I think if he falls past 5, people are going to be trying hardest to move up. There is no way that a 2nd gets that done.
- Slump Buster

Maybe. Maybe not. He's 3 years out and that's a definitive turnoff for a lot of GMs at that draft position.

Alex the great must be sleeping

They're a lot of teams that are scared about the timeline for him and need help now

buffalo likes that they can wait and slow cook him
- gerbe75pts

Of course they can wait because winning is always secondary to looking 2-3 years down the road at all times.

I’m all for drafting him but of course they’re going to use their assets on something for the future as opposed the present. Of course

So did Peyton Krebs.
- TheSabresTaco

Played on a bad team after a good one? I think he went to a better team After Kooteany

They did take Miro last year though. When a lot of teams didn't want to take the risk.

They love their ruskies, and this would be a no-brainer to have the "next" OV
- DirtyDan

Pick 20. He's years away too. I guess they can just build a Russian prospect pool and wait until the Caps just die off before they all come over and rename themselves The Washington Kremlins

Of course they can wait because winning is always secondary to looking 2-3 years down the road at all times.

I’m all for drafting him but of course they’re going to use their assets on something for the future as opposed the present. Of course
- sbroads24

This lines up well with the 2027 defenseman plan

Another question that can be asked is, shouldn't the owners just stop being cheap? Pay out the x-millions to set the balance?

I guess. But we all know that's not how the world works.
- TheSabresTaco

I always hear the argument for sports and athletes and actors and stuff… they make millions for their companies so they make millions…

I ship 35 million a year for my company and I make 50k.

I really don’t care about these rich kids getting more.

Played on a bad team after a good one? I think he went to a better team After Kooteany
- DirtyDan

No I mean his ICE team was awful. This was in regards to how much effort Krebs expelled, in contrast to Michkov.

Alex the great must be sleeping
- Anderdog

No he's in DC protesting assault rifles

Of course they can wait because winning is always secondary to looking 2-3 years down the road at all times.

I’m all for drafting him but of course they’re going to use their assets on something for the future as opposed the present. Of course
- sbroads24

to be fair, and I think you know what I'm gonna say.

Maybe. Maybe not. He's 3 years out and that's a definitive turnoff for a lot of GMs at that draft position.
- TheSabresTaco

Right, but that is the reason that he isn't taken top 3. Supply and demand - other teams are going to be thinking the same thing that we are.

to be fair, and I think you know what I'm gonna say.
- TheSabresTaco

I think the cost to move up to get him in the 6-10 range will be pricey.

And I don’t think they’re going on a spending spree this offseason.

So getting Michkov imo would be at the expense of adding either the top 4 D or goalie they desperately need for the now

We will see though

I think the cost to move up to get him in the 6-10 range will be pricey.

And I don’t think they’re going on a spending spree this offseason.

So getting Michkov imo would be at the expense of adding either the top 4 D or goalie they desperately need for the now

We will see though
- sbroads24

Why would the two be mutually exclusive?

Why would the two be mutually exclusive?
- Slump Buster

I think I explained that

No I mean his ICE team was awful. This was in regards to how much effort Krebs expelled, in contrast to Michkov.
- TheSabresTaco

LOL Kooteany became Winnipeg


Probably a little different over in Russia. As to how you're treated as a young star player. Tough to say when you're only 17.

Of course they can wait because winning is always secondary to looking 2-3 years down the road at all times.

I’m all for drafting him but of course they’re going to use their assets on something for the future as opposed the present. Of course
- sbroads24

You'll be happy for what's to come

I think the cost to move up to get him in the 6-10 range will be pricey.

And I don’t think they’re going on a spending spree this offseason.

So getting Michkov imo would be at the expense of adding either the top 4 D or goalie they desperately need for the now

We will see though
- sbroads24

I personally don't believe they'd handcuff themselves like that. We will see.

I don't buy them moving up to 5-6 whatever. But I do think that even if they do move up, they'll have their top 4 D or be using other assets to acquire him.

Doesn't need to be our 1st. Using a top 5/10 2024 1st is absolutely in play.

LOL Kooteany became Winnipeg


Probably a little different over in Russia. As to how you're treated as a young star player. Tough to say when you're only 17.
- DirtyDan

This isn't an excuse to lack consistent effort.

You'll be happy for what's to come
- gerbe75pts

Who are the 3 names they're looking at for defense.

You'll be happy for what's to come
- gerbe75pts

So reading the tea leaf's.

1. There is clearly someone they are targeting in the draft
2. Veteran help (D, goalie, etc) is coming

Devon Toews or Brett Pesce would be so (frank)ing cool.

You'll be happy for what's to come
- gerbe75pts

To be frank, the Pegula's can sink in the middle of the Atlantic at this point and that will be an improvement on building the Sabres.

Telling fans they will be happy by an ownership that produced 15/16 years of an absolute garbage product and expecting them to be excited is par for the course.

The oil must've gotten to Terry's brain.

So reading the tea leaf's.

1. There is clearly someone they are targeting in the draft
2. Veteran help (D, goalie, etc) is coming
- Slump Buster

Yup, pretty much our Christmas offseason list will come true.

Adams has been working the phones and doing his due diligence like always. Hence why the Sabres are connected to every single goalie and d man

I'm gonna say it and I'm probably dumb to do it.

Does anyone get Alex Semin vibes from this guy or am I the moron
- TheSabresTaco

Yes.

To be frank, the Pegula's can sink in the middle of the Atlantic at this point and that will be an improvement on building the Sabres.

Telling fans they will be happy by an ownership that produced 15/16 years of an absolute garbage product and expecting them to be excited is par for the course.

The oil must've gotten to Terry's brain.
- washedup20

Dude, that's just rude. We get it, you're tired of no playoffs. We all are. The kid stops in and gives us a little bit of insight - there is no reason to respond like that.