LGR4GM Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 At this point I am operating under the assumption our 2nd first round pick will be in the 28-31 range. As such, I am in favor of Nicholas Robertson. The kid is one of the youngest in the draft. He skates well and has an actual no quit attitude. He's a non stop, in your face, let's get this done player with offensive skills as well. I want him on this team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 I just love watching him do his thing. Also his shot makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 here is a very good podcast from a couple of guys who have seen a lot of Byram playing in Vancouver. They poke some holes in his game that might make a team hesitant to take him when elite can't miss forwards are also available. Still think he will be gone prior to the Sabres but you never know.... https://www.sportsnet.ca/650/canucks-central-at-noon/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 3 hours ago, LGR4GM said: Not sure I can trust a draft that claims Byram is a right hand shot (he's a lefty). That said, they have him going at 5, which if he is still there, I firmly believe will be the pick at this time. Or one that has the STL going to Anaheim at 17th and that has San Jose keeping their pick at 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Or one that has the STL going to Anaheim at 17th and that has San Jose keeping their pick at 31. Also thinks that the NYI would be in the cup final. Granted this came out the 30th but Carolina was already up 2-0 so that was a bold prediction. Edited May 6, 2019 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Latest athletic write up for those who subscribe... interesting read about late 1st and lower round pics, lots to absorb: Wheeler: Final ranking for the 2019 NHL Draft’s top 100 prospects https://theathletic.com/947751/2019/05/06/wheeler-final-ranking-for-the-2019-nhl-drafts-top-100-prospects/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 And where he ranks Pod is most intriguing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 5/2/2019 at 11:35 AM, LGR4GM said: What do you want to bet? Keep in mind that LA hasn't drafted a defender in round 1 since 2010 and Derek Forbort. They have however drafted... 4 centers in round 1 and 2 over the last 2 years: Kupari, Vilardi, Thomas, and Anderson-Dolan. The only LHD in their system under the age of 27 worth noting is Kale Clague. The only way he gets past LA is if they have a different defender ranked higher. I just doubt that currently. What happened to BPA? Is it a thing or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Biggest non-sabres sabres game tonight since when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Derrico said: Biggest non-sabres sabres game tonight since when? It would be nice to get the higher pick, but a difference of ~10 spots in that area may not matter if there's say a run on CHL players in that area. Botterill could still get his top choice in that scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, Thorny said: It would be nice to get the higher pick, but a difference of ~10 spots in that area may not matter if there's say a run on CHL players in that area. Botterill could still get his top choice in that scenario. In this spot of the draft (first round) I would argue there is a decent value bump moving up 10 spots. Obviously you still have to choose the right player at that spot but I think the odds of hitting it are decently higher. Plus it doesn’t cost the sabres anything except having to watch the stars in the conference finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Derrico said: Biggest non-sabres sabres game tonight since when? Since Justin Williams high sticked Saku Koivu COMPLETELY reversing that serie's outcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Thorny said: It would be nice to get the higher pick, but a difference of ~10 spots in that area may not matter if there's say a run on CHL players in that area. Botterill could still get his top choice in that scenario. It matters, there's a tier difference, maybe 2 between 19 and 29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I almost want to see us pick Dach or Cozens over Americans I like better just to squash the CHL myth. Of course, what we will probably do is reach for York or Broberg and guarantee it lives forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 33 minutes ago, dudacek said: I almost want to see us pick Dach or Cozens over Americans I like better just to squash the CHL myth. Of course, what we will probably do is reach for York or Broberg and guarantee it lives forever. The chances of it being a myth, when he's gone two straight years without picking a CHL player, when no other GM has done so, seems pretty darn unlikely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 2:36 PM, LGR4GM said: And where he ranks Pod is most intriguing. Last time we saw a fall like that his name was Grigorenko. Boldy is going to be a nice edition to the Sabres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Last time we saw a fall like that his name was Grigorenko. Boldy is going to be a nice edition to the Sabres. If they draft Boldy. I'm not convinced of anything for that pick. Now the 28th - 31st pick should be interesting. Can start looking at certain players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 52 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: If they draft Boldy. I'm not convinced of anything for that pick. Now the 28th - 31st pick should be interesting. Can start looking at certain players. I guess. I’m trading down possibly if I can pick up a 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: I guess. I’m trading down possibly if I can pick up a 2nd. I wouldn't. The tier ends at roughly 11 for the 5-11 range, 3rd tier. You go past 11 and it is a completely different ball game. I would rather get someone in that 3rd tier and be near the top of it so I get the player I want as a gm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 (edited) 50 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I wouldn't. The tier ends at roughly 11 for the 5-11 range, 3rd tier. You go past 11 and it is a completely different ball game. I would rather get someone in that 3rd tier and be near the top of it so I get the player I want as a gm. I’m talking about the late 1st. Edited May 8, 2019 by GASabresIUFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakish Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 57 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I wouldn't. The tier ends at roughly 11 for the 5-11 range, 3rd tier. You go past 11 and it is a completely different ball game. I would rather get someone in that 3rd tier and be near the top of it so I get the player I want as a gm. So Liger, you would rather be at the top of a tier rather than the bottom of a tier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, utsvävande said: So Liger, you would rather be at the top of a tier rather than the bottom of a tier? I feel like you know something I don't but yes. Of course hearing that GA meant the 2nd first, we could theoretically trade down from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakish Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I'll get back to this later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Pick 18 vs pick 30 since 2006 Pick 18 Chris Stewart 652GP 160G 161A Pick 18 Ian Cole 476GP 22G 90A Pick 18 Chet Pickart 0GP Pick 18 Louis Leblanc 50GP 5G 5A Pick 18 Austin Watson 253GP 30G 33A Pick 18 Mark McNeill 2GP 0G 0A Pick 18 Teuvo Teravainne 360GP 76G 150A Pick 18 Mirco Mueller 135GP 3G 18A Pick 18 Alex Tuch 158GP 35G 54A Pick 18 Thomas Chabot 134GP 23G 57A Pick 18 Logan Stanley 0GP Pick 18 Urho Vaakanainen 2Gp 0G 0A Pick 18 Liam Foudy 0GP Pick 30 Matt Corrente 34GP 0G 6A Pick 30 Nick Ross 0GP Pick 30 Tom McCollum Goalie 3GP Pick 30 Simon Despres 193GP 6G 37A Pick 30 Brock Nelson 480GP 124G 117A Pick 30 Rickard Rakell 382GP 114G 127A Pick 30 Tanner Pearson 388GP 87G 83A Pick 30 Ryan Hartman 245GP 42A 47A Pick 30 John Quenneville 33Gp 2G 3A Pick 30 Nick Merkley 1GP 0G 0A Pick 30 Sam Steel 22GP 6G 5A Pick 30 Eeli Tolvanen 7GP 1G 1A Pick 30 Joseph Veleno 0GP Draft Pick 18 - 2222 games played 354G 548A Draft Pick 30 - 1785 Games playes 382G 426A Not too much of a discrepancy between the two slots. Chabot is probably the best taken at 18, though I really like Tuch as well 30th has produced Brock Nelson but I really like Steel and think he will be a very good NHL player for the Ducks. I would say that since 2010 the 30th overall pick has been fairly solid. The only one I would question is Merkley - he had a bit of a tough season in 18/19 but was a point a game player the year prior in the AHL. 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: I feel like you know something I don't but yes. Of course hearing that GA meant the 2nd first, we could theoretically trade down from that. If you are at the top of the tier you get to choose the player who you think would best fit your team. Though, if moving to the bottom of the tier you were able to pick up another asset then it would be worth moving down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Prospect Central Picks 16 - 31 https://www.sportsnet.ca/650/canucks-central-at-noon/april-27-prospect-central-week-1/ Nice review of Robertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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