second, he then tried to jump out of the way but couldn't, so he hit the official on accident. no suspension needed.
- ImThatGuy



Looks to me like he sees "somebody" at the last minute and pops that person without knowing - or caring - who it is.

The hit is not an accident. The hit "on a linesman" is. I'd sit him one game to reinforce the need to stay alert around the neutrals.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jan 28 @ 8:04 AM ET
1.Panarin
2.Larkin
3.Domi
4.Eichel

Hmm. If I played on the same line as Kane and Anisimov, I would probably be rookie of the year too.

Eichel doesn't have that luxary, so that should be taken into consideration by the powers that be.

- mattsox

you gotta give this kid a look.. I can't imagine what his numbers would be if he played all season.

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8476906
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 28 @ 8:10 AM ET
Both of Finland players could be the first overall pick the way that they both dominated and made the World Juniors their playground as rookies is absolutely insane and I have nothing against Connor McDavid or jack but not even those 2 could.put up those numbers

laine reminds me of a better polished Kovalchuk


Jesse Puljujärvi Scouts have been calling him the next Selanne all year.. that's incredible if that happens. is more better Zach Parise to me

It's too close to call for me I'll be happy with either 3

- gerbe75pts


if I had a nickel for every time I've heard that.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jan 28 @ 8:14 AM ET
Looks to me like he sees "somebody" at the last minute and pops that person without knowing - or caring - who it is.

The hit is not an accident. The hit "on a linesman" is. I'd sit him one game to reinforce the need to stay alert around the neutrals.

- Der Kaiser


I hear that defense, and then I watch the video and his head is up the entire time, contrary to what he said.

There is no way he did not see him. As for being "Groggy" he slams his stick on the ice in disgust.

He then skates slowly back towards the bench, if he truly does not he the official, he would not raise his stick up and go full force on someone. His instinct would be to pull back not lunge forward.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jan 28 @ 8:20 AM ET
Both of Finland players could be the first overall pick the way that they both dominated and made the World Juniors their playground as rookies is absolutely insane and I have nothing against Connor McDavid or jack but not even those 2 could.put up those numbers

laine reminds me of a better polished Kovalchuk


Jesse Puljujärvi Scouts have been calling him the next Selanne all year.. that's incredible if that happens. is more better Zach Parise to me

It's too close to call for me I'll be happy with either 3

- gerbe75pts


Are you implying that those two are better than McDavid or Eichel?
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jan 28 @ 8:20 AM ET
I wouldn't be upset with any of them either
I'm still enamoured with Matthews though

- jdfitz77


I would love MAtthews. Can you imagine having both faces of USA hockey on the team.

Eichel and Matthews.


HATTY!
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 28 @ 8:20 AM ET
https://youtu.be/SZUwh56sX-s

Think about this next year with Jack passing him the puck

- gerbe75pts


Having only read various scouting reports and recaps of WJCs, I'm pulling for Laine...some of which is due to his size...6'4".
That shot looked a lot like Backes to Ovi!
Hopefully the kid has some serious wheels to keep up with Jack. And I do think Rasmus would be a perfect fit as a complimentary player.
I wouldn't mind seeing Ennis given a shot either....if he is still here next year.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jan 28 @ 8:31 AM ET
if I had a nickel for every time I've heard that.
- TheSabresTaco

how many nickels would you have?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 28 @ 8:45 AM ET
how many nickels would you have?
- IndianaSabresFan



Probably 8 or 9.
BuffaloHardHat
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity., NY
Joined: 11.27.2012

Jan 28 @ 8:46 AM ET
FOR WHEN THE TROLLS COME BASHING OUR CITY...

http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/

Buffalo #10 on Forbes list of 10 hippest US cities to work in

That's some more BUFFALOVE!

- jdfitz77

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