dadeadhead
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Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY Joined: 07.16.2006
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Yeah but the player comparison was pavel bure. Soo hard to pass on that. - joshs
Looking more like Valeri Bure though. |
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buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes Joined: 07.01.2007
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Reinhart is the player this team should be eyeing as their top choice IMO. - dadeadhead
I agree, but if Florida takes him, then what?
I want difference makers more than anything. Bennett sounds like he is closest to making an NHL impact but has a lower ceiling. The rest of the prospects are a step below the "top 3". |
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dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY Joined: 07.16.2006
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I agree, but if Florida takes him, then what? - buffalofan19
Ekblad IMO. |
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buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes Joined: 07.01.2007
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Ekblad IMO. - dadeadhead
To quote yourself earlier: "Bingo..." |
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joshs
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: cheektowaga, NY Joined: 07.07.2012
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The problem with drafting where you are weakest in the NHL is that more often than not, the position you are weak at now, may not be the same when the kid is actually ready to suit up. Lately, it's different in the top 5 somewhat, but overall, you draft to stockpile your prospect pool, not address the needs of your current roster. There's a reason Colorado drafted MacKinnon despite the fact that they were so deep at the position. He was simply the biggest difference maker available. That's what I want the Sabres to get: a difference maker, regardless of position. From what I read and hear, there are two of them, Reinhart and Ekblad. Reinhart is obviously the first choice because he does play a position of need, but the Sabres, despite their depth at the position, have a lot of guys projected to be good to very good. You need someone great back there as well. If what they're saying about Ekblad is true, I have no problem taking him should Florida take Reinhart. - buffalofan19
Yep I agree. If the ahl was like how college football is to the nfl and thy have to draft from that then I say draft for needs but because they are drafting kids I say take the most promising player with the #1 overall |
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Cheeseballin
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Rochester, NY Joined: 07.05.2011
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I agree, but if Florida takes him, then what?
I want difference makers more than anything. Bennett sounds like he is closest to making an NHL impact but has a lower ceiling. The rest of the prospects are a step below the "top 3". - buffalofan19
1.Bennett
2.Reinhart
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dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY Joined: 07.16.2006
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I agree, but if Florida takes him, then what?
I want difference makers more than anything. Bennett sounds like he is closest to making an NHL impact but has a lower ceiling. The rest of the prospects are a step below the "top 3". - buffalofan19
he needs to put on some major weight. Listed between 165-178. We take him, he goes back to juniors.
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Aaron85
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Toronto, ON Joined: 09.20.2013
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The problem with drafting where you are weakest in the NHL is that more often than not, the position you are weak at now, may not be the same when the kid is actually ready to suit up. Lately, it's different in the top 5 somewhat, but overall, you draft to stockpile your prospect pool, not address the needs of your current roster. There's a reason Colorado drafted MacKinnon despite the fact that they were so deep at the position. He was simply the biggest difference maker available. That's what I want the Sabres to get: a difference maker, regardless of position. From what I read and hear, there are two of them, Reinhart and Ekblad. Reinhart is obviously the first choice because he does play a position of need, but the Sabres, despite their depth at the position, have a lot of guys projected to be good to very good. You need someone great back there as well. If what they're saying about Ekblad is true, I have no problem taking him should Florida take Reinhart. - buffalofan19
You make valid points. It is about the prospect pool.
To be honest, I think it's almost arguing semantics here. Either way we're adding to the prospect pool and each and everyone is still a gamble until they prove themselves. |
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jaumiller
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Ask not what Matt Ellis can do for you, ask what can you do for Matt Ellis. , NY Joined: 12.06.2012
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Heard, 1-20 is equal to 1-5 this year with the 1-5 next year being better than this years 1-5. - cabin
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dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY Joined: 07.16.2006
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To quote yourself earlier: "Bingo..." - buffalofan19
Which you know I've said, hope everyone isn't shocked if he's a Sabre. |
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hafgod
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: United States, NY Joined: 07.04.2007
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he needs to put on some major weight. Listed between 165-178. We take him, he goes back to juniors. - dadeadhead
If we take the second pick in the draft and put him back in juniors that would be funny. |
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joshs
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: cheektowaga, NY Joined: 07.07.2012
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Looking more like Valeri Bure though. - dadeadhead
It's a shame but he's still young. |
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Cheeseballin
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Rochester, NY Joined: 07.05.2011
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he needs to put on some major weight. Listed between 165-178. We take him, he goes back to juniors. - dadeadhead
I think either Bennett or Reinhart should stay in junior next year |
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dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY Joined: 07.16.2006
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It's a shame but he's still young. - joshs
Never liked the player and said he was a bust from the get go. Just my opinion of course. |
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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY Joined: 02.12.2012
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I agree, but if Florida takes him, then what?
I want difference makers more than anything. Bennett sounds like he is closest to making an NHL impact but has a lower ceiling. The rest of the prospects are a step below the "top 3". - buffalofan19
Bennett= Jaime Benn IMO. Physical C/LW that can fly, but won't put up 90 points
Ekblad= Erik Johnson |
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buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes Joined: 07.01.2007
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Bennett= Jaime Benn IMO. Physical C/LW that can fly, but won't put up 90 points
Ekblad= Erik Johnson - sbroads24
Ekblad sounds like he's closer to the Doughty/Keith mold to me. I'm willing to take that risk. |
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dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY Joined: 07.16.2006
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Bennett= Jaime Benn IMO. Physical C/LW that can fly, but won't put up 90 points
Ekblad= Erik Johnson - sbroads24
I see Ekblad more of a Rob Blake. |
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Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Lockport, NY Joined: 12.09.2012
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Bennett= Jaime Benn IMO. Physical C/LW that can fly, but won't put up 90 points
Ekblad= Erik Johnson - sbroads24
I think your being a bit harsh on Ekblad and a bit generous on Bennett. The top 3 in this draft are all pretty close but it seems like Reinhart and Ekblad are the only ones being touted as potential game changers. |
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Jammerz04
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: K, BC Joined: 01.03.2014
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Ennis to the Oil for Sam Gagner. - Der Kaiser
WTF are you smoking? Ennis > Gagner. |
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Cheeseballin
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Rochester, NY Joined: 07.05.2011
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Bennett= Jaime Benn IMO. Physical C/LW that can fly, but won't put up 90 points
Ekblad= Erik Johnson - sbroads24
Nobody puts up 90 points anymore. Crosby was the only one to pass that mark. |
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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY Joined: 02.12.2012
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I think your being a bit harsh on Ekblad and a bit generous on Bennett. The top 3 in this draft are all pretty close but it seems like Reinhart and Ekblad are the only ones being touted as potential game changers. - Sabresfan-365
Erik Johnson was just as highly touted as Ekblad. |
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Maximum Signal
Season Ticket Holder Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Buffalo, NY Joined: 07.11.2008
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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY Joined: 02.12.2012
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I think your being a bit harsh on Ekblad and a bit generous on Bennett. The top 3 in this draft are all pretty close but it seems like Reinhart and Ekblad are the only ones being touted as potential game changers. - Sabresfan-365
People are under rating Bennett.....I think he's pretty much neck and neck with Reinhart at this point |
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Jammerz04
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: K, BC Joined: 01.03.2014
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buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres |
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Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes Joined: 07.01.2007
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Ok quick question if the Sabres do not reach the cap floor what happens? Do we get a fine or lose a draft pick? - Jammerz04
They just don't qualify for revenue sharing. Or in other words: they leave money on the table. |
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