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Pegula plays center too???

There's 5 gms with two 2Cs?

Little had been the 1C or 2C since the Jets got here. I think his loss is very understated. Everyone talks about losing Buff and Trouba but what about losing your 2C? The Jets have nobody to step in at 2C and nobody in the system that is anywhere ready to play in the bigs.

Little had 5 points in 7 games before his injury so ya, he was a legit 2C. Lets' not forget the Jets lost the right side of their D and the guy that was playing 2LHD (4 out of top 5 starting D) before this last season started. Atlanta had zero in the cupboards... Postma and Chiarot are the only players not already on the team that made the NHL and Postma barely. The team was regarded as a legitimate contender a couple of years ago so considering what he did, Chevy, in my books, is a top 5 GM in the league.

Too many puffs. I meant Rask...

It was also his 2nd pick in that round. I don't think Vesalainen has what it takes either but I guess the jury is still out.

I was listing every pick. Laine was a no brainer at the draft. Lost our 2C to injury last year...I think he played 7 games. You're right, not much to discuss. I trust Chevy's judgement on not only drafting but how to build a team as well. I put him in the top 5 GMs in the league considering the market he is in. I'd imagine he'd be GM of the year for years if he were GM of the Rangers or TB.

Ruutu? He'd be great. I knew he was gone the day he left the bubble.

If the Sabres don't draft Askarov (doubt it), they should sign Holtby.

What would you consider a letdown? https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=120942 Not bad if you ask me.

I'm okay with Chevy's pick no matter who it is. He has one of the best 1st round records since he has become GM. Scheif Ehlers Connor Laine Morrissey Trouba Roslovic Heinola. The jury is still out on Vesalainen (24) and Stanley (18) but I don't think they pan out as well as expected. Not too many have drafted as well in the 1st round as Chevy has.

5 x 5m for Lehner is a bit of a deal, no? I hate Vegas...

TSN's Craig Button's latest mock draft has the Sabres getting Rossi for what it's worth.

10 and Copper to the Ducks for 6.

I think I read somewhere that Lapierre's was similar to Crosby's misdiagnosis of a concussion. He has had one I think.

Some are saying Chevy is going after him, I hope he isn't but scoring goals is kind of important in hockey. I wouldn't mind at all if Chevy drafted Lapierre though.

List of OHL players who have scored more goals than Jack Quinn (52) in their draft year since 98-99: Patrick Kane (62) Steven Stamkos (58) John Tavares (58)

Smart move by the Bruins if you ask me.

Same as Lapierre's 2nd concussion?

I might offer a 3rd.

You're right, I looked at the wrong column! Still, I can't see him being worth much not having been able to play for so long. I do know that he has been back in Winnipeg for quite some time. Helluva player when healthy. To me, the Flyers signing Hayes says a lot.

I wouldn't think Patrick is worth too much with all of his concussions. He missed over half of his last junior season and only played 31 gams last season and 30 the season before. He'd be worth a LOT if he were healthy, but he isn't healthy.

Sorry, I was talking about this pre-season.

Being a very young 19-year old as the #1 C and top scorer on a Liiga team is very uncommon, especially for a player that's not supposed to have any upside.

I can't see Jersey picking Sanderson if Drysdale is on the board but who knows. It won't suprise me at all if Sanderson isn't there at 10 though.