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Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jun 15 @ 10:26 AM ET
5+24 and something else of significance.
- Michael Pachla


I was thinking 1 + the Hall pick for all 3 firsts
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:27 AM ET
To me it sounds like Power and Berniers are known quantities to the point that their upside is more limite than the likes of Hughes, Guenther and Eklund. And it really goes back to how kajk ultimately define bpa
- Michael Pachla


Pronman doesn't always hit. But things I hate to see on scouting reports is concerns with skating and being able to muscle through top competition (post development) and since some of the top guys have those question marks, it's what separates them from guys like Guenther, Power, Beniers and Eklund.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jun 15 @ 10:27 AM ET
What exactly has Adams said or done?

I have no idea what his thought process is

- sbroads24



He has spent everyday trying to find hockey people who will be proud to be part of the Sabres organization, the search continues.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 15 @ 10:27 AM ET
I think you misunderstood my question and I misunderstood your answer.

I pose that, potentially, the Sabres DID pick BPA. Or so they perceive(d).

I believe what you're stating is they should have picked Rossi.

What makes anyone think that Rossi is capable of filling Jack's shoes? Why can't Cozens?

- TheSabresTaco

if you took best player last year

you have cozens, rossi and casey for your 3 centers if jack is gone

you probably have a more skilled winger in rossi then quinn, if jack stays


they clearly reached for quinn last year, and my guess is they will reach for a center with 1 overall instead of picking the best player which is power
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:28 AM ET
I think powers is the best player

so I would pick him and try to get a center via trades

- homiedclown


I agree. A center needs to return in any Jack trade. At the very least, one with very high upside.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:29 AM ET
Grab Powers this year.
Wright next year

- DirtyDan

Spot on
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:29 AM ET
Sure, and there is a list of like 20 forwards I would have taken before Hanifin that draft too looking back at it.
- Pegullaville


JAKK is wasting it's time interviewing 2021 coaches and scouts. They should be interviewing guys from 2025. Really up the odds for the draft and success projections.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jun 15 @ 10:30 AM ET
I was thinking 1 + the Hall pick for all 3 firsts
- Hank Balling

Interesting. Guess it would depend upon the return(s) for jack (and sam?)
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:31 AM ET
Hajt was one of the best defensive defensemen in the game. Didn't have to nail guys or go running around. Was always in the correct position.
- Powerslave


Yup, he was also ridiculed a bit for being a wussy with a purse.
I didn't say he wast great.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:31 AM ET
if you took best player last year

you have cozens, rossi and casey for your 3 centers if jack is gone

you probably have a more skilled winger in rossi then quinn, if jack stays


they clearly reached for quinn last year, and my guess is they will reach for a center with 1 overall instead of picking the best player which is power

- homiedclown


yeah, maybe. Hoepfully JAKK doesn't outwit itself.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:33 AM ET
Yup, he was also ridiculed a bit for being a wussy with a purse.
I didn't say he wast great.

- IonSabres



I didn't say you didn't say he wasn't great.

Jerk.

😁

Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jun 15 @ 10:33 AM ET
if you took best player last year

you have cozens, rossi and casey for your 3 centers if jack is gone

you probably have a more skilled winger in rossi then quinn, if jack stays


they clearly reached for quinn last year, and my guess is they will reach for a center with 1 overall instead of picking the best player which is power

- homiedclown

Rookie GM's almost always outsmart themselves. It's part of the reason why the Sabres are a train wreck
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:38 AM ET
This may be true.
It may also be true that these guys have all been impacted by one of the most unusual years in their draft year, with all muted live viewings and interviews.

Also, Average is defined as NHL caliber. So, Powers Average skating evaluation is NHL ready. Further, His straight line speed is what knocks him down..which is the least important skating attribute...his edges are highly rated, which is more crtical.

Lastly, Corey states Power would be fighting for #2 or 3 ranking in last years class...NOT BAD at all.

- IonSabres

Interesting
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jun 15 @ 10:39 AM ET
I didn't say you didn't say he wasn't great.

Jerk.

😁

- Powerslave


Well, I didn't say you didn't say that I didn't say he wasn't great.

And my Dad would kick your Dad's ass! .. I mean, if he could he would, but he's dead..tell your dad to rest easy.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:40 AM ET
He has spent everyday trying to find hockey people who will be proud to be part of the Sabres organization, the search continues.
- washedup20

Lol
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:41 AM ET
Interesting
- sbroads24


So we're dying for Byfield but some would be disappointed with taking Power.

Now that's fascinating.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:42 AM ET
He has spent everyday trying to find hockey people who will be proud to be part of the Sabres organization, the search continues.
- washedup20


Forever.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:42 AM ET
Rookie GM's almost always outsmart themselves. It's part of the reason why the Sabres are a train wreck
- Michael Pachla




Every GM in the league was a rookie at one point.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:43 AM ET
Well, I didn't say you didn't say that I didn't say he wasn't great.

And my Dad would kick your Dad's ass! .. I mean, if he could he would, but he's dead..tell your dad to rest easy.

- IonSabres



RIP, Mr. Ion.

TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:45 AM ET
1. The Sabres are preparing for two picks in the top 10.
2. The Kings are not in on Jack Eichel.
3. The Devils genuinely want Ristolainen.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 15 @ 10:47 AM ET
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I will buy his bus ticket
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jun 15 @ 10:47 AM ET
1. The Sabres are preparing for two picks in the top 10.
2. The Kings are not in on Jack Eichel.
3. The Devils genuinely want Ristolainen.

- TheSabresTaco


Miles Wood?

#peoplewhowanttobehere
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:48 AM ET
1. The Sabres are preparing for two picks in the top 10.
2. The Kings are not in on Jack Eichel.
3. The Devils genuinely want Ristolainen.

- TheSabresTaco



Oh my
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 15 @ 10:48 AM ET
1. The Sabres are preparing for two picks in the top 10.
2. The Kings are not in on Jack Eichel.
3. The Devils genuinely want Ristolainen.

- TheSabresTaco

Does Rhino get you 5
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 15 @ 10:48 AM ET
Miles Wood?

#peoplewhowanttobehere

- Hank Balling



Yes please!!!
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