and if we're going forward Jason Robertson( i'm pretty sure he's the youngest in the draft ) and Maxime Comtois ( was ranked in the top five in the summertime but
Declined this year )
- GERBE!!!75PTS

We will take a Goalie in today as well, we have no depth at the position in organization ...Dpeitro,Tukkonen

We will take a Goalie in today as well, we have no depth at the position in organization ...Dpeitro,Tukkonen
- sabreswarpath

I don't usually comment on the weekends but I had to log in and comment on this......

EVERY POSITION has no depth in this organization. Now carry on

I don't usually comment on the weekends but I had to log in and comment on this......

EVERY POSITION has no depth in this organization. Now carry on
- SabresFaninIndiana

post of the day

I don't usually comment on the weekends but I had to log in and comment on this......

EVERY POSITION has no depth in this organization. Now carry on
- SabresFaninIndiana

I'd say Center and LW are pretty good.

I'd say Center and LW are pretty good.
- gordong

If Kane is traded, I'd say LW is a huge question mark.

I'd say Center and LW are pretty good.
- gordong

nylander, bailey and baptiste played rw last year


without playing them out of position

lw depth

kane, may trade
ennis, fragile
foligno
moulson
jt smith
deslaurers


I will hang up and listen

I don't usually comment on the weekends but I had to log in and comment on this......

EVERY POSITION has no depth in this organization. Now carry on
- SabresFaninIndiana

Pretty deep at Young Forwards:

Eichel, Rinehart, Nylander, Bailey, Baptste, PU, Hagel, Aslund, Malone, Smith, Fasching, Erod and now Mittlestadt

thats 13 under 25 that are highly regarded...thats pretty deep in my opinion...Carry On

I'm hoping we draft Hague, Timmons today that would be amazing
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Me too but both may be gone by pick 6. We may take. Goalie??

per JJ 5 minutes ago

"Artem Anisimov, I continue to hear, could be going to Buffalo, Montreal or Las Vegas."

per JJ 5 minutes ago

"Artem Anisimov, I continue to hear, could be going to Buffalo, Montreal or Las Vegas."
- homiedclown

What would the cost be? There's no way I move Kane for him.

per JJ 5 minutes ago

"Artem Anisimov, I continue to hear, could be going to Buffalo, Montreal or Las Vegas."
- homiedclown

It better not be for Kane. He'd be a really nice 3rd line center and would, in fact, give us a tower of power down the middle this year, but not at the expense of our only scoring LWer.

per JJ 5 minutes ago

"Artem Anisimov, I continue to hear, could be going to Buffalo, Montreal or Las Vegas."
- homiedclown

Who's JJ?

and if we're going forward Jason Robertson( i'm pretty sure he's the youngest in the draft ) and Maxime Comtois ( was ranked in the top five in the summertime but
Declined this year )
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Yep hope we can get a dman, but these two (especially Robertson) are good fallback.options. you've done your homework gerbe. I like Strome and ratcliffe too.

Yep hope we can get a dman, but these two (especially Robertson) are good fallback.options. you've done your homework gerbe. I like Strome and ratcliffe too.
- turbo044

Another Winger really like is Cole Lind, grit, tough, improving goal scorer.

It better not be for Kane. He'd be a really nice 3rd line center and would, in fact, give us a tower of power down the middle this year, but not at the expense of our only scoring LWer.
- Powerslave

thought they wanted D-fense. May be better krrping Kane ane if possible put in behavior clauses. Doesn't football do that. Dallas has a 6 foot 7 defenceman. I never saw him play-OLEKSIAK

Another Winger really like is Cole Lind, grit, tough, improving goal scorer.
- sabreswarpath

Lind off the board

nice pick

nice pick
- TheSabresTaco

Damn wanted him to drop to us. Very nice pick.

Marcus Davidsson
2016-17 Team: Djurgårdens IF (SHL)
Date of Birth: November 18, 1998
Place of Birth: Tyresö, Sweden
Ht: 6’0” Wt: 192 lbs
Shoots: Left
Position: C/LW
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligible

Rankings
THW Alternate Rankings: 30th (May)
Future Considerations: 30th (Spring)
Bob McKenzie: 37th (Mid-season)
NHL Central Scouting: 12th (EU skaters)
Craig Button: 39th (March)
Sweden is a country known for producing successful hockey players in pairs. Here we are, introducing the next ones; the Davidsson brothers, Marcus and Jonathan. They have already made a significant impact together in the Swedish Hockey League. Although, we’re not here to focus on them as a duo, but rather to sort out the individual abilities and attributes belonging to the younger brother, Marcus. Because out of the two, he’s receiving pretty much all the attention prior to the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.


Marcus Davidsson is about one thing: speed. At the same time, he has a sharp understanding of the game, always looking to create scoring chances for himself and his teammates. When you’re watching Davidsson play, you sometimes get the impression that he is everywhere

as he maintains pressure deep in the offensive zone. And as far as production numbers go, they aren’t bad for an 18-year-old rookie in the top league. But I wouldn’t be surprised if he doubles his five goals and nine points from this season by next year.

More importantly, Marcus Davidsson needs to sustain a high-performance rate in order to become an impactful player for an NHL team in the future. As of now, he drops out of the game from time to time, which can be normal for a junior player adapting to senior hockey. If that get fixed, there’s not much that should prevent him from eventually playing great hockey at a great level.

NHL Draft Projection
Most draft rankings have him projected for the first half of the second round, and that’s likely where he will end up.

Quotables
“A playmaking, two-way center from Sweden. He can take off in a hurry with his powerful strides. Has real good puck distribution skills as he can pass the puck through tight lanes and areas to set up perfect scoring chances. He is a long-term project with strong playmaking upside.” – Dennis Schellenberg, Hockey Prospectus

“A slick skater with good hockey sense who distributes the puck well and can create offensively.” – Jeff Marek, Sportsnet

Strengths
Finding scoring chances in small spaces, playmaking abilities
Skating
Solid two-way potential, good work ethic
Under Construction (Improvements to Make)
Muscle strength
Reducing mediocre performances over a full season
NHL Potential

Marcus Davidsson is a long-term project but could be worthwhile. If he manages to raise his game to the next level, and the next one after that, there’s nothing saying that he can’t become a mid-six center or winger in the NHL.

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk: 3.5/5, Reward: 4/5

Davidson is above average skater. Seem to be a theme.

nice pick
- TheSabresTaco

http://lastwordonsports.c...report-2017-nhl-draft-33/

nice read

Marcus Davidsson Scouting Report: 2017 NHL Draft #33

Center/Left Wing — shoots Left
Born November 18th 1998 — Tyresö, Sweden
Height 6’0 — Weight 192 lbs [180 cm/78 kg]
Skating

Davidsson is more quick than fast. He has good speed, but a great first step and excellent acceleration means that he reaches that top end speed extremely quickly, and is very effective in short races to loose pucks. He moves quickly through turns, and accelerates with excellent crossovers. His agility and edge work are top notch and make him able to move quickly laterally both when attacking and in protecting his own zone. Davidsson has a strong lower body, and has good balance. He uses this well in fighting for position in front of the net, as well as fighting through checks, hooks and holds. He is also good in winning battles along the boards and establishing position in front of the net.
Offensive Game

An excellent two-way centre, Davidsson does all the little things well. He gets in quickly on the fore check and pressures defencemen into making turnovers. Once a turnover happens he can hit a teammate with a quick pass, drive the puck to the front of the net, or fire an excellent wrist shot on goal. He has the soft hands to score goals on those net drives, as well as to pounce on rebounds and get deflections. His shot is accurate but could stand to be a bit more powerful. His wrist shot and snap shots also feature a quick release.

He is relentless in chasing down pucks in all three zones, and has the skating to be able to get to loose pucks quickly. Davidsson also has the vision and smarts to be an effective play maker. He anticipates plays well and can make passes through tight spaces. His stick handling is effective in puck protection on the cycle game. Davidsson is a straight ahead player though. He isn’t overly creative with the puck, but he does enough good things well that it is very effective.
Defensive Game

Defensively, Davidsson is already good in the face-off circle. He shows a highly advanced ability to pressure puck carriers, and to play a smart positional game in his own end. He uses his stick effectively in cutting down on passing and shooting lanes. Once he creates a turnover, he is quick to transition the puck up to offence. Davidsson plays a smart game and kills penalties for the Swedish junior teams.
Projection and Comparison

Davidsson projects into more of a second liner, who plays against other teams top lines, than a true top line talent himself. Internationally, and at the junior levels he has played at centre, but in the SHL is usually on the left wing. In terms of playing style, he plays the game similar to Alex Steen of the St. Louis Blues. This is a style comparison only though, and not one based on skill.

Davidson is above average skater. Seem to be a theme.
- sabreswarpath

I would have traded down and got more picks here. Dman or goalie at 54 I would hope.

http://lastwordonsports.com/2017/05/02/marcus-davidsson-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-33/

nice read
- homiedclown

Sounds similar to Asplund

Sounds similar to Asplund
- mattmoulson

Could be a future bottom 6 Center Left Wing pairing.