Crusader1969

While I’m talking to the Ducks , I’m seeing what it takes to bring back Deslauriers back 4th line Delauriers Zemgus Okposo

I guess that’s the big question - what would he cost. Could they get a 1st rounder for him at the deadline? It also gives them another year to see what they have In Peterka and Quinn They would then have a depth chart of: Rakell cozens / Samson Thompson Okposo with Quinn and Peterka knocking on the door

If you look at the opening night roster of 2021 there will be at least 10 different faces to start 21/22 thats already pretty significant

Thoughts on Richard Rakell? Ducks looking to get younger, Sabres looking to improve now hasn’t really produced much over the last 2 years but also hasn’t been in the best of situations Certainly fills a void on the RW

I think both come back. McCabe on a 1 year prove it deal at slightly above league min Ullmark will resign. Not sure what other options there will be for him.

Good point. Was thinking Turcotte

Both

I guess being shut out is pretty appropriate way to end the season

The more I think about the Sabres roster , pipeline and the draft prospects the more I’m starting to lean towards Brandt Clarke as the pick

The Canadian Conner Bedard and the Russian Matvei Michkov Both Eligible in 2023. However Michkov is under contract to 2026, so you may have to wait a bit for him to get to the NHL. Lets really hope we are talking about the guys rated in the 20s or below by that draft.

would you try flip him to Columbus for one of their goalies? Helps both teams with their expansion protected lists.

Definitely 1 year at the most. Probably at league minimum.

MacKinnon played at the WJC as an 18 year old. Not surprising he didn't have a good tournament. Guenther played in the U18 as an 18 year old. Not sure we are comparing Apples to Apples here. There is no doubt that teams are going to have to have a real close look at the 12 games he played in the WHL, after his performance at this tournament. He definitely wasn't terrible but he never really stood out either. Not that my list matters at all, but as for who I want the Sabres to draft im thinking he's now behind Clarke. Beneirs Eklund Clarke Gunther

The PNHx stats through Dobber prospects has him as a 65-70 point player their model uses players age, league, stats and position How accurate is the model? No idea

https://www.mckeenshockey.com/nhl-blog/ncaa-matt-beniers/ Here is a good write up on Beniers

Too bad Wright isn’t draft eligible! Wonder what teams tank in 23? Looks like 2 superstars on there way

A lot of the prospect writers compare him with Toews his numbers are similar too. Toews was nearly a point a game freshman in 05/06. Plays in the WJC and get 2 points for Canada. Gets drafted in 06 Beniers is a point a game player as a Freshman at Michigan and has 3 points as 2nd line center at WJC for USA.

I will be surprised if any players in this years draft is in the NHL come October though some believe Eklund is pretty close i do know that I don’t want to see any Dman under 20 on the Sabres ever again. As for Beniers, I’d guess we see him in the NHL once the NCAA season is over id be interested in what others think.

Agreed. I think he can flourish and 3C As for Cozens, I think eventually he can be 2C but with the way Samson is playing, there is absolutely no reason to rush it. Give him a few years on the RW. same thing if they get lucky enough to get Beniers,

I would have no issue if Guenther is the pick, I agree that Beniers doesn't have the typical offensive skill set as the 1st overall pick would usually have but he brings what the Sabres need more of. Im thinking more Jonathan Toews, less Patrick Laine. True, maybe not right away but its an interesting thought. great to have options....finally!

Do you prefer Reinhart or Cozens as C2? I'll assume we are good with Mitts as 3C? I think (at least for a few years) the team is better with Samson at Center and Cozens as a winger. Having too many centers is a great problem to have.

You want to maximize his value, I think his highest value will be at next years trade deadline. If Sabres are contending you can keep him for the year and chance that he will leave at the end of the year. If they are still stuck in the middle of the abyss, then you trade him. teams will be looking for a RHD for their playoff run. Plus, I think he's a good teammate and is good for the young D-core.

Sabres officially cannot draft any lower than 3rd over all my top 3 wish list 1) Beniers - will join team late next season, play LW for a year or two and can move to Center if injury to Eichel, Samson or Mitts. If things don’t turn around in a year or 2, he can become full time center is Samson or Eichel traded Eklund - probably would stay in Sweden for the year, moving to AHL late next season would become a top 6 LW for Sabres following year Guenther - don’t want to read too much into the u18s but certainly is concerning Great shot, good anticipation and works hard. would bring another right hand shot to the organization Would compete with Quinn as a top 6 RW in 2022-23 Clarke - with a good chance we are close to seeing Risto move on, he would be a great addition to their depth. Currently the only RHD are Borgen and Jokiharju and one the young D on the Amerks - Fitzgerald? the Left side is pretty well set for the foreseeable future with Dahlin, Samsuelsson, Bryson, Johnson, etc i could see Clarke moving into the #2 slot on my “Sabres” draft board by the time the draft comes around

what would be interesting is if Ducks lose both in regulation. Sabres win both in OT or SHoot out. Both would have identical records. What happens ? Coin flip? Most goals scored ?

the way things have been going I don’t see there being a huge roster turnover I’m thinking that they are just short a top 6RW to play with Eichel I don’t see it being Cozens and I’d like Samson to be the 2C don’t really see the solution being a UFA. will definitely need to make a trade. The depth chart at RW with Samson moving to center is Cozens Tage Okposo Quinn I’m using the 2022 1st rounder (lottery protected), 2022 2nd, Olofsson and Ryan Johnson as trade bait