We really need Svechnikov, almost as bad as we need Dahlin.
- Pegullaville

Dahlin is obviously the better player in terms of skill, but if we put that aside, who do you think the Sabres would most benefit from?

I used to say Dahlin all day, but having a true scoring winger for Jack doesn't sound awful by any means. Which would you pick if they were both similar in terms of talent?

He is a treat to watch, even on an abysmal team.

He actually dictates the pace of play around him by himself. It's not just his speed, which is terrific. It's the way he can go really, really fast, and then slow it down and keep control. You can watch him get 8 players moving on the PP, and then he slows the whole thing down and creates a shooting lane or a pass by stopping. His patience is incredible.

Get him some wingers. He will explode
- jcragcrumple

*This isn't meant to bash ROR*

Get a 2nd line that's a threat at EV, and watch teams have to focus on two lines instead of constantly just worrying about shutting Eichel down

On the PP, teams were focused all year on taking his shot away, which contributed to him having only 3 goals there.

*This isn't meant to bash ROR*

Get a 2nd line that's a threat at EV, and watch teams have to focus on two lines instead of constantly just worrying about shutting Eichel down

On the PP, teams were focused all year on taking his shot away, which contributed to him having only 3 goals there.
- sbroads24

Yes, yes a 100 times yes!

Nice write up Pach. In my opinion, slap the "C" on Jack and get out of the way.

Dahlin is obviously the better player in terms of skill, but if we put that aside, who do you think the Sabres would most benefit from?

I used to say Dahlin all day, but having a true scoring winger for Jack doesn't sound awful by any means. Which would you pick if they were both similar in terms of talent?
- RhinoFan

dahlin

Nice write up Pach. In my opinion, slap the "C" on Jack and get out of the way.
- SabreWest

thx, westie...it's been three years...he should have a good feel as to what's going on around him

Dahlin is obviously the better player in terms of skill, but if we put that aside, who do you think the Sabres would most benefit from?

I used to say Dahlin all day, but having a true scoring winger for Jack doesn't sound awful by any means. Which would you pick if they were both similar in terms of talent?
- RhinoFan

I would take the defenseman. Wingers are more readily available then d-man with similar talent. However we do need both so expect the Sabres to be picking in the latter half of the top 10 again next year.

Dahlin is obviously the better player in terms of skill, but if we put that aside, who do you think the Sabres would most benefit from?

I used to say Dahlin all day, but having a true scoring winger for Jack doesn't sound awful by any means. Which would you pick if they were both similar in terms of talent?
- RhinoFan

If they win the lottery, they should at least entertain calls about trading down to 2 or 3 and picking up a d man in the process

If they win the lottery, they should at least entertain calls about trading down to 2 or 3 and picking up a d man in the process
- jcragcrumple

Lets backtrack to 2015. If you get first overall do you move McDavid for Marner and Reilly ? or Eichel and Risto ? If we get 1 you go up to the podium and make the pick.

If they win the lottery, they should at least entertain calls about trading down to 2 or 3 and picking up a d man in the process
- jcragcrumple

A stud winger for Eichel and a top D man for the pick would be nice but they are saying that Dahlin is the McDavid of D men.

If they win the lottery, they should at least entertain calls about trading down to 2 or 3 and picking up a d man in the process
- jcragcrumple

don't like that idea...franchise d-men are much harder to find

Lets backtrack to 2015. If you get first overall do you move McDavid for Marner and Reilly ? or Eichel and Risto ? If we get 1 you go up to the podium and make the pick.
- Pegullaville

you only need four words

"buffalo selects rasmus dahlin"

Lets backtrack to 2015. If you get first overall do you move McDavid for Marner and Reilly ? or Eichel and Risto ? If we get 1 you go up to the podium and make the pick.
- Pegullaville

What if Ottawa picks 2nd, and they offered an extended Karlsson and the 2nd pick for 1. I'm not saying for sure make a trade, but they should listen

What if Ottawa picks 2nd, and they offered an extended Karlsson and the 2nd pick for 1. I'm not saying for sure make a trade, but they should listen
- jcragcrumple

Hmmmm (that's me thinking about it)

don't like that idea...franchise d-men are much harder to find
- Michael Pachla

Can't argue that.

you only need four words

"buffalo selects rasmus dahlin"
- Michael Pachla

Edmonton Oilers is 2 words

Buffalo will never win the Lottery... count on picking 4th maybe 3rd

What if Ottawa picks 2nd, and they offered an extended Karlsson and the 2nd pick for 1. I'm not saying for sure make a trade, but they should listen
- jcragcrumple

a very interesting scenario...

yes, definitely something to listen to and think about

What if Ottawa picks 2nd, and they offered an extended Karlsson and the 2nd pick for 1. I'm not saying for sure make a trade, but they should listen
- jcragcrumple

I mean nobody knows how good Dahlin will really be until he plays in the league but if he continues on the trajectory he is on you would essentially be getting a more offensively crafty Victor Hedman. He would also be 9 years younger then Karlsson. Would be like trading P.K Subban for Shea Weber.

Buffalo will never win the Lottery... count on picking 4th maybe 3rd
- 22sabresQ

probably second, unless third time's a charm and they pick first

So Kane pots two last night...

So Kane pots two last night...
- Stripes77

Doesn't matter, he was bad for Jack Eichel, he was suffocating him.

Cowboys about to cut Dez.

The Fat Pig retired.
- SABRES 89

There goes that Dallas Stars rumor

Cowboys about to cut Dez.
- Cup Crazy '07

Wouldn't mind adding him, I think he's still got some left in the tank. Doubt it happens and attitude doesn't seem to fit the McBeane plan, but who knows.