Michael Pachla: Sabres may be leaning towards quality over quantity at the draft

agreed...but I would figure they package their picks for a player prospect trying to make the jump to the NHL. I agree with the saturation but they need to have a proven player sooner or later to even out the cap space.

Michael Pachla: Sabres may be leaning towards quality over quantity at the draft
- Michael Pachla

nice read


team needs depth up front, big time

I am fine if they move picks and blah players to move up in the draft and only get 5 or 6 quality players



I'll be watching you for future blogs like a poophawk

good read...really don't think anaheim would give a rats ass about Enroth....plus i'd like to see Ewok get a year to show us what he can do...when he's not spliting time with neuverith (SP)

"He said good things about the big 3, (4 if you count the German) he really said any of those 4 will be the pick pretty much"


Which I feel the same way, they are all about the same IMO

from last blog

agreed...but I would figure they package their picks for a player prospect trying to make the jump to the NHL. I agree with the saturation but they need to have a proven player sooner or later to even out the cap space.
- Watchtower62

i hear ya...depends upon how they manage their 50 pro contracts...i believe they're at 35 right now with quite a few roster spots to fill...gonna take some juggling...that being said, if the opportunity presents itself, methinks murray will jump on it

nice read


team needs depth up front, big time

I am fine if they move picks and blah players to move up in the draft and only get 5 or 6 quality players



I'll be watching you for future blogs like a poophawk



- homiedclown

you da man...and...thx for turning me on to bakes and sabresprospects.com some five years ago

good read...really don't think anaheim would give a rats ass about Enroth....plus i'd like to see Ewok get a year to show us what he can do...when he's not spliting time with neuverith (SP)
- feetontheair22

was just a thought...the sabres may have one too many goalies at this point and it wouldn't surprise me if one of them are moved...my guess is either enroth or Hackett...personally, i'd like to keep hackett

was just a thought...the sabres may have one too many goalies at this point and it wouldn't surprise me if one of them are moved...my guess is either enroth or Hackett...personally, i'd like to keep hackett
- Michael Pachla

Best off to move one IMO, but I don't think either really gets you a 1st rounder

Best off to move one IMO, but I don't think either really gets you a 1st rounder
- MrBeanTown

agreed...never said that, though

Package ehrhoff and a goalie and a second to Edmonton for 3rd overall. Then depending on what Florida does they could take both Sams. Buffalo has a massive amount of prospects that they are never going to dress. Although it would make more sense to try to leverage for next seasons draft rather than this one.

Package ehrhoff and a goalie and a second to Edmonton for 3rd overall. Then depending on what Florida does they could take both Sams. Buffalo has a massive amount of prospects that they are never going to dress. Although it would make more sense to try to leverage for next seasons draft rather than this one.
- Themomentgood

ehrhoff has a nmc modified ntc

agreed...never said that, though
- Michael Pachla

I know... Was just throwin it out there

you da man...and...thx for turning me on to bakes and sabresprospects.com some five years ago
- Michael Pachla

no problem, your in the circle of trust


I will be in town watching workingman's dead on tuesday night June 17th if your bored that night!!!

was just a thought...the sabres may have one too many goalies at this point and it wouldn't surprise me if one of them are moved...my guess is either enroth or Hackett...personally, i'd like to keep hackett
- Michael Pachla

why?


serious question

"He said good things about the big 3, (4 if you count the German) he really said any of those 4 will be the pick pretty much"


Which I feel the same way, they are all about the same IMO

from last blog
- sbroads24

I would like to get another pick in the top 4 without giving up a 1st next year, they could really put some good pieces together with hopefully landing a superstar next year (or 2 hell maybe even 3 by adding Kane in FA )

why?


serious question
- homiedclown

thought he played real well in buffalo...and i like a goalie who shows a little overt psychosis...billy simth, ed Belfour...tired of passivity

thought he played real well in buffalo...and i like a goalie who shows a little overt psychosis...billy simth, ed Belfour...tired of passivity
- Michael Pachla

He went 1-6-1

i hear ya...depends upon how they manage their 50 pro contracts...i believe they're at 35 right now with quite a few roster spots to fill...gonna take some juggling...that being said, if the opportunity presents itself, methinks murray will jump on it
- Michael Pachla

the one thing the sabres have done well since Peggy took over is get those young free agents

flynn, ruhwedel, makarov, schaller


they may not be difference makers but they fill the pipeline with quality, something sabre fans are not use to seeing under tommy g

thought he played real well in buffalo...and i like a goalie who shows a little overt psychosis...billy simth, ed Belfour...tired of passivity
- Michael Pachla

That IMO was all fine and good 20 years ago but with how the NHL is more level due to the salary cap and the difference between a great goalie and an average goalie is about 35 goals against per season I would rather have someone as mentality stable (oxymoron considering we are talking about a goalie) as possible

ehrhoff has a nmc modified ntc
- Michael Pachla

Yeah. But he had said he wants out of buffalo and Murray made it clear he doesn't want people around that don't want to be there. And Edmonton should be on the cusp of being a contender. When nurse is ready for the big time and with ehrhoff and some goal tending they should at least make the playoffs... You would think.

He went 1-6-1
- cabin

on a team that went 2-17-3 through march and april

ehrhoff has a nmc modified ntc
- Michael Pachla

Look to the Dallas Stars, I found that out last night. Not saying it will happen but from what I was told last night it's possible.

He went 1-6-1
- cabin

the all world goalie went 13-12-1 as a blue
3-4 when it counted the most

on a team that went 2-17-3 through march and april
- Michael Pachla

Good point