26CornerBlitz Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Corey Pronman's Mock Draft at ESPN Insider: http://insider.espn.go.com/nhl/story...nhl-draft-2014 2. Buffalo Sabres: Sam Reinhart, C, Kootenay (WHL)DOB: 11/6/95 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 183 Buffalo has some good centers in its organization -- Cody Hodgson, Tyler Ennis, Zemgus Girgensons and Mikhail Grigorenko -- but given that centers are the most valuable players on the board, an upgrade down the middle is likely imminent for the Sabres. Reinhart would add elite hockey IQ to the organization, with Bennett being the alternative option. I do think that Ekblad remains a real possibility -- even with the Sabres' barren offense -- should Florida opt for another player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Sonny Milano being bored at the combine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 picks #24 and #23 http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=721869 24 Nikolay Goldobin 23 Dylan Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 My position remains the same, and likely will remain the same, right up until (and after) the draft: I'm fine with Ekblad as long as it is accompanied by a trade for a young 1st line forward. If that accompanying trade does not happen, I think taking Ekblad delays this team's ascension to contender status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Panthers Draft Insider Director of Scouting Scott Luce takes us behind the scenes as the Cats prepare for the 2014 Draft. With the 2014 NHL Draft in Philadelphia under a month away (June 27-28), and the Cats holding the first overall pick, FloridaPanthers.com caught up with longtime Panthers Director of Scouting, Scott Luce, to find out how the team is preparing for the big weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 The Ekblad talk is interesting. My take: If they really, really like him, then they should take him. Especially if they like him more than, say, Risto or Zadorov. They can always move a top-D prospect for a top forward prospect/player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I'll have to wait for GoDD's physical breakdown of Ekblad before commenting. Ghost checks their teeth and everything. GO SABRES!!! I know you are 62% FOS, but anyhow....if anyone knows a good site to at least see pictures of these guys, let me know. I'm spoiled by the NFL. From what I have seen....this crew is physically inferior from last year. I mean....a lot of these guys are awkwardly built and look like muscled up boys. Last year a kid like Nikushkin looked like Ivan Drago. Ekblad isn't bad at all from just appearance....but he's still a little asymmetrical. Strong neck and good build, but just not that deep chest that triggers me to believe elite athlete. For a big wingspan, his shoulder isn't wide. Reinhart is decent for his stature. Looks more ready than Bennett. Draisaitl.....don't touch him on looks alone. Dal Cole....ok, and probably the most symmetric of the top 5. Still....I saw 5 guys in the top 15 last year that were clearly beautiful physical beings...all better than this crew. That's why if anyone has a good source, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I just want them to take a player they believe is best to build around for the next x number of years along with next year's high first round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I know you are 62% FOS, but anyhow....if anyone knows a good site to at least see pictures of these guys, let me know. I'm spoiled by the NFL. From what I have seen....this crew is physically inferior from last year. I mean....a lot of these guys are awkwardly built and look like muscled up boys. Last year a kid like Nikushkin looked like Ivan Drago. Ekblad isn't bad at all from just appearance....but he's still a little asymmetrical. Strong neck and good build, but just not that deep chest that triggers me to believe elite athlete. For a big wingspan, his shoulder isn't wide. Reinhart is decent for his stature. Looks more ready than Bennett. Draisaitl.....don't touch him on looks alone. Dal Cole....ok, and probably the most symmetric of the top 5. Still....I saw 5 guys in the top 15 last year that were clearly beautiful physical beings...all better than this crew. That's why if anyone has a good source, let me know. Only 62%? That hurts, man. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Mike Morreale says in this video (http://t.co/sfynYGVu3t) that's it's a no-brainer that Buffalo takes Ekblad if he's there. Ahem----------------------------> http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/22139-official-2014-nhl-draft-thread/page__st__3040#entry586656 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Seriously Dwight, I love your horse trader takes on prospects. Completely outside my usual thought process and a nice tool to add to the tool belt... ...kinda like analytics. (I've seen a lot of combine video floating around the net, so maybe NHL.com) Edited June 5, 2014 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Only 62%? That hurts, man. GO SABRES!!! ;) Seriously Dwight, I love your horse trader takes on prospects. Completely outside my usual thought process and a nice tool to add to the tool belt... ...kinda like analytics. (I've seen a lot of combine video floating around the net, so maybe NHL.com) I didn't see anything much.....I don't need to see guys riding the soccer mom unicycle. I just want to see raw meat. When I get a shot I can dig a little deeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Ahem----------------------------> http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/22139-official-2014-nhl-draft-thread/page__st__3040#entry586656 I know it was already posted. But nobody mentioned what he said which was relevant to the Ekblad discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 @AmerksHockey Save The Date! The #Amerks will host an NHL Draft Viewing Party at The Distillery on Friday, June 27. More info to follow next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 @AmerksHockey Save The Date! The #Amerks will host an NHL Draft Viewing Party at The Distillery on Friday, June 27. More info to follow next week. Which Distillery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Which Distillery? The sports bar. http://www.thedistillery.com/mobile/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 The sports bar. http://www.thedistillery.com/mobile/ No ####ing s### Sherlock. I asked which one. There's 4 of them. :censored: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) No ####ing s### Sherlock. I asked which one. There's 4 of them. :censored: I don't know the Rochester area. Didn't know there were multiple. Relax. Edited June 5, 2014 by Tankalicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I don't know the Rochester area. Didn't know there were multiple. Relax. Obviously. But thank you for your very helpful answer anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Obviously. But thank you for your very helpful answer anyway. Only trying to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 No ####ing s### Sherlock. I asked which one. There's 4 of them. :censored: :blink: Anyways, as for the draft, I'd rather take Drasaitl than Ekblad. Am I the only one in this camp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 The Ekblad talk is interesting. My take: If they really, really like him, then they should take him. Especially if they like him more than, say, Risto or Zadorov. They can always move a top-D prospect for a top forward prospect/player. This is fine conceptually, but what really gives me pause is...when was the last time this happened? I refuse to believe there's never a top prospect for top prospect trade that makes sense...yet it doesn't happen. Leads me to believe that GMs don't trade their top guys. Maybe Murray is perfectly open to doing so, but as they say, it takes two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 This is fine conceptually, but what really gives me pause is...when was the last time this happened? I refuse to believe there's never a top prospect for top prospect trade that makes sense...yet it doesn't happen. Leads me to believe that GMs don't trade their top guys. Maybe Murray is perfectly open to doing so, but as they say, it takes two. There was a hotly discussed one between Buffalo and Vancouver not too long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Take Ekblad, trade Myers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Take Ekblad, trade Myers. Reverse the order and maybe they work together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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