Thorny Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hockey's future has their updated list of the NHL's top prospects, Sabres take 2 of the top 5 spots: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospect-rankings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Hockey's future has their updated list of the NHL's top prospects, Sabres take 2 of the top 5 spots: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospect-rankings/ Thanks for posting this. I'm always interested in hearing their breakdowns. Jack Eichel (2) and Sam Reinhart (4) are the only players listed in the top-50 prospects. None of the players or picks the Sabres traded this offseason are in the top 50 either. The Sabres page itself is here: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/teams/buffalo_sabres/ Edited November 15, 2015 by Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Ristolainen was a Sabres main-stay on these lists, but obviously he has graduated to the NHL ranks at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 How are Eichel and Reinhart still prospects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Ristolainen was a Sabres main-stay on these lists, but obviously he has graduated to the NHL ranks at this point. Yeap. I also wonder if Zadorov would've made the list if he hadn't graduated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 How are Eichel and Reinhart still prospects? It's based on games played (I can't remember exactly, but I think it's something like Calder eligible = prospect). They'll "graduate" after this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 It's based on games played (I can't remember exactly, but I think it's something like Calder eligible = prospect). They'll "graduate" after this season. Yup. Officially, they don't have any NHL seasons under their belts yet, so they are still considered prospects by that site. It's obvious with Eichel, but this is still technically Reinhart's rookie season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Yup. Officially, they don't have any NHL seasons under their belts yet, so they are still considered prospects by that site. It's obvious with Eichel, but this is still technically Reinhart's rookie season. It's technically Eichel's rookie season too, so not sure what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I know they have a set game limit, but in my mind, a teenager like Ekblad, even with that Calder under his belt, is still a prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 It's technically Eichel's rookie season too, so not sure what you mean. That it's obvious it's Eichel's rookie season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 It's technically Eichel's rookie season too, so not sure what you mean. That it's obvious it's Eichel's rookie season. Yes, this. Maybe poor wording on my part. Thanks, Swamp. I know they have a set game limit, but in my mind, a teenager like Ekblad, even with that Calder under his belt, is still a prospect. A good point. It is rather an arbitrary distinction. I guess they have to draw the line somewhere, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 A good point. It is rather an arbitrary distinction. I guess they have to draw the line somewhere, though. Their line makes perfect sense though and I have no problem with it. Ekblad still has a lot of growing to do though. I do expect big things from him, but it's a crazy league and you never know what's going to happen. The last teenage defenseman to win the Calder comes to mind immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hat Trick for Cornel last night. http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2015/11/27/eric-cornel-hat-trick-leads-peterborough-petes-to-fifth-straight-win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Cornel is having a good season. I hope he gets a contract from the Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Cornel is having a good season. I hope he gets a contract from the Sabres. Can't imagine he wouldnt. He's looked good at prospect camp and obviously this season isn't hurting his stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Cornel is a guy that in 2-3 more years could carve himself out a spot on Sam or Jack's right side if he continues to work and produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Cornel is a guy that in 2-3 more years could carve himself out a spot on Sam or Jack's right side if he continues to work and produce. Unless he sees some kind of astronomical jump in his development, no way does he become a top-6 player. Right now he's trending to maybe a depth guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Unless he sees some kind of astronomical jump in his development, no way does he become a top-6 player. Right now he's trending to maybe a depth guy. This. I would be shocked if he's ever an nhl player but obviously gmtm knows a lot more about the player and took him high enough. He just looks brutal every game I've seen him live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Nashville looked like a college team last night with those helmets. Were any of our prospects playing for them? Edited November 29, 2015 by shrader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Unless he sees some kind of astronomical jump in his development, no way does he become a top-6 player. Right now he's trending to maybe a depth guy. I'm just hoping he has some trade value as a mid level prospect when the Sabres become buyers at the trade deadline. Edited November 30, 2015 by tom webster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Sabres D prospect Brycen Martin dealt to the Everett Silvertips... Brycen Martin (D, 2014, third round) has been traded to the Everett Silvertips. Martin has been playing well - 25gp 3-21-24 with Saskatoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) Hudson Fasching with two goals tonight (so far). Game is on the Big Ten Network. https://t.co/9YNLUYiCvB https://t.co/yW5RVLuO5K He's up to 7-6-13 in 14 games played (still a period left tonight). Edited December 12, 2015 by Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I made the mistake of waiting to post this so I understand if it gets ignored, but I was watching the Kings are really hope the hiring of GMTM means we've got a future similar to them. GMTM takes pride in being a big-time draft nut. He is. He's made some picks in his first two drafts that kind of made people wonder what he saw that others didn't, but we'll see in time whether those were good moves... But the Kings have supplemented their trades and top-end talent with some great draft picks. Tanner Pearson is still young but an improving young talent. Drafted with the final pick of the first round in 2012. Tyler Toffoli is a budding star who they got with the 47th pick (second round) in 2010. Alec Martinez has a Stanley Cup-winning goal and has been a steady performer for them on the back end. 4th round (95th overall) in 2007. There are some other examples that are guys who have been great role players (like Kyle Clifford), but they've hit big one their later first or mid-round picks which can often be a crap shoot but is a key to continued success. Not only does it help you fill your roster long-term, but it's a huge help towards managing the cap. There's obviously some hope that we've dipped into that draft success by landing Hudson Fasching who they drafted in the 4th round (118th in 2013). Brendan Guhle (2nd round, 51st), Eric Cornel (2nd round, 44th), Vaclav Karabacek (2nd round, 49th), Brycen Martin (3rd round, 74th) and Victor Olofsson (7th round, 181st) are a few names that could end up playing well above their draft status. Everybody but Olofsson and Martin were guys that some questioned when the picks were made. Obviously another major key to the Kings players above ending up having success has been the coaching and stepping into a situation where their roles were clearly defined behind some Cup winners and great leaders... Hopefully by the time some of these guys are in the lineup they're stepping into a similar role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I made the mistake of waiting to post this so I understand if it gets ignored, but I was watching the Kings are really hope the hiring of GMTM means we've got a future similar to them. GMTM takes pride in being a big-time draft nut. He is. He's made some picks in his first two drafts that kind of made people wonder what he saw that others didn't, but we'll see in time whether those were good moves... But the Kings have supplemented their trades and top-end talent with some great draft picks. Tanner Pearson is still young but an improving young talent. Drafted with the final pick of the first round in 2012. Tyler Toffoli is a budding star who they got with the 47th pick (second round) in 2010. Alec Martinez has a Stanley Cup-winning goal and has been a steady performer for them on the back end. 4th round (95th overall) in 2007. There are some other examples that are guys who have been great role players (like Kyle Clifford), but they've hit big one their later first or mid-round picks which can often be a crap shoot but is a key to continued success. Not only does it help you fill your roster long-term, but it's a huge help towards managing the cap. There's obviously some hope that we've dipped into that draft success by landing Hudson Fasching who they drafted in the 4th round (118th in 2013). Brendan Guhle (2nd round, 51st), Eric Cornel (2nd round, 44th), Vaclav Karabacek (2nd round, 49th), Brycen Martin (3rd round, 74th) and Victor Olofsson (7th round, 181st) are a few names that could end up playing well above their draft status. Everybody but Olofsson and Martin were guys that some questioned when the picks were made. Obviously another major key to the Kings players above ending up having success has been the coaching and stepping into a situation where their roles were clearly defined behind some Cup winners and great leaders... Hopefully by the time some of these guys are in the lineup they're stepping into a similar role. Kind of funny because as I'm sitting here watching the game in thinking that this team really needs two things to happen to really take a step up. Z really needs to step up to what I thought he would be and it needs one "surprise" forward to come out of nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Kind of funny because as I'm sitting here watching the game in thinking that this team really needs two things to happen to really take a step up. Z really needs to step up to what I thought he would be and it needs one "surprise" forward to come out of nowhere. Olofsson could be that type. But he's not going to have many fans among the diehards because he's small (under 6'). I'm a huge fan of Fasching. I think he's going to be the type that isn't necessarily a top-six forward but is a mainstay in your top six because of the way he plays and ability to benefit from the creators around him. I'm not a huge fan of Cornel or Karabacek. Or Connor Hurley. Bailey and Baptiste would be less "out of nowhere" since we've seen their big improvements the last few years, but they could get their shot within the next year/year and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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