TrueBlueGED Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 No no no no. You are going to be drafting a top pair Dman who will be a cornerstone for 10 - 12 years. your probably not going to get that back in a trade. Depending how things shake out, I wouldn't be surprised if the Dmen are gone when we pick. Could end up in Keller/McLeod territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Depending how things shake out, I wouldn't be surprised if the Dmen are gone when we pick. Could end up in Keller/McLeod territory. How much do people think it would take to move up from 8 to 5? IF TM sees a significant dropoff about that many slots above the Sabres pick, could definitely see him trying to step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 We currently sit 8th from the bottom. Currently in 24th. Theoretically could get to 19th. (Or sink to 28th.) Realistically will be 22-24 & only slightly unrealistically 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterDays06 Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Not 1 hotel in downtown buffalo that I can get a room for the draft. I live 4 hours away and usually stay at Adams mark. Anyone know of hotels that are really close to downtown that I might have not check out for June 24th and 25th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Not 1 hotel in downtown buffalo that I can get a room for the draft. I live 4 hours away and usually stay at Adams mark. Anyone know of hotels that are really close to downtown that I might have not check out for June 24th and 25th? Did you check the Doubletree on the medical campus? Lots of people forget that it's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Not 1 hotel in downtown buffalo that I can get a room for the draft. I live 4 hours away and usually stay at Adams mark. Anyone know of hotels that are really close to downtown that I might have not check out for June 24th and 25th? Try Airbnb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'm thinking of going with my son. We'll probably stay in Niagara Falls. Border crossing twice a day but it has many activities for an 11 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'm thinking of going with my son. We'll probably stay in Niagara Falls. Border crossing twice a day but it has many activities for an 11 year old. This is an awesome idea. So much to do there when you aren't at the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 GMTM would be thrilled to have that asset and just imagine the buzz around Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 This is an awesome idea. So much to do there when you aren't at the draft.Don't forget there will likely be a free concert at Canalside on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Don't forget there will likely be a free concert at Canalside on Thursday. They probably will some kind of Fan Fest in conjunction with the NHL as well at Canalside as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Karma owes us a couple as a city quite frankly. Exactly- plus if Edmonton wins the lottery again I think your going to have a lot of pissed off people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'm much more worried about Toronto winning it and having an arena full of Loaf fans on Draft day. I would be worried if they won it also and then sign Stamkos and pass us in the standing quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Just take a look at Toronto's defense. Well Stamkos and Matthews would make them much better it doesnt help their gt or defense situation. As for leaf fans at the draft... it's the draft, there is always out of town fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Chychrun with 2 goals and 2 assists in game 6. Great game with his team facing elimination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Just take a look at Toronto's defense. Well Stamkos and Matthews would make them much better it doesnt help their gt or defense situation. As for leaf fans at the draft... it's the draft, there is always out of town fans. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Rielly may not be as good as Risto, but I'd still take him over any of our other defenders. Maybe Gardiner too. Their depth may not look so hot, but those two can play in my top-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Rielly may not be as good as Risto, but I'd still take him over any of our other defenders. Maybe Gardiner too. Their depth may not look so hot, but those two can play in my top-4.I'd also say it's not a given that Rielly isn't/won't be as good as Risto, or even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 No no no no. You are going to be drafting a top pair Dman who will be a cornerstone for 10 - 12 years. your probably not going to get that back in a trade. Ya, probably depends who'd be available when picking. If the big 3 D are off the board, would be inclined to package the pick for immediate D help if possible. As that cornerstone D probably isn't available there, anymore. 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. Karma owes us a couple as a city quite frankly. Although I understand the sentiment, realistically it wouldn't really be fitting or "owed karma" for us to win the lottery this year, as it wasn't likely we were going to win either of the last two years, at the time those lotteries happened. The odds were always FAR more likely we weren't going to pick first, even finishing last. We didn't "lose" those lotteries. We just weren't the lucky team selected to pick first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 (edited) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Rielly may not be as good as Risto, but I'd still take him over any of our other defenders. Maybe Gardiner too. Their depth may not look so hot, but those two can play in my top-4. Oh the leafs will definitely be good sooner rather than later but I don't think we will see them overtake the Sabres next year unless they address some of their GT and Defensive issues. It is still a long shot for them to get Matthews and Stamkos. We will have to wait and see. Also I welcome a rivalry with Toronto. Keep in mind that as the leafs work to improve this summer, Tim Murray will be doing the same. I sense a trade for a defender is going to happen. Edited April 4, 2016 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Ya, probably depends who'd be available when picking. If the big 3 D are off the board, would be inclined to package the pick for immediate D help if possible. As that cornerstone D probably isn't available there, anymore. A 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Just taking a quick look at who is below the Sabres, every team except 1 good use forward help. Judging from how the last few drafts have gone, I would expect the defenders to slide a couple spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot 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/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster 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/ Took 24 times for Buffalo to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Took 24 times for Buffalo to win. One time I did it: #1 Vanc, #2 friggin' Edm, #3 Buffalo, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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