they said the same about Grigo, no?
- Sabres2012CUP

he had mono

Yea I know. Kane was a clear cut #1 better skater too. Maybe down the road those comparisons could be correct
- MCGUIZZY

From what I heard the top 3 and even Barkov would have been clear cut number 1's the past couple years. That's what gets me so excited about this years draft. Its loaded.

he had mono
- hubie

Yeah, and that was it. There wasn't a real KHL risk with Grigo. Hell, the guy spent a few hours a day learning English to prove people wrong. If Grigo dropped 10 spots because he was sick, poor Nichuskin is going to PLUMMET.

I would target Andre Burakovsky then
- Mentalorgasm5

Depends where Minnesotas pick falls. They drop out first round, pick around 18-22, Lazar, Burakovsky, or Erne are all good picks at that point. Lots of good offensive talent and the D seems lacking, unlike last year. Could be a reverse of last year with teams reaching for forwards and leaving some good defensemen like Nurse until 12-15. Would need to trade up to get him but with all of our picks wouldnt be impossible.

2nd round I want Duclair. Grigos linemate in Quebec. Would be nice to have instant chemistry.

they said the same about Grigo, no?
- Sabres2012CUP

exactly what I was thinking, man if he starts falling and we pair Minnys 1st with the blues second to grab him, that would be amazing.

he had mono
- hubie

and.....


he was still ranked no. 2 mid season by TSN

From what I heard the top 3 and even Barkov would have been clear cut number 1's the past couple years. That's what gets me so excited about this years draft. Its loaded.
- Smittyx36

barkov Nichushkin MOnahan would be top 3 any yea I think Linholm ot an extent

Yeah, and that was it. There wasn't a real KHL risk with Grigo. Hell, the guy spent a few hours a day learning English to prove people wrong. If Grigo dropped 10 spots because he was sick, poor Nichuskin is going to PLUMMET.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

undrafted????

From what I heard the top 3 and even Barkov would have been clear cut number 1's the past couple years. That's what gets me so excited about this years draft. Its loaded.
- Smittyx36

I could be wrong but I still believe Kane would go #1 over all this year. But yea the top of the draft is really good

Depends where Minnesotas pick falls. They drop out first round, pick around 18-22, Lazar, Burakovsky, or Erne are all good picks at that point. Lots of good offensive talent and the D seems lacking, unlike last year. Could be a reverse of last year with teams reaching for forwards and leaving some good defensemen like Nurse until 12-15. Would need to trade up to get him but with all of our picks wouldnt be impossible.

2nd round I want Duclair. Grigos linemate in Quebec. Would be nice to have instant chemistry.
- Zschalberg

hope we dont have any 2nds to use cause we trade as high up into the draft as possible

exactly what I was thinking, man if he starts falling and we pair Minnys 1st with the blues second to grab him, that would be amazing.
- Mentalorgasm5

could happen what if for some reason there is a run on d men a few forwards could fall

undrafted????






- Sabres2012CUP

Nah, I'm thinking very early 2nd round.

the west scout us taking the guy i like, and similar comments to what I said early

Valeri Nichushkin
- Mentalorgasm5

i really like him. i think we can't go wrong if we pick top 5 but he would be the guy i would pick if he's available still. tough choices but hopefully they make a good one.

hope we dont have any 2nds to use cause we trade as high up into the draft as possible
- hubie

Tank hard enough this year and you'll get that top pick without having to trade anything. Plus we could always trade some picks for the 2014 draft. 3 2nd rounders.

hope we dont have any 2nds to use cause we trade as high up into the draft as possible
- hubie

Im more interested in trading the #1 pick from minny into a NHL player.

Tank hard enough this year and you'll get that top pick without having to trade anything. Plus we could always trade some picks for the 2014 draft. 3 2nd rounders.
- Zschalberg

2014 draft isnt as great a year out as this one was. Altough getting Ekbald next year would be sweet. All these assests are free to be moved

could happen what if for some reason there is a run on d men a few forwards could fall
- hubie

plus Tarasenko fell a few years back, which was a joke, since he wanted no part with the KHL. With Nichushkin signing the KHL good chance he falls. Look at Kuznetsov, he might be the best prospect right now, and he keeps staying in the K.

Im more interested in trading the #1 pick from minny into a NHL player.
- MCGUIZZY

agree if its a young player like a tatar or someone similar in age I dont want a guy whos 28-30

Im more interested in trading the #1 pick from minny into a NHL player.
- MCGUIZZY

doesn't that go against the whole rebuilding thing? Nobody's going to trade a young roster player with potential for a 1st round pick. It's counteractive for both teams.

plus Tarasenko fell a few years back, which was a joke, since he wanted no part with the KHL. With Nichushkin signing the KHL good chance he falls. Look at Kuznetsov, he might be the best prospect right now, and he keeps staying in the K.
- Mentalorgasm5

true true
im on a strict no russian policy, I always push them down the boards

Tank hard enough this year and you'll get that top pick without having to trade anything. Plus we could always trade some picks for the 2014 draft. 3 2nd rounders.
- Zschalberg

I am greedy, I want two of them.

doesn't that go against the whole rebuilding thing? Nobody's going to trade a young roster player with potential for a 1st round pick. It's counteractive for both teams.
- Sabresfan-365

First of all Darcy avoided the rebuilding idea. No one ever said rebuild. Second It wasnt necessarily just the 1st pick we could or would be trading. It could be used in a package to get a good player. Similar to the pomminville trade just wed want a younger player. (Bobby Ryan?)

the west scout us taking the guy i like, and similar comments to what I said early

Valeri Nichushkin
- Mentalorgasm5

10 pts in 38 games played is kind of wierd for how much of a following he has.

Miller's job is to stop pucks not be "in the loop" or to know what Darcy is going to do. He's a player not a manager. If he would worry more about his job, maybe Buffalo would be in a better position. He always has to be out spoken and act like he is suppose to be kept up to speed. I am so sick of these overpaid players spouting out. Shut up and play!

I am greedy, I want two of them.
- Mentalorgasm5

If you can somehow get Florida, Tampa, Colorado, or Cargary to give up a top 3 pick, then I want you as GM right now. I just don't think teams give those up. Maybe Calgary because it seems they're always doing that sort of thing, but the asking price would be phenomenal.