I like my core like I like my women...
- MCGUIZZY

Expansive?

The CORE seems rotten.
- SABRES 89

The milks gone bad!

The milks gone bad!
- TheHank

You can't rush perfection.

You can't rush perfection.
- SABRES 89

Nothing good ever came easy?

Expansive?
- TheHank

Young with lots of potential

Robin Lehner (lower body) isn't joining the Sabres on their final two-game road trip.

In other words, it looks like Lehner will miss the rest of the season. He has a 14-26-9 record, 3.01 GAA, and .908 save percentage in 53 contests in 2017-18.

I hope he slips in the shower

Young with lots of potential
- MCGUIZZY

The CORE has a lot of quit in them.

Robin Lehner (lower body) isn't joining the Sabres on their final two-game road trip.

In other words, it looks like Lehner will miss the rest of the season. He has a 14-26-9 record, 3.01 GAA, and .908 save percentage in 53 contests in 2017-18.

I hope he slips in the shower
- SABRES 89

Once hes on another team, it would be best for him to stay healthy

The CORE has a lot of quit in them.
- SABRES 89

Good things come to those who wait(about 10 years)

I'm more interested in what JB does than what he says. He's very measured with his comments. In that sense, I miss GMTM. He was a great interview.

Did the draft simulator 20 times

We lost everytime

Damn

Good things come to those who wait(about 10 years)
- MCGUIZZY

They say Dahlin is the Conner McDavid of defensemen.

Good things come to those who wait(about 10 years)
- MCGUIZZY

Just a shade under 2 decades with Darcy.

Did the draft simulator 20 times

We lost everytime

Damn
- gerbe75pts

Sunburn or crabs?

Sunburn or crabs?
- chilliard77

Sunburn

Did the draft simulator 20 times

We lost everytime

Damn
- gerbe75pts

I just did it myself. It took 7 tries before we were even in the top 3. Edmonton won 3 of the first 6.

The CORE has a lot of quit in them.
- SABRES 89

It's obviously a major problem when a GM identifies a group of players as becoming the "core" with which to build around based on their numbers with other teams ......... gives up assets to get them .. pays them a bunch of money and then they don't perform.

It all goes back to so many guys that are brought in ....... the fans are all excited to get them because we all see their numbers prior to getting here and they then become completely irrelevant on this team.

Of course all of the anger and blame unjustifiably is attached to the GM for trading for and paying so much for a lousy player but the fact is ....like Kane, a guy like ROR will go another team and absolutely kick ass and the fans in Buffalo will continue to wonder WTF is going on.

I just did it myself. It took 7 tries before we were even in the top 3. Edmonton won 3 of the first 6.
- TheHank

I've said it once, I'll say it again. I'm going to Edmonton to flip some cars if they win the draft lottery again.

I've said it once, I'll say it again. I'm going to Edmonton to flip some cars if they win the draft lottery again.
- RhinoFan

I’m coming with

You're kidding, right? While I'd be fine with Tkachuk at 4, you don't pass on Zadina or Svechnikov at 2 or 3.
- Powerslave

Kind of.. Really wanted to see what reaction I'd get., because I'm clueless when it comes to the game of hockey.

Not sure if posted. Bunch of Sabres points in Friedman's 31 thoughts

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...-henrik-sedin-retirement/
- TheSabresTaco

Friedman is always a good read ! Good Sabres info in there indeed.

I’m coming with
- gerbe75pts

I hope it doesn't come to that. If it does though...bring the gasoline.

Did the draft simulator 20 times

We lost everytime

Damn
- gerbe75pts

you do realize there is a MUCH MUCH better chance we don't get top overall than we do, right?

Just for the haters

Brady Tkachuk Scouting Report

The son of former NHLer Keith Tkachuk and brother of Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk, Boston University winger Brady Tkachuk represents the next top prospect in the family. He is also one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2018 NHL Draft, with opinions of scouts very much divided between top-four pick, and middle of the first round. Tkachuk scored eight goals and 31 points in 40 games for the Terriers this season, as a freshman. He seemed to get better as the season went along and helped the team to a Hockey East Championships. His real coming out party was at the World Junior Championships where he played on the American team’s top line and scored three goals and nine points in seven games winning a bronze medal.

Tkachuk also captained Team USA at the 2017 Under-18 World Championships, scoring seven points in seven games and coming home with a gold medal. One of the older prospects in this draft, Tkachuk was born one day too late for the 2017 Draft.

Skating

Tkachuk has good speed once he gets going, as well as a strong and powerful stride. However, he can work on his first step quickness and agility. The problems with acceleration and explosiveness can hurt him in races to loose pucks. It is an area that he will need to work on over the next several years. He has good lower body strength and balance. This helps him to win battles along the boards, as well as to fight through checks in the cycle game, and get to the front of the net.

Offensive Game

Like his family members, Tkachuk plays a power game, doing his best work down low and in tight to the net. He loves to take the puck to the front of the net, and you can often find him at the top of the crease when he does not have it. He is very hard to knock off the puck and has the quick hands to make plays in tight or control the puck on the boards. T Tkachuk is not afraid to play a physical game and is very good on the boards and in front of the net. He can pounce on rebounds and tip in pucks. He also has a good wrist shot and a quick release.

His hockey sense and passing ability are even better than his brother Matthew. There has been some talk that Tkachuk may convert to centre, but he has been used almost exclusively at left wing while at Boston University and at the WJC. His game does seem to project more as a winger than a centre. He gets in quickly on the forecheck, pressuring defensemen and creating turnovers in the offensive zone.

Defensive Game

Tkachuk brings a physical edge in all three zones. He backchecks hard and supports the defence in his own zone. Tkachuk is not afraid to battle along the boards, as well as block shots. He has good positioning in the defensive zone and uses his stick to cut down passing and shooting lanes. Tkachuk is amongst the most physical prospects in the entire draft.

Projection and Comparison

Tkachuk has the potential to be a top line winger at the NHL level. He will need to continue to work on his skating, especially his explosiveness. Do not be surprised if he spends next season back at Boston University, as he could use some time before being NHL ready. Stylistically his game resembles that of his brother and his father. The apple does not fall far from the tree. This is a style comparison only though, and not based on talent level.

http://lastwordonhockey.c...ng-report-2018-nhl-draft/