sabre snipe Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) I think baptiste and carrier have a good shot at making it. Baptiste was highly regarded as one of the top prospects around the time of the CHL draft...his stock dropped a bit after a few mediocre years, he fell to the third in a deep draft, and then he exploded last year and probably would be a sure fire first rounder in a redraft. I'm excited to hear how he does at development camp -- iirc he was one of our best players at last years Edited July 11, 2014 by sabre snipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbainforprez Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I think baptiste and carrier have a good shot at making it. Baptiste was highly regarded as one of the top prospects around the time of the CHL draft...his stock dropped a bit after a few mediocre years, he fell to the third in a deep draft, and then he exploded last year and probably would be a sure fire first rounder in a redraft. I'm excited to hear how he does at development camp -- iirc he was one of our best players at last years Barring serious injury Baptiste will be this team within the next 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Barring serious injury Baptiste will be this team within the next 3 years I like his chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'd be very surprised if Baptiste is not an NHL player. He has a skill set that projects in many different roles. Bottom end is Corey Tropp and his upside is much higher. I think he has a good chance of making Canada's WJC team this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I thought we were listing guys that are going to play in the NHL. To your point, all those picks have NHL potential but to my point, less than half will probably have NHL careers. Which is why it's good to have so many picks, increasing the odds of developing solid NHL players. If in 5-7 years, if 6 of those players are contributing NHL players, I call it a win. Making the team and playing say at least 100 NHL games... Reinhart, Zadorov, Ristolainen, McCabe, Compher, Baptiste, Lemieux, Possler (unless his knee is shot), Ullmark (yup have gt faith), Deslauriers appears to be able to, plus one of Fasching/Carrier/Armia. So I am at around 9-10 guys thus far who should play at least 100 NHL games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Making the team and playing say at least 100 NHL games... Reinhart, Zadorov, Ristolainen, McCabe, Compher, Baptiste, Lemieux, Possler (unless his knee is shot), Ullmark (yup have gt faith), Deslauriers appears to be able to, plus one of Fasching/Carrier/Armia. So I am at around 9-10 guys thus far who should play at least 100 NHL games. don't get too emotionally invested in all these young men. Once Murray changes gears, half will become collateral for upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Looking forward to Tuesdays scrimmage. I believe the difference in size will be quite noticeable compared to the last few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Looking forward to Tuesdays scrimmage. I believe the difference in size will be quite noticeable compared to the last few. Hey, where can I see a full-sized version of the sports page in your avatar? I've been trying to google for it to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Where's Connor Hurley? Not in prospects camp I only see NHL potential in the top 10, excluding Grigorenko. He'll be gone in a year. It will be interesting to see since he's gained muscle mass training if he really worked on what he really needs work on and that's his quickness and skating. If he doesn't stand out at camp I could see him being moved. Edited July 11, 2014 by SabresBillsFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Where's Connor Hurley? Not in prospects camp It will be interesting to see since he's gained muscle mass training if he really worked on what he really needs work on and that's his quickness and skating. If he doesn't stand out at camp I could see him being moved. What he needs to work on is being less European. Girgensons is just barely getting over his bout with that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Hey, where can I see a full-sized version of the sports page in your avatar? I've been trying to google for it to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Thanks--I wanted to see the smaller print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'd be very surprised if Baptiste is not an NHL player. He has a skill set that projects in many different roles. Bottom end is Corey Tropp and his upside is much higher. I think he has a good chance of making Canada's WJC team this year. And that would be a pretty good barometer of NHL potential. Just look at this Canadian roster from ten years ago: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Men/Junior/2004/Final-Roster There's a whole lot of NHL there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulFuture Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Anyone have any insight on the abilities of the invitee Brandon Prophet? Article says 6'2", 200lbs. But other than that, not much. How's his vision on the ice, speed, skating, passing, what does he project to be defensively? Any info appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 And that would be a pretty good barometer of NHL potential. Just look at this Canadian roster from ten years ago: http://www.hockeycan...04/Final-Roster There's a whole lot of NHL there. Of that group I was surprised the most that Nigel Dawes couldn't sustain an NHL career. Great drive and talent - but too small for a 3rd line role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Hey, where can I see a full-sized version of the sports page in your avatar? I've been trying to google for it to no avail. Don't know but I can e mail you the pic that I have if yo9u want. Well nevermind. I see that LGR4GM already posted it. Sorry Eleven I didn't see this post until just now. Edited July 12, 2014 by beerme1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbainforprez Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Anyone have any insight on the abilities of the invitee Brandon Prophet? Article says 6'2", 200lbs. But other than that, not much. How's his vision on the ice, speed, skating, passing, what does he project to be defensively? Any info appreciated. I would say he is a longshot for the nhl. Good size and a defensive defensemen mostly. IMO he doesn't have the natural foot speed to play with the speed of players in the nhl. Vision and passing are certainly not above average, if he can find a way it would be as a 6/7 defenseman. As a comparison I would say Pardy is his ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks--I wanted to see the smaller print Looking to change careers and become a mechanic in Toronto or looking to rent a truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 http://www.si.com/nhl/2014/07/07/top-five-systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Looking to change careers and become a mechanic in Toronto or looking to rent a truck? Why not both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 http://www.si.com/nh...op-five-systems Never get enough of reading about how stocked the Sabre's cupboards are :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 http://www.si.com/nh...op-five-systems Its scary that the third and fourth teams on that list also have some of the Most Talented NHL Rosters as well. Updated Sabres Prospect List from Kris Baker. http://www.sabresprospects.com/2014/07/buffalo-sabres-summer-2014-prospect.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Its scary that the third and fourth teams on that list also have some of the Most Talented NHL Rosters as well. Updated Sabres Prospect List from Kris Baker. http://www.sabresprospects.com/2014/07/buffalo-sabres-summer-2014-prospect.html And Tampa has a russian guy essentially named Namestinkov. I got a good chuckle out of that one. I kind of hope they stuck a fake name in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Its scary that the third and fourth teams on that list also have some of the Most Talented NHL Rosters as well. Updated Sabres Prospect List from Kris Baker. http://www.sabrespro...4-prospect.html 3) Spots 11-15 were fun to navigate. If there is one guy in that cluster who has a chance to make a serious leap in the rankings, it's Hurley. We'll be monitoring his adjustment to the college game, but I have full confidence in him breaking out following a full run through the cycle. As for me, I think Carrier is the bust-out guy from that 11-15 pool. I think he might just have it. Baker also notes that the farm is starting to get light on D. I don't want Murray to pull a "reverse Darcy." I hope to see some balance. Edited July 14, 2014 by Eleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) [/size][/font][/color] As for me, I think Carrier is the bust-out guy from that 11-15 pool. I think he might just have it. Baker also notes that the farm is starting to get light on D. I don't want Murray to pull a "reverse Darcy." I hope to see some balance. Yep, at least two of the next year's five high picks need to be blue liners. And I don't think I am being a homer when I say guys like Larsson and Cornel are top 10 players on the prospect lists for at least half the league. We are bound to have more hits due to the sheer number of players in the system. To take that a step further, our number 30 prospect, Tim Schaller, has a decent shot of getting some at action in the NHL this year. Our number 21 prospect, Deslauriers, will probably be an NHL regular. Edited July 14, 2014 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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