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Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Feb 6 @ 10:19 PM ET
Big problem in ot was risto missing a breaking eichel by 10 ft. We never got possession back. Sloppy play that leads to a loss. Eichel would have been full speed too. Inexcusable.
- turbo044


Yeah, that was an awful pass.
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Feb 6 @ 10:19 PM ET
That pass was brutal
He must have thought Jack was gonna turn it on or something?

- jdfitz77


Jack was already going full speed toward the Ana zone. Missed pass
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 6 @ 10:21 PM ET
Trade lehner now if u can get anything for him. He's not the answer. Get a marginal goalie back so ullmark can stay in Rochester.
- turbo044


I agree :
Either now or later lehner needs to go.

Locking down 30th is a must.

jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 6 @ 10:22 PM ET
Trade lehner now if u can get anything for him. He's not the answer. Get a marginal goalie back so ullmark can stay in Rochester.
- turbo044


Enroth is tearing it up in the KHL

Sucked last year for the Leafs,
but i think he only played like 8 games

He did well for LA a couple years ago though
I remember being surprised when they didn’t bring him back
I think he had really good numbers for them if i remember right?

I wouldn’t hate if we brought him back next year
If he stinks in the NHL,
send him to Rochester to pair with Johansson
Having a Sweed(sp?) to mentor our other young Swedish goalies can’t hurt


And i know for a FACT that Enroth would return to Buffalo in a heartbeat
He loved it here
sskkoo1
Buffalo Sabres
Location: You are all Weirdos, NY
Joined: 06.06.2012

Feb 6 @ 10:24 PM ET
Does Dahlin + Guhle FIX the defense?

I’d like to say yes
But even the best rookies will struggle at times

- jdfitz77



They don't make us great nest season, but they make us a bubble team. The following year they make us a legit playoff team.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 6 @ 10:26 PM ET
They don't make us great nest season, but they make us a bubble team. The following year they make us a legit playoff team.
- sskkoo1


That probably sounds right to me
JetpackJesus
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Honolulu, HI
Joined: 08.27.2007

Feb 6 @ 10:27 PM ET
Enroth is tearing it up in the KHL

Sucked last year for the Leafs,
but i think he only played like 8 games

He did well for LA a couple years ago though
I remember being surprised when they didn’t bring him back
I think he had really good numbers for them if i remember right?

I wouldn’t hate if we brought him back next year
If he stinks in the NHL,
send him to Rochester to pair with Johansson
Having a Sweed to mentor our other young Swedish goalies can’t hurt


And i know for a FACT that Enroth would return to Buffalo in a heartbeat
He loved it here

- jdfitz77

They must not shoot five hole in the KHL.
chilliard77
Location: NY
Joined: 08.23.2011

Feb 6 @ 10:30 PM ET
Enroth is tearing it up in the KHL

Sucked last year for the Leafs,
but i think he only played like 8 games

He did well for LA a couple years ago though
I remember being surprised when they didn’t bring him back
I think he had really good numbers for them if i remember right?

I wouldn’t hate if we brought him back next year
If he stinks in the NHL,
send him to Rochester to pair with Johansson
Having a Sweed(sp?) to mentor our other young Swedish goalies can’t hurt


And i know for a FACT that Enroth would return to Buffalo in a heartbeat
He loved it here

- jdfitz77

I really liked Enroth
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 6 @ 10:32 PM ET
They must not shoot five hole in the KHL.
- JetpackJesus


2yrs ago with LA he played 16 games
.922 save%
2.17 gaa

This year in KHL
51 games, .924sv%, 2.04gaa


So maybe not to split time with Ullmark next year, i guess that would be risky

But i think he’d be great to have in Rochester with Johansson
And if we have a goalie injury next year at all, at least he’s had experience in the NHL & been decent
JetpackJesus
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Honolulu, HI
Joined: 08.27.2007

Feb 6 @ 10:34 PM ET
2yrs ago with LA he played 16 games
.922 save%
2.17 gaa

This year in KHL
51 games, .924sv%, 2.04gaa


So maybe not to split time with Ullmark next year, i guess that would be risky

But i think he’d be great to have in Rochester with Johansson
And if we have a goalie injury next year at all, at least he’s had experience in the NHL & been decent

- jdfitz77

Oh I was just making a funny. I don't have an opinion one way or the other at this point. I'm glad to hear he's doing well, though. I certainly never had anything against him and even liked him. But I was consistently amazed how such a small dude could leave such a huge opening five hole.
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Feb 6 @ 10:36 PM ET
They must not shoot five hole in the KHL.
- JetpackJesus


Or high glove side

Or high blocker side.

Or anywhere high.


EL PASO.
robz228
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.07.2010

Feb 6 @ 10:38 PM ET
cmon coyotes get that loser point
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Feb 6 @ 10:42 PM ET
cmon coyotes get that loser point
- robz228


Ari is worse than us. Still, 29th place gets us the 5th pick at the worst, I believe?? And 29th looks very likely. Ideally we want #1 of course, but 2, 3 or 4 would be nice too.
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Feb 6 @ 10:42 PM ET
No Blue and Gold challenge this year? Thought it came on after the All Star break. Wth. Also, how didn’t the crowd get the Miller chant going after the ROR goal? Effin Amateur Hour.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Feb 6 @ 10:45 PM ET
cmon coyotes get that loser point
- robz228

Deja vu...
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 6 @ 10:50 PM ET
Ari is worse than us. Still, 29th place gets us the 5th pick at the worst, I believe?? And 29th looks very likely. Ideally we want #1 of course, but 2, 3 or 4 would be nice too.
- turbo044


I think I’d actually take Boqvist at 4 over Tkachuk

http://www.mynhldraft.com...aft-Profiles/Adam-Boqvist

https://www.draftsite.com...layer/adam-boqvist/29131/

https://www.thedraftanaly...profile-rhd-adam-boqvist/

https://www.google.com/am...pect-profile-adam-boqvist
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Feb 6 @ 10:52 PM ET
I think I’d actually take Boqvist at 4 over Tkachuk

http://www.mynhldraft.com...aft-Profiles/Adam-Boqvist

- jdfitz77

5' 11" 166

He's tiny (weight)

Hook him up with some HGH
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 6 @ 10:56 PM ET
5' 11" 166

He's tiny (weight)

Hook him up with some HGH

- jochfr


The pounds will come though
5’11 isn’t too bad

Erik Karlsson is only 6’0 (191 lbs though)

He’s roughly the same size Makar was last year
http://www.mynhldraft.com...Draft-Profiles/Cale-Makar
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Feb 6 @ 11:01 PM ET
I'm gonna go out on a limb and predict we pick one of these guys...


1. Rasmus Dahlin, D, 6-foot-2, 183 pounds (Frolunda, SHL): After the WJC there is zero doubt who the top draft pick should be in June. Dahlin has everything you want in a defenceman in 2018. Can help turn a franchise around.

2. Andrei Svechnikov, RW, 6-foot-2, 187 pounds (Barrie Colts, OHL): Didn’t get as much ice time at the WJC as many scouts would have liked, but his skills are undeniable.

3. Filip Zadina, RW, 6-foot-1, 192 pounds (Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL): Zadina had a great tournament in Buffalo with seven goals and eight points. Was a threat every time he was on the ice.

4. Brady Tkachuk, LW, 6-foot-3, 196 pounds (Boston University, NCAA): Raised his stock immensely for those who doubted him due to a sluggish start at BU.

5. Adam Boqvist, D, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds (Almtuna, Allsvenskan): Loaded with talent. As one NHL scout recently told me “there’s a lot of Karlsson in him.”

6. Noah Dobson, D, 6-foot-3, 179 pounds (Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL): Scouts go out of their way to make sure they see Dobson. This season’s big riser.

7. Rasmus Kupari, C, 6-foot-1, 183 pounds (Hermes, Mestis Finland): Would have been nice to see more of him at the WJC, but his skill very much keeps him in the top 10 mix.

8. Oliver Wahlstrom, RW, 6-foot-1, 205 pounds (USNDTP): Has outstanding skill and is an effective player with a high hockey IQ.

9. Bode Wilde, D, 6-foot-2, 197 pounds (USNTDP): Big, strong, can move his feet and competes hard. Stands guys up in the neutral and defensive zone and hits hard. Moves pucks quickly to the best option. Has a bomb of a shot.

10. Evan Bouchard, D, 6-foot-2, 193 pounds (London Knights, OHL): A smart player who never panics and has a cannon from the point. With his London Knights in rebuild mode it will be challenging for Bouchard to stand out on a weaker squad, but make no mistake, he is legit.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Feb 6 @ 11:04 PM ET
Big problem in ot was risto missing a breaking eichel by 10 ft. We never got possession back. Sloppy play that leads to a loss. Eichel would have been full speed too. Inexcusable.
- turbo044


I thought that was Sam
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Feb 6 @ 11:05 PM ET
I'm gonna go out on a limb and predict we pick one of these guys...


1. Rasmus Dahlin, D, 6-foot-2, 183 pounds (Frolunda, SHL): After the WJC there is zero doubt who the top draft pick should be in June. Dahlin has everything you want in a defenceman in 2018. Can help turn a franchise around.

2. Andrei Svechnikov, RW, 6-foot-2, 187 pounds (Barrie Colts, OHL): Didn’t get as much ice time at the WJC as many scouts would have liked, but his skills are undeniable.

3. Filip Zadina, RW, 6-foot-1, 192 pounds (Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL): Zadina had a great tournament in Buffalo with seven goals and eight points. Was a threat every time he was on the ice.

4. Brady Tkachuk, LW, 6-foot-3, 196 pounds (Boston University, NCAA): Raised his stock immensely for those who doubted him due to a sluggish start at BU.

5. Adam Boqvist, D, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds (Almtuna, Allsvenskan): Loaded with talent. As one NHL scout recently told me “there’s a lot of Karlsson in him.”

6. Noah Dobson, D, 6-foot-3, 179 pounds (Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL): Scouts go out of their way to make sure they see Dobson. This season’s big riser.

7. Rasmus Kupari, C, 6-foot-1, 183 pounds (Hermes, Mestis Finland): Would have been nice to see more of him at the WJC, but his skill very much keeps him in the top 10 mix.

8. Oliver Wahlstrom, RW, 6-foot-1, 205 pounds (USNDTP): Has outstanding skill and is an effective player with a high hockey IQ.

9. Bode Wilde, D, 6-foot-2, 197 pounds (USNTDP): Big, strong, can move his feet and competes hard. Stands guys up in the neutral and defensive zone and hits hard. Moves pucks quickly to the best option. Has a bomb of a shot.

10. Evan Bouchard, D, 6-foot-2, 193 pounds (London Knights, OHL): A smart player who never panics and has a cannon from the point. With his London Knights in rebuild mode it will be challenging for Bouchard to stand out on a weaker squad, but make no mistake, he is legit.

- jochfr



Zadina
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 6 @ 11:07 PM ET
I'm gonna go out on a limb and predict we pick one of these guys...


1. Rasmus Dahlin, D, 6-foot-2, 183 pounds (Frolunda, SHL): After the WJC there is zero doubt who the top draft pick should be in June. Dahlin has everything you want in a defenceman in 2018. Can help turn a franchise around.

2. Andrei Svechnikov, RW, 6-foot-2, 187 pounds (Barrie Colts, OHL): Didn’t get as much ice time at the WJC as many scouts would have liked, but his skills are undeniable.

3. Filip Zadina, RW, 6-foot-1, 192 pounds (Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL): Zadina had a great tournament in Buffalo with seven goals and eight points. Was a threat every time he was on the ice.

4. Brady Tkachuk, LW, 6-foot-3, 196 pounds (Boston University, NCAA): Raised his stock immensely for those who doubted him due to a sluggish start at BU.

5. Adam Boqvist, D, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds (Almtuna, Allsvenskan): Loaded with talent. As one NHL scout recently told me “there’s a lot of Karlsson in him.”

6. Noah Dobson, D, 6-foot-3, 179 pounds (Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL): Scouts go out of their way to make sure they see Dobson. This season’s big riser.

7. Rasmus Kupari, C, 6-foot-1, 183 pounds (Hermes, Mestis Finland): Would have been nice to see more of him at the WJC, but his skill very much keeps him in the top 10 mix.

8. Oliver Wahlstrom, RW, 6-foot-1, 205 pounds (USNDTP): Has outstanding skill and is an effective player with a high hockey IQ.

9. Bode Wilde, D, 6-foot-2, 197 pounds (USNTDP): Big, strong, can move his feet and competes hard. Stands guys up in the neutral and defensive zone and hits hard. Moves pucks quickly to the best option. Has a bomb of a shot.

10. Evan Bouchard, D, 6-foot-2, 193 pounds (London Knights, OHL): A smart player who never panics and has a cannon from the point. With his London Knights in rebuild mode it will be challenging for Bouchard to stand out on a weaker squad, but make no mistake, he is legit.

- jochfr



Can’t say i disagree,
although there’s some guys that could go top10 that aren’t listed (Hughes for example)

Idk who I’d prefer yet between Zadina & Svechnikov if we are picking 2nd?
Because of our need for defense,
i might even be talking myself into taking Boqvist #2
That’s probably pushing it though
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Feb 6 @ 11:08 PM ET
Zadina
- GERBE!!!75PTS


What do u think about Boqvist?
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 6 @ 11:09 PM ET
I think I’d actually take Boqvist at 4 over Tkachuk

http://www.mynhldraft.com...aft-Profiles/Adam-Boqvist

https://www.draftsite.com...layer/adam-boqvist/29131/

https://www.thedraftanaly...profile-rhd-adam-boqvist/

https://www.google.com/am...pect-profile-adam-boqvist

- jdfitz77


I know you don't like Tk, but remember that he looked great with Mittlestadt and might be exactly the type of player Eichel needs on his line.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Feb 6 @ 11:14 PM ET
I thought that was Sam
- GERBE!!!75PTS


Whoever it was it was awful.
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