HoosierDaddy Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 I don't know anything about NHL prospects. But I'm really pissed that we made this pick. We traded a roster player for a lottery ticket. I was absolutely sure that we would trade it. 1 3 2 Quote
Weave Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Ok so we know he wasn’t a consensus pick to go this high. What do we know about him? 1 Quote
SABRES 0311 Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Two defensemen rated higher in the draft. What was the point in getting the 4th OA if you’re going to piss it away? 5 Quote
HumanSlinky39 Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Just now, GoPuckYourself said: Sounds too much like Mason Rudolph. If he can swing his stick like Rudolph swings his helmet... 1 Quote
GoPuckYourself Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Just now, triumph_communes said: Believe he tried So did Adams but we didn't have palm trees and we have taxes. Just now, HumanSlinky39 said: If he can swing his stick like Rudolph swings his helmet... That's Myles Garrett lol Quote
Popular Post ponokasabre Posted June 26 Popular Post Report Posted June 26 35 goals abd 100 PIMS for a guy 6 foot 2 and 200 lbs This is a stud Sure he was ranked 7, but you take the guy you want....i like it 8 2 5 Quote
Carmel Corn Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 So does he make Mrtka expendable? I guess we want to build a team exclusively tooled with RHD (Mrtka, Kleber, Rudolph, etc.) 3 Quote
triumph_communes Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Just now, GoPuckYourself said: So did Adams but we didn't have palm trees and we have taxes. Kid looks fine. Big kid too. He’s a couple years out so nothing to fret about 1 2 Quote
HoosierDaddy Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Just now, Weave said: Ok so we know he wasn’t a consensus pick to go this high. What do we know about him? In the NFL draft, I have opinions because I watch college football. I have never watched a junior or college hockey game. 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 (edited) interesting theory. Would be rather amusing to say the least Edited June 26 by Warriorspikes51 1 3 Quote
The Jokeman Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Just now, SABRES 0311 said: Two defensemen rated higher in the draft. What was the point in getting the 4th OA if you’re going to piss it away? Cuz he wouldn't be there at 27th or 20th overall. Quote
GoPuckYourself Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Just now, triumph_communes said: Kid looks fine. Big kid too. He’s a couple years out so nothing to fret about You don't take fine at #4, Reid is a difference maker. This was a dumb pick, it could work out but it was still dumb imo. 1 1 2 2 Quote
#freejame Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 I don’t hate the pick I just don’t understand the asset management. Nothing indicates he wouldn’t be available later. Quote
HumanSlinky39 Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 (edited) Hope he's a stud, but up front would've preferred Reid. Cool name, tho. Oh well, we honestly won't know if this was a smart pick for 3-5 years. Edited June 26 by HumanSlinky39 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 "Daxon Rudolph orchestrates the full ice with one-touch passes on breakouts, by carrying the puck, and lacing deception in every play. In one play, he was attacking 2-on-2 with a teammate far behind the play. Instead of forcing a pass, he dragged his coverage deep in the offensive zone, creating space for that trailer to walk into the slot, get his pass, and fire. Attacking away from the puck, he’s always scanning for his next play, mapping the ice, and looking for advantages. The offensive mind is elite for this level. Better backward skating than in the first half of the season and he’s getting his stick in lanes, pokecheking pucks and intercepting passes. He makes pick plays on breakouts and drives pucks through pressure. He could be more willing to engage, can be late with rotations, and sometimes lacks engaging skills. That said, at the draft, we bet on special elements and he has them in spades. A potential top-five-caliber prospect." David St.Louis Medicine Hat Tigers vs. Prince Albert Raiders, WHL · May 3rd, 2026 3 6 Quote
7+6=13 Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 1 minute ago, SABRES 0311 said: Two defensemen rated higher in the draft. What was the point in getting the 4th OA if you’re going to piss it away? There's so much wrong about this post. Uh because the team that wanted Byram had the 4th pick. Piss it away? You know nothing about the player. Guess what, Reid wasn't even the next defenseman taken, haha. 3 1 Quote
Carmel Corn Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Well the Rags also passed on Reid, SOOOOOOO somebody tell me what this means please 1 1 Quote
Popular Post RETURNTOGLORY Posted June 26 Popular Post Report Posted June 26 Why Sabres fans should like Daxon Rudolph 🏒 Pro NHL Frame Around 6'2"–6'3" and 200+ pounds. Right-shot defenseman—a premium position that's always in demand. 🧠 Elite Hockey IQ One of his biggest strengths is his decision-making. Rarely panics under pressure and consistently makes the smart play with the puck. ⛸️ Smooth Skater Moves effortlessly in all directions. Excellent gap control and mobility allow him to defend without taking unnecessary penalties. 📈 True Two-Way Defenseman Can shut down opposing forwards while also contributing offensively. Doesn't sacrifice defense to produce points. 🚀 Outstanding Transition Game Makes crisp breakout passes. Comfortable carrying the puck through the neutral zone. Drives play instead of simply clearing the zone. 💣 Heavy Shot Possesses a hard, accurate shot from the point. Creates goals both by scoring himself and by generating rebounds and tips. 🏆 High Ceiling Several scouting services project him as a future top-pairing defenseman if his physical game continues to develop. Even if he doesn't reach that ceiling, many believe his floor is that of a dependable top-four NHL defenseman. Sabres Fit If Buffalo is building around a young core, Rudolph fits extremely well: Rasmus Dahlin – Dynamic offensive No. 1 defenseman. Olen Zellweger – Elite puck mover. Daxon Rudolph – Big, intelligent, right-shot two-way defender who can play in every situation. That combination would give the Sabres balance on the blue line for years to come. One-Sentence Summary Daxon Rudolph projects as a calm, intelligent, right-shot two-way defenseman with top-pairing upside—a player who can log 25 minutes a night in all situations and anchor a defense for the next decade. 4 1 9 Quote
thewookie1 Posted June 26 Report Posted June 26 Would have preferred Reid but I can also understand the pick. I get the sense they intended to move down but could not get anything worth the risk and just said ***** it, we’ll just take him 2 Quote
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