Crusader1969

after 5-6 years of being told how bad the idea of tanking was/is - it didn't seem like too much work at all.

I realize this post was written at a really dark time but winning is now tainted because of the "Tank"? Do "anti tankers" still believe that the losing culture will "haunt" the team for years? I'm probably coming across as a pompous jerk but there has to be a little bit of vindication for us "pro tankers" who took so much abuse over the years. Then again, maybe its way too early to be saying "told you so" as its only 20 games in to the season?

though my arm could be twisted for a first (San Jose's) for an elite player like Panarin. For a "Run of the Mill" rental player - no thanks. I

this article only uses data up to 2006. The NHL and the draft has changed a lot since then. Look at drafts from 2012 on and its no longer a coin flip. NHL drafting scouting has improved and its now a young player league. from 2012 - 15 of the picks 11-30 first have have played at least 164 games. of the 6 that haven't played 2 seasons 1) Mark Jandkowski is an important part of the Flames D. had 25 points last year in his rookie season 2) Malcom Subban - back up goalie in NHL 3)Jordan Schmaltz - NHL St.Louis Blues 4)Henrik Samuelsson - AHL player 5)Steffan Matteau - AHL player Looks like 18 of the 20 will become a draft succes. 90% 2012 isn't even thought of as a good draft. KEEP THE 3 PICKS unless you get young player with Term back!!!

going to be unlikely but lets hope the Sharks get old really fast or have "one of those years" with injuries.

One guy I really dont think is a 4th line guy is Pommers. if either Bailey or Baptiste outplay him, I hope Sabres pull another Moulson and send him to the AHL.

Here are a couple of tweets from guys that follow prospects closely: /Cam Robinson/ (@Hockey_Robinson) 2018-07-02, 12:46 AM ⁦‪@Scouching⁩ I’m going to blow your mind: Tage Thompson is better than all but Thomas in that grouping. Grant McCagg (@grantmccagg) 2018-07-01, 11:28 PM ⁦‪@jprutherford⁩ I have a hard time assuming that Kryrou and Kostin are going to be better NHLers than Thompson. That very much remains to be seen. I'd even be willing to bet the Sabres wanted Thompson over at least one of them, perhaps both. Helps them now...for one. Anyways, not all doom and gloom.

From Elliotte Friedman If Sabres go to 3 years; expect them to sign Hutton

Was it packed today? Was thinking of heading down with my son on Friday morning.

I thought Thomas was pretty much untouchable. Hope I'm wrong.

I thought the opposite, more likely he gets traded. Also, cant imagine keeping ROR after it coming out that the Sabres were willing to trade him away for draft picks.

Sabres top 3 LHD in 2 years Dahlin Guhle Samuelsson Pilut

Would love the pick if he was a righty Coach at USNTDP. "Big , mobile, mean, physical and very good defensively "

Hands down - Wilde

All thes players are now a roll of,the dice. Why not roll the dice on the guy who has the most talent - Bode Wilde. A right handed shot to boot. I'd be happy with Noel as well. Brings an element that the Sabres don't have

Great spot for Merkley

You spelt Nils Lundkvist wrong

No and prob. OT in Rd 2 either. Weak year for goalies

Great eye for talent Liger

I picked up the Draftin Europe draft guide this afternoon and it has led me to change my mind about pick 32. Now leaning either Nils Lundkvist or Niklas Nordgren.

Latest Mock draft from the Athletic's Pronman has Dellandrea and Berggren going in round 1. Jay O'Brien #3 on our list?

OHL prospects Blog's Brock Otten is thinking that Dellandrea is now going to be picked in the top 20.

Scandella's contract is coming up, sell him now if you feel his value is at its peak Sabres would definitely be trading from an area of strengh LHD. I thought so too but then read a story about how important TJ Oshie's positive attitude was for the Capitals and how important his team mates thought it was to bring him back. O'Reilly's doom and gloom attitude has to go, its unfortunate because he is a very good player of hockey. what needs to be added to the Pacioretty trade for ROR for you to be interested? assuming its not the #3 pick

Any kid that plays in London has a chance.

If every player in GA's top 6 tiers gets drafted in round 1 (except Dellandrea) thats 27 players off the board. Sabres would then be guaranteed at least one of Skilled forwards - Dellandrea, Berggren, Foudy, O'Brien, Marchenko. OR RHD Lundkvist Im pretty happy with any of the 6 names above..