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Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Jul 7 @ 10:36 PM ET
Odelius. He fits the mould.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jul 7 @ 10:36 PM ET
Stagnant cap and boatloads of kids to pay. Yes it will. Also, questions of the cat playing without Kane (and being a winger).
- Slump Buster

Retain some money and give an asset and he’s gone. No biggie.

It’s literally what every single competent team does
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Jul 7 @ 10:36 PM ET
Based on Gerbe’s comments…I’m thinking Hutson. 🤷‍♂️
- SyrSabreFan



hope not he's a friggin smurf. If you go d it has to be Chesley - big, nasty and has offensive ability - 12 goals last year
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 7 @ 10:37 PM ET
You think they have the sack to go hutson?
- TheSabresTaco

I have my toilet seat up just in case
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jul 7 @ 10:37 PM ET
You think they have the sack to go hutson?
- TheSabresTaco



They alternate between analytics and archaic picks so after the ostlund one Id expect Kulich (an analytics pick)
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 7 @ 10:37 PM ET
Darren Dreger over here
- TheSabresTaco


Sources say the Sabres are likely to pick someone here
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Jul 7 @ 10:37 PM ET
My heart wants Lambert

My head says Kevin picks Casey


Win-Win

- MEBSabresFAN

like cASEY A LOT, MAYBE BEST OFFENSIVE d IN THE DRAFT - size scares the sh!t out of me
PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Jul 7 @ 10:37 PM ET
Lambert
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 7 @ 10:37 PM ET
Retain some money and give an asset and he’s gone. No biggie.

It’s literally what every single competent team does

- sbroads24

3 players got dumped today alone.
SyrSabreFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Syracuse, NY
Joined: 02.27.2007

Jul 7 @ 10:37 PM ET
Sources say the Sabres are likely to pick someone here
- Hank Balling

#insider
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jul 7 @ 10:37 PM ET
Just sort of reads like a solid 3rd liner. Which isn't bad in it of itself, but those are the type of players your analytics dept can find for cheap in FA. Not a great way to use 16th overall.

Idk, I've just yet to read anything that suggests really high upside, especially considering who was available.

- Michael Ghofrani


You're up on this stuff...
How many mid to late 1st picks (16+) play regularly I the top 6?
Is there a breakdown of picks over past 10 - 15 years that show by round and pick where these guys typically play at?
I would think at or around this point many are playing on L3 and L4, yes some higher.
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 7 @ 10:38 PM ET
Nah Kulich
- Michael Ghofrani

Bam
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 7 @ 10:38 PM ET
Kulich
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jul 7 @ 10:38 PM ET
https://youtu.be/H8cuwLxljqs
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 @ 10:39 PM ET
Kulich
- Buff36

TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 7 @ 10:39 PM ET
Three (frank)in centers. Fascinating
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Jul 7 @ 10:39 PM ET
We are going to be fast and skilled.
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Jul 7 @ 10:39 PM ET
“Boatloads of kids” lol.
- ImThatGuy


Have you done the math? I can recommend a YouTube channel if you need help.
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 @ 10:40 PM ET
Three (frank)in centers. Fascinating
- TheSabresTaco

49 games, 14 points
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 7 @ 10:40 PM ET
Well Megan Chayka likes him so.. (frank)in so do I.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jul 7 @ 10:40 PM ET

- SABRES 89


What’s wrong with this pick now?
lulags
Buffalo Sabres
Location: St Louis
Joined: 02.24.2007

Jul 7 @ 10:40 PM ET
https://youtu.be/IiBbdJGuPIA
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jul 7 @ 10:40 PM ET
Have you done the math? I can recommend a YouTube channel if you need help.
- Slump Buster

I assume you’ve done the math I’d like to see it
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Jul 7 @ 10:40 PM ET
They alternate between analytics and archaic picks so after the ostlund one Id expect Kulich (an analytics pick)
- Michael Ghofrani


Man - you nailed it - you should win your sticker. #18 on my list so love the value + LW which is a huge organization need despite what some think
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jul 7 @ 10:40 PM ET
Who will be the first to cry over this pick?
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