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Doc Brown Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) Psyched about this guy. Should be a key part of this team for the next 15 to 20 years along with Eichel. Now, will they trade O'Reilly? Edited June 23, 2018 by Doc Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 6-22: Rasmus Dahlin with Brian Koziol (3:45) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 9 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Shocker! Trust The Process Rasmus !! 8 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Psyched about this guy. Should be a key part of this team for the next 15 to 20 years along with Eichel. Now, will they trade O'Reilly? Yeah, what happened to this?? Was all the talk on the radio, or maybe Rinehart. Side note; man some of these kids are so young. It's weird to think that 2nd and 3rd round picks are basically bums in the NHL, which makes you wonder were are the good players coming from, the teams aren't all first rounders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) Here are five players the Sabres should consider with their first pick on Saturday morning: Bode Wilde Defenseman [shoots right], United States Development Program 6'2", 196 lbs Serron Noel Right-Wing, Oshawa Generals 6'5", 209 lbs Akil Thomas Center, Niagara Ice Dogs 6'0", 170 lbs Ryan McLeod Center, Mississauga Steelheads 6'2", 190 lbs Mattias Samuelsson Defenseman [shoots left], United State National Development Program 6'3", 216 lbs Edited June 23, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 5 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Side note; man some of these kids are so young. It's weird to think that 2nd and 3rd round picks are basically bums in the NHL, which makes you wonder were are the good players coming from, the teams aren't all first rounders? They were drafting kids born in 2000. That should make us all feel old 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 So who do we want here at 32? I feel like we should go after a winger here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I think Wilde and Thomas are the best available. I'd put talent over position need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Who Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 He's a big fella, 6'4" -- one of the message boards say he is a safe pick. Some think we should have taken a chance on someone with more risk, but more upside. Looks like we want to solidify the blueline. Seems a good idea to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 SAMUELSSON, MATTIAS | 2016 NHL Draft Prospects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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row_33 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Congrats, a worthy top pick is so important, may he help you with my 2nd favourite team as Matthews has with my Leafs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Son of Kjell Samuelsson -- interesting. Not unhappy with another D pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 PEKAR, MATEJ | 2016 NHL Draft Prospects • PEKAR WAS NAMED USHL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AND TO THE USHL ALL-ROOKIE TEAM AFTER TYING FOR THE LEAGUE LEAD AMONG FIRST-YEAR SKATERS WITH 14-40—54 IN 56 GAMES WITH THE MUSKEGON LUMBERJACKS IN 2017-18. • INTERNATIONALLY, PEKAR CLAIMED A SILVER MEDAL WITH THE CZECH REPUBLIC AT THE 2017 IVAN HLINKA MEMORIAL AND 2018 UNDER-18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. • HAS COMMITTED TO MIAMI UNIVERSITY (OHIO) FOR THE 2018-19 SEASON. • MODELS HIS STYLE OF PLAY AFTER LIGHTNING FORWARD ONDREJ PALAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 If you believe those rankings they are getting great value so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) Sabres' Pick at #117 in the 4th is: LINDSTRAND KRONHOLM, LINUS | 2016 NHL Draft Prospects Edited June 23, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Sabres go D again in the 5th: KUKKONEN, MISKA | 2016 NHL Draft Prospects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Have the Sabres selected even one Canadian yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Just now, ChevyVanMiller said: Have the Sabres selected even one Canadian yet? Not one and IIRC they didn't in the 2017 draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Not one and IIRC they didn't in the 2017 draft. That's odd, one year is a blip, two is a trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Flames and Hurricanes with a big trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Gonna need an explanation for this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Gonna need an explanation for this. Exchange rate with the Canadian Dollar perhaps? ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LikeIGiveADarn Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 15 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Gonna need an explanation for this. Probably no one left this year they want, so they are stockpiling for next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Final pick at $187 is guess what.....A Swedish defenseman. WORGE KREU, WILLIAM | 2016 NHL Draft Prospects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 4 hours ago, shrader said: They were drafting kids born in 2000. That should make us all feel old Well my kids are older than that so I'm passed that stage lol. I'm the guy at work who who calls the new hires , the kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 6 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Here are five players the Sabres should consider with their first pick on Saturday morning: Bode Wilde Defenseman [shoots right], United States Development Program 6'2", 196 lbs Serron Noel Right-Wing, Oshawa Generals 6'5", 209 lbs Akil Thomas Center, Niagara Ice Dogs 6'0", 170 lbs Ryan McLeod Center, Mississauga Steelheads 6'2", 190 lbs Mattias Samuelsson Defenseman [shoots left], United State National Development Program 6'3", 216 lbs What position do we need? 3 hours ago, Dr. Who said: He's a big fella, 6'4" -- one of the message boards say he is a safe pick. Some think we should have taken a chance on someone with more risk, but more upside. Looks like we want to solidify the blueline. Seems a good idea to me. Tired of upside, want production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 hours ago, ChevyVanMiller said: Have the Sabres selected even one Canadian yet? Or American? did we not have a third rounder? 55 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Glad they addressed defense, should have been done two years ago. Are we still looking to trade O'Reilly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Or American? did we not have a third rounder? Glad they addressed defense, should have been done two years ago. Are we still looking to trade O'Reilly? Samuelsson is American and the 4rd round pick was traded to MIN last season with the BUF getting a 4th in return as part of the Foligno, Ennis, Scandella deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 2018 NHL Draft Grades Buffalo Sabres: A First-rounder: Rasmus Dahlin is viewed in similar context as Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews as a generational talent, particularly on the blue line. In terms of hockey sense, skating and puck-handling abilities, Dahlin grades out as an exceptional player. He already does a lot at an NHL level at just 17 years old. Projected easily as a No. 1 defenseman, Dahlin should make an immediate impact next season possibly as a top-pairing defenseman. Buffalo has a bit of a shallow defensive group, so it will be difficult to insulate him or ease him into things without making an additional move or two, but he's a smart enough player to be able to adapt. Draft assessment: When you get the best defenseman in at least a decade to enter the draft, it's hard not to like how your draft went. It's another touchstone moment for the franchise. The Sabres followed that up by taking Mattias Samuelsson, who I think has a very short NHL timeline based on his physical strength and hockey sense. For not having a ton of picks, Buffalo is a lot better of an organization today than it was yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 https://www.nhl.com/sabres/video/dahlin-behind-the-scenes/t-277437090/c-60661703 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 4 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Draft assessment: When you get the best defenseman in at least a decade to enter the draft, it's hard not to like how your draft went. It's another touchstone moment for the franchise. The Sabres followed that up by taking Mattias Samuelsson, who I think has a very short NHL timeline based on his physical strength and hockey sense. For not having a ton of picks, Buffalo is a lot better of an organization today than it was yesterday. I'll drink to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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