If that's the comp it's hard to argue against the pick. Pietrangelo was the 3rd d-man taken in 2008, 4th overall. Just a quick note, Sabres took Tyler Myers 12th and Erik Karlsson was taken 15th.
- Michael Pachla

Tyler Myers downfall was he was not Chara.

The coaching staff and this fanbase wanted him to be Chara.

Big rugged tough D-man who would punch a guy because he was tall.
They wanted him to be a defensive D-man which he was not.

He could have been a Karlsson clone with his offense but he got ruined by Ruff and co.

Pronman's final prospect rankings.



https://theathletic.com/2...y-pronmans-final-top-151/
- TheSabresTaco

Every description I hear of Power reminds me of how Pilut was described. "His best asset is the first pass".

Tyler Myers downfall was he was not Chara.

The coaching staff and this fanbase wanted him to be Chara.

Big rugged tough D-man who would punch a guy because he was tall.
They wanted him to be a defensive D-man which he was not.

He could have been a Karlsson clone with his offense but he got ruined by Ruff and co.
- ImThatGuy

I don't know about all that. But the consensus is that his development was ruined when tallider left

Every description I hear of Power reminds me of how Pilut was described. "His best asset is the first pass".
- Slump Buster

oh my. That's a new one. Not dismissing it, just saying it's a new take

Tyler Myers downfall was he was not Chara.

The coaching staff and this fanbase wanted him to be Chara.

Big rugged tough D-man who would punch a guy because he was tall.
They wanted him to be a defensive D-man which he was not.

He could have been a Karlsson clone with his offense but he got ruined by Ruff and co.
- ImThatGuy

Myers problem was that he was never the same D after his first year or two. I don't recall anyone claiming he wasn't physical enough. I do recall him becoming a train wreck in his own zone. Some say it was Tallinder leaving, others say that Lindy tried to get him to think too much rather than relying on his instincts.

Power 1...

but...

Skating: Average
Puck Skills: Below-average
Hockey Sense: Above-average
Compete: Average
- Michael Pachla

People should take note of that. Some rankings severely overrate his skating. It takes him a few steps to get rumbling

People should take note of that. Some rankings severely overrate his skating. It takes him a few steps to get rumbling
- Hank Balling

Great point. It's a tough draft at the top and Pronman mentions this draft being below average up there.

Power 1...

but...

Skating: Average
Puck Skills: Below-average
Hockey Sense: Above-average
Compete: Average
- Michael Pachla

Attributes are graded on a scale using the terms poor (lowest), below average, average, above average, high end, and elite (highest). Average is meant as a compliment, not as a criticism. Saying an attribute is average means it projects as NHL average. Shots are only graded if they are notably good or poor.

People should take note of that. Some rankings severely overrate his skating. It takes him a few steps to get rumbling
- Hank Balling

Looks like a my report card from back in the day :

"D,", " 2C's" and a "B"

Is the skating in comparison to his size or other players?

Ouch

Every description I hear of Power reminds me of how Pilut was described. "His best asset is the first pass".
- Slump Buster

Power at 18 is a better prospect than Pilut at 22.

Attributes are graded on a scale using the terms poor (lowest), below average, average, above average, high end, and elite (highest). Average is meant as a compliment, not as a criticism. Saying an attribute is average means it projects as NHL average. Shots are only graded if they are notably good or poor.
- TheSabresTaco

That makes sense ☝️

I don't know about all that. But the consensus is that his development was ruined when tallider left
- Michael Pachla

Tyler Myers is not a good defensman.

http://moranalytics.com/mike-harrington/
Not bad, a long listen, and some stuff on here some on this board aren't gonna want to hear about the injury to Jack and what possibly could happen. Like I have been saying people need to open there eyes to what could happen if Eichel is traded.

Looks like a my report card from back in the day :

"D,", " 2C's" and a "B"

Is the skating in comparison to his size or other players?

Ouch
- Boss34

A lot of times you'll hear that Power "skates well for a big man." Make of that what you will

Slow to act? He can't even talk to all of the people he wants to talk to yet.
- Slump Buster

Since the beginning of his tenure, he has been slow to make any moves. It seems that he is just an observer and reporter for Terry and Kim, every 90 days he reports back and gives his input but they have the final say.

Slow to act:

- in firing a terrible coach (burned a few bridges delaying that move)
- slow to communicate with reporters during one of the worst losing streaks in organizational history
- slow to make trades (specifically Hall)
- slow to find management help
- slow this entire offseason as he has done nothing but learn while other organizations have defined directions and made moves
- slow to provide information regarding a serious injury with the franchise player, creating a bigger wedge vs a bridge to open discussion

Attributes are graded on a scale using the terms poor (lowest), below average, average, above average, high end, and elite (highest). Average is meant as a compliment, not as a criticism. Saying an attribute is average means it projects as NHL average. Shots are only graded if they are notably good or poor.
- TheSabresTaco

2. Dylan Guenther
Skating: Average
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Average
Compete: Above-average
Shot: Above-average

3. Eklund
Skating: High-end
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Above-average
Compete: Above-average

http://moranalytics.com/mike-harrington/
Not bad, a long listen, and some stuff on here some on this board aren't gonna want to hear about the injury to Jack and what possibly could happen. Like I have been saying people need to open there eyes to what could happen if Eichel is traded.
- Buff36

For those of us who don't have a lot of time for Hike Marrington?

Myers problem was that he was never the same D after his first year or two. I don't recall anyone claiming he wasn't physical enough. I do recall him becoming a train wreck in his own zone. Some say it was Tallinder leaving, others say that Lindy tried to get him to think too much rather than relying on his instincts.
- Slump Buster

I remember it very well.

Myers was one of my favorite Sabres players. Last jersey i bought.

I argued with people for many months about this.

People wanted him to add size and hit and fight.

The Purse carrying jokes pretty much originated with Myers.

2. Dylan Guenther
Skating: Average
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Average
Compete: Above-average
Shot: Above-average

3. Eklund
Skating: High-end
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Above-average
Compete: Above-average
- Michael Pachla

Take either one of these guys. Love me some Eklund though.

2. Dylan Guenther
Skating: Average
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Average
Compete: Above-average
Shot: Above-average

3. Eklund
Skating: High-end
Puck Skills: Average
Hockey Sense: Above-average
Compete: Above-average
- Michael Pachla

The descriptions of the players are much more informative than the ranking of assets.

Attributes are graded on a scale using the terms poor (lowest), below average, average, above average, high end, and elite (highest). Average is meant as a compliment, not as a criticism. Saying an attribute is average means it projects as NHL average. Shots are only graded if they are notably good or poor.
- TheSabresTaco

This doesn't scream 1st overall pick to me. Even using a curve for this draft class

Since the beginning of his tenure, he has been slow to make any moves. It seems that he is just an observer and reporter for Terry and Kim, every 90 days he reports back and gives his input but they have the final say.

Slow to act:

- in firing a terrible coach (burned a few bridges delaying that move)
- slow to communicate with reporters during one of the worst losing streaks in organizational history
- slow to make trades (specifically Hall)
- slow to find management help
- slow this entire offseason as he has done nothing but learn while other organizations have defined directions and made moves
- slow to provide information regarding a serious injury with the franchise player, creating a bigger wedge vs a bridge to open discussion
- washedup20

He is not doing his job if he doesnt interview at least 100 coaches. Apparently other GMs are idiots for identifying coaches right away and getting their direction set and are starting their off-season's.

Its not like they had months to identify top candidates and go after one.

I assume they are going to hire a Barry Trotz clone from the Islanders and defense defense defense.

Lazy no. He reminds me of Erik Johnson, when Johnson was still playing in college
- Mentalorgasm5

I think people forgot how great johnson was then that injury destroyed his Career and became half the person who is supposed to be..

Just saying

Take either one of these guys. Love me some Eklund though.
- Buff36

From the limited exposure I've had to his tape, am surprised he considers Eklunds shot unworthy of a grade. I think it's at least high-end

Power at 18 is a better prospect than Pilut at 22.
- TheSabresTaco

Well, sure. My point is that it is another reminder that if this is considered to be his the first thing that people say about him then he probably does have a low ceiling when compared to other 1OAs. I am sure he will be a fine D. I am glad that I don't have to make the pick.