X. Benedict Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Islanders one point out of first overall! Yes they are totally screwing up my plans for that draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Yes they are totally screwing up my plans for that draft pick. The Sabres maybe drafting 29th, 30th and 31th in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 The Sabres maybe drafting 29th, 30th and 31th in June. Well, it all all depends on Playoff exits. Entirely new season come the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 The Sabres maybe drafting 29th, 30th and 31th in June. In this scenario we'd also be drafting either 1st or 2nd (assuming the 31st is ours). So....let's all go ahead and pray for this to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I like the idea of drafting first and last in the first round. Has that ever been done? Plus we would get the first pick of day two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 In this scenario we'd also be drafting either 1st or 2nd (assuming the 31st is ours). So....let's all go ahead and pray for this to happen. Tank Commander - The 2nd Round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 They do it by computerized RNG, I believe, and it is observed by some accountancy firm, as if that lends value to anything. It's not exactly like providing an audited financial statement to a prospective lender, you know? I believe they still use ping pong balls. Quick google gave me this from 2006 which I believe is how they still do it: Fourteen balls, numbered 1 to 14, were placed in a lottery machine. The machine expelled four balls, forming a series of numbers. The four-digit series resulting from the expulsion of the balls was matched against a probability chart that divided the possible combinations among the 14 participating clubs. The chart showed that the Blues had been assigned the numbers (11-14-13-1) that were expelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Draft position aside, what the Islanders are doing this season has to give hope to Sabres fans and the direction this team has taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 They are a very impressive team this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Draft position aside, what the Islanders are doing this season has to give hope to Sabres fans and the direction this team has taken. Holy shnikes - good call. I hadn't even considered that. Howevah. Tavares was drafted in 2009. Does that mean we're apt to wait until 2019 to compete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Holy shnikes - good call. I hadn't even considered that. Howevah. Tavares was drafted in 2009. Does that mean we're apt to wait until 2019 to compete? I haven't gone back and looked, but I suspect that we have more good, young talent in the system than they did in 2009. I know that they had a couple of fun to watch, but not very effective "young kids" teams, though, so maybe I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Holy shnikes - good call. I hadn't even considered that. Howevah. Tavares was drafted in 2009. Does that mean we're apt to wait until 2019 to compete? Tavares=Reinhart? I dunno. I think the Isles' surgence has a lot to do with the expectation of winning and confidence, finally, in their front office. Garth went out and addressed, big time, their glaring needs on defense and in goal. A rising tide lifts all boats. A lot of interesting psychological things at play, too. The once-proud, long-dormant dynasty coming back in the last season at the Coliseum, the idea that the future is bright in Brooklyn, Wang selling the team... Look out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny DangerFace Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 As much as I want them to suck this year, their fans have had to put up with a joke for a while. I hope both them and the oilers do great (next year) for the sake of their fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Holy shnikes - good call. I hadn't even considered that. Howevah. Tavares was drafted in 2009. Does that mean we're apt to wait until 2019 to compete? They had a good team two years ago. Heck, they were good last year too, their goaltending was just historically bad and Tavares missed half the year. Their turnaround fits nicely into that 4 year window many subscribe to. The real question as it pertains to the Sabres is whether year 1 was the Risto year or the Reinhart year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 They had a good team two years ago. Heck, they were good last year too, their goaltending was just historically bad and Tavares missed half the year. Their turnaround fits nicely into that 4 year window many subscribe to. The real question as it pertains to the Sabres is whether year 1 was the Risto year or the Reinhart year. Couldn't agree more about the Islanders but I would say year one was the Girgensons year even though I don't think it was intentional. I think he is going to be a huge piece of the puzzle either being the best third line center in the league or one of the best second line left wingers, probably a little of both. I don't think they will be a Cup contender next year but I expect them to challenge for 8th place and excite us with flashes of the future, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 They had a good team two years ago. Heck, they were good last year too, their goaltending was just historically bad and Tavares missed half the year. Their turnaround fits nicely into that 4 year window many subscribe to. The real question as it pertains to the Sabres is whether year 1 was the Risto year or the Reinhart year. Year 1 was Lord Zemgus. This season is 3 Anno Zemgusi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Year 1 was Lord Zemgus. This season is 3 Anno Zemgusi I'm happy you put in the second *n* in there. I love the Italian language, but one must be careful when writing and speaking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I'm happy you put in the second *n* in there. I love the Italian language, but one must be careful when writing and speaking it. I did not know that! I am also glad that I included the second *n*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) This hurts them a little Katie Strang @KatieStrangESPN 2m 2 minutes ago Tough blow for Isles. @StapeNewsday reporting that Kyle Okposo is out 6-8 weeks Edited January 26, 2015 by BRAWNDO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 This hurts them a little Katie Strang @KatieStrangESPN 2m 2 minutes ago Tough blow for Isles. @StapeNewsday reporting that Kyle Okposo is out 6-8 weeks hurts way more than a little its not Tavares but still a huge blow to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 My Isles friend says they have tons of offensive depth. The concern there remains more about penalty killing and defensive depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Oh my. That's a huge loss for the Isles. "Depth" doesn't matter when one of your top offensive players goes out. I still fully expect them to be in the playoffs, but it's a matter of where now. They're only three points up on the Pens and five on the Rangers (who have two more games left than the Isles) in their division race. Six points up on the wild card teams (only one is in their division in Washington). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 My Isles friend says they have tons of offensive depth. The concern there remains more about penalty killing and defensive depth. no doubt they have depth but its not easy to replace a pt/game 6'0 217lb Power Forward. Im just hoping that they are caught by the Pens, Rangers and Caps and end up in the Wild Card spot. An extended Injury to Halak would certainely help the cause. and then go out in Rd 1. Maybe we are then lookin at at pick 18 or so. Oh my. That's a huge loss for the Isles. "Depth" doesn't matter when one of your top offensive players goes out. I still fully expect them to be in the playoffs, but it's a matter of where now. They're only three points up on the Pens and five on the Rangers (who have two more games left than the Isles) in their division race. Six points up on the wild card teams (only one is in their division in Washington). what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 hurts way more than a little its not Tavares but still a huge blow to them. I was being factious. Its great news for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 May increase Stewart or Stafford's value as an added bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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