dudacek Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I have to admit I sure read that one wrong. I figured we would be taking D and I was OK with that. In a D-heavy draft, I thought teams would be reaching for forwards and a couple nice D would fall to us. Instead, once the run on defence started, virtually everyone dove in. I also figured there was no way a Russian would be the Sabres pick — not after that press conference where they reminded the world about what a huge risk those dirty ruble-loving KHL-wannabes were. Clearly, it was a smokescreen and they had been eyeballing Grigorenko all along. I don't know about other GM's, but Darcy sure as hell suckered me. (And God, I love Kevin Devine). At the least I was right about one thing: I predicted I would be going to bed happy. Grigs and Girgs got me waking up happy too. Now it's time to make the team better for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 From Tampa: Florida has given their second round pick, 53rd overall to the Lightning. They now have two picks in round 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Next Sabres' pick is # 44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Found among the day 2 draft rumors on Spector's site; DALLAS MORNING NEWS: Mike Heika reports the Stars shipping out Mike Ribeiro leaves them thin at center, meaning they’ll either have to turn to prospects or make another move to add depth at that position, perhaps by shopping winger Steve Ott or Brenden Morrow. SPECTOR’S NOTE: I think GM Joe Nieuwendyk isn’t done dealing here. He’s got new ownership so he doesn’t have to operate on a shoestring anymore, and Ribeiro obviously wasn’t part of his future plans for the team. It’s believed there’s interest in Ott and Morrow, and if he can translate that into a good second line center, I have to believe he’ll do it. C'mon Darcy, Roy for Ott or Morrow. Vanek needs a skilled body with grit on his line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Round two is flying. Jeff mccabe Err jake mccabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 BuffNewsVogl: With the 44th pick of the NHL draft, the Buffalo Sabres select defenseman Jake McCabe of the University of Wisconsin.http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?cat=1&dpid=10418&sort=finalRank&year=2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 BuffNewsVogl: With the 44th pick of the NHL draft, the Buffalo Sabres select defenseman Jake McCabe of the University of Wisconsin.http://www.nhl.com/i...lRank&year=2012 http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/21280-round-two-pick-44-jake-mccabe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 http://forums.sabres...44-jake-mccabe/ You're flying as fast as this round, Chz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 You're flying as fast as this round, Chz! BAAM @McCabe19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Bill Hoppe @BillHoppeNHL Lightning acquire rights to Benoit Pouliot. from Bruins for Michel Ouellet and a 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Leafs trade Jonas Gustavsson for a conditional 7th Rd. pick in 2013 to the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Leafs trade Jonas Gustavsson for a conditional 7th Rd. pick in 2013 to the Jets. Holy Mother of God............ :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Leafs trade Jonas Gustavsson for a conditional 7th Rd. pick in 2013 to the Jets. Say it with me now ... Tim Thomas to Toronto, maybe Ghost is right and it will be Luongo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Logan nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Logjam doesn't work if he's not a goalie. :doh: Nelsons a centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulFuture Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Logjam doesn't work if he's not a goalie. :doh: Nelsons a centre Maybe he moonlights between the pipes on the weekends in the under 21 beer leagues ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Say it with me now ... Tim Thomas to Toronto, maybe Ghost is right and it will be Luongo. seems from media reports in south western ontario/Toronto area at least,,,, it a ultimate inevitability Leafs and Vancouver will work out deal with Luongo coming to Toronto.... not what i would hope for. He a quick fix, perhaps a playoff position, but not a answer if being a real competitor to win cup. If you bias be you want Leafs to continue to stink, you hope they get this deal done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 seems from media reports in south western ontario/Toronto area at least,,,, it a ultimate inevitability Leafs and Vancouver will work out deal with Luongo coming to Toronto.... not what i would hope for. He a quick fix, perhaps a playoff position, but not a answer if being a real competitor to win cup. If you bias be you want Leafs to continue to stink, you hope they get this deal done. Now, I do know what that looks like ... :P . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I am happy with this draft. Kudos to Darcy, Kevin and the scouts. Of course we'll see in a few years if we are still happy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I am happy with this draft. Kudos to Darcy, Kevin and the scouts. Of course we'll see in a few years if we are still happy. :) Stock it up. Gergenson looks ready NOW! I think he could have taken out the entire Sabres Brass on stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulFuture Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Stock it up. Gergenson looks ready NOW! I think he could have taken out the entire Sabres Brass on stage. Actually, I think one of them may be. We'll see out of training camp but so far, this draft looks fairly decent. As someone else pointed out however, we'll have to revisit it in the future to see where these players end up. I'll give this draft an A+ only because they double downed on 2 good size centers that play a skilled, physical game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 it would seem draft choices were done with eye in making team personal bigger, this draft in this sense has much potential for success. Clearly it does not appease those concerned with the present , but draft apart from the very top, few players drafted come in and have instant effect, thus it not fair to tag Sabres management at least in terms of draft as being inactive. They have pieces to make additions via trade and owner seeming willing to spend for free agents where possible , folks need be patient and see what September brings... One generally need admit for followers of both local teams, Bills and Sabres, these at least far more optimistic times. :) (now that i have tried to say some nice things, stop beating on the poor dear Maple Leafs have some sympathy.... :o :angel: :bag: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Mike Harrington @BNHarrington #Sabres scouting director Kevin Devine: "We kind of had a theme here the last couple of months: Bigger, faster, tougher." Devine on Ennis-Roy-Gerbe types: "We're kind of staying away from those guys until the outlook of our team changes a little bit." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Mike Harrington @BNHarrington #Sabres scouting director Kevin Devine: "We kind of had a theme here the last couple of months: Bigger, faster, tougher." Devine on Ennis-Roy-Gerbe types: "We're kind of staying away from those guys until the outlook of our team changes a little bit." This is great to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Darcy sounding like all of you guys here saying that you can move the centers over to the wing if needed. The last 5 pick all were at the Sabres combine. Post draft videos by Darcy and Kevin. http://video.sabres.nhl.com/videocenter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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