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It would definitely be good to have more D prospects in the pipeline. But it isn't critical. They have slots 1-3 locked up for years. Plus they do have Jokiharju, Johnson, and a couple of other prospects that could possibly fill the 4 slot too after the guy they bring in in the next week is ready to move on. And if they really are locked in on finding skilled F's, they can flip them for something else when they've cooked a bit more and are worth something.

Always thought that they had nameplates made up for pretty much everybody ranked in the top 60 and then just slap the velcro'd nameplate onto the back of a #23 sweater. Sandin-Pellikka's Detroit sweater definitely had a velcro'd nameplate on the back.

You mean like Thompson, Tuch, Cozens, Dahlin, Samuelsson, Power, etc.?

And if about 1/3 of your high draft pick prospects hit, you've got a line's worth of top 6ers. If 1/2 of them hit, you've got close to a top 6 chomping at the bit waiting for their chance. It's a great problem to have. The Sabres FINALLY are starting to get "1st World" problems again. 'Bout friggin' time.

Said in the other thread, but guess it's easier to leave Savoie in the W now.

Guess now Savoie can stay in the W for another year. 😉

Cool.

Doubt they're hoping they're in Houston when those guys come over, but they want to be good after they find a home. Not really high on their priority list until then. They're looking to stockpile picks and youth until then. And grabbing guys that aren't available for 3 years is a good way to keep bringing high draft picks into the fold.

Hellebucyk, Benson, or Moore please.

Cool. They thought the Sabres wanted another Russian.

Only if they think Adams wanted him.

Would've rather have had the guy the Nucks just grabbed, but it's possible. Realize most everybody wanted a D-man, but if the Yotes pass on Benson don't see how Adams can pass on him too.

Not sure if it was unexpected or not, but @LGR4GM went 5 for 5 to start the draft.

Hellebucyk, Benson, or Moore. 3 picks away. It should be doable to end up with 1 of the 3.

Danielson? Yes.

Unless he's at a seance he definitely doesn't. That "cabby" passed on 20 years ago.

Am now hoping that kid from Winnipeg slides, but the stupid Yotes will probably snag him should he fall that far.

Was hoping he'd somehow slide to the Sabres. Not happy he went to Filly but at least Ovi doesn't get his protege and the Yotes don't get to hose the Sabres on that one.

Wouldn't it be refreshing if just ONE of these people said something disparaging about Nashville?

Will Smith, Benson, all sorts of late 80's early 90's TV making a comeback.

Guess Arizona is still holding grudges over Adams not being willing to budge on Kulich or Savoie in the Chychrun deal. Which other draft choice rumored to the Sabres will they take at 12?

Did they not tell Price who they'd picked?

The scouts in the NFL don't travel to the draft. Nor does the owner nor the GM. They're all esconced away in their team's "war room."

The talking heads just said that they see a similar trajectory for Fantilli like Eichel had. Guess they expect him to force his way out of Columbus by '29. 😉

Keeping with @North Buffalo's Looney Tunes theme does that make Arizona's management a bunch of Ultra-Maroons?