2025 NHL Entry Draft Thread, Sabres Draft 9th

[Taro T]

21 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Well then espn is full of ***** because their big board was 1. McQueen 2. Mrtka 

Hextall's daughter Chatkya's sister didn't like the pick because the Sabres already have 2 1st overall D-men.  Thought going D wasn't addressing a need.

Edited 6 hours ago by Taro T

[eman]

1 minute ago, Thorny said:

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

Do you think any "big fish" FA would actually come to the Sabres? I'm guessing they had Buffalo on their no movement clauses while under contract.

 

[Thorny]

Just now, eman said:

Do you think any "big fish" FA would actually come to the Sabres? I'm guessing they had Buffalo on their no movement clauses while under contract.

 

Unlikely. I think any big change left will come from Byram, if it comes at all. Like I said we could be more less done 

[DarthEbriate]

6 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Dahlin still needs a partner.

Nah. Mrtka is right there. Just move Dahlin to his natural handed side. Done.

Bear is a Red Wing. Damn.

[Rasmus_]

Kevyn "The Karen" Adams the new moniker.

This should have been out pick!!!!

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[Thorny]

1 minute ago, DarthEbriate said:

Nah. Mrtka is right there. Just move Dahlin to his natural handed side. Done.

Bear is a Red Wing. Damn.

Byram bridge to Mrtka 

writes itself 

keeps it cheap cheap cheap 

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[Demoted]

1 minute ago, eman said:

Do you think any "big fish" FA would actually come to the Sabres? I'm guessing they had Buffalo on their no movement clauses while under contract.

 

Kind of have to kidnap someones contract to come play here.

[Taro T]

1 minute ago, Thorny said:

Unlikely. I think any big change left will come from Byram, if it comes at all. Like I said we could be more less done 

But at least they have an extra $5.5MM to go after UFAs.  (Yeah, right.  Like they'll spend that.)

[Thorny]

Just now, Taro T said:

But at least they have an extra $5.5MM to go after UFAs.  (Yeah, right.  Like they'll spend that.)

Or bank for whatever looming RFA extensions are next 

[John Tucker]

14 minutes ago, Rasmus_ said:

A right handed Owen.  Great.  Barf.

Someday when they’re on the ice together it will just be 13’ of blue pylons with sideways helmets!

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Cuz

[Rasmus_]

Johnnys wife.  Bless her and their family.

[GASabresIUFAN]

3 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

Nah. Mrtka is right there. Just move Dahlin to his natural handed side. Done.

Bear is a Red Wing. Damn.

Mrtka is a RHD and is 4 years from the NHL, but sure he can partner with Dahlin then.  

[Thorny]

 

[DarthEbriate]

1 minute ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Mrtka is a RHD and is 4 years from the NHL, but sure he can partner with Dahlin then.  

The Adams-No-Blocking-System can get him here in two, right after Kesselring is traded for another pending RFA.

[SabresBillsFan]

Not expecting anything big from Byram especially from Adams!

1 minute ago, Thorny said:

 

He looks like he wants to cry

[FrenchConnection44]

One thing about him is he transitioned to North American style hockey very quickly. So he’s a quick learner. And he shows physicality. He needs to add weight but already has a strong frame. 

[GASabresIUFAN]

2 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

The Adams-No-Blocking-System can get him here in two, right after Kesselring is traded for another pending RFA.

I’m not sure Kesselring lasts past the next trade deadline. 

[shrader]

Wow Vancouver really brought the A list. 

[PerreaultForever]

Not happy Detroit got Carter Bear.  I thought that was why Philly traded up but then they went Nesbitt so whatever. I really liked Bear and don't want the direct competition to have him. 

8 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Mrtka is a RHD and is 4 years from the NHL, but sure he can partner with Dahlin then.  

I said 3 years away but could be 4. Dahlin will be gone by then. 

[Flashsabre]

Eklund dropping like a rock 

[Thorny]

 

behold, the saviour 

[JoeSchmoe]

3 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

I’m not sure Kesselring lasts past the next trade deadline. 

RFA time baby!

[DarthEbriate]

Should've seen if NYI was willing to move 16 & 17 for 9. Could've gotten Aitcheson, Carbonneau.

1 minute ago, Flashsabre said:

Eklund dropping like a rock 

Eklund is going to be a very good pick in the late teens.

[Thorny]

2 minutes ago, Thorny said:

 

behold, the saviour 

In seriousness is that not beautiful? Almost unfathomable to see that sort of greatness intersect with the sabres in 2025. I would bet my life savings on playoffs 

[DarthEbriate]

6 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

I’m not sure Kesselring lasts past the next trade deadline. 

Just depends on whether he still wants to be here, I suppose. Or if Adams is afraid of paying him the future contract he might very well have earned by then.