Crusader1969

Please no. I think the Sabres becoming at least competitive correlates to him not being around. Even though Bogo has 0 points in his 14 games, I think he has helped stabilize the D and he should get some credit too.

Can't argue with that. They should be scoring more.

That team in 2005-06 reached the conference finals that season and the following season Woulda/shoulda won the cup if it wasn't for all the injuries on D. Or do you mean the hot end of the 03-04 season?

Bailey only played 7 games before getting hurt. Had 2 goals and an assist. Which for the Sabres is pretty decent. I still see a really good 3rd / 4th line player in him. Just needs to be consistent bringing it physically each and every night Still a young power forward with potential

True and true. Why I'm wanting 1 more high draft pick. How about Mittelstadt, Guhle, Nylander and Dahlin? Plus high end prospect acquired in Kane trade

Casey Mittelstadt?

Cliff Pu rumoured to be traded to Kingston.

Curious of others goals for he remainder of season Would you prefer : 1) Sabres play the rest of the season at a 100 point pace over 82 games (1.22 points per game). They would end the season with 82 points. They would probably pass Ottawa, MTL, Vancouver, Edmonton and Detroit finishing 8th last. most likely drafting 7th, 8th or 9th 2) play at a . 500 pace over to he remainder of season - ending year with 72 points. Here, we could pass Ottawa and Montreal - finishing 4th last and drafting anywhere from 1 to 7 3) play at current pace - finish 2nd last with 62 points. Drafting anywhere from 1 to 5 4) completely fall off the rails and finish last, draft no worse than 4th and have highest odds to land Dahlin. I wouldn't want this team to Tank into last place (I know some will be surprised) but I think it's really important to draft 1 of the top 5 prospects who seemed to have separated from the pack. I would actually choose option 2 and hope to finish behind Montreal or Ottawa then pray to all the Gods to remain in a top 5 draft slot

If it was Zadina or Svechnikov playing wing with Casey, we all would be clamouring for that player. All 3 will be big time players whom the Sabres will be lucky to have.

Now confirmed -Will Borgen selected to rep Team USA at the Olympics. Guess I now have a reason to watch

5th would be no surprise at all so it would only take 1 team "going off the board" for it to happen. As for his skating? From recruiters.ca "A hulking winger with a chip on his shoulder and skill to boot, Tkachuk is constantly creating offence with his size, strength, pucks skill and keen hockey sense. A goal scorer, playmaker and tough hombre all rolled into one, where he may have an edge on his brother besides being a couple of inches taller is that he’s a better skater." And there is this: http://nationalpost.com/sports/hockey/u-s-junior-forward-brady-tkachuk-is-exactly-like-his-brother-matthew-just-bigger-faster-and-nastier

January 2018 Mock draft Not an interesting result for me but would be a franchise changing result for the Sabres 1) Buffalo ⬆️1. Rasmus Dahlin - no brainer pick for the Sabres. What can be said about Dahlin that hasn't already been said? I think "the McDavid of defensemen" sums it up best. Not sure how a PP that includes Eichel, Nylander, Dahlin and Mittelstadt could be stopped 2) Vancouver ⬆️3. Andrie Svechnikov - went into the WJC as the #2 prospect and has done me enough to hold that spot even with his limited ice time playing for Russia. Canucks add another pure goal scorer to their lineup. 3) Arizona ⏬2. Filip Zadina. 4) Ottawa ⏬1. Adam Boqvist - Karlsson clone drafted to replace Karlsson 5) Montreal ⏬1. Noah Dobson - Canadians go slightly off the board. Dobson has been moving up the rankings and is now considered best D prospect out of the "q" in years. 6) Edmonton. Brady Tkachuk. - battle of Alberta just amped up a few notches 7) Detroit. Quinn Hughes - Red Wings stay close to home selecting smooth skating Michigan U dman 8) Pittsburgh. Ty Smith 9) Florida. Oliver Wahlstrom - silky smooth US national team forward. This years Owen Tippett joins the team that drafted Owen Tippett last year 10) Philadelphia. Joe Veleno - First player given exceptional status in "q" draft stock had fallen but trade from bottom feeders Sea Dogs to team with much better supporting cast will help Veleno move back into top 10

Definitely don't want them to move out of bottom 2 in the league this season and yes I am very bullish on them going into the 2018/19 season.

On the day Bills make the playoffs, I think it's ok to dare to dream of Dahlin wearing a Sabres jersey https://twitter.com/bardown/status/947639871883137024

Imagine adding Jones and Tkachuk to the team next year? Not sure if it will translate to wins but it would make it really interesting most nights Thanks update. Think I may still do it as Kyrou could be a star and will mostly likely be NHL ready next season

Kyrou and a lottery protected 1st rounder

I agree, Ottawa is the only team they could realistically catch. Guarantees a top 6 draft pick. I believe Hughes would be the 6th player after the guys already mentioned

Sabres are unlikely to get Dahlin, so you just might get your wish! :)

Yep, as it is unlikely that the Sabres move out of top the bottom 3 in the league, looks pretty clear that one of those 6 will be a Sabre next season. I'll go further by saying that only Boqvist is 0% in NHL next year. Hughes would be about 20-25% with a year of college hockey under his belt, I think he goes back to Michigan for sophomore season Dahlin, Tkachuk, Svechnikov and Zadina are all 90% to be NHL players in 2018/19 As for late 1st rounder / Early 2nd rounders , I've been tracking Calendar Addison

Woah, i.'ll guess you haven't seen Dahlin play to this point? If you want to start talking about Tkachuk at #2, I'll listen but I don't care how Guhle looks to be, there is no way you pass up Dahlin at #1. He is the McDavid of defensemen.

Wow, you are right about that assist being taken away. In my books he still has 6. Tied with Petterson and soon to be Sabres teamates Mittelstadt and Dahlin

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Eichel is now 4th in the league in EV/SH scoring. Imagine if the PP was even average this season?

Only issue is that Casey and Tkachuk are both LW. With the way Jack has been playing since Samson was moved to his RW, why not keep them together? Allows Mittelstadt to play Center. Both Eichel and Mittelstadt need the puck on their stick. If Sabres remain 2nd last (but don't land Dahlin) Tkachuk/svechnikov/zadina. Eichel Reinhart Nylander. Mittelstadt. Okposo CJ smith. ROR. Bailey Girgensons. Asplund. Baptiste Hopefully they get a NHL ready prospect for Kane to fit n there somewhere. Wouldn't mind seeing Asplund in the Ahl for a year Maybe I'll dare to dream that they trade Kane but are able to resign him?

Watched on the LEafs tv tonight and there are 2 or 3 must see saves tonight. Marlie broadcasters who have seen Linus play for a couple of years now say that he will be Sabres goalie of the future, for whatever that is worth