Crusader1969

Is the narrative that you never take a goalie in round one officially dead?

boo! you are making an assumption a Center prospect doesnt come back in any of the deals KA makes this summer.

how about getting fair value? don't need to win it, just dont lose it.

great point. There is no deadline. you wait until you get proper value. If he isnt 100% and wont / cant play, he goes on LTIR. If he Pulls a PLD, then he goes to the pressbox.

I dont see why that means Beniers gets drafted over Power, assuming they have Power ranked higher

sure but on the other side the Sabres traded ROR who won the Conn Smythe for a bag of peanuts

only the Sabres could trade their best player at his lowest value.

Call Beane ask him what he would do. Problem solved

The Kings are out until the Sabres start talking with the Ducks. No way Blake can see Eichel go to their main rivals without attempting to acquire him

Reading what Freidman is saying 'other GMs are saying to trade him sooner than later, since he is injured you aren't dealing from a position of strength" SOunds like experience GM's trying to take advantage of a newbie GM. Im really worried that he will listen and the return will be something like the ROR trade. Sabres may want to move on but you need to do it when you are in a strong position...Eichel being healthy. Keep him a Sabre until he is healthy. If he can never play hockey again put him on LTIR use his $10mill on other players. I really have a bad feeling here Hopefully the new experienced Assistant GM plays a huge role here.

Im sure the return for Jack is a moving target. If you can get Anaheim to give you a good package (includes Zegras), remind Blake that he probably doesn't want to have to face Jack on his main Rivals for the next 10 years. now maybe Byfield becomes available. I would think the Ryan Johnson's rights may be on the table as well.

That was a lazy question on my part. Thanks for answering anyways

Have we seen any rankings, since the World Championships that doesnt have Power as #1? Probably too soon, I guess what’s the most mainstream site that doesn’t rank him #1?

These are extremely well written and thought out Great job !

Surprised it’s as close as it is I appreciate the debate even if Power is going to be the pick

“Owen Power, a defenseman at the University of Michigan, was the unanimous choice as the No. 1 player in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters for the 2021 NHL Draft.” thankfully he’s didnt say consensus!

would be great if you are right

im only going to say no because if they draft Beniers, I don't want to be mad I think he is going to be a hell of a player and would be a tremendous pick if Power wasn't in the draft. I will just admit that I was wrong if anyone but Power is the pick

I thinking more along the lines of 90% or higher.

"[Power] is going to be a superstar hockey player," Canada coach Gerard Gallant said. "We all know he's got the talent and skill, but to see him do what he did at this level of hockey, as an 18-year-old ... he's obviously going to be drafted early in the first round. He's going to be outstanding."

From Bob McKenzie “He is, however, the consensus favourite.” sorry just trying to be a smartass The 10 scouts Bob surveyed in April all had Power as #1. as Vince Carter famously said about any debate about Power being the first pick ”it’s over”

I seriously doubt there is anything a prospect could do to make you optimistic but what draft eligible played in a league or tournament with tougher competition that Power has ?

100%. It’s a problem that the Sabres have at least another year to solve.

How about Dahlin - Joker Power -Borgen Samuelsson - Bryson hVs one of the guys on your bottom pair play the off side more of a 2022/23 lineup

Not impressive ??? Have you seen what hockey people are saying about him? He was the number one guy going into the worlds and he solidified his ranking yes he is no Dahlin offensively he’s the guy you put out there with a minute to go in the game. A coach’s dream player. do you put Dahlin out there with a minute to go in the game and holding a 1 goal It’s not like there is Connor McDavid out there and we are saying take the Dman. he’s the best player , dont over think it. Take him