I think their drive is similar, but I would definitely say Krebs is a weaker (physically) playmaker, where as Peterka is more a power forward.

Very excited to see Cozens, Krebs, Tuch, Quinn and Peterka roaming around for the next few years.
- TheSabresTaco

Pop a 1st line center in there and that is a legit top 6

This kid reminds me of Tavares, which I am not fond of. I don’t like those flat feet of his but what do I know.

https://youtu.be/gGsyWt2fF4k

This kid reminds me of Tavares, which I am not fond of. I don’t like those flat feet of his but what do I know.

https://youtu.be/gGsyWt2fF4k
- washedup20

Well unless the lottery balls fall right, I would start looking at something different.

Krebs Cozens Tuch
Peterka Mitts Quinn
Larry Larry Larry
Larry Larry Larry

Dahlin Samuelson
Power Joker
Piss face (doesn’t need a partner)

UPL/Houser

I smell bottom 5.

Was told there’s no value in trading for role players outside the core, this roster is a trade deadline away from contending……
- washedup20

Where's Sir Tallness

Where's Sir Tallness
- Buff36

Washed is a long time Tage hater/non-believer.

Probably get laughed at, but why can't Sir Tallness be that 1st line Center. Yes he's horrible on draws, but let Peca work with him on that.

Well unless the lottery balls fall right, I would start looking at something different.
- Buff36

Oh the horror at the thought of the Sabres drafting John Tavares, right?

Who needs a player like that!?!?

Probably get laughed at, but why can't Sir Tallness be that 1st line Center. Yes he's horrible on draws, but let Peca work with him on that.
- Buff36

His play without the puck needs improving a good bit.

Ideally you need an elite talent as your 1C.

Oh the horror at the thought of the Sabres drafting John Tavares, right?

Who needs a player like that!?!?
- kingcong39

I would love it, but unless we get some lottery luck, don't think we are catching Arizona Montreal and maybe Philly

His play without the puck needs improving a good bit.

Ideally you need an elite talent as your 1C.
- kingcong39

Agree, but that's where Peca helps, he can teach all are C a few things

I would love it, but unless we get some lottery luck, don't think we are catching Arizona Montreal and maybe Philly
- Buff36

Agreed.

The idea that drafting a player like John Tavares is somehow a negative is mind numbing.

Agreed.

The idea that drafting a player like John Tavares is somehow a negative is mind numbing.
- kingcong39

Yeah, that's a little weird

Agree, but that's where Peca helps, he can teach all are C a few things
- Buff36

I don't think Tage is talented enough to be a 1st line Center, and more importantly, I don't think he's well rounded enough (like say peak O'Reilly) to be one either.

Here's hoping though.

Where's Sir Tallness
- Buff36

If I was making real lines for next season:

Skinner Cozens Tuch
Krebs Tage X
Peterka Mitts Quinn
Murray X Okposo

Dahlin Samuelson
Power Joker
Fitzgerald X

UPL/Korpisalo*

2nd line power forward
4th line needs a defined vet
Defense needs a bully

* Only offering a contract if the plan isn’t to lose next year

I would love it, but unless we get some lottery luck, don't think we are catching Arizona Montreal and maybe Philly
- Buff36

Where do you think they ultimately finish? Third or Forth? The goalie situation alone could make it interesting.

I don't think Tage is talented enough to be a 1st line Center, and more importantly, I don't think he's well rounded enough (like say peak O'Reilly) to be one either.

Here's hoping though.
- kingcong39

Maybe not Defensively, but his point trajectory is basically the same this year.

Where do you think they ultimately finish? Third or Forth? The goalie situation alone could make it interesting.
- Gr8daygo

4th or 5th

Where do you think they ultimately finish? Third or Forth? The goalie situation alone could make it interesting.
- Gr8daygo

I'll go 5th as all of Montreal, Arizona, Seattle, and Ottawa finish worse in the standings, although it'll likely be a horse race with Ottawa.

Caveat is I have no idea how Philadelphia and New Jersey are so bad.

If I was making real lines for next season:

Skinner Cozens Tuch
Krebs Tage X
Peterka Mitts Quinn
Murray X Okposo

Dahlin Samuelson
Power Joker
Fitzgerald X

UPL/Korpisalo*

2nd line power forward
4th line needs a defined vet
Defense needs a bully

* Only offering a contract if the plan isn’t to lose next year
- washedup20

Interesting

Oh the horror at the thought of the Sabres drafting John Tavares, right?

Who needs a player like that!?!?
- kingcong39

I compared him to Tavares for the reason that he is highly talented, I just don’t like his foot speed, they already have a high end slow top 6 player on the roster with Mitts. I never said the Sabres shouldn’t draft him if they could.

Crank the drama notch down guy

If I was making real lines for next season:

Skinner Cozens Tuch
Krebs Tage X
Peterka Mitts Quinn
Murray X Okposo

Dahlin Samuelson
Power Joker
Fitzgerald X

UPL/Korpisalo*

2nd line power forward
4th line needs a defined vet
Defense needs a bully

* Only offering a contract if the plan isn’t to lose next year
- washedup20

This entire post is applause worthy.

You nailed it regarding their team needs and the roster construction.

The only difference I'd have is Girgendons as 4th line LW and I'd bring back Jankowski for 4th line C duties.

Hertl would fit that 2nd line like a glove. He could even take the draws for Tage whenever needed, and fill in at C if/when injuries occur.

I compared him to Tavares for the reason that he is highly talented, I just don’t like his foot speed, they already have a high end slow top 6 player on the roster with Mitts. I never said the Sabres shouldn’t draft him if they could.

Crank the drama notch down guy
- washedup20

I get it, but foot speed is overrated and overstated.

2 recent player who were said to be slow a foot as a big knock when they were being drafted: Brayden Point and Jason Robertson.

I'd take either one on the Sabres right now.

Skating can always be improved. Hell, look at the improvement of Samuelsson's skating.

Krebs Tage Tuch
Peterka Cozens Quinn
Skinner Mitts ???/ Okposo
Girgs Jankowski ???/Okposo

Dahlin ???
Power/Samuelsson Joker
Samuelsson/Power Pysyk/Fitzgerald Laaksonen

UPL Campbell

I get it, but foot speed is overrated and overstated.

2 recent player who were said to be slow a foot as a big knock when they were being drafted: Brayden Point and Jason Robertson.

I'd take either one on the Sabres right now.

Skating can always be improved. Hell, look at the improvement of Samuelsson's skating.
- kingcong39

All good points, none were the heading into the draft as the unanimous 1OA though.

Just like when I watched Dahlin highlights before the draft I thought the kid couldn’t finish.

Nhl draft is a roulette table

Krebs Tage Tuch
Peterka Cozens Quinn
Skinner Mitts ???/ Okposo
Girgs Jankowski ???/Okposo

Dahlin ???
Power/Samuelsson Joker
Samuelsson/Power Pysyk/Fitzgerald Laaksonen

UPL Campbell
- Buff36

Plenty of UFA options at forward this coming offseason.

The question for me, more so than would any be open to signing with the Sabres is, are the Sabres actually going to try and be a real team next season?