LGR4GM Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'm finding it a little annoying that some folks above don't recognize the skill level of Draisaitl. Kid had the exact same number of points as Reinhart in the same league (WHL) and had more goals. Statements like "we need skill" implies that Leon isn't highly skilled and that's just plain false. I recognize his skill just fine. I also recognize that Reinhart and Bennett are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppy22 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 The thing why Scouts love Draisaitl is that he put up those numbers with players that are by far worse the the guys Reinhart and Bennett played with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 The thing why Scouts love Draisaitl is that he put up those numbers with players that are by far worse the the guys Reinhart and Bennett played with... Â Only one of those 3 has been called the German Gretzky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Only one of those 3 has been called the German Gretzky. Yea and only one of those three has been called Doug Gilmour and only one of those three has been called Jonathan Toews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Â Yea and only one of those three has been called Doug Gilmour and only one of those three has been called Jonathan Toews. Â None of the 3 have been called the German Gilmour or the German Toews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 None of the 3 have been called the German Gilmour or the German Toews. And Gretzky is better than both of those two anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 So then you think we should draft Leon "German Greztky" Draisaitl? Â None of the 3 have been called the German Gilmour or the German Toews. The German is what really does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppy22 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Draisaitl is not going to be Gretzky like. He is mostlikely not going to be going MacKinnon or Crosby or Toews or whatever like.  You never know how a player developes. Even Reinhart or Bennett or Ekblad could be busts.  You can just say where they are now. And there was an article on the IIHF website comparing his efforts at the IIHF with what Kopitar did back then prior to his draft  Comparing players at the same stages is possible but to say this player will be like..... is crap...   http://www.iihfworld...isaitl-feature/  Here is the article Edited May 13, 2014 by Peppy22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Kopitar is what I see as his upside. Draisaitl won't be a superstar, but he could easily be the big first-line centre Darcy could never give us. I'm a Reinhart guy because I love his intelligence, but I don't think Draisaitl gets enough respect around here. This kid will be a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Kopitar is what I see as his upside. Draisaitl won't be a superstar, but he could easily be the big first-line centre Darcy could never give us. I'm a Reinhart guy because I love his intelligence, but I don't think Draisaitl gets enough respect around here. This kid will be a player. Â Haven't seen enough of Draisaitl to judge his abilities and don't know what kind of team player he is so other than liking his size, I don't have a sense. I do like Reinhart because of his leadership and hockey sense and Bennett second because of his effort, grit and ability to score. Sabres could use one each of these guys, which is why they will need to wait till 2015 to get another. They have so little depth at center it is a frustrating thing to debate these three guys. Thanks Darcy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sam Reinhart: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 So with the Wild being eliminated I believe their second round pick is now determined to be 49th overall. If Miller does not resign with the Blues before the draft I believe the Sabres then retain Minni's 49th pick. Assuming Miller doesn't sign we know the picks through the first two rounds are:  2. Buffalo's 1st 5. NY Isles 1st (If Isles don't defer) 31. Buffalo's 2nd 39. Jets 2nd 49. Wild 2nd  Someone please correct me if I'm off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sam Reinhart: Â I liked this video better than the last one. Shows more of his willingness to shoot the puck. Â Pros: Slick with the puck, damn good hands, good hand eye, good vision. Â Cons: Slapshot looks akward, and he seems hesitant to take one timers. Doesn't have blazing speed. Â I wouldn't have a problem if they drafted either Sam. Pretty sure either one will be our best player by the time they can legally drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 From The Hockey News Draft Preview Issue:  "DRAFT PREVIEW 14  In our annual Draft Preview edition, the top 100 prospects ranked and profiled by our panel of scouts. Included in the group is a quartet of can't-miss youngsters who make up this year's Fantastic Four. Also in the issue: A breakdown of each team’s short- and long-term needs, how Mats Sundin changed the draft forever 25 years ago and why the Buffalo Sabres will be a powerhouse by 2020."  The issue is available for purchase in stores or online as a digital download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 From The Hockey News Draft Preview Issue:  "DRAFT PREVIEW 14  In our annual Draft Preview edition, the top 100 prospects ranked and profiled by our panel of scouts. Included in the group is a quartet of can't-miss youngsters who make up this year's Fantastic Four. Also in the issue: A breakdown of each team’s short- and long-term needs, how Mats Sundin changed the draft forever 25 years ago and why the Buffalo Sabres will be a powerhouse by 2020."  The issue is available for purchase in stores or online as a digital download. So, does anyone have this? :flirt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 2020 ... yikes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 2020 ... yikes!! Â Did you think today's 18 year olds were going to play like 24 year olds tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 17 1st and 2nd round picks between 4 drafts. Even if we hit on only half of them that would be at least 8 players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldSabsfan Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) could the sabs trade out this yr too get a first next yr or would u rather get sum1 at 2?? Edited May 14, 2014 by oldSabsfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Did you think today's 18 year olds were going to play like 24 year olds tomorrow? But if we wait that long season ticket prices will go up by 6(.4%)=.24%! Â Can anyone really imagine the insanity this forum would have if it took 6 years for us to be consistently a playoff threat?? I kind of want it to happen just to see what it would be like. Edited May 14, 2014 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) could the sabs trade out this yr too get a first next yr or would u rather get sum1 at 2?? Could they? Yes they could. Will they? Absolutely not. Would I personally rather get a player at 2 or a random 2015 first, I would rather take a player at 2, the value there is just far too high. Â If you trade out of #2 you are giving a team a very good player who most likely will have a positive impact on the team next season. For instance say we trade Edmonton our #2 for their 2015 first and 2015 second. They draft Bennett for instance who immediately joins their team and gives them a defensive forward with skill. Instead of finishing in the bottom five they finish in the 10-14 slot. Now some people will try and argue that next years draft is this or that but the truth is Bennett/Ekblad/Reinhart and maybe Leon would be in the mix for the top 10 next year and maybe the top 5 depending on how things will shake out. Not saying McDavid or Eichel level but they are very good players. So we would get a player next year with Edmonton's pick that is close to or even equivalent. Â However that player is still a year behind and that does not include the risk of Edmonton suddenly having stable GT and squeaking into the playoffs. Now you are drafting 15th as opposed to 2nd and Bennet/Eklbad/Reinhart are much better than the #15 player in 2015 hands down. The risk of making a trade like that are simply to high for the Sabres unless more than just picks are being transferred. Either way I would prefer to draft 2nd this year than trade out. Edited May 14, 2014 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldSabsfan Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 i think bennet will be the pick this yr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 could the sabs trade out this yr too get a first next yr or would u rather get sum1 at 2?? Â Eye wood wrather git sum1 dis yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Eye wood wrather git sum1 dis yr. Â The best part? That post was actually edited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 @SabresProspects: OHL All-Star Teams: Zadorov 2nd team, Baptiste 3rd team. Draft eligibles: Ekblad, Nedeljkovic 1st team, Dal Colle 2nd team, Bennett 3rd team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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