Crusader1969

i just cant imagine what they can do to get out of the bottom 3 in the league. i believe he said one of the goals is to win the calder cup in an interview on GRback in Feb. to me, that means prospects in ahl and players like McBain in Nhl. Fans who want the Sabres out of the bottom 5 teams in the league must not have seen McDavid or Eichel play. People, put up with the tank for 1 more season and sit back and watch this team grow into legitimate cup contenders

I've decided today that even if the worst case scenario of a team coming up and leap-frogging the Sabres and Islanders tonight really isn't that bad. The Sabres will still have at least one of the Sams and a choice between Virtanen, Perlini or Ritchie - power forwards with great shots and could thrive with a top centre.

The more I think about it, the more I think its better for both Sabres and Leino to move on. Sounded like its almost a formality that it will happen during the Press Conference.

Sabres Payroll 2014-15 assuming Leino is bought out - I've given Ennis and Foligno hefty raises and brought back Scott and D'Agostini. Still should be around $12 million short and need at least 5 more guys. One solution will be to break the bank and over pay Callahan. not sure who else you can bring in. any other thoughts? you do have to get to the cap floor - that is a fact. Forwards Cody Hodgson 4250000 Chris Stewart 4150000 Drew Stafford 4000000 Torrey Mitchell 1900000 Z. Girgensons 894167 Brian Flynn 637500 Matt Ellis 550000 Tyler Ennis 4000000 Marcus Foligno 2000000 John Scott 750000 Matt D'Agostini 550000 Defence Tyler Myers 5500000 C. Ehrhoff 4000000 Mike Weber 1666667 R. Ristolainen 925000 Jake McCabe 925000 Michal Nequvirth 2500000 Jhonas Enroth 1250000 40448334

Why would I want Leino to go? he is perfect for my 2014-15 Sabres, plus we need his salary to hit the floor. The Sabres are going to have to pay a few players next year on short term deals. TankStrong.

April 13th Recap late 1st / Early 2nd Round Prospects OHL Network Brendan Lemieux LW Barrie 0G 0A +1 +/- in Colts 3-2 loss to Battalian Colts lose series 4 games to 2 Final Play-off States – 11GP 7G 3A -1+/-

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HOCKEY WRITERS MOCK DRAFT OUT TODAY: #1-10 2014 Mock Draft Selections 1. Buffalo Sabres – C Sam Reinhart Tim Murray and the scouting staff take the most well-rounded forward in the draft. Despite Sam Bennett being at the top of the charts, Reinhart has been the guy talked about all year Sam Reinhart (photo whl.ca) and gives the Sabres a tangible forward to compliment second-line center Cody Hodgson. Aaron Ekblad is going to be a great defenseman but Reinhart is a better fit based on the organizations depth chart and the fact the Sabres are the lowest scoring team in the league with 150 goals or 1.92 GPG. Long term, Reinhart and Hodgson make a tangible 1-2 punch at center for the Sabres. http://thehockeywrit...-april-edition/

From Feb, so I apologize if this has already been posted, still pretty cool Who Are The Potential Steals From The 2013 Draft (4th Round & Up)? 1. Hudson Fasching – U of Minnesota, NCAA, RW, 6’3, 214 lb. – 118 (4th) to LA. 2. Ben Harpur – D, Guelph, OHL, 6’6, 212 lb. – 108 (4th) to Ottawa. 3. Saku Mäenalanen – RW, Jokipojat, Mestis, 6’3, 185 lb. – 108 (5th) to Nashville. 4. Brenden Kichton – D, St. John’s, AHL, 6’0, 190 lb. – 108 (7th) to Winnipeg. 5. MacKenzie Weegar – D, Halifax, QMJHL, 5’11, 207 lb. – 206 (7th) to Florida.

There is no way, they don't draft Ekblad (he wont come out to say it though). Can you imagine the backlash by Oilers fans if they draft anyone else but him if he is on the board.

April 8th Recap late 1st / Early 2nd Round Prospects OHL Network Michael Bunting LW Sault Ste. Marie 0G 0A in 3-2 OT loss to Erie Greyhounds lose series 4 games to 0 Bunting's Season is over - Final Play Off Stats 9GP 5G 1A +1+/- Eric Cornel C Peterborough 0G 1A -2+/- in 3-1 loss to Oshawa Petes trail series 2 games to 1 Brendan Lemieux LW Barrie 0G 0A -1 +/- in Colts 2-1 loss to North Bay Barrie trails series 2 games to 1.

I don't get how can you assume that the Panthers, Flames, Islanders, Hurricanes or whomever win the lottery doesn't take Ekblad. He may not be the next Shea Weber but he is going to be a 25 min a night guy for the next 10 years. I'd think he is the safest pick in the draft. Hell, the Sabres could get #1 and take Ekblad!

April 7th Recap late 1st / Early 2nd Round Prospects OHL Michael Bunting LW Sault Ste. Marie 0G 0A in 2-0 loss to Erie Greyhounds trail series 2 games to 0 WHL Chase De Leo C Portland 0G 0A in 2-1 loss to Victoria Winterhawks lead the best of 7 series 2 games to 1

I would be concerned about Ehlers size, I think the Sabres are trying to emulate the way the Western Confernece plays and I don't see him fitting. I REALLY like the thought of Brendan Lemieux with the late first round pick (hopefully using the Blues) or maybe trading up a few spots to get him. A draft that brings in either of the Sams, Dal Colle, Lemieux and Adrian Kempe or Anton Karlsson would be beyond fantastic.

The Islanders are going to rely on a bunch of hard working kids next year hard to say how they will do. Besides the Sabres, im not sure what other team I can say they are going to be better then next year. 1) Calgary we can say the same thing about - young and hard working (though they don't have a Tavares on their team). 2) Florida - will have Barkov and Luongo for a full year. Maybe Huberdeau bounces back from his sophmore slump 3) Carolina - Have a feeling they are going the Buffalo route by trading off their assets. 4) Edmonton - Hopefully with better goaltending and adding Nurse to their blueline and possibly Ekblad they should finally see some improvement 5) Vancouver - assuming they trade Kessler in the off-season and start a serious re-build. 6) Toronto - who knows what will happen to this team, if Bernier doesnt stand on his head again they could be passed by the Islanders. I just don't see the Islanders gettting out of the group battling at the bottom of the standings next year and could finish anywhere from 22 to 29 (I reserved 30 for our Sabres). That being said, Im still not 100% sure I want them to defer. 2 top 4/5 picks this year sure would look good in Blue and Gold in the coming years.

OHL Brendan Lemieux LW Barrie 0G 0A -1 +/- in Colts 4-1 loss to Battalion Barrie trails series 2 games to 0. Eric Cornel C Peterborough 0G 0A -1+/- in 2-0 loss to Oshawa Petes trail series 2 games to 0

April 6th Recap late 1st/2nd round prospects J20 SuperElite (Sweden) Jonas Johansson G Brynäs 16SHA 1GA Oskar Lindblom LW Brynäs 2G 0A +1+/- Adrian Kempe LW MODO DNP Brynäs defeat MODO 5-1 and place 3rd in J20 SuperElite Playoffs. Final play-of stats: Johansson 7GP 2.36GAA .892SVS % Lindblom 7GP 6G 1A +4+/- Kempe 5GP 1G 1A +2+/- (j20), 2GP 0G 1A (SEL)

April 5th Recap late 1st/2nd round prospects WHL John Quenneville C Brandon 0G 0A -2+/- in 3-0 loss to Edmonton Wheat Kings trail series 2-0 Chase De Leo C Portland 0G 2A +3+/- in 6-3 win over Victoria Winterhawks lead series 2 games to 0 USHL Joshua Jacobs D Indiana 0G 0A +2+/- in 5-2 win over Chicago Nick Schmaltz C Green Bay 0G 1A +2+/- in 4-3 victory over Muskegon

Canada's under 18 National team announced today: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Men/Under-18/2013-14/World-Championship/Camp-Roster

someone should create a 2015 draft thread so that the conspiracy theories have a proper home.

April 4th Recap late 1st/2nd round prospects - OHL Eric Cornel C Peterborough 0G 0A in 3-0 loss to Oshawa Petes trail series 1 game to 0 Michael Bunting LW Sault Ste. Marie 0G 0A in 4-0 loss to Erie Greyhounds trail series 2 games to 0 Robert Fabbri C Guelph 1G 0A in 6-4 win over London Storm lead series 1 game to 0 Brendan Lemieux LW Barrie 0G 0A in 1-0 loss to North Bay Colts trail series 1 game to 0 WHL Chase De Leo C Portland 1G 0A +1+/- in 8-2 victory over Victoria Winterhawks lead series 1 game to 0 USHL Joshua Jacobs D Indiana 0G 1A -1+/- Nick Schmaltz C Green Bay 1G 0A Green Bay defeats Indiana 4-2 SEL Jakub Vrána RW Linköpings HC, 0G 0A in 4-1 loss to Skellefteå AIK Linköpings HC trail series 3-0 April 5th Recap late 1st/2nd round prospects - J20 SuperElite Oskar Lindblom RW Brynäs J20 LW 0G 0A +2+/- Jonas Johansson Brynäs J20 G 22SOG 4GA Brynäs J20 lose to Färjestads BK in semi- finals. Brynäs move to 3rd/4th placing game

April 3rd Recap late 1st / Early 2nd Round Prospects WHL John Quenneville C Brandon 0G 0A -1 +/- in 6-0 loss to Edmonton Wheat Kings trail series 1 game to 0

April 2nd Recap late 1st / Early 2nd Round Prospects OHL Network Michael Bunting LW Sault Ste. Marie 0G 0A -2 +/- in 3-1 loss to Erie Greyhounds trail series 1 game to 0

On the Goal, is that Grigs in the corner winning the battle to start the play?

US under 18 Team announced - headed by Eichel but loaded with potential 2014 Sabres draft prospects http://www.usantdp.com/news_article/show/372117?referrer_id=654408