This appears to be a theme here. Fascinating.

I love the idea of him. Does he have the offensive capabilities of Toews? If not, I believe I'll be punching my ticket to Eklund Town.
- TheSabresTaco

I believe Beniers does, absolutely.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jonathan-toews

I spent a lot of time in Evansville. I imagine the entire state is more or less Evansville. Except for Gary. That's just an extension of Trenton NJ.
- TheSabresTaco

I lived in Evansville for 7 years.

I lived in Evansville for 7 years.
- Michael Pachla

Did you? What kept you there? Kinda reminds me of like Utica or Rome, NY.

Anaheim drafts Power at 3. Detroit drafts Guenther at 6.
- TheSabresTaco

That would be a steal for Detroit.

That would be a steal for Detroit.
- kingcong39

updated mock after lottery

http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/

Anaheim drafts Power at 3. Detroit drafts Guenther at 6.
- TheSabresTaco

Yeah it's pretty cut and dried that the Sabres are taking Wallstedt at 1

That would be a steal for Detroit.
- kingcong39

Well when you have a pile of guys with similar NHL projection, is it really? Power, Eklund, Guenther, Beniers, MacTavish, Clarke, Hughes.. put their names in a hat and pick one.

Yeah it's pretty cut and dried that the Sabres are taking Wallstedt at 1


- Hank Balling

Cut the poop, Crank. I won't have it.

I believe Beniers does, absolutely.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jonathan-toews
- kingcong39

Hm. Big, if Huge. I need to do some deeper digging. But if this guy is Toews, what are we waiting for.

Cut the poop, Crank. I won't have it.
- TheSabresTaco

“It’s not just about who may be the best player now, you’re looking to project ultimately who the best player becomes,” Adams said. “We need to improve in every area, so we’re certainly not going to focus on a position or a need. We’re looking to definitely take the best player.”


Sounds like Jesper to me

updated mock after lottery

http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/
- homiedclown

gerbe would be pissed at this mock

Yeah it's pretty cut and dried that the Sabres are taking Wallstedt at 1


- Hank Balling

I would be ok with that if they moved on from jack and grabbed another lottery pick plus

A top pairing of power and dahlin would look pretty damn good imho,but buffalo could flip that pick to Columbus who has 3 first rd picks and a need to replace jones asap.maybe move down a few picks and get a 2nd or 3rd with it as well.or entice kraken with that first to take skinner and then go shopping in free agency with the cap savings

Hm. Big, if Huge. I need to do some deeper digging. But if this guy is Toews, what are we waiting for.
- TheSabresTaco

There are some interesting parallels to the 2006 draft.

https://www.capfriendly.com/draft/2006

Did you? What kept you there? Kinda reminds me of like Utica or Rome, NY.
- TheSabresTaco

Wifey's job. Not very much to do there. Highlights include Raffi's lamb shank, Los Bravos for Mexicano feat. Armando's awesome green chilli sauce, Shylers Memphis Pit BBQ and proximity to St. Louis.

“It’s not just about who may be the best player now, you’re looking to project ultimately who the best player becomes,” Adams said. “We need to improve in every area, so we’re certainly not going to focus on a position or a need. We’re looking to definitely take the best player.”


Sounds like Jesper to me
- Hank Balling

1st overall to Tampa for Point, Johnson, 2023 2nd and rights to Blake Coleman
Eichel to LA for Byfield, 2021 1st, 2022 Second, 2023 2nd, Quick.
Reinhart to Van for 2021 1st +


Buffalo gets two top 10 draft picks this year.
Loads up on 2nd rd picks for the next 3 years to continue to restock the cupboards.

I would be ok with that if they moved on from jack and grabbed another lottery pick plus
- homiedclown

If you're trading with LA.. use their pick 8 on Wallstedt.

“It’s not just about who may be the best player now, you’re looking to project ultimately who the best player becomes,” Adams said. “We need to improve in every area, so we’re certainly not going to focus on a position or a need. We’re looking to definitely take the best player.”


Sounds like Jesper to me
- Hank Balling

Does BPA mean best out of their draft year? Projections as to the best at 22 yrs old? Best for the team?

- TheSabresTaco

RIP Harambe. Always in my prayers

If you're trading with LA.. use their pick 8 on Wallstedt.
- TheSabresTaco

I'll be honest,I wouldnt be mad at all if we took wallstedt at 8👍

If you're trading with LA.. use their pick 8 on Wallstedt.
- TheSabresTaco

^this^

Although I really like Lysell in that area

Does BPA mean best out of their draft year? Projections as to the best at 22 yrs old? Best for the team?
- Michael Pachla

I feel like I should be asking you. You were the one on the press call

Wifey's job. Not very much to do there. Highlights include Raffi's lamb shank, Los Bravos for Mexicano feat. Armando's awesome green chilli sauce, Shylers Memphis Pit BBQ and proximity to St. Louis.
- Michael Pachla

I stayed at the Holiday Inn on the west side of town and frequented that Los Bravos. Big fan.

I feel like I should be asking you. You were the one on the press call
- Hank Balling

How bout that? Was surprised I was able to ask a question.