Crusader1969

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

Gonna have to entice them to take him. He’s a UFA at the end of next season, they may see value in that.

Think it’s a bit of an indictment for the current draft that the top players in the tournament aren’t even draft eligible though future Sabers Beniers isn’t there

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Let’s win out!!! Impressive back to back comebacks. bring on next season!

I usually hate predicting trades BUT if Tkachuk really needs a change of scenery, I’m giving up my 2022 top 10 protected 1st and 2nd picks, Ryan Johnson and Oloffson. too much or too little ?? And I’m not sure how the season starts but it ends Skinner Eichel Tkachuk Bjork Samson Cozens Asplund Mitts Tage Girgs / beniers R2. Quinn / okposo

This isn’t aging well 🙂 Jk

Winning cures all ills or something like that so back to the draft... 😂

one of the scouting reports I read on Guenther said “he’s always in the right spot” after watching today’s game, I can definitely see it. He may not be the guy driving play but he seems to be one of those guys that the puck always find and he isn’t shy from shooting. Has size , good speed, has an excellent shot and works hard in the dzone with the centres on this team; I think he would definitely be a good addition

If it’s elsewhere, may as well fold the franchise

to think Nedeljkovic could have been picked up off of waivers earlier this season.

I agree, nothing about what I’ve seen from Guenther is screaming first overall pick. that being said, you don’t want to give too much weight to a 2 week tournament We will see how he does in the medal round Ive liked Stillman on Canada, hard nosed , hit everyone and has offensive skills. Mctavich is definitely helping his draft stock. same with the Kid who’s taken Clarke’S job on PP1. Ottenger or something

Devils win again sabres will need to win their remaining 4 games in regulation in order to have a chance to catch them

I haven’t really been that impressed yet. You? I would pick Clarke before Guenther but of course I’m basing this on 4 periods of watching them so far bored and re -watched the USA - Can WJC game earlier today I really think Beniers should be the pick Brings everything the Sabres need more of him and Cozens together would be a nightmare for opposing Defencemen Both have the desire to battle in the corners, both have speed and talent

Ill be very impressed with the Granato if we can see a bounce back game next time out looked like more than a few Sabres were thinking about their off season plans today.

Was Murray one of the guys they want to see get some NHL games? If so, time is running short

I was just thinking the same thing. Move Risto to a team that can protect him. NYR are in a similar situation

The cursed season continues