Newhook.
- Mentalorgasm5

It is crazy how all over the place people are with those few picks. Let’s just move up to 2 and profit.

- Wetbandit1

I took this course for work

Checking detail must’ve been on point tonight.

I know I may sound naive, but I think the Sabres are going to be ok. Strictly because Cincinnati and Rochester are solid. You have to have a strong farm system.

I know I may sound naive, but I think the Sabres are going to be ok. Strictly because Cincinnati and Rochester are solid. You have to have a strong farm system.
- c1067

I do think Botts has got that in order. Olofsson could be a nice gem, and I’m optimistic about Pilut and Borgen.

Move back to grab Newhook, use the assets to move up with SJS pick and take Arthur Kaliyev

What happens in 5 years if the player Botts picks is amazing, but if they had lost and finished lower is a bust? Then it's just "luck" right? The odds are about the same at that part of the draft.
- Wetbandit1

Apart from the top 2 (Hughes/Kakko) the 3-7 range is tough to tell apart. We will get a really good player though I’m confident in that.

Apart from the top 2 (Hughes/Kakko) the 3-7 range is tough to tell apart. We will get a really good player though I’m confident in that.
- Pegullaville

I’m not super educated on these prospects, but Hughes and Kakko seem to be NHL ready. Is anyone else in our pick range?

I’m not super educated on these prospects, but Hughes and Kakko seem to be NHL ready. Is anyone else in our pick range?
- Deuce81

I don’t believe so. I think some are one year out but Hughes/Kakko are the only ones who can jump in next year and make an impact

I don’t believe so. I think some are one year out but Hughes/Kakko are the only ones who can jump in next year and make an impact
- Pegullaville

Gotcha. I wonder if our later 1st is for sale...I gotta think Botterill is feeling pressure to beef up next year’s roster. It would be nice to have two 1st rounders marinating in the system, but seats are gonna be getting warm in the front office if they don’t start winning.

McDavid carried off the ice, McDavid said" it's broken " he said holding his knee.

McDavid carried off the ice, McDavid said" it's broken " he said holding his knee.
- SABRES 89

Wow, last game of the year no less...

Wow, last game of the year no less...
- gordong

Yeah that sucks

Yeah that sucks
- TheHank

These two teams are the same team

Yeah that sucks
- TheHank

sure does... hope it his leg and not the knee... that would be really bad.

Gotcha. I wonder if our later 1st is for sale...I gotta think Botterill is feeling pressure to beef up next year’s roster. It would be nice to have two 1st rounders marinating in the system, but seats are gonna be getting warm in the front office if they don’t start winning.
- Deuce81

Package it to a team with okposo to get rid of him

12 goals for, and 3 against in the last two games. Phil figured it all out. Clearly, this team is fine as is. Bring em all back...extended!

Apart from the top 2 (Hughes/Kakko) the 3-7 range is tough to tell apart. We will get a really good player though I’m confident in that.
- Pegullaville

Despite the Lord Byram looking like a safe smart pick, I kinda hope JB goes with a forward.
Turcotte
Cozens
Not sure what I think of Krebs yet.

How do you like the new jets uniforms?
- Boss34

Saw them live tonight... ass!!

When all is said and done... like I said the other night..... I never believe rumors, and I truly believe that NOBODY knows what will happen with Sinner... All I know is if they let him walk there had damn well better be a proven 40 goal scorer signed to replace him. There simply is nobody else on this roster, other than Eichel, who has proven he can score more than 20 or 25 goals. Failure to fully replace his 40 goals, no matter when they were scored, will set this team back another 3 years...
- rapperray

That’s the thing though
We need to ADD to what we already had scoring this year
So if Skinner walks... then we’re in quite the pickle
Bc idk how we’d realistically replace his lost goals, plus ADD another 50ish to get to where we need to be as an offense

It’s almost impossible to add around 100 goals in one offseason

As much as i really hate to say it....
if we lose Skinner,
We shouldn’t bother signing any UFAs
Doesn’t make sense to overpay for mid-tier guys, only in the hopes of moderately improving
Might as well just play the kids,
and accept that we’ll likely be picking Top5 again next year

Ugh

RJ belongs to a different era. Listening to him is like having a Manhattan with your grandpa. He's Buffalo's grandpa. Sure, he's not batting .315 anymore, but he's a reminder of the good in Buffalo sports, and a comforting hope that we can get there again.

The fact that you can get that worked up against one of the monumental figures in Sabres history tells me that perhaps it's time to take a step back and re-evaluate whether being a fan is right for you
- jcragcrumple

Good post

Despite the Lord Byram looking like a safe smart pick, I kinda hope JB goes with a forward.
Turcotte
Cozens
Not sure what I think of Krebs yet.
- PrinceChill

I’d like us to pick the best goal scorer of the group that’s available when we choose

Already have some “pass first” types
Need a sniper
Especially if Skinner walks

Now that the season is over I’m retiring this username. Haven’t decided if I should do it now or leave it for the lottery. I think you’ll appreciate the new one though. By the way I said it first and therefore trade marked it 😛
- Pegullaville

That’s a violation. Total loser fraidy cat Botts style move. Might want to make sure you spell it right this time. I’ll refer to you by nothing other than Flaccoville.

McDavid carried off the ice, McDavid said" it's broken " he said holding his knee.
- SABRES 89

X-rays negative. No other info out there yet.

X-rays negative. No other info out there yet.
- kritter65

Good to know. That looked eerily similar to Stamkos a few years back.