26CornerBlitz Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Atlantic Division team needs entering 2015 NHL Draft By Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff WriterThe 2015 NHL Draft will be a great opportunity for teams to shore up positions of need with an injection of energetic, young talent.As the first round of the draft draws near, there's no better time to take a glimpse at the possible draft needs of all 30 NHL teams.BUFFALO SABRESTop priority: An elite centerThe situation: General manager Tim Murray played a big role in the selections of Corey Perry (2003, No. 28), Ryan Getzlaf (2003, No. 19) and Erik Karlsson (2008, No. 15) during his time at the draft tables with the Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators, so he's privy to the type of talent best suited to succeed in the NHL. Many expect center Sam Reinhart (2014, No. 2) to be on the team and contributing in a big way in 2015-16. The Sabres didn't win the NHL Draft Lottery but still have an opportunity to draft one of the most heralded American-born prospects since Patrick Kane in Boston University freshman Jack Eichel. After adding Eichel, Murray will have several options with his second choice in the first round.Possible fits: Connor McDavid, C, Erie Otters (OHL); Jack Eichel, C, Boston University (H-East); Dylan Strome, C, Erie (OHL). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Sabres general manager Murray set for defining draft By Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff WriterBuffalo Sabres director of amateur scouting Greg Royce is looking forward to working alongside general manager Tim Murray again at the 2015 NHL Draft on June 26-27 at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla.The timing couldn't be any better as many associated with the organization feel the two-day draft might be Murray's defining moment as the leader of the organization."I've known Tim through scouting and seeing him on the road, socializing with him; we go back quite a few years," Royce said. "He brought me in when he was assistant GM with the Ottawa Senators and he called me after getting the job in Buffalo. I didn't hesitate because a GM with his scouting background makes it easy to go to work."Why is the outspoken Murray so special to work with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 @BillHoppeNHL Why the #Sabres have a strong interest in goalie prospect Ilya Samsonov & why Tim Murray isn't scared of his KHL deal http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-have-strong-interest-in-top-goalie-prospect-ilya-samsonov/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 So, who is on the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 4 Days to Eichel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 @BuffaloSabres "Unselfish, do-it-all leader," @Jack_Eichel11 of @TerrierHockey has "wowed the hockey world." http://goo.gl/isPe9m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 @BuffaloSabres WATCH: @duffersabres sits down with @Jack_Eichel11 for a 1-on-1 chat during the #NHLCombine. http://goo.gl/dNXEth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Childhood dream about to come true for Jack Eichel at NHL draft By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY SportsWhen Jack Eichel was 4, he announced to his family that he intended to play in the NHL. When he was 6 he informed his father that he planned to skip high school hockey to play for the Boston Junior Bruins."He had it all mapped out by the time he was 7 or 8," his father, Bob, told USA TODAY Sports. "Nobody believed him, but he had it mapped out."These days everyone believes in Eichel, 18, because he is arguably the best American center prospect since Mike Modano was drafted No. 1 overall in 1988. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 3 Days to Eichel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 3 Days to Eichel! Don't like that Jersey....cross bar in 2nd OT of No Goal.....shoulda buried it and on to game 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Don't like that Jersey....cross bar in 2nd OT of No Goal.....shoulda buried it and on to game 7 I liked the goat heads. WAY better than sluggalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I liked the goat heads. WAY better than sluggalo Yup. Never wanted the change away from the crossing swords and I'm thrilled they are back, but the goat heads grew on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 @BuffaloSabres If you pre-order your #Sabres' top pick jersey at http://Shop.OneBuffalo.com , as soon as name and # are finalized, jerseys will begin shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I just pray fans keep their expectations in check for this kid. Tyler Seguin had like 20 points as a rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I just pray fans keep their expectations in check for this kid. Tyler Seguin had like 20 points as a rookie. How did he do in his first playoff appearance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 How did he do in his first playoff appearance? He had 7 points in 13 games. We would be very lucky if Eichel came close to Seguin. I just hope we let the kid develop and not force him to be a savior. @BuffaloSabres "Unselfish, do-it-all leader," @Jack_Eichel11 of @TerrierHockey has "wowed the hockey world." http://goo.gl/isPe9m He should shave his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Eichel "John "Jack" Eichel (born October 28, 1996) is an American collegiate ice hockey center and soon to be perennial Stanley Cup Champion with the Buffalo Sabres." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Eichel "John "Jack" Eichel (born October 28, 1996) is an American collegiate ice hockey center and soon to be perennial Stanley Cup Champion with the Buffalo Sabres." Fantastic find Screenshotted it before the wikipedia nazis get their hands on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Two Days to Eichel! Nice Piece on Eichel if you have ESPN Insider Access: @ESPNInsider Nine things to know about top prospect Jack Eichel, from @CraigCustance. http://es.pn/1GxiCcw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Eichel is up for an ESPY for "best college athlete" Also, Tyler Ennis is up for "best play" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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