Crusader1969

That's a great point. Love the chart too. Do you prefer the sniper or the guy who takes it to the net? If given the choice between the 2, I'm probably going with the Russian Watch Svechnikovs 1st goal from last night, creates the turnover with a big check along the boards, he then shows off his skating and joins he rush. Gets the pass takes it to the net and shows off his hands by roofing it just under the crossbar. Not sure there are any connections between Dale Hawerchuk and the Sabres but I'm sure they will still get an honest opinion from him about his Colts star forward.

Now 11 games into 2nd half of season with 30 games to go 3 losses in a row leaves the Sabres with a 4-7 record Samson has 8 points in those 11 games.

I like Bouchard a lot - great passer and has an amazing shot. His defensive play and skating are said to be so-so. I like a couple of dmen better at this point Boqvist, Hughes and Dobson. I really like Svechnikov as well. 26 goals in 29 games, I can get behind that Edit*. Should have waited for his game to end. Just finished up a hat trick and now has 27 in 29 Here is video proof. https://mobile.twitter.com/ohlhockey/status/959994816221265920

I do think it will be a tough call if both Boqvist and Tkachuk are available at 4. My thought is that Boqvist who plays the Right D and would slot in the top 4 with him and Risto on the Right and Guhle / Scandella on the Left. Boqvist would, hopefully, become a 25 min a game guy and would be the Top PP QB. Your top wingers plays about 17 /18 mins. I'm sure the most frustrating thing for Housley this season is the lack of speed of the defecemen. I bet he even sees a bit of himself in Boqvist. If Boqvist goes to the U18 and dominates like he did for Brynas J20 (12 goals in 20 games) and the Hlinka (8 points in 5 games) and looks like a Karlsson clone while doing it, he will be selected early by a team (like the Sabres) who put an emphasis on D mobility. I do like the physicality that Tkachuk would bring to the team and I can see the benefits of him being selected before Boqvist. Especially, if you think that you can find another puck moving mobile Dman later in the 1st or 2nd round. Im sticking with Boqvist until he proves me wrong in the coming weeks.

Crusaders mock Draft 3.0 This month Buffalo has dropped two spots to 4th. 1) Anaheim (up 13 slots). Rasmus Dahlin A team already with one of the best / deepest crop of Defencemen lands Dahlin. The biggest question is who goes to make room for Dahlin? 2) Detroit (up 5 slots). Andrei Svechnikov - The Wings now have the brother combination of Andrei / Evgeny. 3) Arizona (down 2 slots). Filip Zadina - Keller now has a pure goal scorer to play on his wing 4) Buffalo (down 2 slots). Adam Boqvist - I'm starting to have my reservations about Boqvist, as he hasn't played much over the last month or so. He hasnt been able to get more than 5 minutes or so per game for Brynas. This month will be a big one for Boqvist, he can once again show he is an elite prospect vs his peer group at the much anticipated 5 nations tournament Feb 13 -17 in Plymouth. 5) Ottawa (down 2 slots). Brady Tkachuk. Last of the big 5 and BPA 6) Montreal (down 2 slots) Noah Dobson - Montreal lands best QMJHL D prospect in at least a decade. 7) Vancouver (down 2 slots) Quinton Hughes - Canucks add another puck moving Dman to the prospect pool. If Joulevi finds his game, the Canucks could have the best propect pool in the NHL. 8) Edmonton (down 2 slots) Evan Bouchard - Desperate to add skill to the roster, the Oilers land an elite level passer and PP QB 9) Florida (down 1 slot) Oliver Wahlstrom - this years Owen Tippett joins Owen Tippett as one of the top prospects for the Panthers 10) NYI (Down 1 slot) Jarred McIsaac - Solid 2 way defenceman. Thats two Moosehead in the top 10 for anyone counting.

Absolutely, a real tough job for scouts. He isn't even ranked by NHL central scouting.

Here is another interesting prospect that is getting some interest. LIam Kirk playing in the English men's league. Will probably play in CHL next year. http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=230605 https://mobile.twitter.com/gbhockeyfuture/status/848538255494656002 http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/draft-eligible-liam-kirk-driven-to-become-nhl-s-first-uk-born-and-trained-player

Since we don't have White Castle here in Canada, hopefully Harvey's will have to do. In Arizona tonight, Raanta was supposed to start tonight but didn't at last moment and is not on the bench. Most likely just sick but could be competition for Sabres if they want to move Lehner.

Thanks, any idea why no stats yet this year on Elite Prospects? wonder if its high school stats are not available or has he been hurt? there doesnt seem to be a date on the artice. Sounds interesting for sure.

If the Sabres land one of the Forwards with their first pick - Tychonick or Jet Woo would be a great early 2nd rounder (if Available). To be honest, I only first heard of Tychonick this past weekend but he sounds like a prospect we need to get to know. From the Draft Analyst ; "Easily the most noticeable player on the ice with or without the puck. Tychonick’s skating is at the forefront of his overall game — everything he does with the puck is a consequence of it. Whether it’s skating through open ice or weaving around traffic, the North Dakota commit commands a lot of respect on the ice, and you can tell he keeps opponents honest. Give him space, and he’ll exploit it. Tighten up on him? Forget it — he’s gone" here is an isolation video of Jonny http://sportsandmoore.com/jonny-tychonick-2018-nhl-draft-eligible/

Dunn has a regular spot on St.Louis, there is no chance they are subtracting from the current roster when they are going for the cup

Absolutely right, plus the centre position is rather weak. May not even see a centre taken in top 10.

Even if the Sabres pass Ottawa, they are still 83% drafting top 5. Here is the expected Line-up for Sweden at the upcoming 5 nation tourney: Feb Adam Boqvist will be the one to keep an eye on. If he can dominate against his peers, like he did at the Hlinka last August, he can almost guarantee himself a top 5 draft slot. Others on Sweden who could be 1st rounders - Filip Hallander andJacob Olofsson, : https://twitter.com/hockeymag/status/958287266899689472

link didn't work... http://www.tankathon.com/nhl/pick_odds

Edit. Makar played in the AJHL not the BCHL. Should have said same level of hockey

Matthew has 16., Brady 7 in 24 games

Watching the player introduction for the AHL all star game. Some interesting names I remember that from the 2015/16 draft board. can't remember who wanted Rasmus Anderson and Mitch Vande Sompel but both are now all stars Also, Brady Austin is an all star the season after the Sabres let him walk Dylan Storm is there too. Can I say again, thank God for a successful tank!

What if he was described as a better Matthew Tkachuk?

the commentators on the CHL prospects game said that Merkley's team interviews will be extremely important to his draft position. He kinda reminds me a little of Josh Ho Sang. Pure skill but teams will be questioning whats going on in his head. Hopefully Merkley owns a much better alarm clock than Ho-Sang. That being said, if Sabres get another pick in the 20's and Merkley is on the board, I have no issue taking a chance on him.

Tkachuk, no doubt about it. I think the Sabres could use someone who is a $hit disturber but can also play the game at a high level. Tkachuk will never take a night off. Could you not change Wahsltrom's name to Nylanders draft profile? they read about the same to me (ok not the big body but everything else).

Merkley is a huge gamble I think. can't deny his offensive ability but is often lost without the puck. Scouts comment on Merkley :"if you draft Merkley you are crossing your fingers and $hitting your pants. Will a scout have the conviction to put his job on the line and recommend him as a lottery pick? you better be sure"

GA had a name on his list that I first heard about this past weekend listening to a draft podcast. Jonny Tychonick 5'11 LHD from the BCHL (same league as Makar). He is committed to UND. He was viewed as easily the best player at the CJHL Prospect game last week. could go early 2nd round - though I read somewhere that some scouts think there is a possibility that he skyrockets, like Makar, and ends up a lottery pick. https://twitter.com/draftbuzzhockey/status/940350670657478657

were there any notes why he has Tkachuk at 15? seems really low. Im betting he is putting a high priority on Skating. Ill assume its Zadina at 4. So if i was ranking skating ability then I could see: 1) Dahlin 2) Svechnikov 3) Hughes 4) Zadina 5) Boqvist 6) Merkley 7) Wahlstrom Otherwise, Merkley at 6 and Tkachuk at 15 makes no sense at all.

Check out Dobson - read a lot of great stuff on him recently and watched the 3rd period of his game yesterday. i wish I could post some of his shifts on here as he was tremendous. I have Dobson over Bouchard. I want a great skater, Bouchard is not that. Dahlin, Hughes, Boqvist and Dobson are. Only complaint I've heard about Wahlstrom is his consistency, he does everything well just can be lackadaisical at times.

Odds that Borgen does not go the UFA route and signs with the Sabres? Hope I'm wrong but I'm around 17%