http://thehockeywriters.com/casey-mittelstadt-makings-of-a-star/
- Sabresfan-365

We are winning the draft lottery this is going to be the year

We are winning the draft lottery this is going to be the year
- GERBE!!!75PTS

i think mittelstadt and hischier will wind up being better than patrick but we'll see

in one of his 30 thoughts pieces friedman touched on the rumoured disconnect between bylsma and the players. He suggested that if anything the disconnect is between the young players who are part of the core and the vets who are being "phased out".

If we're going to gut anyone it should be the dead weight who has the audacity to think they're on the same level as the guys we're trying to build around (looking at you gorges)
- Sabresfan-365

You come up with some wild stuff sometimes.

Where is any suggestion he misunderstands his role on the team

You come up with some wild stuff sometimes.

Where is any suggestion he misunderstands his role on the team
- Der Kaiser

im basing that off what homie posted a little while ago. Seems to fit given that he spent a majority of his time here playing top pair minutes

I think it was homie, might have been 89

i think mittelstadt and hischier will wind up being better than patrick but we'll see
- Sabresfan-365

I'm telling you right now we get the first overall pick we pick Patrick and Nico ends up being a franchise player

That's life of a buffalo fan

I'm telling you right now we get the first overall pick we pick Patrick and Nico ends up being a franchise player

That's life of a buffalo fan
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Please no

Last night Kadri(who I can't (frank)ing stand) scores a goal, looks Ristolienen in the face and say "YOU'RE A (frank)ING wussy"


We score a goal, we look like a person that just got their debit card rejected at the mall trying to buy overpriced jeans.


This is been a thing for awhile. Our guys spirit was definitely broken along the way this season.

We are winning the draft lottery this is going to be the year
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Stop getting your hopes up...

Jack Eichel is a -11. Stinks. trade him, send him Vancouver for Jake Virtanen, a 12 pack loganberry and a year supply of pizza pizza. I'll even throw in the title to Rex Ryan's truck with Jack

If we get the first pick somehow, would anyone be against trading it to Carolina for a stud defense man and their 1st, let's say pick #9?

Please no
- chilliard77

I like Patrick but he reminds me so much of Sam his draft year

I think Nico is going to be the overall better player in the draft

Why does it matter if Murray has been interested in Antipin for the past 4 years?

I know it fits the narrative but Antipin looks to be a player that has talent on defense and he would only cost money.

I'm failing to see the downside other than using it as further proof Murray is blind to his Ottawa days and he's always drunk, supposedly.
- kingcong39

It doesn't have to matter at all. However from his comments and comments of others, it seems Murray had a list of guys he liked 4 years ago, and hasn't really deviated from it.

Just like the Kulikov deal. He made the comment after that he's loved his style since he was in Ottawa, yet it seems he ignored Kulikov's actual play over the time in-between.

Results seem to come secondary to Murray to his personal opinion of players.

im basing that off what homie posted a little while ago. Seems to fit given that he spent a majority of his time here playing top pair minutes

I think it was homie, might have been 89
- Sabresfan-365

What did it say

Stop getting your hopes up...

Jack Eichel is a -11. Stinks. trade him, send him Vancouver for Jake Virtanen, a 12 pack loganberry and a year supply of pizza pizza. I'll even throw in the title to Rex Ryan's truck with Jack
- Acup2buff

At least we get playoffs next week

If we get the first pick somehow, would anyone be against trading it to Carolina for a stud defense man and their 1st, let's say pick #9?
- sskkoo1

I mean if they have Pick 9 I wouldn't hate that trade at all

I mean if they have Pick 9 I wouldn't hate that trade at all
- GERBE!!!75PTS

There is no way Carolina gives us a stud Dman to move up 8 spots in this draft

There is no way Carolina gives us a stud Dman to move up 8 spots in this draft
- Der Kaiser

I mean they desperately do need a center

But I see your point

What did it say
- Der Kaiser

something about gorges being unhappy and wanting out i think. I mean either way assuming antipin signs 3 lefty spots are taken so he should be gone

At least we get playoffs next week
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Draft top 5 is what I'd like...the player I target?

Timothy Liljegren

It doesn't have to matter at all. However from his comments and comments of others, it seems Murray had a list of guys he liked 4 years ago, and hasn't really deviated from it.

Just like the Kulikov deal. He made the comment after that he's loved his style since he was in Ottawa, yet it seems he ignored Kulikov's actual play over the time in-between.

Results seem to come secondary to Murray to his personal opinion of players.
- sbroads24

you'd think hes making up for lost time...acquiring all the players he wouldve under melnyk had the sens not been a budget team.

Draft top 5 is what I'd like...the player I target?

Timothy Liljegren
- Acup2buff

Not sure what to make of him. Hes had some poor showings and some great ones. All over the place in the mock drafts

Draft top 5 is what I'd like...the player I target?

Timothy Liljegren
- Acup2buff

You can get him around 12 or so

If Ristolainen can bring me a 60-70 point + young player yes I do that.
and then yes I move Kane and Reinhart for d-men and bring up Guhle and sign Antipin.

It's a roster overhaul, but again I explore all avenues.
- ImThatGuy

I think there is just one problem in your logic. You're assuming that Risto would get you a 60-70+ young forward. Risto, despite some people believing he's expendable is a coveted D man.

Then you're proposing (I think) that the Sabres are going to get two solid defenseman for two 50 point young forwards.

Just speaking about your scenario, you're estimating HIGH what you'll get for trading Sam and Evander if you're looking to NET a better player than they (statistically) for a VERY good young defenseman moving out (Risto).

Essentially you're getting rid of a potential number 1 - 2 D for a borderline 1st liner and then turning to borderline 2nd liners into to 2 Top 4 D?

I don't think that's realistic.

Bylsma?
- mhp

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...?thread_id=143242&page=36

I am curious what your take is on that female golfer, my response is on this page

something about gorges being unhappy and wanting out i think. I mean either way assuming antipin signs 3 lefty spots are taken so he should be gone
- Sabresfan-365

That was Kulikov hes also left

There is no way Carolina gives us a stud Dman to move up 8 spots in this draft
- Der Kaiser

Never say never. Look at what the Bills paid for Watkins.