Depending on who they like, they can probably get him at 2, 3 or 4 while accumulating more good stuff.

If they like Power at 1, take him.

If they like someone else, they can truly maximize the pick by moving around the top-5
- Hank Balling

I bolded and underlined the 2 key words above that are major holes in your theory, IMO.

Depending on who they like, they can probably get him at 2, 3 or 4 while accumulating more good stuff.

If they like Power at 1, take him.

If they like someone else, they can truly maximize the pick by moving around the top-5
- Hank Balling

i'd focus on jack to minny, skunk to vancouver...come away with 1, 9 and 22/26...go power and pick one of the two goalies with one of the other picks

If it were me, I wouldn't be angling for late firsts. While those assets can certainly be valuable, I'd rather just use 1OA to pull in a great young player around 20/21 years old. Those late firsts could take 2-3 years to land on the roster. I want the Zegras' of the world to start playing in the NHL this year for the Sabres. Develop this core of players. 2016 draft years+.




Per the value chart produced by the Athletic, Columbus holds 14.5 points in 1st round pick value, where Buffalo's 1OA is 17.7. I wouldn't do the 3 for 1 deal, but if it was my only avenue, I'd be demanding a young player in return as well. If the Sabres need to balance the trade, so be it, they have the assets to do so. We know the #1 and highly likely #5 will be getting NHL minutes, ideally over a long career. We don't know how 24 and 31 will turn out. Two gambles just to move down 4 spots? I don't see it as quality asset management.

Get young developing players who you already have 2-3 years of tape on post draft year.
- TheSabresTaco

This.
Trading 1-OA would require 5-OA, 6-0A and 31-ish...or 4-OA and 5-OA.

i'd focus on jack to minny, skunk to vancouver...come away with 1, 9 and 22/26...go power and pick one of the two goalies with one of the other picks
- Michael Pachla

I don't know why, but I still feel like they'll end up with picks 1, 3, and 8 after trading Eichel and Reinhart.

Dark horse traded candidates for Eichel are Vegas and Colorado.

Depending on who they like, they can probably get him at 2, 3 or 4 while accumulating more good stuff.

If they like Power at 1, take him.

If they like someone else, they can truly maximize the pick by moving around the top-5
- Hank Balling

If it's worth it. In the NHL, it's usually not and team's just take their guy.

It would have to be a lot more than draft considerations. With Vegas, we paid a 6th. It's just not that valuable with our roster.

I don't know why, but I still feel like they'll end up with picks 1, 3, and 8 after trading Eichel and Reinhart.

Dark horse traded candidates for Eichel are Vegas and Colorado.
- kingcong39

just make the damn trade already

just make the damn trade already
- SabresFaninIndiana

It'll get done within 2 weeks

Do you really see Seattle blinking of Adams suddenly tells them we're taking Beniers if we don't make this trade? I don't.
- buffalofan19

Adams wouldn't say that. He might say that for a little murrency he would drop down since he has all of the prospects ranked the same. If Seattle wants power they might offer up something decent.

I bolded and underlined the 2 key words above that are major holes in your theory, IMO.
- kingcong39

You don't think Eklund or Hughes would be available at 3 and 4?

Anaheim: Eichel
Buffalo: 3 Comtois Mclaughlin Henrique
LA: Rhino
Buffalo: 8th Turcotte
Calgary: 1st Risto
Buffalo: 12th, Tkachuk +

You don't think Eklund or Hughes would be available at 3 and 4?
- Hank Balling

The only thing that matters is their views of Hughes of Eklund vs Beniers and Power.

Unfortunately we don't know.

I know you're a big Power guy but he is not a true consensus pick. There are plenty of rankings that differ from Power at #1.

It's very possible that when all is said and done, a player taken at 3, 4 or 5 is the best player in the draft
- Hank Balling

I like Power but it’s not like im convinced he’s a superstar.

I am however convinced that neither you or I can definitely say Luke Hughes is better or worse, or Eklund is for sure better or worse than Beniers etc

Power is as close to a consensus #1 amongst the main scouting services as you can get. Odds are that #1 pick historically will be very good.

The odds drop dramatically as you go down the list

Anaheim: Eichel
Buffalo: 3 Comtois Mclaughlin Henrique
LA: Rhino
Buffalo: 8th Turcotte
Calgary: 1st Risto
Buffalo: 12th, Tkachuk +
- Buff36

Come out with Eklund Clarke and a goalie?

Anaheim: Eichel
Buffalo: 3 Comtois Mclaughlin Henrique
LA: Rhino
Buffalo: 8th Turcotte
Calgary: 1st Risto
Buffalo: 12th, Tkachuk +
- Buff36

Turcotte is one of the top prospects correct? I can't see Reinhart getting a high 1st round pick and a top prospect

I don't know why, but I still feel like they'll end up with picks 1, 3, and 8 after trading Eichel and Reinhart.

Dark horse traded candidates for Eichel are Vegas and Colorado.
- kingcong39

that's a dream scenario that i'd take in a heartbeat...the reason i like minny for jack is that they it might be easier for the wild to include rossi/boldy in the deal because of the later 1st round pick...and i also feel that skunk to the nucks makes a lot of sense as he probably has a lot of interest in signing a long-term deal there

The only thing that matters is their views of Hughes of Eklund vs Beniers and Power.

Unfortunately we don't know.
- TheSabresTaco

Tis why we come here and discuss

Anaheim: Eichel
Buffalo: 3 Comtois Mclaughlin Henrique
LA: Rhino
Buffalo: 8th Turcotte
Calgary: 1st Risto
Buffalo: 12th, Tkachuk +
- Buff36

Turcotte and 8 for Rhino? That seems a bit much

Turcotte and 8 for Rhino? That seems a bit much
- Slump Buster

Kaliyev is fine too

Turcotte is one of the top prospects correct? I can't see Reinhart getting a high 1st round pick and a top prospect
- dmarsden2988

Just names being discussed.

Turcotte and 8 for Rhino? That seems a bit much
- Slump Buster

Just names being discussed, Rhino is a hot commodity, could be Kupari or Vilardi.

Anaheim: Eichel
Buffalo: 3 Comtois Mclaughlin Henrique
LA: Rhino
Buffalo: 8th Turcotte
Calgary: 1st Risto
Buffalo: 12th, Tkachuk +
- Buff36

to minny--jack
to buffalo--rossi/boldy, fiala, 2021 1st (22/26) dumba, 2021 3rd

to van--skunk
to buffalo--2021 9th overall, vasili podkolzin

this would make me happy as they end up with three 1st rounders (1, 9, 22/26), a center prospect (rossi/boldy) and two wingers who step right into the lineup

to minny--jack
to buffalo--rossi/boldy, fiala, 2021 1st (22/26) dumba, 2021 3rd

to van--skunk
to buffalo--2021 9th overall, vasili podkolzin

this would make me happy as they end up with three 1st rounders (1, 9, 22/26), a center prospect (rossi/boldy) and two wingers who step right into the lineup
- Michael Pachla

I'm ready to be shocked in a good way on a Reinhart return.

to minny--jack
to buffalo--rossi/boldy, fiala, 2021 1st (22/26) dumba, 2021 3rd

to van--skunk
to buffalo--2021 9th overall, vasili podkolzin

this would make me happy as they end up with three 1st rounders, a center prospect (rossi/boldy) and two wingers who step right into the lineup
- Michael Pachla

https://fansided.com/2021...ors-minnesota-wild-offer/
You could be right Pach's, Minny is still there.

https://fansided.com/2021/07/07/jack-eichel-trade-rumors-minnesota-wild-offer/
You could be right Pach's, Minny is still there.
- Buff36

I love how they put in Kahkonen


That would never happen

I love how they put in Kahkonen


That would never happen
- DirtyDan

Yeah, kinda surprised me