Calgary falling apart
- Slapjackzack

All started with a Jt Compher Goal

I share the same thought process as well. I think Zegras is fantastic but doesn't fit a Sabres team need as much as the aforementioned. I think I would rank them Turcotte, Cozens, Dach but if we get either of them I'll be happy. Having a 1-2-3 punch down the middle of Eichel-Mittelstadt-Cozens/Turcotte/Dach we will possibly have the best centre depth this franchise as ever had.
- Pegullaville

I think we could see them in the NHL in 1 year, with the option to use any of them on the wing. A good 200-foot game is of enormous value to this team right now.

I think we could see them in the NHL in 1 year, with the option to use any of them on the wing. A good 200-foot game is of enormous value to this team right now.
- Lunaion

Outside chance but Cozens does have the NHL size to possibly be ready day 1 but that is very, very ambitious. I really don’t want to get my hopes up with any predictions because for all we know all 3 of those guys could be gone by 7.

Outside chance but Cozens does have the NHL size to possibly be ready day 1 but that is very, very ambitious. I really don’t want to get my hopes up with any predictions because for all we know all 3 of those guys could be gone by 7.
- Pegullaville

Cozens is the one I can't see slipping. Wasn't long ago that I was hoping for Boldy. Moving a tier higher is nice.

Cozens is the one I can't see slipping. Wasn't long ago that I was hoping for Boldy. Moving a tier higher is nice.
- Lunaion

Could still take Boldy at 7 for all we know.

Could still take Boldy at 7 for all we know.
- Pegullaville

Wouldn't shock me. He's a solid fit and as fun as pre-draft rankings are, I don't take them that seriously.

Kinda feel bad for Mike Smith. That guy was under siege all night.

Who the hell are you?
- Mentalorgasm5

Another one of the god damn gringos.
Put me with the other yankee maricon!

Could still take Boldy at 7 for all we know.
- Pegullaville

Thumbs up

Kinda feel bad for Mike Smith. That guy was under siege all night.
- PrinceChill

Im cool with Colorado winning.... Dallas Columbus and Vegas too

you don't s$$t of what you think you know, my guy is right there on the bench and it's his job to handle day to day for the players. He see's it and hear's it all the time. when you on the staff, it's kinds hard not see it daily.
- SABRES 89

Maybe the blabbermouth should be fired. He certainly is not doing a service to the Sabres by letting loose with things that should stay in the locker room. Fire that guy cause acting like a middle school tell all is a bad attitude for a support person.

So I wonder if this Ruotsalainen kid is related to Reijo Ruotsalainen (damn that's a lot of letters to type). Reijo was an NHL player in the 80's and man could he skate, great ability and he had some good years over here. They come from the same town and have the same height- 5'8" so guessing not his father but maybe some relation.

And I read somewhere that Arttu Ruotsalainen is eligible for this draft.

Maybe the blabbermouth should be fired. He certainly is not doing a service to the Sabres by letting loose with things that should stay in the locker room. Fire that guy cause acting like a middle school tell all is a bad attitude for a support person.
- TC4145

Blabbermouth means you talk behind everyone's back, he's not doing that. Been with the team a while now.

So I wonder if this Ruotsalainen kid is related to Reijo Ruotsalainen (damn that's a lot of letters to type). Reijo was an NHL player in the 80's and man could he skate, great ability and he had some good years over here. They come from the same town and have the same height- 5'8" so guessing not his father but maybe some relation.

And I read somewhere that Arttu Ruotsalainen is eligible for this draft.
- mhp

He is unrelated, and he's not eligible for the draft. He's 21.

So it’s looking good that we might land that 17th pick ?

He is unrelated, and he's not eligible for the draft. He's 21.
- TheSabresTaco

ok, thought so but read last night that he is.

So it’s looking good that we might land that 17th pick ?
- gerbe75pts

Now that you jinxed it who knows

Interesting article by John Vogle, talking about what fans may expect from Casey Mittlestat in terms of development and production...using Oli Jokinen as a model given their same age of 19 as a rookie...

If those comparisons continue into Mittelstadt’s sophomore season, Sabres fans may want to prepare to be disappointed. Jokinen, the No. 3 overall draft pick in 1997, didn’t excel until his fifth season in the NHL at age 24.

There were other comparables used that reinforce a range of 3 - 7 year curve in reaching 2nd or 1st line production ...
ROR & Ryan Johanson = 3 years
Mike Fisher and Sean Couterier = 6, 7 yrs respectively.

This underscores the importance of sheltering Mitts for another 2, 3, 4 years by having a capable 2C take the weight of his shoulders. We have a good future with him, just takes more time time and experience.

Im cool with Colorado winning.... Dallas Columbus and Vegas too
- TheHank

If this year is any indication, just make the playoffs and then who knows

So it’s looking good that we might land that 17th pick ?
- gerbe75pts

It was another good night last night. Continue to pull for all the underdogs to win.
Dallas, Colorodo, Vegas are the keys AND of course The Peg

It was another good night last night. Continue to pull for all the underdogs to win.
Dallas, Colorodo, Vegas are the keys AND of course The Peg
- IonSabres

Don’t forget Columbus. If they make ECF that also works.

Interesting article by John Vogle, talking about what fans may expect from Casey Mittlestat in terms of development and production...using Oli Jokinen as a model given their same age of 19 as a rookie...

If those comparisons continue into Mittelstadt’s sophomore season, Sabres fans may want to prepare to be disappointed. Jokinen, the No. 3 overall draft pick in 1997, didn’t excel until his fifth season in the NHL at age 24.

There were other comparables used that reinforce a range of 3 - 7 year curve in reaching 2nd or 1st line production ...
ROR & Ryan Johanson = 3 years
Mike Fisher and Sean Couterier = 6, 7 yrs respectively.

This underscores the importance of sheltering Mitts for another 2, 3, 4 years by having a capable 2C take the weight of his shoulders. We have a good future with him, just takes more time time and experience.
- IonSabres

Casey is going to be fine but he has to decide if he wants to be serious about taking the next step and getting his body right so he’s ready for a full load

I’m not worried about him he will wake up

Now that you jinxed it who knows
- Pegullaville

Damn

this is fun... watching all the players we traded away do well on other PLAYOFF teams while us Buffalo fans root for underdogs to win so we get a better pick from ST. Louis...

I am just done with all of this. I want to trade Risto, but only if we are getting a true #2 center in return and i am talking a player that is going to put up 50-60 pts or more.. I swear if we trade Risto for future's or picks I will start rooting for T.O or Boston.. The 2 teams that I have hated my entire life...

Casey is going to be fine but he has to decide if he wants to be serious about taking the next step and getting his body right so he’s ready for a full load

I’m not worried about him he will wake up
- gerbe75pts

Agreed.
Casey did mention 2 things to work on over the summer, building strength and developing g his shot further.
I did like the fact he worked hard on his 2 way game, if he keeps it up he will be a terrific 2C...just likely 2 -3 seasons from now though