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  1. Crusader1969
    The fans cheering for the Coyotes last night were actually cheering for the future of the Sabres. They were not trying to show up the organization - in actuality they were applauding managements ability to stick with and complete the task at hand. The Sabres haven't cheated the fans out of anything - they were told going into this what to expect. Id say the year after year after year of mediocrity was a way bigger scam. And all those kids you are so worried about will benefit directly from the "tank" as they will soon have world class teammates. Play off aspirations? haha thats the funniest thing I've read in ages.
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    I respectfully disagree. I think he had a real good idea that they wouldn't improve the team enough to get out of last place. I think his only miscalcuation was the play of Enroth in December. My guess for next season is that they end up in the 3rd tier of non-playoff teams in the Eastern conference. The Ottawa Senators of 2015-16. They wont be a top contender for the Shart next year but certainly still in the league.
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    Tim is a pretty smart hockey man. He knew better than everyone that the FAs he signed last summer wouldn't stop his team from coming in last. While most hockey observers and many many people on this site assumed it meant we would be at least play=off contenders this season. Now he realizes that this team is going to have a lot of youth on it. Especially on D and at C so he can not possibly think he will be a cup contender and probably realizes the Play-offs are a long shot too. So he hopes the team wins the lottery. Can't speak for other tankers but I honestly dont think the Sabres will be a play=off team next season.. So I hope they win the lottery in 2016 as well - be it a 2 % chance or a 8% chance. I look forward to cheering them on next season as the new lottery system comes into effect.
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    Over the next 5 games I am hoping we see seperation between the Oilers and Sabres. In non-bizzaro terms I'm hoping the Oilers can get 5 points over the next 5 games and the Sabres pick up 1. (I think that means 5 points for Oilers and 9 points for Sabres in the Carrion league). That would then knock the magic number vs Edmonton down to 14 with 10 to play. Oilers schedule - Sabres - Rangers, Caps, Bruins, Devils and Preds. Oilers - Pens, Blue Jackets, Leafs, Blue Jackets and Flyers. Anything less than 5 and 9 its going to be real close and stressful over the last 10 games!
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    Corey Pronman mock draft: Buffalo - Connor McDavid Edmonton - Jack Eichel Arizona - Noah Hanifin (says he is between 50-75% sure of this pick) certainly not a slam dunk. Carolina - Strome Toronto - Marner Columbus - Crouse NJ - Rantanen Philadelphia - Barzal Dallas - Wernenski Colorado - Provorov Sabres 24th pick - Jordan Greenway.
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    Every game and Im staying up late to watch the Coyotes and Oilers - though really look forward to it coming to an end! Im as nervous watching the game as I would be if the Sabres were in the Play-offs. If it gets even closer I'll be as stressed as if they were in game 7 of the Finals. After watching the Leafs last night the one thing we can be proud of as Sabres fans is that at least our veteran players at least give an effort. The game Lupul put out last night was shameful and he should be extremely embarrassed but I doubt he is.
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    liking my prediction more and more. Maybe Kylington may be someone to look at with top pick in 2nd round? Zacha in the 20s and Im doing cart-wheels.
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    Ive even seen him on the 3rd line in Erie though definitely plays on the top PP unit. Lets not forget he had 45 in Sudbury last season - he isn't riding on anyones coattail
  9. Crusader1969
    At the end of the day, you've had 40 years of mediocre hockey to enjoy. I think its only fair that Tank Nation take a turn at the wheel.
  10. Crusader1969
    Kris Baker must be sleeping after watching the 5 period OT NCAA game last night so I haven't seen him tweet this yet. JT Compher has both Michigan goals today through the 1st period vs Penn St.
  11. Crusader1969
    Another highly ranked MHL player season comes to an end. Denis Guryanov scored 3G and added an assist in 3 games to 1 playoff series loss. He was ranked 51st by Bob McKenzie's mid term report but has been ranked in top 30 by a few publications.
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    One of my favorites from the WJC, Dergachyov, Alexander (ranked 53 on Bob Mckenzie's mid term report) scored 5 goals in first round of MHL playoffs. His team SKA-1946 win series 3-0 and advances to 2nd round.
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    Hockey News has ranked the Sabres with the 4th best prospect pool in the NHL. (6th in 2014). in 2014 Risto was the 7th ranked prospect and Zadorov was 8th. Reinhart has been added as the #1 prospect in 2015. The Jets now have the #1 ranked prospect pool with WJC stars Ehlers, Morrissey and Petan all ranked in top 50. Plus they added Armia (44) and Lemieux (74). The magazine was published prior to the trade deadline. It would be interesting to see if the Coyotes (currently 12) would pass the Sabres with the addition of Duclair (17 overall)? No matter how bad things are for Sabres fans it could be worse - the Leafs are about to venture down the "suffering" path and have the 27th ranked prospect pool to draw from. Ouch!
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    How can we be ONLY 2 months removed from the World Juniors and have any questions about him as a prospect?? I mean this is the guy who was the #1 Centre for a team that had Connor McDavid playing on it. This may have been mentioned but he is the #1 prospect in this months Hockey News "futures propects" magazine. I figure he will be a very good #1 centre or an elite #2.
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    If you are ever worried I would suggest rewatching the WJC from 2 months ago.
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    Whats the predicted roster when Buffalo finishes 29th and Toronto wins the lottery?
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    . 2 out fo the 7 draft sites I follow have Marner ahead of Hanifin. To laugh at the thought that they are in same tier is just old school thinking that bigger is always better. Not to say I would rank Marner over Hanifin but I also wouldn't mock someone that did.
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    Im sorry, you are right about Baptiste but not about McDavid is 100% in the NHL next year and Eichel is 90% (if he wants to play in NHL he will - though could return to college).
  19. Crusader1969
    you are trying way toooo hard.
  20. Crusader1969
    in Marners last 45 games he has 42G and 71A scoring at a rate of 2.51PPG. He's been held scoreless in 4 of those 45 games and has 32 multiple Point games. the people who have Strome and/or Crouse over Marner probably had Turris and JVR ranked ahead of Kane in 2007. Patrick Kane listed at 5'10 162lbs in draft year - Marner 5'11 165lbs. marner seems to have lost 10lbs on the March rankings. It will be intersting to see what he weighs come the combine.
  21. Crusader1969
    Besides put on a few lbs - what the hell does Marner have to do to be ranked ahead of Strome? 24 points in last 7 games.
  22. Crusader1969
    Strength of schedule definitely favors Arizona. only inter league games they play over the last 19 games is the two against Buffalo and 1 v NJ While Sabres still have games vs Toronto (2), Columbus, NJ and the two vs Arizona. if you look at the actual NHL standings - the avg Points of the Sabres remaining schedule is 67 while Zona is 72. The only way I see the Sabres winning the league is by having Arizona sweep the 2 head to head games.
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    not sure about your line combinations but would love to see you right about the roster. Glad to see your an optimist with McDavid on the team!
  24. Crusader1969
    oilers to make Petry healthy scratch in his last game as an Oiler. Sabres should do the same with Stewart, Mitchell and Neuvirth but wont.
  25. Crusader1969
    not at all. dont forget the Knights were stacked last year (hosted the memorial cup) and had little PP time or ES minutes for a rookie. Also dont forget Mitch is still only 17 - wont turn 18 till after the season. by comparison Rienhart was 18 for most of his draft year. Even if you compare Marner and Patrick Kane. Kane turned 18 in November of his draft year while Marner won't turn 18 till May. Marner just needs to add 10-15lbs. Strome would be a good #2 centre behind Reinhart. Crouse would also be a consideration if Sabres drop to 4th. I think you can pretty well write #1 McDavid #2 Eichel #3 Hanifin in ink - no matter what teams fill out the slots.
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