Draisaitl is who I think we pick. I just have this feeling
- sbroads24

We need both to be honest, we have lacked consistency for years and we need to improve there before we get better anywhere else.
- jaumiller

But you also haven't had a highly skilled player in years... probably not since Briere. And I take consistency with a grain of salt at the draft. You know who was considered inconsistent last year? Anthony Mantha. This year he was the most consistent player in the entire CHL.

But you also haven't had a highly skilled player in years... probably not since Briere. And I take consistency with a grain of salt at the draft. You know who was considered inconsistent last year? Anthony Mantha. This year he was the most consistent player in the entire CHL.
- Jebus_Price

I think if we want skill then we get it in the draft next year. I'm fairly certain that who ever we draft this year will play in juniors.

He hasnt seen skill like that in 10 years..... cause he works for buffalo.....

He hasnt seen skill like that in 10 years..... cause he works for buffalo.....
- Jordy8

Here's my comeback : Jim Rutherford

I won

Here's my comeback : Jim Rutherford

I won
- sbroads24

But, but, but he's just holding the spot for Botterill until he's ready...

Anyone think Calgary would do this ?
Johnny Gaudreau and 4th overall for 2nd Overall ?
Then sabres go on to select whoever is left from the big 4 (Ekblad, Bennett, Draisatil most likely)

But, but, but he's just holding the spot for Botterill until he's ready...
- grand-magus

Botterill is running the show. Rutherford just a mouthpiece.

Anyone think Calgary would do this ?
Johnny Gaudreau and 4th overall for 2nd Overall ?
Then sabres go on to select whoever is left from the big 4 (Ekblad, Bennett, Draisatil most likely)
- Pegullaville

There are probably so many scenarios being discussed.

I'd love to hear the names/picks being discussed

- gerbe75pts

Sign me up.

Sounds like a guy who can bring out the best in his teammates, which can help speed up rebuilding

Anyone think Calgary would do this ?
Johnny Gaudreau and 4th overall for 2nd Overall ?
Then sabres go on to select whoever is left from the big 4 (Ekblad, Bennett, Draisatil most likely)
- Pegullaville

I dont think buffalo would do this.

I dont think buffalo would do this.
- rover16

i think calgary would say no

i think calgary would say no
- gerbe75pts

I'm on the Ehlers bandwagon now after watching his highlight video on YouTube

I'm on the Ehlers bandwagon now after watching his highlight video on YouTube
- Pegullaville

Virtanen, Ehlers, Perlini.

I would love to grab one of them.

Just don't draft Ritchie

I'm on the Ehlers bandwagon now after watching his highlight video on YouTube
- Pegullaville

took you guys long enough patrick kane 2.0

when the panthers move down i won't be shocked when they take him

Bennett IMO is a guy who's either gonna take over a game himself, or be ineffective.

Reinhart is the guy that will always be in the right place, make the smart play. I would love him to be a Krecji type player on the 2nd line if we were guaranteed one of Eichel McDavid next year
- sbroads24

ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOU MAN. ALTHOUGH I THINK REINHART IS MORE OF A TOEWS THEN A KREJCI. REINHART ALL THE WAY.

It'd be like having a Crosby and Toews at 1 and 2 down the middle.

Virtanen, Ehlers, Perlini.

I would love to grab one of them.

Just don't draft Ritchie
- sbroads24

Yup no thanks to Ritchie. IMO will be a bust. I'd rank them Ehlers, Virtanen and Perlini.

- gerbe75pts

do you have one for Ekblad and Bennett?

I dont think buffalo would do this.
- rover16

Seriously. Did you see any of Gaudreau these last World Championships? Kids a keeper & will be in the Flames lineup next year. Why would we give him up to move up 2 spots. So Bennett or Draisaltl & Gaudreau for Ekblad or Reinhart? I don't think so. We are quite happy with any of the 4 falling to us. Now for your 2nd overall, I've suggested Sven Baertche & Granlund & maybe our 2nd(#34 pick) for it. Both are NHL ready forwards that could be a perfect fit for the Sabres rebuild & both are quite capable of being in your lineup next fall. Otherwise, wasting assets to move up 2 spots when we already have top 4 & much debate over the order of these top 4 is just silly.

That's a lofty comparison but I do see the similarities.

Especially the way Reinhart carries himself. Always calm and collected, never panics, soft spoken. Their demeanour is quite similar IMO. He's gonna be a great player.

Of the top 4 I think he's the least risky pick.

(BUT KEEP YOUR PAWS OFF HIM, HE'S OURS!! )

I dont think buffalo would do this.
- rover16

Haha....i'd do that in a heartbeat if I was Buffalo.

Hell i'd do the first for the fourth and Gaudreau if I was Florida too. He's one of the best prospects in the game.

I would call for Burkes head if he did this.

Seriously. Did you see any of Gaudreau these last World Championships? Kids a keeper & will be in the Flames lineup next year. Why would we give him up to move up 2 spots. So Bennett or Draisaltl & Gaudreau for Ekblad or Reinhart? I don't think so. We are quite happy with any of the 4 falling to us. Now for your 2nd overall, I've suggested Sven Baertche & Granlund & maybe our 2nd(#34 pick) for it. Both are NHL ready forwards that could be a perfect fit for the Sabres rebuild & both are quite capable of being in your lineup next fall. Otherwise, wasting assets to move up 2 spots when we already have top 4 & much debate over the order of these top 4 is just silly.
- Kevin R

Baertschi, granlund, and a second rounder for the second overall? No. I think were going the wrong way here. Can we get back to the lazar talk with the sens?

But you also haven't had a highly skilled player in years... probably not since Briere. And I take consistency with a grain of salt at the draft. You know who was considered inconsistent last year? Anthony Mantha. This year he was the most consistent player in the entire CHL.
- Jebus_Price

I'd say Vanek was pretty damn skilled... Just lazy

Baertschi, granlund, and a second rounder for the second overall? No. I think were going the wrong way here. Can we get back to the lazar talk with the sens?
- rover16

Both ideas don't work because both teams are terrible trading partners with buffalo. Unless you're doing a one for one swap, someone is going to get hosed. Both teams are looking for the same thing that Buffalo is.

Gaudreau and 4th for 2nd is ridiculously bad for CGY and Baertschi + doesn't help us either.

Stewart for lazar is a rip off beyond belief and 2nd overall for Lazar is equally bad.