Crusader1969

If they believe Ekblad is the best player then you pick him, its all about acquiring a commodity with the highest value. Doesnt mean he actually has to play a game for the Sabres (or maybe itss another prospect traded) for high end offence. If all these guys turn out there wouldn't be enough minutes for Risto, Z, Myers, Pysyk, McCabe and Ekblad on the same team. I wouldn't trade any of them right now, I'd want to make sure I know exactly what I have before I let them go and there is no hurry to acquiring a skilled forward. Also, I do believe they will need a vetern or 2 in order to help out all of them. So you trade 1, sign a good vet. to lead the kids and we have a D that rivals, if not betters, St.Louis in 2 or 3 years. and no Edmonton isnt my trading partner unless they are ready to give up Hall.

March 24th Recap late 1st / Early 2nd Round Propects WHL Travis Sanheim D Calgary 1G 0A +2 +/- in 7-6 Vicotry over Kootenay Hitmen lead series 2 games to 1

Regarding the Islanders pick i think the old adage that "1 in the hand is worth 2 in the bush" might come into play and we should happily accept a top 4 pick from them. Though it will be really bring some interest to next season if the Islanders defer. God knows watching the Sabres alone won't be interesting.

March 24th Recap late 1st / Early 2nd Round Propects OHL Michael Bunting LW S. Ste-Marie 0 G 1A in 5-3 Victory over Owen Sound Greyhounds lead series 2 games to 1

March 23rd Recap late 1st / Early 2nd Round Propects USHL Ryan Collins D USNTDP 0G 0A -1 +/- Jack Dougherty D USNTDP 0G 1A +2 +/- Jack Glover D USNTDP 0G 0A Dylan Larkin LW USNTDP 2G 0A +1 +/- Johnathan MacLeod D USNTDP 0G 0A +2 +/- U18 5-3 victory over Youngstown

March 22 RECAP Late 1st/2nd Round Prospects - WHL (not link) John Quenneville C Brandon 1G 0A in 8-4 win over Regina Wheat Kings lead series 2-0

March 23rd RECAP - Late 1st / Early 2nd prospects OHL Eric Cornel C Peterborough 2G 0A +2+/- Spencer Watson RW Kingston 0G 1A Frontenacs win game 5-4 in Overtime and lead series 2-0 Highlights

March 23 recap late first / early 2nd round prospects SEL Kevin Fiala C HV71, 0G 0A in loss to Skellefteå AIK HV71 lose series 4-1. Season Over Jakub Vrána RW Linköpings HC, 0G 0A -1+/- in 6-2 loss to Frölunda HC Linköpings HC trail series 3-2

March 22 Recap late 1st/2nd round prospects - OHL Connor Chatham RW Plymouth, 0G 0A -1 Alex Peters D Plymouth 0G 0A -1+/- Alex Nedeljkovic G Plymouth, 2GA 35SVS Robert Fabbri C Guelph DNP – Injury Storm win game 3-0 and lead series 2-0 Josh Ho-Sang C Windsor, 0G 1A -2+/- in 6-3 loss to London Spitfires trail series 2-0 Brendan Lemieux LW Barrie 0G 0A -1+/- in 4-3 win over Sudbury Colts lead series 2-0

March 22 RECAP Late 1st/2nd Round Prospects - WHL Chase De Leo C Portland 0G 0A in 3-0 victory over Vancouver Winterhawks lead series 2-0 Brycen Martin D Swift Current, 0G 0A in 4-2 loss to Medicine Hat Broncos trail series 2-0 John Quenneville C Brandon 1G 1A +2 in victory over Regina Wheat Kings lead series 1 -0 Highlights

MARCH 22 RECAP LATE 1ST /2ND ROUND PROSPECTS -J20 SUPERELITE Anton Karlsson RW Frölunda HC 0G 0A in 2-1 loss to Örebro HK Frölunda HC lose series 2-1. Anton’s season is now complete

March 21 recap - potential late 1st - early 2nd round prospects 2014 OHL Connor Chatham RW Plymouth, 1G 0a -1 Alex Peters D Plymouth 0G 0A Alex Nedeljkovic G Plymouth, 4GA 34SVS Whalers lose to Guelph 5-2. Plymouth behind in series 1-0 Eric Cornel C Peterborough, 0G 0A -2 in 4-1 loss to Kingston Petes trail series 1-0 Robert Fabbri C Guelph, 0G 1A in win over Plymouth Storm lead series 1-0 Josh Ho-Sang C Windsor, 0G 0A -2 in loss to London Spitfires trail series 1-0 Spencer Watson RW Kingston, 0G 1A +1 in 4-1 win over Peterborough Frontenacs lead series 1-0

March 21 recap - potential late 1st - early 2nd round prospects 2014 WHL Brycen Martin D Swift Current, 0G 0A in 2-1 loss to Medicine Hat Broncos trail series 1-0 http://www.elitepros...hp?player=62212 Chase De Leo C Portland, 0G 0A +1 in 4-3 victory over Vancouver Winterhawks lead series 1-0 http://www.elitepros...p?player=116909

March 21 recap - late 1st / 2nd round prospects J2 Super Elite Jonas Johansson G Brynas J20, 20-SOG 2-GA 2.01-GAA Oskar Lindblom RW Bryans J20 3G 1A +1 in 5-2 victory over IF Malmö Redhawks Bryans J20 win series 2-0 advance to Quarter Finals Anton Karlsson RW Frölunda HC J20, 0G 1A in 4-2 loss to Örebro HK Series tied 1-1 Adrian Kempe LW Modo J20, 0G 0A in 5-3 victory over Timrå IK Modo win series 2-0 and advance to next round Marcus Pettersson D Skellefteå AIK J20, 0G 0A in 3-2 victory over Djurgårdens IF Skellefteå AIK win series 2-0 and advance to next round

March 21 recap - late 1st / 2nd round prospects Swedish Elite League Kevin Fiala C HV71 - SEL - 0G 0A +1 in 2-1 double overtime victory over Skellefteå AIK HV71 trail in series 3 games to 1 Jakub Vrana RW Linkoping, SEL - 0G 0A in 3-2 loss to Frölunda HC Series tied 2 -2

Barrie vs Sudbury summary http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/schedule/show/game/66953 Some might be interested in the Hockey News Future Watch now on newstands:

March 20 recap - potential late 1st - early 2nd round prospects 2014 Brendan Lemieux LW Barrie OHL - 0G 1A play-off win vs Sudbury Barrie leads best of 7 series 1-0

1) I like Bennett's edge to his game and the fact he is 9 months younger, however I think they need to take the best player even if that means Ekblad. They can always trade one of their blue-chip D prospects down the road for top line talent. I'd also contact the Oilers especially if they finish ahead of Florida to see what they will give up to get the #1 pick. of course assuming the Sabres win the lottery!. 2) If Islanders draft 2, 3 or 4 this year I will hope let us keep the pick. The way things are going they will finish in 2nd or 3rd last.

March 19 recap - potential late 1st - early 2nd round prospects 2014 Kevin Fiala C HV71, SEL - 0G 1A in 6-4 play-off loss to Skellefteå AIK HV71 trail Series 3-0 Jakub Vrana RW Linköpings HC, SEL - 0G 0A in 3-1 play-off win vs Frölunda HC Linköpings HC leads series 2 -1 Jonas Johansson G Brynäs IF, J20 SuperElite - 29SOG 2GA in 3-2 win over Malmö Oskar Lindblom F Brynäs IF, J20 SuperElite - 1G 0A in 3-2 win Brynäs IF leads series 1-0 (Best of 3) Adrian Kempe F MODO, J20 SuperElite - 1G 0A in 3-0 win vs Timrå IK MODO leads Best of Three 1-0

Kempe is playing today for the MODO J20 teams playoff game. They are up 3-0 and he has one of the goals.

Players Potentially drafted anywhere from 20 to 40 CONNER BLEACKLEY C/RW 6'0 196 R 10/7/95 Red Deer WHL Regular Season Stats - 71GP, 29G, 39A - Lead Team in Goals, 2nd in Assists Rebels eliminated with loss in Play-in game. Season Over Ranked 28th by Bob Mckenzie TSN DraftCentre, 16th by ISS top 30 Draft Eligible Players Feb. CONNOR CHATHAM RW 6'3 225 OCT/30/95 Plymouth Whalers Regular Season Stats 54GP, 13G 18A - 7th on Team Scoring ranked 40th by Bob McKenzie TSN Draft Centre, 30th by ISS North American Skaters (mid-term) RYAN COLLINS D 6'4 179 MAY 6, 1996 USNTDP Regular Season Stats 22GP 0G 2 A - A shut Down Defender per hockeysfuture.com Ranked 47th by Bob Mckenzie TSN Draft Centre, 32nd by ISS North American Skaters (mid-term) ERIC CORNEL C 6'1 186 APRIL 11, 1996 Peterborough OHL Regular Season Stats 68GP 25G 37A. Lead team in Assists, 2nd in Goals Ranked 38th by Bob McKenzie TSN Draft Centre, 23 ISS North American Skaters (mid-term) CHASE DE LEO RW 5'9 177 OCT 25, 1995 Portland WHL Regular Season Stats 72GP 39G 42A. 4th on team scoring Ranked 48 by Bob Mckenzie TSN Draft Centre, 26 ISS North American Skaters (mid-term) -

Though that being said, maybe he is playing J20 team now. Ill have to do some digging

Most definitely, he is on the list ranked 27 by Bob McKenzie latest report and 22 on the latest ICC report. His team Modo unfortunately is done for the year.

March 18th Recap Anton Karlsson, LW, 6'0, 18lbs (21 on ISS Feb Rankings) - 0G 1A in Frölunda J20 5-3 Play-off Victory over Örebro HK in Swedish J20 SuperElite league. Frölunda leads series 1 - 0 Marcus Petterson D, 6'3, 161bls (35 on Bob Mckenzie's latest ratings) 0G 0A for kellefteå AIK vs Djurgårdens IF Swedish J20 SuperElite Playoffs. Djurgårdens IF Leads series 1 - 0 Connor Bleackley, RW, 6'0, 192lbs, (16 on ISS Feb Rankings) - 1 assist in Red Deers 5-3 Play-In Loss vs Draisaitl's Prince Albert Raiders . Bleackley's season is now over.

Conner Bleackley, RW, captain of Rebels, 6'1, 195lbs (ranked 28th byBob Mckenzie) has 1 assist in Red Deers 5-3 loss vs Prince George. His season is now over.