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Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jan 23 @ 5:48 PM ET
N’Keal Harry.........
- dadeadhead


The other Josh Allen if he falls. If not, FFS go offense, preferably by trading down and picking up an extra 1st.
PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Jan 23 @ 5:49 PM ET
I don’t think there’s a “consensus” NOW though
So if there’s 4 or 5 guys that are all roughly the same talent level...
I’m waiting till R2 pick8 to grab whoever drops to me
I’m definitely not “reaching” for a WR at #9

- jdfitz77

Im hoping the Bills trade down for more picks.
PrinceChill
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.06.2014

Jan 23 @ 5:50 PM ET
The other Josh Allen if he falls. If not, FFS go offense, preferably by trading down and picking up an extra 1st.
- Wetbandit1

Yes. More picks.
mattmoulson
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WNY, NY
Joined: 06.14.2015

Jan 23 @ 5:50 PM ET
Don't worry about where they're picking, they're taking Caufield because he checks all the boxes

- American
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jan 23 @ 5:50 PM ET
Welp, let's try this...
Sabres currently playing at a 85 pt pace
That would have them picking 11th, using last seasons standing as a guide.
Interestingly, the Blues would finish with around 80sh, earning them the 9th pick...BUT for the sake of this execise, let's say they get the 13th pick so it isnt protected.

Therefore, Sabres pick 11th and 13th ... who do you want Sabres to pick?

...


- IonSabres


92 points
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 23 @ 5:52 PM ET
I'm guessing he means that last year they "needed" to be in the top 10 to get Allen? It's a dumb comment
- jcragcrumple


Beane was differently focused on a qb lsst year/ draft.

Maybe he trades down to fill a few other positions?
Especially if he doesn't have a guy that stands out.

jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jan 23 @ 5:52 PM ET
That was just my opinion. WRs have been, I don't want to say devalued, but taken later then most other positions. That doesn't mean that they aren't more "talented" at their position then someone else is at theirs. It just means that drafting a QB, Edge, LT, or CB is a more pressing need in today's NFL, which is true. Agreed, not at pick 9. But he's going to make someone look very smart is all I'm saying. Dude's a stud.
- SDSabre


I don’t disagree
I do like him
But i also like Brown from Oklahoma &
Aj Brown from Ole Miss
I’ve seen some places with Metcalf from
Ole Miss as the 1st WR too
And even Harmon from NCstate is said to be on that grouping too

I’m cool picking whichever WR
But not at 9
So if we trade down, or wait till round2,
that’s better imo

And in round3, we could look at guys like
Campbell(OhioSt), ArcegaWhiteside(Stanford), Samuel(South Carolina), Ridley(Georgia), Sills(W.Virginia), or possibly even our guy from UB- Johnson

WR talent goes pretty deep in this draft
There’s even some guys that are graded as 4th round (or worse) that i like too
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 23 @ 5:54 PM ET
The other Josh Allen if he falls. If not, FFS go offense, preferably by trading down and picking up an extra 1st.
- Wetbandit1



I see the Bill's moving up to 7th overall and take the other josh allen.

Worked last time in my opinion.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jan 23 @ 5:54 PM ET
The other Josh Allen if he falls. If not, FFS go offense, preferably by trading down and picking up an extra 1st.
- Wetbandit1


Trading down is the ONLY way we should go offense
Reaching at pick9 isn’t a good idea imo
And i almost never like taking OL that high
Solid guys are usually able to be found later on

I want “playmakers” in the first 3 rounds for the most part
Wetbandit1
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Jan 23 @ 5:56 PM ET
I see the Bill's moving up to 7th overall and take the other josh allen.

Worked last time in my opinion.

- Boss34



I don't know that he'll fall to 7.
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 23 @ 5:57 PM ET
I see the Bill's moving up to 7th overall and take the other josh allen.

Worked last time in my opinion.

- Boss34

Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jan 23 @ 6:00 PM ET
Don't worry about where they're picking, they're taking Caufield because he checks all the boxes

- American

- mattmoulson


Most of the top 15 are Americans. They are saying this is probably the best team they have assembled at the U18 level.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jan 23 @ 6:06 PM ET
Welp, let's try this...
Sabres currently playing at a 85 pt pace
That would have them picking 11th, using last seasons standing as a guide.
Interestingly, the Blues would finish with around 80sh, earning them the 9th pick...BUT for the sake of this execise, let's say they get the 13th pick so it isnt protected.

Therefore, Sabres pick 11th and 13th ... who do you want Sabres to pick?

Here are the Rankings by Sporting News as of today...

NHL Draft 2019: Big board, player rankings
1. Jack Hughes, C, U.S. NTDP

Not enough superlatives to describe just how exciting a phenom he is to watch. Hughes makes something happen every shift and competes hard to become the best player on the ice.

2. Vasili Podkolzin, LW, SKA-Neva (VHL)

Abrasive and creative, Podkolzin has the potential to be a present-day Doug Gilmour. His list of enemies already spans two continents and grows by the game.

3. Kaapo Kakko, RW, TPS Turku (SM-Liiga)

Graceful yet powerful, Kaako’s golden goal at the world juniors is just a small part of an impressive pre-draft resume that includes close to point-per-game production as a teenager in Finland’s SM-Liiga.

4. Alex Turcotte, C, U.S. NTDP

Dominant play in Jack Hughes’s absence solidified his standing as the draft’s best two-way center. He should be near the top on every team’s draft board.

5. Trevor Zegras, C, U.S. NTDP

Superior playmaking and vision has kept Zegras on the NTDP’s top line, even if it means playing on Hughes’s wing where he excels as both a finisher and set-up man.

6. Bowen Byram, D, Vancouver (WHL)

Top draft-eligible defender can log big minutes and dictate the flow of a game with physicality or his puck-moving skills.

7. Matt Boldy, LW, U.S. NTDP

Smart winger with size can play a dual role as finisher or playmaker. Develops instant chemistry with linemates.

8. Dylan Cozens, C/W, Lethbridge (WHL)

Cozens is all hustle and plays with a team-first attitude, but it’s his shot and physicality that makes him a lethal option close to the goal.

9. Alex Newhook, C, Victoria (BCHL)

Boston College-bound playmaker is leading the BCHL in scoring and can finish in a variety of ways.

10. Peyton Krebs, C, Kootenay (WHL)

Not enough love being given to this coach’s dream, who can solve any problem in any zone. Krebs is carrying a weak team on his back but handles the pressure like a pro.

11. Kirby Dach, C, Saskatoon (WHL)

A recent scoring slump followed by a lower-body injury has cooled talk that Dach could challenge for the top spot. He’s an excellent playmaker who lacks a quick first step.

12. Victor Soderstrom, D, Brynas (SHL)

An injury-plagued start to his draft year is now a distant memory, as Soderstrom is playing like the top teenage defenseman in Sweden. All facets of his skating are outstanding.

13. Raphael Lavoie, RW, Halifax (QMJHL)

Few bigger forwards in the 2019 group can motor and handle the puck as well as Lavoie, who plays with confidence while controlling the puck. He’s a sound decision maker and can score goals from just about anywhere in the offensive zone.

14. Nils Hoglander, RW, Rogle (SHL)

Hoglander is a pesky waterbug who knows how to instantly turn opposing turnovers into quality chances. He’s established himself as an everyday contributor.

15. Ryan Suzuki, C, Barrie (OHL)

A focal point on Barrie’s thinning attack, Suzuki has been able to hold it together as the Colts started gutting the roster. His excellent vision and playmaking abilities will be put to the test in the second half, but you’d also like to see him use his underrated shot a lot more

- IonSabres


Too soon to say
Guys will move up & down still based on the last half of the season & playoffs

Don’t think we’ll have a shot at Cozens
He’s generally listed at 3rd or 4th overall by most
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jan 23 @ 6:08 PM ET
Im hoping the Bills trade down for more picks.
- PrinceChill


That would be ideal
Hopefully there’s someone who wants to move up
gordong
Location: NY
Joined: 02.06.2007

Jan 23 @ 6:10 PM ET
Says the guy who litters this board with posts about me when I’m not even on here

Take your own advice sir

- jdfitz77


Yeah not may posters on the board at 5:00 am sending Private messages to other users crying about being picked on.... and then whining about it when they post them... you really want to go there???? I'd love to have a back and forth conversation with you but your I'll equiped and quite frankly not worth the time.

But keep acting like the victim when you keep posting crap like this


"Better watch that language
There’s a certain poster on here that finds it “DISTURBING”
😂😂😂
- jdfitz77"
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 23 @ 6:30 PM ET
http://walterfootball.com...itionreport/Wide-Receiver


Buffalo Bills at pick 9 21.4% Wide Receiver -per 42 picks
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jan 23 @ 6:34 PM ET
Don't worry about where they're picking, they're taking Caufield because he checks all the boxes

- American

- mattmoulson

Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jan 23 @ 6:35 PM ET
Too soon to say
Guys will move up & down still based on the last half of the season & playoffs

Don’t think we’ll have a shot at Cozens
He’s generally listed at 3rd or 4th overall by most

- jdfitz77


If we want Boldy, Zegras, or Turcotte then we better not win more then 10 games the rest of the way.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jan 23 @ 6:40 PM ET
Yeah not may posters on the board at 5:00 am sending Private messages to other users crying about being picked on.... and then whining about it when they post them... you really want to go there???? I'd love to have a back and forth conversation with you but your I'll equiped and quite frankly not worth the time.

But keep acting like the victim when you keep posting crap like this


"Better watch that language
There’s a certain poster on here that finds it “DISTURBING”
😂😂😂
- jdfitz77"

- gordong


You’re the one starting a back & forth with me right now

“Grow up” 😂😂😂

And don’t come at me, if u aren’t ready for me to respond likewise
It’s pretty simple
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 23 @ 6:42 PM ET

- Der Kaiser


B+
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jan 23 @ 6:44 PM ET
If we want Boldy, Zegras, or Turcotte then we better not win more then 10 games the rest of the way.
- Pegullaville


Turcotte ive seen listed all over the place
Not u usual once u get past the top tier though

Again,
I think it’s too soon to speculate what the rankings will look like in June
Still a lot of season left

I’d consider going with Spencer Knight with the Sharks pick though
I know UPL has looked good so far,
but it’s really hard to project goalies
And having more than 1 good one would be a nice problem to have
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Jan 23 @ 6:47 PM ET
That would be ideal
Hopefully there’s someone who wants to move up

- jdfitz77


(frank) BPA, take FFA - fastest forward available

Our forwards are sooo slowwww
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jan 23 @ 6:52 PM ET
(frank) BPA, take FFA - fastest forward available

Our forwards are sooo slowwww

- jcragcrumple



Erod is pretty fasttttt
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 23 @ 6:55 PM ET
Erod is pretty fasttttt
- Boss34


You’re a victim.
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Jan 23 @ 6:56 PM ET
Erod is pretty fasttttt
- Boss34


He is the speed personified.

Seriously though. We have what, 2-3 forwards with above average NHL speed?

Eichel, Erod and maybe Skinner. But Skinner is more skating ability than raw speed. This team needs speed desperately
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