I think the yotes take nylander at 7 or trade back a few spots
- homiedclown

I disagree. Everything I've read has Yotes taking a defenseman. I think Nylander goes to the Flames or he drops to us.

Jost or brown for me trade up for Tk
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Browns the last thing this team needs. We don't need anymore centers. I don't know how else to say it

Sergachyov
or
Chychrun

Prefer Nylander if he drops to us
- bluengold12

Just remember Murray has never drafted a Russian in his career so I wouldn't put any hope in sergachyov

I disagree. Everything I've read has Yotes taking a defenseman. I think Nylander goes to the Flames or he drops to us.
- bluengold12

I think a kid up front makes a bigger impact right away

I expect the yotes to overpay for d on july 1st

Just remember Murray has never drafted a Russian in his career so I wouldn't put any hope in sergachyov
- GERBE!!!75PTS

plus he is a no show in big games

Browns the last thing this team needs. We don't need anymore centers. I don't know how else to say it
- bluengold12

There nothing wrong with having centers that's a great thing to have
It's Way easier to move the center to a winger then a winger to a center

I think a kid up front makes a bigger impact right away

I expect the yotes to overpay for d on july 1st
- homiedclown

They are so stacked on forward prospects that are very good. I just don't see them drafting forward in the 1st. The Gm basically came out and said so in an article I read a few days ago. I think it's a moot point anyway because unless Calgary shocks us and picks a defenseman or reaches on Jost or Brown they'll be the ones taking Nylander.

Browns the last thing this team needs. We don't need anymore centers. I don't know how else to say it
- bluengold12

projected to play lw or center

big bruiser with decent speed for his size
2 way player with great shot and finishes the play

There nothing wrong with having centers that's a great thing to have
It's Way easier to move the center to a winger then a winger to a center
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Brown is 6'6'' and a pure bred center. I'm not risking Jost with my first pick. I think the Russian factor is over blown. If Murray interviews this kid and gets a good read on him he won't let nationality get in the way. I think Churychrun will be in the pick though. Has everything Murray generally likes in a player

There nothing wrong with having centers that's a great thing to have
It's Way easier to move the center to a winger then a winger to a center
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Future Considerations - "A tall, lanky power forward that possesses a dangerous shot that he can get on net from anywhere on the ice. He is not afraid to use his frame to muscle his way to the net or work the boards. Possesses impressive vision and playmaking ability from the outside and has the unique blend of imposing Big Rig size with solid speed although improvement to his first two steps is required. Needs to continue to add strength to his frame and bring more consistency to his overall game. Has high-end top line NHL upside."

Future Considerations - "A tall, lanky power forward that possesses a dangerous shot that he can get on net from anywhere on the ice. He is not afraid to use his frame to muscle his way to the net or work the boards. Possesses impressive vision and playmaking ability from the outside and has the unique blend of imposing Big Rig size with solid speed although improvement to his first two steps is required. Needs to continue to add strength to his frame and bring more consistency to his overall game. Has high-end top line NHL upside."
- homiedclown

Sounds a lot like Girgensons scouting report. I'll pass.

Nylander or one of the top three defenseman for me.

Sounds a lot like Girgensons scouting report. I'll pass.

Nylander or one of the top three defenseman for me.
- bluengold12

I think they are trading up to target a player up front or taking the best d man on the board at 8

I think they are trading up to target a player up front or taking the best d man on the board at 8
- homiedclown

Well I'm not that enamored with Dubois and I don't think he's the kind of player Murray wants. So they're either trading up for Tkachuk or Pujarvi.

I have heard through the wind the 1st round of the draft will be very uneventful for Buffalo. I took that as we're sticking to the board at 8 and that's it. Then the second day will be very eventful.

This could change I'm sure with Murray's spontaneity but I did hear it from a reliable third party

Brown is 6'6'' and a pure bred center. I'm not risking Jost with my first pick. I think the Russian factor is over blown. If Murray interviews this kid and gets a good read on him he won't let nationality get in the way. I think Churychrun will be in the pick though. Has everything Murray generally likes in a player
- bluengold12

The Russian factor is not over blown he has not signed one or drafted one that's like what a 15 year career ?

So what if brown is 6 '6 that's a good thing lol .. You don't want a center yet
Joe Pavelski Joe Thorton hertel are all on one line all centers
Then you have Malkin , Crosby


ROR, Sam both played wing

The Russian factor is not over blown he has not signed one or drafted one that's like what a 15 year career ?

So what if brown is 6 '6 that's a good thing lol .. You don't want a center yet
Joe Pavelski Joe Thorton hertel are all on one line all centers
Then you have Malkin , Crosby


ROR, Sam both played wing
- GERBE!!!75PTS

They're not drafting a center in the 1st round. I guarantee it.

Sounds a lot like Girgensons scouting report. I'll pass.

Nylander or one of the top three defenseman for me.
- bluengold12

More like Joe Thorton before he got knocked out and stopped fighting people

They're not drafting a center in the 1st round. I guarantee it.
- bluengold12

What's wrong with drafting the center can you just explain it to me I mean your watching the playoffs right ? Just because you draft a center does not mean it's the end of the world you need to have options in case your regular center is struggling and you can move that person to the wing or you can have one super line
And have other options at center you can never have too many centers it's like having too many quarterbacks in the NFL

They are so stacked on forward prospects that are very good. I just don't see them drafting forward in the 1st. The Gm basically came out and said so in an article I read a few days ago. I think it's a moot point anyway because unless Calgary shocks us and picks a defenseman or reaches on Jost or Brown they'll be the ones taking Nylander.
- bluengold12

How are we deep in forward prospects I think they're more dry then the defense prospects

What's wrong with drafting the center can you just explain it to me I mean your watching the playoffs right ? Just because you draft a center does not mean it's the end of the world you need to have options in case your regular center is struggling and you can move that person to the wing or you can have one super line
And have other options at center you can never have too many centers it's like having too many quarterbacks in the NFL
- GERBE!!!75PTS

I get it but I don't see any player besides the three defenceman or Nylander being worthy of pick number eight. If there was a guy who was worthy of eight who played center and could play winger I'd take him but I don't see that.

How are we deep in forward prospects I think they're more dry then the defense prospects
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Talking about Arizona

Those players were injured I give those a pass
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Huh? Teams offloaded a contract and salary. How is that any different than the Red Wings trading a contract and salary?

I get it but I don't see any player besides the three defenceman or Nylander being worthy of pick number eight. If there was a guy who was worthy of eight who played center and could play winger I'd take him but I don't see that.
- bluengold12

We definitely have to draft a center we have no one in the system literally no one
Or left wing


The biggest need is Center or left-wing

We definitely have to draft a center we have no one in the system literally no one
Or left wing


The biggest need is Center or left-wing
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Okay then get those guys in later rounds. We need an impact winger or defenseman in our prospects.

Huh? Teams offloaded a contract and salary. How is that any different than the Red Wings trading a contract and salary?
- Wetbandit1

That is true I'm just saying if he signs in Russia and they get rid of this contract I'll be pissed.

if the first 7 picks go like I see it

sabres will have to pick from

Chychrun
Sergachyov
Brown
Jost
Bean


who do you want Murray to draft?
- homiedclown

F) none of the above