Randall Flagg Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) There was a group of kids, probably in early high school, visiting campus for something yesterday. One of them asked me who Baker Mayfield was as I walked by, his friends were laughing at him because he didn't know. I just said "future hall-of-fame quarterback of the Buffalo Bills" and continued on my way. He was probably more confused after that Edited April 19, 2018 by Randall Flagg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakish Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 What's your perfect draft day result? It's more important to have good process than good draft picks. Tavares doesn't help the Islanders, he allows Snow to keep his job longer. All the talent isn't helping Calgary, it just keeps the GM employed, McDavid doesn't help Edmonton, he just keeps the GM employed. Most of the good teams, Nashville, Tampa, Boston, Vegas, have very few top pick stars, but enough good process to make it work. Everyone would succeed picking first, let's see if Botterill can pick 4th and make the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Agreed! I feel they need to decide on the elements they want in a player and go. Great skating would be a start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 It's more important to have good process than good draft picks. Tavares doesn't help the Islanders, he allows Snow to keep his job longer. All the talent isn't helping Calgary, it just keeps the GM employed, McDavid doesn't help Edmonton, he just keeps the GM employed. Most of the good teams, Nashville, Tampa, Boston, Vegas, have very few top pick stars, but enough good process to make it work. Everyone would succeed picking first, let's see if Botterill can pick 4th and make the right decision. Good points. I'm more worried about our 2/3rd round than I am our 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Good points. I'm more worried about our 2/3rd round than I am our 1stI'm looking for 2 things. Speed and production v age. If you can skate and have good production for your age, second round come to me. 2nd round defenders, excellent skating with either noted hockey iq or noted hard worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Mayfield, Dahlin'. :lol: If this happens there will be dancing in the streets of Buffalo. What if we end up with Jackson and the 4th pick? “Because Buffalo” or mass depression? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmel Corn Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Same. I'm not high on either Zadina/Tkachuk IMHO - watching this year's playoff's I have to disagree. Tkachuk is exactly the kind of player this team needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 From Chris Peters Only American prospect I've seen in the last 10 years with a release and shot as good as Oliver Wahlstrom's is Auston Matthews. Kid can score from anywhere. Has USA up 2-1 on assist from Jack Hughes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) From Chris Peters Only American prospect I've seen in the last 10 years with a release and shot as good as Oliver Wahlstrom's is Auston Matthews. Kid can score from anywhere. Has USA up 2-1 on assist from Jack Hughes. I’m on the Wahlstrom bandwagon. When we draft 4th, I’m taking him or Tkachuk and I’m leaning toward Wahlstrom. Then I’m trading Nylander for Joulevi. Edited April 19, 2018 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 I’m on the Wahlstrom bandwagon. When we draft 4th, I’m taking him or Tkachuk and I’m leaning toward Wahlstrom. Then I’m trading Nylander for Joulevi.I wouldn't be upset with either. There's a lot of sameness between 4 and 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 It's more important to have good process than good draft picks. Tavares doesn't help the Islanders, he allows Snow to keep his job longer. All the talent isn't helping Calgary, it just keeps the GM employed, McDavid doesn't help Edmonton, he just keeps the GM employed. Most of the good teams, Nashville, Tampa, Boston, Vegas, have very few top pick stars, but enough good process to make it work. Everyone would succeed picking first, let's see if Botterill can pick 4th and make the right decision. The rationale against tanking, distilled into 4 sentences. Bravo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 It's more important to have good process than good draft picks. Tavares doesn't help the Islanders, he allows Snow to keep his job longer. All the talent isn't helping Calgary, it just keeps the GM employed, McDavid doesn't help Edmonton, he just keeps the GM employed. Most of the good teams, Nashville, Tampa, Boston, Vegas, have very few top pick stars, but enough good process to make it work. Everyone would succeed picking first, let's see if Botterill can pick 4th and make the right decision. You mean like picking Mittelstadt are #8? The rationale against tanking, distilled into 4 sentences. Bravo. When this team is playoff bound with Eichel, you won't feel this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 When this team is playoff bound with Eichel, you won't feel this way. Don't count on it. I'll root for him, just like I'll root for whoever wears the blue and gold. But it won't change my opinion regarding losing on purpose as a strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Don't count on it. I'll root for him, just like I'll root for whoever wears the blue and gold. But it won't change my opinion regarding losing on purpose as a strategy. Agreed. But, you would not be surprised by my agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Ty Deallandrea is making a strong case to be #32 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) I’m on the Wahlstrom bandwagon. When we draft 4th, I’m taking him or Tkachuk and I’m leaning toward Wahlstrom. Then I’m trading Nylander for Joulevi. Canucks aren't trading D for a forward at this point. They have lots of forward prospects but little to no D. Edited April 20, 2018 by bunomatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 We really need another early 2nd round pick. There's a lot of defenders that will be there in the 32-45 range with potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Mattias Samuelsson K'Andre Miller Rasmus Sandin Calen Addison Jacob Bernard-Docker Jett Woo Jon Tychonick Nils Lundkvist Nicolas Beaudin All defenders with a chance to be there at 32. I can basically guarantee at least 2 will be available and maybe as many as 5. Granted I like certain ones more than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 If they get the 4th pick, does JBot explore moving down a notch or two and add another pick? It seems like there is the depth of D at this draft to get a good one at 5-10 plus get another late 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) If they get the 4th pick, does JBot explore moving down a notch or two and add another pick? It seems like there is the depth of D at this draft to get a good one at 5-10 plus get another late 1st. That's extremely hard to do. It is unlikely. There's only 3 teams you trade with. Ottawa, Detroit and Chicago. Detroit/ Chicago would be the most likely. That's pick 5 or 7 pre lottery with pick 24-28 coming back. I probably move from 4 to 5 but not 4 to 7. I'd rather trust my scouting department and give them the top pick of that second tier. Edited April 22, 2018 by Skurk Liger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Ty Dallandrea, currently would be my target at 32. There's only a few defenders from the back half of 1 I have above him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) Ty Dallandrea, currently would be my target at 32. There's only a few defenders from the back half of 1 I have above him.He’ll be available at 50 I like your other list better. Top half may be gone but the rest will be there at 32. Woo has been slipping in my recent review Edited April 22, 2018 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 He’ll be available at 50 I like your other list better. Top half may be gone but the rest will be there at 32. Woo has been slipping in my recent review I don't think he'll be there at 50. He's rising fast. Actually, I'd bet he won't be there at 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) I don't think he'll be there at 50. He's rising fast. Actually, I'd bet he won't be there at 50 Even if you agree w CSS that Ty has moved from 76th to 26th in NA, add in the top 13-14 Euros and you still have a mid 2nd rd pick. They gave Drury a similar bump and move Ranta and Foudy both forwards into the top 20 in NA. I doubt either of them go in the first either. If we don’t get Dahlin, then hopefully Jbot grabs a good D here st 32 Edited April 22, 2018 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Even if you agree w CSS that Ty has moved from 76th to 26th in NA, add in the top 13-14 Euros and you still have a mid 2nd rd pick. They gave Drury a similar bump and move Ranta and Foudy both forwards into the top 20 in NA. I doubt either of them go in the first either. If we don’t get Dahlin, then hopefully Jbot grabs a good D here st 32Depends on the defender. I'm not taking a mediocre defender just to take one. BpaI gotta do my final ranking but Dellandrea will probably be in my 25-32 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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