‘While Eichel is expected to jump right to the NHL, there are plenty of No. 2 picks who did not. Waiting didn’t hurt Daniel Sedin, Dany Heatley, Jason Spezza, Evgeni Malkin, James van Riemsdyk or Ryan.’
Archives for June 21, 2015
Sabres general manager Murray set for defining draft
‘”I really like what we have in the system right now; it seems Ristolainen, Zadorov and Zemgus Girgensons (2012, No. 14) each have a long future ahead of them,” Royce said. “We’re going to get a really good player at No. 21 and then at No. 31, but obviously he won’t be NHL-ready until another two or three years down the road.”‘