Flashsabre Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 (edited) He did have a bad concussion when he was 15 playing in the dub. But it hasn’t hampered him. He had a shoulder injury in the playoffs when he was tripped and fell into the ref who was right there. He was the guy I wanted at #9 but I learned from the Rossi-QUInn draft not to get too excited when Adams announced from the Winnipeg Ice...😀 He gives me Briere vibes if he can get anywhere close to Briere that would be great. Edited July 8 by Flashsabre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 Was traveling earlier, so I missed this, sadly. Love the pick. I think he has a chance to add a dynamic offensive element that the organization currently lacks. Don’t know if he will stay at center or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 Not able to watch live so I recorded. I love this pick, lots of skill. Plays C as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 Just now, French Collection said: Not able to watch live so I recorded. I love this pick, lots of skill. Plays C as well. I don’t wanna spoil your night, drafting enforcers the rest of the draft really sucked. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 8 Author Report Share Posted July 8 2 minutes ago, SDS said: I don’t wanna spoil your night, drafting enforcers the rest of the draft really sucked. Goalies at 16 and 28 was questionable 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 Small but super skilled. I would have preferred Gauthier or Kasper but since they were gone Savoie was BPA at the point they picked. I think he will be just fine and a good fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 Straight to the top of our prospect list re: points last season (obv. some scored theirs in the A) https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/53/buffalo-sabres/in-the-system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 2 hours ago, SDS said: I’m good with whatever you decide. You remember your position better than I do. Which, I hate to break it to you, that’s a ***** really low bar. Lol We're on. I should be able to save up $50 by 2026 if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 This was probably the best player available on the Sabres board. He is going to be a solid NHL player and probably will be VO's replacement in a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 2 hours ago, Peter said: A Buffalo reference without specifically mentioning Buffalo. "Natural" fit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 Watching his presser he looks like LaFontaine and Moulson had a kid😁Very well spoken. Seems to be a real character kid. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbert11 Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 3 hours ago, Brawndo said: She should’ve mentioned that the team mascot is a sabretooth tiger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 (edited) Couldn’t say how fast he actually is on a stopwatch, but Savoie is the definition of plays fast. He’s just as fast with the puck as he is without it. He attacks the game, is fearless and his hands are as good as anyone in this entire draft. He led the entire draft class in goals and was just 3 behind Wright in points, well ahead of the rest of the pack and ahead of Sam Reinhart and Dylan Cozens in their U18 years. And people should not be overlooking the sheer entertainment value he brings to the game. Best player left on the board. Edited July 8 by dudacek 7 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 17 minutes ago, dudacek said: Couldn’t say how fast he actually is on a stopwatch, but Savoie is the definition of plays fast. He’s just as fast with the puck as he is without it. He attacks the game, is fearless and his hands are as good as anyone in this entire draft. He led the entire draft class in goals and was just 3 behind Wright in points, well ahead of the rest of the pack and ahead of Sam Reinhart and Dylan Cozens in their U18 years. And people should not be overlooking the sheer entertainment value he brings to the game. Best player left on the board. I think they said something similar on Sportsnet. Should put fans in the seats or something. Definitely has a fast exciting skillset. Considering who was already taken in the first 8 I didn't see a better option. At one point many scouts had him in the top 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 6 hours ago, dudacek said: Couldn’t say how fast he actually is on a stopwatch, but Savoie is the definition of plays fast. He’s just as fast with the puck as he is without it. He attacks the game, is fearless and his hands are as good as anyone in this entire draft. He led the entire draft class in goals and was just 3 behind Wright in points, well ahead of the rest of the pack and ahead of Sam Reinhart and Dylan Cozens in their U18 years. And people should not be overlooking the sheer entertainment value he brings to the game. Best player left on the board. He was probably the best player left on the board. If Savoie is 6' tall, he isn't available with the grit and skill package he blends together. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 12 hours ago, Brawndo said: Sounds like a good kid. He is obviously excited to be in Buffalo. It looks genuine. I think it's a good pick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 I think he looks forward to being on a team with krebs and all the kids coming up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 On Sportnet they compared him to Mitch Marner. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 6 minutes ago, nfreeman said: On Sportnet they compared him to Mitch Marner. Skill-wise that would be good, I think Savoie might show more intensity though. (Trying not to overuse the “grit” word). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 12 minutes ago, nfreeman said: On Sportnet they compared him to Mitch Marner. Ever notice that they never compare a draftee to just an average NHLer, yet for most of them, that's their ceiling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 I think he looks forward to being on a team with krebs and all the kids coming up. Well kris baker compared him to Barzal 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 25 minutes ago, Eleven said: Ever notice that they never compare a draftee to just an average NHLer, yet for most of them, that's their ceiling? Nor do they compare them to AHLers or guys that play in the Swiss League. Even more of them picked outside the 1st round have that for a ceiling. What's your point? They're selling the sizzle. Nobody wants to hear their team just grabbed the next David Cooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 14 minutes ago, Taro T said: Nor do they compare them to AHLers or guys that play in the Swiss League. Even more of them picked outside the 1st round have that for a ceiling. What's your point? They're selling the sizzle. Nobody wants to hear their team just grabbed the next David Cooper. That is my point! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 1 hour ago, Eleven said: Ever notice that they never compare a draftee to just an average NHLer, yet for most of them, that's their ceiling? Right? D man, 6 foot, skates well...Scott Niedermayer. Like, ok maybe tone it down and he's more like Brian Rafalski. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISmelikZhitnik Posted July 8 Report Share Posted July 8 (edited) Where is Savoie expected to play next year? Any chance we see him in Rochester or does he need another year in the WHL? Nevermind: caught up with the rest of the class and see that Savoie is either playing in the W or the NHL until the year he turns 20. https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2012/8/1/3213217/bruins-nhl-chl-ahl-agreement-CBA-talks-2012 Edited July 8 by ISmelikZhitnik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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