Crusader1969

Think the pick has to be of Dach, Zegras, Turcotte or Cozens. If all 4 off the board - then I go Byram.

If I remember correctly, NHL Central Scouting loves size.

NHL.COM draft podcast https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-launches-draft-class-podcast/c-306645666

Bad news for someone hoping to watch him at the u-18s?

a legit 2nd line Center through trade or UFA. Everything else will fall into place.

Bad news. Team USA at World u18s already missing Turcotte and now Zegras left todays scrimmage with an Arm injury and did not return. Though, the counter argument would be that if guys like Boldy, Cozens and Krebs have strong tournaments, it could vault them above Zegras and Turcotte on a lot of teams draft boards. Increasing the probabilities that they are both available at 7 Edit. Word is that he is fine and left for precautionary reasons as it was just an exhibition.

https://twitter.com/AdamZHerman/status/1116443743773761537

Unfortunately, he is not on the initial U18 USA roster due to injury. He was injured the first half of the season and now another injury. If you are hoping for him at 7, this could help drop him

i dont think its necessary, Sabres will have plenty cap space. They could be the one taking on a bad contract if the team was willing to give up a draft pick or prospect.

For those keeping Track: So far ive seen Sabres taking Cozens, Caufield, Dach (2 times), Zegras, Turcotte, and Boldy

more mocks NHL.COM https://www.nhl.com/news/2019-nhl-mock-draft-after-lottery-results/c-306630982?tid=277764372 Sabres Picks: 7. Buffalo Sabres Kimelman -- Cole Caufield, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP): Ignore Caufield's size (5-7, 162), because the 18-year-old might be the best pure goal scorer available in the draft. His 54 goals this season were one off center Auston Matthews' single-season NTDP high, and his 108 goals in two seasons at the NTDP broke forward Phil Kessel's record of 104. Seeing him lining up alongside centers Jack Eichel or Casey Mittelstadt would give the Sabres' offense a jolt from the right side that Jeff Skinner provided from the left this season. He'll play at the University of Wisconsin next season. Morreale -- Cozens: The right-shot center will provide the Sabres with additional depth through the middle. When using his speed and attacking, Cozens is very difficult to contain. He's a fantastic skater, tough in all areas of the ice and finished tied for 10th in the Western Hockey League with 84 points (34 goals, 50 assists) in 68 regular-season games. Lepage -- Dach: Here is a big power forward who would strengthen the Sabres down the middle. Dach not only brings size but plays at high speed and has a good touch around the net. McKeens Hockey https://www.mckeenshockey.com/nhl-blog/post-lottery-2019-nhl-mock-draft/ Buffalo Sabres – Trevor Zegras, C/W, USNTDP (USHL) This pick could have gone in many different directions, but many of those directions passed through the US Under-18 squad in Plymouth, Michigan. I am picking Zegras here, more because of his versatility than due to our actually ranking him higher than any of the other available talents. Buffalo lacks much of anything on the wings in the system, both on the NHL roster and in the system. They would likely select Podkolzin if he drops another spot but would be very happy to have Zegras develop on their watch.

Cap is about $83 Million. I'm taking a bigger swing in the UFA market myself. With Risto it will be interesting what the new coach thinks they can do with him. I could see most thinking they can "fix" him or put in a position to be successful.

my quick calculation that if the Sabres offer slight raises to Erod, Larsson, Ulmark and McCabe and have 2 of Nylander, Smith, Olofsson or Thompson on the opening night roster. Sign Skinner for $9mill. Move Scandella for a bag of pucks or late rd draft pick They still have about $20mill in cap. They need to go out and spend that money (maybe even over pay to bring in a 2nd line Center). One of Duchene, Hayes or Pavelski need to be on the opening night roster next Oct.

why are we still worrying about size? Top point producers this past year - Kucherov 178lbs at 25 Patrick Kane 177 at 30 Brad Marchand 181lbs at 30 Johnny Gaudreau 165lbs at 25 Brayden Point 166lbs at 23 Mitch Marner 175lbs at 21 Thats 6 of the top 11. 168lbs at 17 IS NOT AN ISSUE

i dont mind keeping Larsson on the 4th line. Girgensons time has come and gone - time to pull the plug. If Sabres sign Skinner for $8mill Per. What would they have left to spend in FA? Assuming Scandella is moved off the books.

From Sportsnets Sam Cosentino Kirby Dach, C, Saskatoon Blades (WHL), 6-foot-3, 199 pounds: A cerebral game with everything in place to become a top-notched NHL player. Would love to see more consistent push-back.

Sportsnet Draft Rankings: https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/sportsnets-2019-nhl-draft-prospect-rankings-april/ .

Will you do a page for Byram and Pod?

Because of his size?

You will like this mock draft

Not sure but It will make the u18s that start next week must watch TV

You mentioned Dach... 5 mins later 225D1475-7293-44CE-8DE1-7CC74C12CB1A.MOV

Don’t think you will be a happy camper

Dach will be the tough one. Huge talent but there is worry he doesn’t bring it every night. But then only takes one to fall in love with him

Now we can scratch Hughes and Kakko off the list time to deep dive into Turcotte, Zegras, Cozens, Dach, Boldy, Krebs and Byram My gut feeling is there is little chance Turcotte or Cozens fall to 7th though Edit. Forgot Podkolzin but he and the Rangers at 3 seem like a perfect match