I mean there's enough info out there that if you want to make an argument they should have went with someone else at 8 then fine. But third round picks in at best a middling draft? Come on man. You obviously have done some homework and I appreciate the info you put out about certain guys but you're comments about how they were throwing picks away and your overall disdain for the selections is ridiculous. Wishing they took someone else? Sure. But your posts have been more than that. Just trust that jbot and scouting staff have wayyyyyyy more data than you and I do.
Exactly. Farrance was available at Sabres pick. They obviously want this kid more. I think I'll trust jbot and his professional scouting staff at this point.
So the rumors I've heard were Arizona was looking for a D in the draft. Now that Rags hold the spot does this mean maybe a guy like Heiskanen drops to 8?
I was thinking it would be no. However, there has been speculation by guys like Dreger that the Sabres are in on a lot of the activity. Dreger usually has knowledgeable sources. I'm now leaning towards yes.
Liljegren seems to be the name I keep seeing out of the top 3 D that may be available at 8.
Anyone have a strong opinion either way? How close is he to NHL ready? Are we seeing him (realistically) max out as a top 2 guy? Top 4?