Derrico

I think that all depends on if Zach Werenski is there or not. He's expected to go right around there or a touch higher and I feel there's a pretty big drop between him and the next best D (probably Zboril/Roy/Kylington/Carlo).

Something like that. But let's be realistic, they would atleast include a side salad in the deal as well.

Agreed. I thought Liger was actually arguing and insulting himself until I looked closer. I must thank Wildcard for absolutely ensuring nobody would have an avatar similar to mine.

Nice write-up, thanks. I don't agree that they can ever afford to miss on picks (especially a first rounder in what's suppose to be a good draft). Having said that, I don't think they will miss. I'm kind of leaning on hoping they either keep the pick or trade up in the draft. Murray was brought in due to being a good talent evaluator. Can you imagine if he grabs us another late first / second round Perry or Getzlaf? Add that to this core and we are really rolling.

I really expected this to be a beer link

Good lord no to Phat Phil.

Grigo has speed??

Back in the late 90's when we had the young threesome of Miller, Biron and Mika Noronen, I thought Noronen was going to be the long term answer in goal.

:lol:

Dylan Larkin.

P-L-A-Y-O-F-F-S

I feel bad for our other big star in Reinhart then.

Don't be a wimp Blue. This is a playoff team next year!! Welcome abroad Disco Dan. Was not at the computer yesterday and reading through the thread is excellent. Sizzle you were on fire with the captions :worthy:

Ya it was a fun run but I think it's run its course.

I didn't want to bring it up because Godd seemed pleased to have coined the phrase disco Dan, but I've also read some articles referring him as that nickname. Just felt bad being the first to bring it up. Still a very good call man.

Anthony mantha

Surprised Day is ranked 10th. He was one of only 4 players to be granted Exceptional Player Status for the CHL Draft. The other three (Tavares, Ekblad, McDavid) all went 1st overall in their NHL draft year.

That's a fair point but I think it's a big enough jump into the NHL as it is that I don't know if I want my Reinhart's and Eichel's learning a complex system while also getting use to the speed of the NHL etc. To me it's like putting a kid starting highschool in Grade 12 algebra because in three or four years when he's applying to universities he wants him to be a master. Maybe it works out, or maybe the kid is so lost because he hasn't learned the fundamentals that things go sideways for a couple years and the teacher (Bylsma) is gone and we're left learning a new system anyways.

You admit yourself that it's a complex system. Do you think it's best to bring in a guy with a complex system when the Sabres are going to be icing a very young team over the next few years? You obviously are an advocate for him and seem knowledgeable. I guess, I just read you tearing down other peoples opinions on why he's not a good fit than you proving your point why you think he is the best fit. Not trying to be confrontational as it's a good discussion. Could you just elaborate on why you think that's the best idea?

I think that's a great point. Two divisional teams looking for a head coach, why not slow play it a bit unless you think the guy you have targeted will be gone while you continue dragging your feet. When I saw this thread had a new post I just repeated please say he's fired, please say he's fired, please....

I know hockeybuzz gets a bad rep but I thought this was an interesting read on why the author does not want Disco Dan as the next head coach. http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Michael-Pachla/BylsmaBuffalo-inevitable/209/68890

A LHD is a preference right now but I do agree that I hope they go BPA. I still think there's a good chance that pick is moved in a trade but I enjoy the discussion nonetheless.

So he's the Mikhail Grigorenko of coaches?

I don't think we will know about these guys for another few years. They look like they could be promising but nobody's blown it out of the water yet.

No worries. Thanks for the updates, they've been key to figuring out how long until I pick and keeping track of everyone.