I've never seen him that high, but he is a pretty rangy prospect. Sits usually between 7-16.
- TheSabresTaco

There are always guys who slip.

I second the "thanks for all this" comment Taco. Appreciated.

Pach should host a Draft Roundtable featuring
Taco
Gerbe
MHP

They seem to have their draft prospects poop together

I aporeciate the info each brings

Higher than any of our picks unless we bundle and trade up. And the articles I'm reading says that this years draft is great through 12 or 13 but drops off pretty heavy at that point.

So I would rather bundle the picks for prospects or whatever. Not use them for "drop off talent"


- Der Kaiser

Is that specific to this year, or drafts in general based on history of production?

Theres an opportunity for all of you to appreciate some of the great works.
- Der Kaiser

I applaud these posts.

Still really like Kaliyev's looks

I applaud these posts.
- Angler

Recognize any?

Higher than any of our picks unless we bundle and trade up. And the articles I'm reading says that this years draft is great through 12 or 13 but drops off pretty heavy at that point.

So I would rather bundle the picks for prospects or whatever. Not use them for "drop off talent"


- Der Kaiser

What would you rather have today -

Jack Roslovic + Joel Armia + Tyler Myers + Brendan Lemiuex or Bogosian and the 29th pick

Sabres have picks 15, 16 and 29 at the moment. Obviously subject to change, but at these spots, here's three guys that could be available. It's being said that guys in the 12-28 or so range are all extremely similar in skill.

Ryan Suzuki (C)
A dynamic offensive weapon with eyes in the back of his head and a top performer for both Barrie and Team Canada, Suzuki is the OHL’s top prospect for the 2019 NHL Draft. Blessed with blinding speed and acute hockey sense, the younger brother of 2017 first rounder Nick Suzuki is a bit more flashier and excitable with the puck, especially in open ice. He’s more of a playmaker than a shooter, but Ryan owns an excellent wrist shot and can score off his backhand. Still, he seems more comfortable and confident dictating play with the puck on his stick and treating every teammate as a scoring-chance possibility. Suzuki a season ago was one of the OHL’s top rookies, but he enters his draft year as one of the circuit’s best overall players and a candidate to challenge for the scoring crown.

Suzuki has excellent vision and will connect with a linemate from just about anywhere, regardless of how dense the network of skates, bodies and sticks are clogging a passing lane. He has a soft touch and feathers passes with regularity, but he also can whip the puck around with both accuracy and authority. Although Suzuki is an excellent stickhandler with elusiveness and agility to avoid contact, the puck doesn’t spend a lot of time on his stick at even strength. He’s usually on the periphery during puck battles and the corners, and you will rarely see him engage in physical play. Nonetheless, Suzuki is an effective penalty killer and aggressive forechecker whose positioning, quick stick and awareness forces turnovers in the opposing end. He is capable of turning seemingly harmless plays into quality scoring chances.

Matthew Boldy (LW)
It’s not often you see a teenage winger literally play mistake-free hockey game after game, but Boldy finds a way to solving his own team’s problems while simultaneously presenting the opposition with a bunch of their own. He’s got pro-ready size, off-the-charts hockey sense and can score from just about anywhere. Boldy has buttery-soft hands and acts as a set-up man for all four of his mates when he himself is not flanking a playmaker, so this kind of versatility is exactly what you want in a future pro. He warrants a lot of attention from all five on-ice opponents for several reasons, namely for the violent nature of his directional changes while maintaining full control of the puck. It’s rare to see such a powerful skater look as graceful as Boldy does, and there are times where you have to remind yourself that the player dominating the puck is still a teenager and not a mid-20’s NHL forward.

He displayed a clear understanding of who his high-profile teammates were, and he likes to share the puck with them. There is a selfless way about Boldy’s game, but he won’t hesitate to rock defenders to sleep with nifty moves and a quick step or fake that gets him in prime shooting areas. Once he’s there, Boldy can quickly whip a heavy wrist shot labeled for the corner, even if it’s off his back foot or overextended. He’s also a deadly power-play threat from either manning the half wall or establishing position in the slot to screen or tip passes home. He can be used on the penalty kill as well, but he doesn’t need to be a man down to lend support below the circles to his defensemen.

Alex Vlasic (D)
Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - Dec. 12th: "Found a new gear at the U18 Five Nations event and contributed mightily at both ends"

Sam Cosentino - SportsNet - Nov. 7th: "Because of size and skating ability, he will produce at this level. Projects more as a two-way player at the next level."

Steve Kournianos - The Draft Analyst - Nov. 5th: "Reliable, big-bodied puck mover with a cannon for a shot who can be used in either a shutdown role or orchestrate the attack from deep inside his own end."

Sam Cosentino - SportsNet - Oct. 2nd: "Rangy D-man whose straight skating plays well on both sides. He’s still growing into his body and agility will come with maturity. There’s some untapped offensive upside there, but he has no problem playing with a defence-first mentality, which has served his cousin Marc-Edouard well in San Jose."

Craig Button TSN - Aug. 14th: "Big, rangy, good-skating defenceman who doesn't give opponents a lot of room and is very good at closing plays and getting the play moving in transition."
- TheSabresTaco

Good stuff Taco, thank you for posting. I think that at the end of the season if those picks fall from the present, particularly the 15 and 16 selections, Botts might be willing to trade them.

If he keeps them, I really like Kaliyev a lot and if available at 15, I would pick him. Some mocks have him around 11. If Botts is looking at D, Moritz Seider (6'4" 185 RD) who has a strong two way game and will take the body any chance he can. He has a strong outlet pass but admittedly needs to add muscle. I can see Botts also have interest in Swede Viktor Soderstrom (5'11" RD). A speedy d man who has developed a nice two way game and is logging big minutes in the SHL.

Besides Kaliyev, at 15/16 some other forward possibilities are Suzuki, as you mentioned along with Raphael Lavoie, who I am starting to like more and more. Cole Caufield and Trevor Zigras. As far as Boldy is concerned, I have seen some mocks that have him as a top 10 and others down in that 15-20 range. As for the San Jose pick, I like Albin Grewe, Bobby Brink and Connor McMichael.

Still really like Kaliyev's looks
- RhinoFan

Same here, big time. If the Blues pick is around 15 and he's available, grab him.

1. Buffalo
2. The Sabres
3. The Buffalo Sabres
4. Any team in WNY
5. Any border team
6. Erie County a no-no
7. Any hockey team in any Cuomo-run state
8. 1-7
9. #8
10. I hate gum
- Powerslave

8 and 9 should be lockport

Recognize any?
- Der Kaiser

At this point Ive now googled them.

I recognized Catcher in the Rye, Great Expectations, assumed the Bible, didn't recognize One flew over the cuckoo's nest - (ive only seen the movie, this book is now on my list), Guessed wrong on Electric Koolaid acid test, (I was thinking maybe fear and loating in las vegas), recognized World according to Garp.

Recognize any?
- Der Kaiser

I mean, I had mine removed surgically under general anesthesia. But to have it bitten off in a Buick...

At this point Ive now googled them.

I recognized Catcher in the Rye, Great Expectations, assumed the Bible, didn't recognize One flew over the cuckoo's nest - (ive only seen the movie, this book is now on my list), Guessed wrong on Electric Koolaid acid test, (I was thinking maybe fear and loating in las vegas), recognized World according to Garp.
- Angler

Literally the only example I know where I like the movie better than the book.

If you're looking for a great read, for something that was a really crap movie, get "Life of Pi."

What would you rather have today -

Jack Roslovic + Joel Armia + Tyler Myers + Brendan Lemiuex or Bogosian and the 29th pick
- sbroads24

I don't see the equivalence.

She really trusts his hand-washing routine and frequency. That kind of trust is hard to find
- jcragcrumple

either that or she knows where it's been.

Literally the only example I know where I like the movie better than the book.

If you're looking for a great read, for something that was a really crap movie, get "Life of Pi."
- Der Kaiser

I've read "Life of Pi" and completely agree. Great book. The movie shouldn't even have the same name, its an insult to a great book.

Same here, big time. If the Blues pick is around 15 and he's available, grab him.
- mhp

100%

Pure goal scorer, probably some defensive issues to overcome, especially when he's listed at like 160 lbs, but kid will grow.

Could be a nice piece for Jack or Mitts in a few years.

Literally the only example I know where I like the movie better than the book.

If you're looking for a great read, for something that was a really crap movie, get "Life of Pi."
- Der Kaiser

Great read (reed). I refused to see the movie.

Also - "Choke" by Chuck Palanhuik. I loved the book, but didn't dare to see the move.

Pach should host a Draft Roundtable featuring
Taco
Gerbe
MHP

They seem to have their draft prospects poop together

I aporeciate the info each brings
- IonSabres

that'd be a lot of fun.

100%

Pure goal scorer, probably some defensive issues to overcome, especially when he's listed at like 160 lbs, but kid will grow.

Could be a nice piece for Jack or Mitts in a few years.
- RhinoFan

I could see him with Mitts in a few years. He is working on his defensive game but his talent and ability to do so many things in the offensive zone is eye popping. He's the total package and he's tearing it up for Hamilton, 44 goals in 54 games. My fear is he'll be a top 10 pick.

I don't see the equivalence.
- Der Kaiser

It’s a simple question that requires a simple answer.

Would you rather have the 29th pick and Bogo or four NHL players?

Because NOT trading picks and prospects would be the way we’d have four NHL players today versus the 29th pick and Bogo.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtyossHgBUu/

Little quote from Skins from the BN. Still very different than the Kane situation, Meehan and Botts are still working.

“I think it’s just worked out well,” Skinner said. “Obviously, a lot if not most of the reason (for my production) is sort of who I’m playing with. I think the guys have been a lot of fun to play with for me, and hopefully we can keep it going.”

That's the best non committal endorsement you're going to get.

And Jack-
“I’m not Skins’ agent. I’m not our GM. But he’s been a big part of our team this year,” Eichel said. “Somebody who’s scored lots of really big goals for us and made a lot of big plays. We could probably say we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for him. But you could probably say that about a lot of guys on the team. It’s a team effort and everyone chips in, and he’s been a very timely and big-time scorer for us, and we need to score goals to win games.”

What would you rather have today -

Jack Roslovic + Joel Armia + Tyler Myers + Brendan Lemiuex or Bogosian and the 29th pick
- sbroads24

The first one, because Myers would be gone in 2 months, and we have Bogo for 14 more

Little quote from Skins from the BN. Still very different than the Kane situation, Meehan and Botts are still working.

“I think it’s just worked out well,” Skinner said. “Obviously, a lot if not most of the reason (for my production) is sort of who I’m playing with. I think the guys have been a lot of fun to play with for me, and hopefully we can keep it going.”

That's the best non committal endorsement you're going to get.

And Jack-
“I’m not Skins’ agent. I’m not our GM. But he’s been a big part of our team this year,” Eichel said. “Somebody who’s scored lots of really big goals for us and made a lot of big plays. We could probably say we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for him. But you could probably say that about a lot of guys on the team. It’s a team effort and everyone chips in, and he’s been a very timely and big-time scorer for us, and we need to score goals to win games.”
- TheSabresTaco

Dan Bylsma begs to differ (hides).