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aschwach
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Post Darcy Valhalla , NY
Joined: 02.19.2007

Jun 9 @ 9:22 PM ET
i could be wrong, but I think i am starting to Hear the fat lady warming up.....
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 9 @ 9:30 PM ET
the east is just a joke that is all..

boston is the only team that could of made it a challenge for the kings
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 9 @ 9:40 PM ET
the east is just a joke that is all..

boston is the only team that could of made it a challenge for the kings

- gerbe75pts



Agreed but I sense a power shift over the next few years though. Mainly thinking Columbus and Tampa.
aschwach
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Post Darcy Valhalla , NY
Joined: 02.19.2007

Jun 9 @ 9:47 PM ET
Agreed but I sense a power shift over the next few years though. Mainly thinking Columbus and Tampa.
- Sabresfan-365


Buffalo 2017/18 watch out NHL
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 9 @ 9:47 PM ET
I won't lie and say that I personally had Barkov at #2, but I will say that I thought it was possible a team could have him that high. He was a 17 year old putting up ridiculous numbers in the Finnish league playing against men.

I dont think a lot of people had the Sabres going D-D last year, but after the 2012 draft 1st round, and considering our depth prior to the draft, I know I posted that Risto would be our 1st pick because of him being better than any forward available, and that we could go D with the 2nd even though I wouldve liked a goal scoring winger like Rychel. I also specifically remember calling pre draft top 10 favorite Hunter Shinkaruk's meteoric fall to the 20's.

- theblueandgold

This draft scares me a little because IMO it mirrors 06. An all purpose D man and 2 talented 2 way forwards than aren't necessarily elite.

I just hope we get the Toews
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jun 9 @ 9:51 PM ET
Buffalo 2017/18 watch out NHL
- aschwach

cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jun 9 @ 9:52 PM ET
the east is just a joke that is all..

boston is the only team that could of made it a challenge for the kings

- gerbe75pts

No way.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 9 @ 9:54 PM ET
This draft scares me a little because IMO it mirrors 06. An all purpose D man and 2 talented 2 way forwards than aren't necessarily elite.

I just hope we get the Toews

- sbroads24



I hate to think it but both Sams could=jordan staal
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 9 @ 9:55 PM ET
I hate to think it but both Sams could=jordan staal
- Sabresfan-365

Which is my fear.
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jun 9 @ 9:56 PM ET
3-0 kings. chances Rags get back into it?



10% imo
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jun 9 @ 10:00 PM ET
Pillow calling

See ya .
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 9 @ 10:00 PM ET
No way.
- cabin



why no way?
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 9 @ 10:01 PM ET
Which is my fear.
- sbroads24



what is wrong with a jordan staal?
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jun 9 @ 10:04 PM ET
what is wrong with a jordan staal?
- gerbe75pts

You need two more centers ahead of him in order to be a championship caliber team.
GilPerreault11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: IL
Joined: 07.21.2011

Jun 9 @ 10:04 PM ET
what is wrong with a jordan staal?
- gerbe75pts


He's not Eric
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 9 @ 10:05 PM ET
what is wrong with a jordan staal?
- gerbe75pts

We don't need a 50 point defensive center at #2. Don't get me wrong he's a good player, we just need a true top liner IMO
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 9 @ 10:13 PM ET
We don't need a 50 point defensive center at #2. Don't get me wrong he's a good player, we just need a true top liner IMO
- sbroads24


then you take sam reinhart

Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jun 9 @ 10:17 PM ET
what is wrong with a jordan staal?
- gerbe75pts

He was never that good. He is one of the more overrated players in the NHL ATM.
Jawallstar1
Buffalo Sabres
Location: John Scott gets on a plane: 10 minutes for Boarding, FL
Joined: 02.27.2012

Jun 9 @ 10:17 PM ET
We don't need a 50 point defensive center at #2. Don't get me wrong he's a good player, we just need a true top liner IMO
- sbroads24

Taro Tsujimoto III .... Draft eligible 2017.
gibby111
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Fort Erie , ON
Joined: 02.06.2009

Jun 9 @ 10:20 PM ET
Was listening to a radio show that Ray Fararo was on. He was talking about Ekblad and said he sees him as a 2nd pairing D. His point was the reason he looks so good now is because he is a man amongst boys but when he comes up to the NHL that will level off. Not saying he isn't good but thinks that he is more of a 2nd tier Dman. Thought it was an interesting point!
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jun 9 @ 10:22 PM ET
At this point, the Rangers look like the Ryan Callahan led Tampa Bay Lightning.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 9 @ 10:24 PM ET
Was listening to a radio show that Ray Fararo was on. He was talking about Ekblad and said he sees him as a 2nd pairing D. His point was the reason he looks so good now is because he is a man amongst boys but when he comes up to the NHL that will level off. Not saying he isn't good but thinks that he is more of a 2nd tier Dman. Thought it was an interesting point!
- gibby111

Which is entirely possible. The only thing he does at an elite level is shoot. Other than that he's just bigger and stronger than his competition right now
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 9 @ 10:25 PM ET
Was listening to a radio show that Ray Fararo was on. He was talking about Ekblad and said he sees him as a 2nd pairing D. His point was the reason he looks so good now is because he is a man amongst boys but when he comes up to the NHL that will level off. Not saying he isn't good but thinks that he is more of a 2nd tier Dman. Thought it was an interesting point!
- gibby111



That's been the knock on him for a while now, has he already peaked or will he soon? I really like him but it's one of my main concerns as well.

I feel like he may need to spend even more than 1 year back in juniors just working on his overall game. Physically he seems to have it but can the talent match it and excel at the NHL level?
sambarugh
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Meszároš has sick trade value, NY
Joined: 01.14.2008

Jun 9 @ 10:27 PM ET
Just saw Godzilla, definitely a contender for the worst movie that I've ever seen...ever...

Jawallstar1
Buffalo Sabres
Location: John Scott gets on a plane: 10 minutes for Boarding, FL
Joined: 02.27.2012

Jun 9 @ 10:31 PM ET
Just saw Godzilla, definitely a contender for the worst movie that I've ever seen...ever...


- sambarugh

I actually liked it...
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