Crusader1969

Listened to Dan Marr (NHL Central Scouting) interview last night Im up to 6 guys who I want the Sabres to draft at 13. Not sure how reasonable it is that a couple of guys will be there at 6 3 Dmen: Axle Sandin Pellikka - probably would be under utilized as a Sabres as he would be behind Dahlin and Power BUT he can grow as a 3rd pair dman and if needed to move up to top 4 due to injury, he would be a good option. David Reinbacher or Dmitri Simashev. My gut feeling is that ASP and Reinbacher are gone by 13 and using the pick on Simashev might be a tad early 3 Power Forwards - Ryan Leonard (long shot to there at 13), Matthew Wood 6'3 Forward who has already played 1 season in the NCAA. Didn't have him on my list until I heard Marr speak of him and Central Scouting ranking him 4th on their list of NA Skaters. Quentin Musty (ranked 14th by Central Scouting) but doing some research after others brining him up in this thread, would fit pretty well I think

My guess is no, but i really don't know.

Digging a little deeper. He avg 8 mins per game (all even strength) in the regular season. Had 37 shots on net and picked up 10 points in 55 games He’s getting only 6 mins a game in the playoffs but has 17 shots and 4 points in 16 games seems he is doing more in less time.

I’m surprised by the weight. I would have thought, close to 200lbs. Plays like a bigger guy anyway

Nope. Under contract with CSKA. 2 more seasons in the KHL. May not need AHL time by the time he comes over

Poltapov’s team is one game away from winning the KHL championship been an up and down year for him, playing limited minutes though he has been playing on the 2nd line in the finals. next season should be interesting for him as he earns a bigger role on his squad I’m still very much excited to see what he brings as a power forward to the Sabres in a few more seasons. (3 I think )

Yes I was watching. Was looking for Matthews out there picking up all the sticks during the melee lol

Sorry Dahlin and Cozens arent physical? Thompson has had a few fights including vs Chara. I wasn’t saying the leafs are soft. My comment was directed at Matthews and that he will never be a leader who takes his team anywhere

Out of curiosity. Out of Dahlin, Cozens and Thompson - who is busy collecting sticks while their teammates are all involved in a scrum?

Actually he didn’t drop them lol. Never got it gloves off And you have to be joking if you don’t think Cozens, Dahlin and Thompson would be part of the scrum.

is there any worse leader than Matthews? playimg the roll of Molly Maid, picking up sticks, while a scrum is going on after the hit on point so happy to know that the Sabres leaders Dahlin, Thompson and Cozens would be right in the middle sticking up for their teammates When the playoffs come next season, the fight in those 3 will go a long way for them doing something that Matthews never has. … winning a playoff round

Just doing some afternoon draft reading looking like both Reinbacher and ASP will both be gone before 13 The decision will be to take Simashev early, on the assumption he won’t be there when you draft again OR take the top forward at 13 and hope to fill in your defensive prospect pool with your 2nd rounders ??

i just might be 🙂

cause he hits things... Assuming KO and Girgs come back and they bring back Jost, I'll be very surprised if a forward outside of the organization is brought it. They have so many forwards in Rochester that are close to being NHL ready and only 2 spots available..Oloffson and Vinny.

I think we are debating two different things. I'm saying you can't afford him in 2024/25 but (I think) you are saying they can afford him next year - which is 100% the case.

How much is Tom Wilson costing you ? Would you agree Dahlin and Power are going to combine for about $18mill?

are you just saying this or have you actually added it up ? And no, the cap isn’t expected to rise until the 25/26 season. what do you expect Dahlin and Power to sign for combined ? if Mitts has a good season what will he get ?

You then either trade down or take the best fit at 13. , even though you might be taking him a tad high in Dmitri Simashev

It will be interesting. ASP may be the higher rated Dman but Reinbacher or Simashev would be what they need. I’m not loving it to be honest. I like the Muel type for both Dahlin and Power

The Dman, looks like a top 10 pick almost certainly

I think he’s long gone before the Sabres pick

How so? Have a look at their salary situation once Dahlin and Powers extensions kick in though a big question is what you pay Casey

Time to pull out the dictionary! ameliorate - make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. "the reform did much to ameliorate living standards"

I wouldn’t get your hopes up for Tom Wilson Their cap space is going to get eaten up by the extensions kicking in. they wont be able to do a legit too 4 Dman AND Wilson

im feeling pretty confident that Girgs and KO are brought back and all the 2023/24 forwards are already in the organization already If I am KA, I'm spending the $6 til $8 Million I have available to offer on a longer term deal and use it on 2 dmen.