Crusader1969

The more important question is who is better in 2 or 3 years? I love where Buffalo is going. I honestly think that this is the last season we experience without the playoffs. In 3 or 4 years, we are serious contenders for the cup.

Don’t hold your breath. They have 14 signed and ready to start the season. I’ll be surprised if they sign anyone else

In what way was he not good enough for the leafs ???? Assume you have the basic understanding of the salary cap

Can’t be good then.

Lyubushkin signs with Sabres 2*$2.8

Damn. So much for Manson my priority list Manson. Re-signs with Colorado. 4*$4.5 Zadorov Gudbranson Subban Lyubushkin

I’ll be surprised if they add a notable forward I count 14 guys on the roster today who will fill out the line up I wouldn’t mind them brining in a vet Dman or 2 i think the trade route is a better solution to the much needed goalie. Guys I think they have a shot at Manson Zadorov Gudbranson Subban Lyubushkin

Has Kisakov been in the USA at all? If so, I’m surprised he can’t attend a camp Stiven Sardaryan Is the other name missing. I thought he played in the US last year 🤷‍♂️

Corey Pronman released his way too early draft rankings today 1. Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL) 2. Matvei Michkov, RW, SKA (KHL) 3. Adam Fantilli, C, Chicago (USHL) 4. Zach Benson, LW, Winnipeg(WHL) 5. Dalibor Dvorsky, C, AIK (Sweden Jr.) 6. Kasper Halttunen, RW, Jokerit (Finland Jr 7. Nate Danielson, C, Brandon (WHL) 8. Charlie Stramel, C, USNTDP (USHL) 9. Cam Allen, RHD, Guelph (OHL) 10. Matthew Wood, RW, Victoria (BCHL) early word is that this is to be an excellent draft that will run much deeper than the top 10

I like those 2 players a lot but they are bottom pair guys. You can find those guys in UFA market I hope GMKA spends a bit of money and brings in Zadorov or Manson.

I find it interesting that the guys who are pretty well negative on everything are the ones moaning about this pick at 41 it’s a crapshoot no matter who you take. they took the best goalie in the draft. I’m not sure why anyone is moaning

Elite Prospects said they had him in the first round coming into the season and didn’t live up to their expectations. However, sounds like a great gamble to take in the 4th round.

adams is going busy tonight I bet there is a guy out there who they have a #1 grade on still on the board they have the draft picks to move up to grab whomever that is

These kids are years away and could be wingers. Heck, Mitts might go to wing

Good call

What a haul for the Sabres would have like for them to roll the dice with Lambert but again really safe pick with Kulich

Noooooo. Not a fan at all

Let’s go. Get Lambert or Hutson That was my brain lol

Lambert goes to SJ. Gut feeling

CrAp

This is from draftin Europe who usually do a pretty good job. “03. NOAH OSTLUND - C, 5’10”, 164, 11-Mar-2004, Left Type of Player Quick, competitive and very skilled two-way centerman who makes his linemates better. Path to the Draft A Draftin Europe's big favorite since 2020, Östlund has not let down our high expectations since. He had to fight through different injuries during this year and one could argue he didn't take as much of a step forward as some of his peers, but finished his draft season in style with a strong showing at the U18s despite a sore shoulder (a carryover from the Swedish junior playoffs), leading his team to an unlikely Gold Medal. Strengths Östlund is a natural, he’s one of those players that have an instinctive and thorough understanding of the game. At 15 he was already showing on-ice awareness that most pros don't possess. It’s an easy trait to recognize, not only in his play with the puck, but also in his play without it. Noah uses his IQ and vision to be a consistent defensive factor despite limited size, displaying tremendous on-ice attitude and work rate. He is relentless in his efforts and that attitude is, in fact, what we feel really separates Östlund from other prospects. It's particularly rare to find a teenager who plays such a skillful game and at the same time possesses the will (and the cardio) to go after the puck time after time. The combination of that innate perseverance with his ability to read the play and his deft stick work allows him to take away many pucks from the opposition.

Now they need to swing for the fences at 28. Russians, Lambert, Howard , Hutson or Casey- if they want skill or size and nasty - Warren or Lamoureux?

Chesley, Rinzel and Casey ?

High floor

Safe pick could be Ostlund