2025 NHL Entry Draft Thread, Sabres Draft 9th

[Mr. MVP]

Just now, Thorny said:

He’s a long way away, very unfinished. The one thing we do best- coach our young players

Is that sarcasm?  Cause it’s funny

[Derrico]

6 minutes ago, Thorny said:

 

Tbf this statement could be made for 99.99% of NHL prospects 

Edited Saturday at 12:43 AM by Derrico

[Scottysabres]

12 minutes ago, SABRES 0311 said:

He didn’t look overly excited. I don’t think this puck helps this team in any way for the foreseeable future.

Understatement.

Didnt you see the orb? That was his love for the game leaving his body.

[pi2000]

2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

No he doesn't. 

I've arm wrestled him and lost tho

[JoeSchmoe]

D take longer to develop.

Tall players take longer to develop.

It'll be a long while until he's not a liability.

[Rasmus_]

Huh???

[eman]

1 minute ago, Second Line Center said:

 

I think it’s more his English isn’t good.  

I think the expression on his face said it all. That part, he clearly understood.

[Scottysabres]

Weeks is all over his phone. Give out the info Weeks, wipe your forehead.

[shrader]

1 minute ago, Second Line Center said:

 

I think it’s more his English isn’t good.  

His display out there was so very Eastern European. 

[SABRES 0311]

If you like to golf make sure you buy good clubs. You’ll need them early for the next few years.

Edited Saturday at 12:44 AM by SABRES 0311

[Flashsabre]

He’s a tools prospect. 6’6 dman that can skate and handle the puck.

[Brawndo]

Penguins trade down for 22 and 31

[SabresBillsFan]

Let’s face it, these kids aren’t thrilled by an organization that is the laughing stock of the league. You have an owner that won’t hire a proven GM and hires a washed up coach and doesn’t let him pick his assistant coaches. Until Pegula gets serious about winning this team will continue to be a joke and if Buffalo boy Alex Tuch leaves then this team will never be taken seriously!

[Derrico]

3 minutes ago, JoeSchmoe said:

D take longer to develop.

Tall players take longer to develop.

It'll be a long while until he's not a liability.

Yep.  Power was first overall and hasn’t figured it out yet.  Dahlin took 3+ years before taking his big step.  Nobody should expect to see him in Buffalo for atleast 3 years.  Likely 5 before there’s any impact.  Is what it is….

Edited Saturday at 12:46 AM by Derrico

[SABRES 0311]

That was dumb of Pittsburgh.

[Thorny]

Realizing that after all that, all the talk a year ago about how heads would roll if we missed again, after sitting in last almost whole year, missing playoffs 14 straight times, sabres have retained entire coaching staff + management squad, traded top LW away for 2 lesser players, and are potentially meaningfully done

Edited Saturday at 12:45 AM by Thorny

[SabresBillsFan]

Just now, SABRES 0311 said:

That was dumb of Pittsburgh.

It’s Dubas, he should go sign some more aging players for the penguins 

[Rasmus_]

4 minutes ago, Flashsabre said:

He’s a tools prospect. 6’6 dman that can skate and handle the puck.

A right handed Owen.  Great.  Barf.

[PerreaultForever]

Called it. Quite predictable really. I like the pick but he's realistically 3 years away. I really hope we don't rush this one. 

[pi2000]

1 minute ago, Rasmus_ said:

A right handed Owen.  Great.  Barf.

ironic to see Mrtka wearing #25 on stage

[GASabresIUFAN]

22 minutes ago, Rasmus_ said:

Mrtka is fine.  He'd better trade Byram for a forward.

Dahlin still needs a partner.

[SabresBillsFan]

Hopefully both picks for Philly do the Cutter Gauthier. Can’t stand the Flyers

[SABRES 0311]

4 minutes ago, SabresBillsFan said:

It’s Dubas, he should go sign some more aging players for the penguins 

Should’ve kept the pick and traded some aging players first more picks.

[PerreaultForever]

1 minute ago, SabresBillsFan said:

Hopefully both picks for Philly do the Cutter Gauthier. Can’t stand the Flyers

Unlikely. Martone had a childhood Flyers jersey and billeted with the same family that Owen Tippett had. He's a Flyer. 

If McQueen is healthy Ducks got a new Getzlaf. 

[Thorny]

So gotta hope for a Byram swap or else we are probably cashed out unless we can lure a big fish in FA