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I could see this and this :lol:

Wow, so I read the exchange and I didn't even think that came close to worthy of being so upset you would leave.

:w00t: Please let this happen. Then we just need one of the D to get taken before us and we've got our choice between Keller and Nylander.

This seems right to me as well. Was just hoping that the analysis (read work) has been completed out there in the interwebs. I'm sure the teams have info similar to this but in this day and age I would have thought there would be an analysis floating around out there. It's your money and I don't blame you for doing this but it's going to be very disappointing seeing leaf fans overrun our building for the draft......

Ya I wish the analysis looked at success rates of forwards vs defensemen at certain spots in the draft.

I stole this info from HF. Here is some good analysis on the expected utility of defensemen selected in the first round and in the 2nd/3rd round. Worth a read IMO. Spoiler alert, defensemen selected higher usually work out better. https://bluebulletreport.com/2016/03/21/expected-draft-value-of-a-first-round-defenseman/ https://bluebulletreport.com/2016/04/01/expected-draft-value-of-a-second-third-round-defenseman/

I think Pi's current avatar should be the default.

I guess part of it is I don't think any of the 3 will turn into a top 2 d. Sure we can pick a d based on need but if they aren't good enough prospects to develop into a top pairing then we're still SOL.

:lol: This isn't 2006 TBG, update your list of meme

Don't know about the entire NHL but I don't think it's going to be long before Buffalo, Toronto and the 2 Florida teams will be the top 4 in the division and fighting for the top 3 divisional spots for a long stretch. I think Boston and Montreal days as near perennial top dogs are coming to an end and I think Ottawa continues to wade in mediocrity. With Datsyuk leaving I also think it's an end of an era for Detroit. They won't be competing with the top 4 dogs for a number of years.

I might consider the deal TBG threw out there. I just don't trust the D in the draft. Maybe it's all the nitpicking that happens before the draft. Ofcourse we need D more then F but unless the D we actually take can turn into a top 2 player in a couple of years I'd rather find my D elsewhere. Also no thanks to Edmonton's Reinhart. Guy has now played 4 post draft seasons and still can't crack Edmonton's horrendous lineup. Not to mention I've heard Sam and Jack have built a pretty tight relationship. I don't want the potential for 3's a crowd to pop up between them.

Yep. For the Sabres sake it would be a huge boost if he's back healthy. For his own sake I almost hope he retires. Scary stuff for sure.

Mhm. But until then...Let's Go Buffalo. Gonna be a fun year.

:lol: With McDavid on our side, I just don't see that happening.....

I'll give you credit, you've never waivered from this. Seeing as he's going to the leafs I hope your right. Don't think you are, but hope so.

This. It's the 1.75L variety. 120 ounces equates to 80 shots of whisky. Divide that over 3 days and I may not make it back if I drink that much.....Maybe I'll stick with one bottle and get a high end Port as a nightcap.

High standards :lol:

Thanks for this, I enjoyed the thorough write-up. So many rankings have vastly different projections outside of the top 5 or 6 picks. When TM was hired a big reason was due to his scouting ability. The last 2 drafts were almost automatic picks. This year is where TM can really prove his scouting worth in the first round.

Long Weeeeeeekend!!!!!!! Started work early so I can get out by 4 o'clock to go camping. We've got 12 of us going. Stopping off at the liquor store on my lunch and trying to figure out if I should buy one 60 ounce of whisky or 2? Better go 2 if it's 3 nights of siting by the fire, eating BBQ food, biking and playing ball....

Hoss left?? What happened there? Edit - Looks like he hasn't been active in nearly 2 months. Especially active posters, what could possibly happen that would drive them away for good? I'm obviously not very observant if he's been gone for 2 months and I'm just realizing now.

Ya that's probably a bit low. I think Pysyk would have to be in there somewhere.

Common sense and reports out of Edmonton are that they would like to trade down in the draft. Obviously they have a huge need at D and taking one of the D at that pick is likely a reach. Any interest in the Sabres trading up from 8 to 4 if the cost is say a 2nd and 3rd? How much better would TM value Dubois/Tkchuck vs. Chychurn/Juolevi/Nylander?

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I can't wait to see this analysis. Good work rakish.

This.