It's one thing to screw up the #7 pick. It's another to screw up what might be a #1.

There's more than one person w a platform talking about Power and his lack of backward mobility.
- Powerslave

You're probably right. I haven't done the research and would more than likely go with a forward. That said, 2021 is a more difficult draft year than any in recent memory because of Covid-19 and (or because of Covid) the lack of a consensus No. 1 overall or even a top-3-5 pecking order.

It was a great read. Thanks for sharing. I've read about a dozen or so mocks and draft articles, and Beniers sounds like the pick to me.
- Powerslave

If not him, I think you go with Eklund of Guenther. I think Guenther's got the ability and may need to be coached a bit to reach his ceiling. As long as he has the drive.

Kinda reminds me of Erik Johnson. The draft stock and the projected ability. Maybe EJ had more defensive ability while Power has more offensive. But if you're taking a guy #1 OA, you need to know he's a #1 D, right?
- TheSabresTaco

I'm no scout, but yes I would think you'd want to make sure.

It was a great read. Thanks for sharing. I've read about a dozen or so mocks and draft articles, and Beniers sounds like the pick to me.
- Powerslave

I like Beniers or Eklund. Plus we already have are 1LD

You're probably right. I haven't done the research and would more than likely go with a forward. That said, 2021 is a more difficult draft year than any in recent memory because of Covid-19 and (or because of Covid) the lack of a consensus No. 1 overall or even a top-3-5 pecking order.
- Michael Pachla

Still, many have Power right up there, so there must be something to like.

The Scout-O-matic 3000 won't let us down.

Let him go. If he wants to yell into the void, let him. I said my peace, and no one else seems to take an issue with me. C'est la vie.
- TheSabresTaco

Others walk by the dangling dried snot. Snickering to themselves.

Your true buddies tell you , dude blow your nose.

I'm offering you a couple tissues....

Still, many have Power right up there, so there must be something to like.

The Scout-O-matic 3000 won't let us down.
- Powerslave

Still, many have Power right up there, so there must be something to like.

The Scout-O-matic 3000 won't let us down.
- Powerslave

Have faith! I guess. I don't know how you hire competent scouts midseason. I don't know if any of the work they do for other teams is proprietary if they leave their teams prior to the draft. Then again I think their contracts run out 7/1, usually. This draft is going to be run by Kevyn, Karmo, Crowe and Nights.

Don't know what site, a buddy put it in.
- SDSabre

I believe 8 pm your time

- jcragcrumple

Fire up the Dot Matrix printer baby, and plug in that fax machine.

Still, many have Power right up there, so there must be something to like.

The Scout-O-matic 3000 won't let us down.
- Powerslave

Any concerns about setting the 3rd tank/rebuild back a few years by drafting another defenseman?

Even the best prospects take years to develop.
Dahlin is finally showing some elite talent, but still is probably a few years away from being a top playoff type guy?

Any concerns about setting the 3rd tank/rebuild back a few years by drafting another defenseman?

Even the best prospects take years to develop.
Dahlin is finally showing some elite talent, but still is probably a few years away from being a top playoff type guy?
- Boss34

Huge.

The Sabres' defensive prospects are obviously a strength at this point, and since there's no consensus #1, I'm going forward if it's up to me. And the guy that sounds like he wants to win at all costs is first on my board. We need more of those, imo.

I like Beniers or Eklund. Plus we already have are 1LD
- Buff36

That 1LD can also play right

That 1LD can also play right
- gerbe75pts

Yes, but he is still having his issues playing LD, rather have him grow and get that down before I switch him.

Huge.

The Sabres' defensive prospects are obviously a strength at this point, and since there's no consensus #1, I'm going forward if it's up to me. And the guy that sounds like he wants to win at all costs is first on my board. We need more of those, imo.
- Powerslave

Exactly, we need another top forward prospect, especially with our budding superstars cozens and mitts

Yes, but he is still having his issues playing LD, rather have him grow and get that down before I switch him.
- Buff36

Dahlin has 11 points in his last 13.

Played just over 27 minutes the other night and the eye test matched the analytics.

He is a stud, just a victim of Ralph.

That 1LD can also play right
- gerbe75pts

i see a lot of tyler myers in him...skating that is

The Sabres are prepared to only have 6K and Tokin' for the rest of the season, which is 7 games and ends on May 8th.

I believe 8 pm your time
- gerbe75pts

It's up to -700 now, but my buddy put it in yesterday morning around 11. Felt it was worth a shot.

Dahlin has 11 points in his last 13.

Played just over 27 minutes the other night and the eye test matched the analytics.

He is a stud, just a victim of Ralph.
- Pegullaville

I haven't paid super close attention to the possession and shooting metrics, but I see that most of the time, Dahlin and Joker are dominating their opposition. Points completely aside.

i see a lot of tyler myers in him...skating that is
- Michael Pachla

And probably his inability to use his size to his advantage. I'm not sure you can really coach that into a player. I can't think of a guy who was drafted like a Myers and then turned into a Gudas, or something.

Dahlin has 11 points in his last 13.

Played just over 27 minutes the other night and the eye test matched the analytics.

He is a stud, just a victim of Ralph.
- Pegullaville

Ok he's a stud, still has issues playing defense, why flip him to the right side.

Blew bog

And probably his inability to use his size to his advantage. I'm not sure you can really coach that into a player. I can't think of a guy who was drafted like a Myers and then turned into a Gudas, or something.
- TheSabresTaco

he's also all of 18 yrs. old trying to navigate with a 6'5" 215 lb. body on razor blades...hell, it's awkward running with that size at that age

Dahlin has 11 points in his last 13.

Played just over 27 minutes the other night and the eye test matched the analytics.

He is a stud, just a victim of Ralph.
- Pegullaville

We're all victims here