Brawndo Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 One time I did it: #1 Vanc, #2 friggin' Edm, #3 Buffalo, I would be ok with this outcome. EDM would trade down to select a D Man and we still get a Finn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Ran it 20 times, Sabres only in top 3 4 times. 1st pick on 8th try, 1 2nd and 2 3rds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Has anyone posted this yet? Modified now to pick the top 3. http://nhllotterysimulator.com/ first time: 1: BUF 2: VAN 3: TOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) Ran it six times Buff finished 2nd 3 times ironic... Edited April 4, 2016 by North Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 First time Buff wins 1st choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 First time Buff wins 1st choice That's great. Trade the pick to ARI for their pick + OEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 What really needs to happen is since we lost both lotteries the last two drafts it would be nice if we won it this year. It would only be fitting. I'd much rather see the Sabres get the 1st overall than TO, Deadmonton or the Coyotes. TO has been pathetic since ummmmmmmmmmmm 1967? Deadmonton should be contenders not basement dwellers. How many top picks have they had again. In defense of these two organizations, they finally seem to be headed in the right direction. Arizona took the Jets back in the 90s so fack them. I think the two last places have more or less been decided so it is between the next 4 or so to see who gets to finish 3rd last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I'd much rather see the Sabres get the 1st overall than TO, Deadmonton or the Coyotes. TO has been pathetic since ummmmmmmmmmmm 1967? Deadmonton should be contenders not basement dwellers. How many top picks have they had again. In defense of these two organizations, they finally seem to be headed in the right direction. Arizona took the Jets back in the 90s so fack them. I think the two last places have more or less been decided so it is between the next 4 or so to see who gets to finish 3rd last. Not to sound like a brown-noser, but I'd love for Winnipeg to win the 1st pick lottery. Easily my favorite Canadian team, and a win could absolutely load that roster. first time: 1: BUF 2: VAN 3: TOR Your worst nightmare! :P That's great. Trade the pick to ARI for their pick + OEL. I'd trade the pick for just OEL. Arizona wouldn't do that, or what you suggest, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Not to sound like a brown-noser, but I'd love for Winnipeg to win the 1st pick lottery. Easily my favorite Canadian team, and a win could absolutely load that roster. Your worst nightmare! :P I'd trade the pick for just OEL. Arizona wouldn't do that, or what you suggest, though. I think they might for Matthews, though. Hometown star is just what that team needs to get it on the map in the SW. OEL, DuClair, and their pick, otherwise, no dice. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 scary how much the hurricanes and their 2 % win 1st when I do it. :sick: I think they might for Matthews, though. Hometown star is just what that team needs to get it on the map in the SW. OEL, DuClair, and their pick, otherwise, no dice. GO SABRES!!! Don't know, might just go for Domi and their pick, I think you are undervaluing OEL. Pick a LHD with theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) scary how much the hurricanes and their 2 % win 1st when I do it. :sick: Don't know, might just go for Domi and their pick, I think you are undervaluing OEL. Pick a LHD with theirs. Don't get me wrong, I think OEL is a major talent bordering on superstar. I'm saying my conversation starts with him in any talks for Matthews, who is a unique value to the 'Yotes. And I would prefer an LHD that can come in and start on the top pair immediately. Highly doubtful we get that guy in the draft. GO SABRES!!! Edited April 5, 2016 by K-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I think they might for Matthews, though. Hometown star is just what that team needs to get it on the map in the SW. OEL, DuClair, and their pick, otherwise, no dice. GO SABRES!!! I know that GMs don't always tell the truth to the media, but GMDM himself said there was no chance he trades OEL for Matthews, because of reasons I've outlined a few times on here, and not one Coyotes fan that I've seen on hfboards is interested in the trade because of how much it decimates their defense. They have nothing after OEL. Winning hockey is what will bring fans to the Yotes, and Matthews added to an already promising young forwards group, at the expense of having any shred of defensive ability, will not get them winning hockey faster than keeping a top 10 NHL d-man will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Days Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 The Sabres need to pick in the top 8. I feel there is a big drop off / risk after the top 8 players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I know that GMs don't always tell the truth to the media, but GMDM himself said there was no chance he trades OEL for Matthews, because of reasons I've outlined a few times on here, and not one Coyotes fan that I've seen on hfboards is interested in the trade because of how much it decimates their defense. They have nothing after OEL. Winning hockey is what will bring fans to the Yotes, and Matthews added to an already promising young forwards group, at the expense of having any shred of defensive ability, will not get them winning hockey faster than keeping a top 10 NHL d-man will. I agree, #1 doesn't nab OEL, let alone anything else. I'd still try though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 The Sabres need to pick in the top 8. I feel there is a big drop off / risk after the top 8 playersMatthews Laine PuljajarviTkachuk Dubois Nylander Sergachev Juolevi Chychrun all sound like they'd get top five consideration most years. Haven't looked much deeper, but sounds like there are some other names that look good in the 10-15 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Matthews Laine Puljajarvi Tkachuk Dubois Nylander Sergachev Juolevi Chychrun all sound like they'd get top five consideration most years. Haven't looked much deeper, but sounds like there are some other names that look good in the 10-15 range. Keller!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Even if Sabres draft 9th and all 3Dmen are taken. That would mean that one of Tkachuk, Dubios, or Nylander is on the board. Im pretty confident someone will be looking for a centre and either McLeod or Keller (possibly both) go in the top 10. Exactly. One of those forwards would be on the board, which means there might be a team will to give up a good young D if we package the pick. I'm not as interested in those 3 prospects as I am a good young D man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Exactly. One of those forwards would be on the board, which means there might be a team will to give up a good young D if we package the pick. I'm not as interested in those 3 prospects as I am a good young D man. Nah, draft a sniping shooting forward, Sabres need a scorer more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Exactly. One of those forwards would be on the board, which means there might be a team will to give up a good young D if we package the pick. I'm not as interested in those 3 prospects as I am a good young D man. Well if we draft 9th and Tkachuk is somehow there (he won't be) I don't trade that pick. I take Tkachuk and thank the rest of the NHL for sucking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) Super sexy sighting ........ Edited April 5, 2016 by Sabres Fan In NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenbaro Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I'd much rather see the Sabres get the 1st overall than TO, Deadmonton or the Coyotes. TO has been pathetic since ummmmmmmmmmmm 1967? Deadmonton should be contenders not basement dwellers. How many top picks have they had again. In defense of these two organizations, they finally seem to be headed in the right direction. Arizona took the Jets back in the 90s so fack them. I think the two last places have more or less been decided so it is between the next 4 or so to see who gets to finish 3rd last. Way off topic Ducky but when I was last in Winnipeg it was for the World Juniors in 1999 I think, did Winnipeg also replace the old football stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Looks like barring a lottery win, the earliest the Sabres can draft is 7th and if the early game scores continue to hold they'll be in 22nd by the end of the night (9th seed in lottery). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Looks like barring a lottery win, the earliest the Sabres can draft is 7th and if the early game scores continue to hold they'll be in 22nd by the end of the night (9th seed in lottery). The improvement is great but I wanted to be top 5 and have a shot at one of Finns or Tkachuk, We really need to win that lottery as that would be only fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 The improvement is great but I wanted to be top 5 and have a shot at one of Finns or Tkachuk, We really need to win that lottery as that would be only fitting. Lottery win would be awesome. Kind of think getting pick 2 would be some kind of poetic justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Lottery win would be awesome. Kind of think getting pick 2 would be some kind of poetic justice. I've been pretty much calling this for months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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