That's the first step in getting better. You need to hit bottom first.
- Slump Buster

Who we talking about here, The Sabres

I just don't get how many teams passed over high-end talent for guys that really don't appear to have a high ceiling. Montreal fans are going bonkers right now.

Benson reminds me a ton of Skinner in that he is a puck hound and goes to the dirty areas. I've heard many say that he was the top defensive forward in the draft, which is really something when you consider everything else.
- Slump Buster

Some teams draft for organizational need. Some just want to load up on centers. Some want the safe guys.

For a long time, I wanted the home runs in the first round. It's one of the reasons I was so high on Quinn.

Safe picks in the first round is for suckers.

Some teams draft for organizational need. Some just want to load up on centers. Some want the safe guys.

For a long time, I wanted the home runs in the first round. It's one of the reasons I was so high on Quinn.

Safe picks in the first round is for suckers.
- TheSabresTaco

Completely agree. You could even read between the lines when they were discussing some of the picks (Danielson comes to mind). "He does a lot of things well....". That isn't what I want with my top 10 pick in a loaded draft.

I wouldn't say usually. Rossi (for a myriad of reasons) hasn't worked out yet.
- sbroads24

Respect the Pesce
- Buff36

Olofsson and a 2nd trade complete at 11:35 Am today.

(Just making that up fyi)

Completely agree. You could even read between the lines when they were discussing some of the picks (Danielson comes to mind). "He does a lot of things well....". That isn't what I want with my top 10 pick in a loaded draft.
- Slump Buster

I visibly cringed when Weekes said Otto Stenberg was safe.

Olofsson and a 2nd trade complete at 11:35 Am today.

(Just making that up fyi)
- Sabretooth9

i shot so many vibes into the air last night

i shot so many vibes into the air last night
- TheSabresTaco

It was actually pretty funny to hear players compared to Thompson and Tuch. When was the last time that happened? Also, one of the kids was asked who he patterned his game after. His answer: Dylan Cozens.

I just don't get how many teams passed over high-end talent for guys that really don't appear to have a high ceiling. Montreal fans are going bonkers right now.

Benson reminds me a ton of Skinner in that he is a puck hound and goes to the dirty areas. I've heard many say that he was the top defensive forward in the draft, which is really something when you consider everything else.
- Slump Buster

This is good to hear

It was actually pretty funny to hear players compared to Thompson and Tuch. When was the last time that happened? Also, one of the kids was asked who he patterned his game after. His answer: Dylan Cozens.
- Slump Buster

That pumped me up too.

Adams put it best …. Teams are finally ask us to make trades or if we will move a certain player

I'm convinced you're part of the scouting staff in some way.
- MGK1

Last year I saw Gerbe on TV at the draft. Sitting with Terry and Adams. I even took a screen cap.

Last year I saw Gerbe on TV at the draft. Sitting with Terry and Adams. I even took a screen cap.
- Da_Cashman

yeah well let's see if this supposed trade is all but done

"Few guys are easier to root for in this draft then Zach Benson, who had his name called at No. 13 by the Sabres. Small but ferocious, Benson is a battler whose approach to the game should be adored in a lunch-pail town like Buffalo."
Ryan Dixon - Sportsnet

Last year I saw Gerbe on TV at the draft. Sitting with Terry and Adams. I even took a screen cap.
- Da_Cashman

Seriously?

yeah well let's see if this supposed trade is all but done
- TheSabresTaco

That made me think that the holdup is an extension

"Few guys are easier to root for in this draft then Zach Benson, who had his name called at No. 13 by the Sabres. Small but ferocious, Benson is a battler whose approach to the game should be adored in a lunch-pail town like Buffalo."
Ryan Dixon - Sportsnet
- Fogolin

Its a ton of fun to read about the kid. He also seems to have an infectious personality. The one other interesting thing that he said was that Krebs was the best leader that he has ever been around. I wasn't terribly high on Krebs before last season but I think there is still something special about him. He has more offense than we've seen, but because of the talent that is coming on forward it wouldn't surprise me if he ends up being a sneaky good 4C.

Seriously?
- Michael Ghofrani

I wonder if Ryan Jankowski was one too many Kevin Devine's.

With But and Simashev, where they were selected.. makes me think ol Janko had quite a hand in that, with draft value vs being the big guy.

I wonder if Ryan Jankowski was one too many Kevin Devine's.

With But and Simashev, where they were selected.. makes me think ol Janko had quite a hand in that, with draft value vs being the big guy.
- TheSabresTaco

Yeah, some very confusing reaches. I think the problem is …. It’s not the nfl draft.

So trading back isn’t as each

I wonder if Ryan Jankowski was one too many Kevin Devine's.

With But and Simashev, where they were selected.. makes me think ol Janko had quite a hand in that, with draft value vs being the big guy.
- TheSabresTaco

Certainly possible, was Jankowski a Tim Murray hire? I can't remember.

Yeah, some very confusing reaches. I think the problem is …. It’s not the nfl draft.

So trading back isn’t as each
- Sabretooth9

you like a guy, that's fine, but also unlike the NHL, these kids mostly take years.

I know teams like Buffalo and Nashville were begging to move up.

Certainly possible, was Jankowski a Tim Murray hire? I can't remember.
- Michael Ghofrani

Botts

Botts
- TheSabresTaco

Interesting he got the boot before devine.

you like a guy, that's fine, but also unlike the NHL, these kids mostly take years.

I know teams like Buffalo and Nashville were begging to move up.
- TheSabresTaco

I also think that “reaching” in the nhl draft is more acceptable. Like you mentioned , they are kids. So who really knows how they develop

That is also why I think nhl mock drafts are sort of a joke. NHL drafts are very very random

It was actually pretty funny to hear players compared to Thompson and Tuch. When was the last time that happened? Also, one of the kids was asked who he patterned his game after. His answer: Dylan Cozens.
- Slump Buster

I thought that was pretty cool. Sabres got a ton of shout outs last night.

That made me think that the holdup is an extension
- Slump Buster

Or they are just waiting for the 2nd round to announce it?

Like when the Sabres pick comes up

“We have a trade”