HopefulFuture Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 This is the biggest concern with our lot of potentials. We seem to have many possible 2nd line players and definitely 3rd line players but we don't seem to have those players that are truly talented and can be considered 1st line talent. This is why the tank is so important this year and next. Hoping that we finish dead last again next year we will two picks in the top two plus whatever the Isles pick becomes. And just maybe Murray can turn another player, Myers/Ehroff/etc. into a 1st at this years draft. Maybe we can turn these picks into possible 1st line players. It shouldn't be a concern after these next couple of drafts. That is the very core reason for the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 @SabresProspects About last night: Carrier, Kea stay busy; Amerks fall in OT (with some highlights, of course) >> http://www.sabresprospects.com/2014/03/314-recap-carrier-closing-well-kea.html … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 This is the biggest concern with our lot of potentials. We seem to have many possible 2nd line players and definitely 3rd line players but we don't seem to have those players that are truly talented and can be considered 1st line talent. This is why the tank is so important this year and next. Hoping that we finish dead last again next year we will two picks in the top two plus whatever the Isles pick becomes. And just maybe Murray can turn another player, Myers/Ehroff/etc. into a 1st at this years draft. Maybe we can turn these picks into possible 1st line players. We do have two potential top pair D men and a 2-3 D man as well, and I am sure that is a huge part of our #1 rating for prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 @SabresProspects Nick Baptiste gets goal #44 plus two assists as SBY falls to NB 5-3. Baptiste has 87 points in 64 games, 24 goals in 28 games since Jan. 1 That is rediculous, hope the gens don't meet the wolves next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 From Hockey Futures: 1. Linus Ullmark – 6’3”, 198 lbs. – 2013-14 Season: MODO Sixth round (163rd overall) in 2012 by the Buffalo Sabres Linus Ullmark came into the season uncertain of what his role would be. But he has been given an excellent opportunity to take the bull by the horns and go as far as possible with it, and he has not disappointed. His club, MODO, decided to enter the year putting all its marbles into a very inexperienced basket, letting Ullmark and the slightly older Anton Forsberg (Columbus Blue Jackets draft pick) split the duties. To this point, Ullmark has gained the role of starter in as much as there is one. He’s played 35 of the team’s 55 games and leads the SHL with a .931 save percentage and is seventh overall with a 2.08 goals-against average. MODO is currently ranked sixth in the league and looks playoff-bound with just a few games left to play. In the process, Linus has put up a 14-15-4 record, often almost singlehandedly ensuring the team a victory, as was the case in several of his three shutouts to date. A large goalie, Ullmark has shown a strong ability to read the oncoming play well. Smart positioning and effectively using his size have been keys to his success, and he is also fairly strong on the posts. Ullmark started off the season in strong fashion, but has shown some growing pains as the season has continued, which can be expected of goaltenders his age playing in arguably one of the top five leagues on the planet. In light of Ryan Miller’s trade to St. Louis and Jhonas Enroth’s inability to so far show himself as a sure-fire starter option for the future, one has to think that the Sabres are very excited by the season Ullmark is having. He’s definitely established himself as the most interesting NHL goaltending prospect currently playing in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) http://www.hockeysfu...ying-in-sweden/ The post above is from that link. He's number one on the list of top goalie prospects playing in Sweden. Edited March 15, 2014 by Tankalicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabre snipe Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Compher with an assist early in their game against Minnesota tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) @SabresProspects Wisconsin D Jake McCabe (laceration) not playing today in regular season finale at Michigan State. @SabresProspects Joel Armia in the Rochester lineup tonight vs. B-Sens after a one-game absence. Nathan Lieuwen gets the nod again in net. Edited March 15, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabre snipe Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Kris Baker @SabresProspects 1m Nick Baptiste has his 45th goal of the year. Sudbury tied 2-2 with Belleville at end of the 1st. #Sabres this kid is a force right now. ANOTHER goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Kris Baker @SabresProspects 1m Nick Baptiste has his 45th goal of the year. Sudbury tied 2-2 with Belleville at end of the 1st. #Sabres this kid is a force right now. ANOTHER goal. Baptiste the Beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabre snipe Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Michigan Hockey @umichhockey 58s GOAL! Luke Moffatt with a one-timer, top corner at 4:50, feed from Compher. A PPG. 3-0 Michigan #GoBlue #B1GHockey Make that 2 assists for compher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloSoldier2010 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Say what you will about Pegula, but his expansion of the scouting staff seems to be paying off some incredible dividends. Compher and Baptiste are looking like steals this season. Edit: Not to mention Possler and Ullmark Edited March 16, 2014 by BuffaloSoldier2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabre snipe Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Say what you will about Pegula, but his expansion of the scouting staff seems to be paying off some incredible dividends. Compher and Baptiste are looking like steals this season. Edit: Not to mention Possler and Ullmark absolutely. and hopefully they did their research on deslauriers and fasching as well and it works out too. also interested to see what Hurley does next year at Notre Dame…haven't heard all that much about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Fasching Compher Baptiste Bailey Hurley Carrier Risto Zadorov It will take four years before we can really start to pass judgement, but that looks like it could beat many team's entire prospect list in one freaking draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Baptiste's birthday is 8.4.1995. Is he eligible for the AHL in 2014? Michigan Hockey @umichhockey 58s GOAL! Luke Moffatt with a one-timer, top corner at 4:50, feed from Compher. A PPG. 3-0 Michigan #GoBlue #B1GHockey Make that 2 assists for compher Fasching has been solid as well. The Rau kid is a player. B10 network broadcast. Edited March 16, 2014 by 3putt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloSoldier2010 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) absolutely. and hopefully they did their research on deslauriers and fasching as well and it works out too. also interested to see what Hurley does next year at Notre Dame…haven't heard all that much about him I think that was the genius in selecting Murray as the new GM. He's a real scouts scout. I would really like to see another draft covered by blue and gold. I'm very curious to see what the dynamic between Tim and Devine is going to look like / looks like. Fasching Compher Baptiste Bailey Hurley Carrier Risto Zadorov It will take four years before we can really start to pass judgement, but that looks like it could beat many team's entire prospect list in one freaking draft. Now imagine a few more of these drafts going in similar directions with some higher caliber picks. This is the exact reason why i am in favor of #tanknation. You become a team that can find diamonds in the rough in later rounds and you become an extremely deep and talented team in a very short period of time (relatively speaking). It's these lack of depth picks that i attribute to consistent suckitude in edmonton. Are top picks instrumental? absolutely! But what good are your 3 consecutive first round picks without a talented team around them? Edited March 16, 2014 by BuffaloSoldier2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabre snipe Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Im not sure… but i just realized reinharts bday is 11.6.1995, so baptiste is only three months older than reinhart and baptiste has nearly as many points as him, plus he's pretty much doubled his points total from last season. Thats an incredible improvement. In a redraft Baptiste has to be a surefire 1st rounder at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 @SabresProspects Nick Baptiste gets his second of the game late but SBY falls to BELV 7-4. Baptiste: 65gp 46-43-89, 26 goals in 29 games since 1/1. #Sabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rasmus_ Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I am excited about the Baptiste, Carrier, Fausching group. They all seem to be using their size and skating really well. The draft should be really interesting to see what TMGM does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Baptiste's birthday is 8.4.1995. Is he eligible for the AHL in 2014? Since he will not be 20 by 12/31/14, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Thanks...so he spends another year in jr. For some reason I thought the cut was in August. Edited March 16, 2014 by 3putt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) @SabresProspects Prospect depth chart updated >> http://www.sabrespro...th-chart.html … Edited March 16, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 @SabresProspects Prospect depth chart updated >> http://www.sabrespro...th-chart.html … Interesting breakdown. Still weak in the middle and lacking a little depth on the Lt side D, though not as great a concern. Also, need more RT handed scorers too. Oh heck, just get some guys who can put the puck in the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 @SabresProspects Prospect depth chart updated >> http://www.sabrespro...th-chart.html … [imagine picture of depth chart here] Pretty brutal for Matt Hackett to be fourth in line again. And that's with two young guys with the Sabres who probably aren't going anywhere for a while. I have no idea how Fasching is behind Bailey at RW. Fasching played in the WJCs and was pretty great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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