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Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jul 7 @ 9:19 PM ET
Don’t know much about him but have had success in Swe. And we needed a C
- Fattony1187


Swedish

Very skilled.

Playmaker

High hockey IQ

But yeah no clue
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jul 7 @ 9:19 PM ET
One of Östlund’s many strengths is his speed and pace of play as he constantly burns opposing defences with it. He also possesses quick hands and a strong work ethic.
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jul 7 @ 9:19 PM ET
It's a good pick. Could have swung bigger.
- Lunaion



Incredibly average jr production in sweden does not inspire a lot of confidence. its very much an eye test pick.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 7 @ 9:19 PM ET
It's a good pick. Could have swung bigger.
- Lunaion


His ceiling is high. Given five minutes to think about it, I appreciate what they're doing.

You guys should too. Picking safe is lame.
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 7 @ 9:20 PM ET
One of Östlund’s many strengths is his speed and pace of play as he constantly burns opposing defences with it. He also possesses quick hands and a strong work ethic.
- Powerslave


Sounds all good to
Me
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Jul 7 @ 9:20 PM ET
Now get jimmy snuggerud at 28.
- hehateme



Hope he’s better than his dad because Dave blew….
PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Jul 7 @ 9:20 PM ET
Trade up from 28? What'll that cost, say 4 or 5 slots?
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 7 @ 9:21 PM ET
Don’t know much about him but have had success in Swe. And we needed a C
- Fattony1187



A lot like Rosen last year. Seems they make the smart pick and then make the we really like this guy pick.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jul 7 @ 9:21 PM ET
Jerry Forton's terrible drafting has become predictable lol. The Sabres are bi polar with their picks the last two years. Half of em are clearly analytics driven, the other half? Done on the same basis of when Forton loved Jason Kasdorf.
- Michael Ghofrani


Why is he a bad pick?
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jul 7 @ 9:22 PM ET
His ceiling is high. Given five minutes to think about it, I appreciate what they're doing.

You guys should too. Picking safe is lame.

- TheSabresTaco


If they wanted a C, it was him or Kulich.

I'm fine with it.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jul 7 @ 9:22 PM ET
Why is he a bad pick?
- kingcong39

With what was left there scoring wise, it's a bad pick
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jul 7 @ 9:23 PM ET
Why is he a bad pick?
- kingcong39


I mean, I cant call him a bad pick. I dont watch more than 5 mins of these dudes. I dislike the pick cause players with his output in the swe-jr. dont typically pan out.

I think they reached, because they were worried he wouldn't last till 28. They should've been okay with that.
THENINELINE
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.04.2007

Jul 7 @ 9:23 PM ET
His ceiling is high. Given five minutes to think about it, I appreciate what they're doing.

You guys should too. Picking safe is lame.

- TheSabresTaco

When are we going to get BIG? We need people to get in the corners... throw some weight around. AND WE NEED A GOALIE!
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jul 7 @ 9:23 PM ET
https://youtu.be/aJ8QAodHi6Q
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jul 7 @ 9:24 PM ET
https://youtu.be/hV_9lI5n3C0
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 7 @ 9:25 PM ET
He might be good in 3-5 years.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jul 7 @ 9:27 PM ET
He might be good in 3-5 years.
- ImThatGuy

Not bad, we should still be rebuilding by then.
SDSabre
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.05.2014

Jul 7 @ 9:27 PM ET
When are we going to get BIG? We need people to get in the corners... throw some weight around. AND WE NEED A GOALIE!
- THENINELINE


Maybe Lambert slides all the way to 28.. wishful thinking but there’s your big and skilled
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 7 @ 9:27 PM ET
Nice work Hank.

Good luck to your team today and hopefully for mine, as well.

- Reubenkincade


Good looks on the Ostlund call, Rueben
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Jul 7 @ 9:28 PM ET
If they wanted a C, it was him or Kulich.

I'm fine with it.

- Lunaion


I don't particularly like the pick, but two positives of him
1. He was the highest climber of the draft, moving from 60th ranked to low 20's
2. he shoots left, so if he moves from center, he moves to LW; a big need for us.

Don't be stunned if Yurov and/or Lambert is available at 28, or if we trade up to get someone we really want.

I personally would like to see Ryan Chesley drafted at 28, if he's available. Think another Samuelson with much more offense and a RHD.
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 7 @ 9:28 PM ET
God what embarrassing questions by Kaplan to Sakic.
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jul 7 @ 9:28 PM ET
Better players left then who we just picked
- SABRES 89
I still remember hearing this about Rossi.
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Jul 7 @ 9:29 PM ET
When are we going to get BIG? We need people to get in the corners... throw some weight around. AND WE NEED A GOALIE!
- THENINELINE


Goalies don’t wanna be here. You’ll get Anderson Tokarski UPL and Subban and you will like it….

Seriously, I do hope Adam’s keeps looking for at least an average goalie. The Murray deal would have been solid. On to plan B or C…
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jul 7 @ 9:29 PM ET
I still remember hearing this about Rossi.
- Mentalorgasm5

Not from me you didn't
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jul 7 @ 9:29 PM ET
I mean, I cant call him a bad pick. I dont watch more than 5 mins of these dudes. I dislike the pick cause players with his output in the swe-jr. dont typically pan out.

I think they reached, because they were worried he wouldn't last till 28. They should've been okay with that.

- Michael Ghofrani


Wasn't he producing at over a point per game (42 in 34)?

That's not good?
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