2016 Draft Thread III – Host: Buffalo – Pick: 8th

[Woodhouse]

On June 24-25, Buffalo will host the 2016 Draft at FNC. Ticket distribution plans and other details are TBA. Here are some links to get you started:

• NHL DRAFT CENTER 2016
• FC releases Prelim Ranking for 2016 NHL Draft
• Futures List indicates great depth for 2016 NHL Draft
• Jost, Fabbro put 2016 NHL draft spotlight on BCHL’s Penticton Vees
• 2016 NHL Draft: Matthews, Chychrun head preseason list of North American prospects
• 2016 NHL Draft Rankings: War Room Preliminary Top 60
• 2016 NHL Draft: Big Finns Puljujarvi, Laine amongst top 2016 European prospects
• 2016 NHL Draft: OHL Players to Watch
• Matthews to play for ZSC Lions
• Tyler Benson Set for Big Season with Giants
• Jakob Chychrun Is As Good As Advertised
• 2016 NHL Draft: Most Intriguing Prospects
• Julien Gauthier: WJC Standout and 2016 Draft Underdog
• Youngblood: Preliminary 2016 NHL Draft Rankings

Buffalo also hosts the USAH showcase again with the 2015 AAPG scheduled for September 24th at FNC.

First thread - http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1947575&page=41
Second thread - http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2036135&page=40

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[Chainshot]

Draftbuzz has their 2017 rankings up. Do we start clamoring for them to "bring Nolan Patrick home" now?

 

[Chainshot]

And away we go.

 

[Chainshot]

Brock has his OHL re-entry article up: http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2016/04/sunday-top-10-2016-nhl-draft-re-entries.html

 

[Chainshot]

DA's April mock from a few days ago -

...Buffalo Sabres 8. C/LW Pierre-Luc Dubois (Cape Breton, QMJHL)
62 gp 42g 57a 99p | Shoots Left | 6/24/98 | 6’2, 201

A linebacker on skates with a quarterback’s brain, Dubois is a real leader who displays creativity and fury in one complete package. He skates well and can be a punishing hitter, but he screams top-line upside, and can do it from either the pivot or the flank.

Montreal Canadiens 9. LHD Mikhail Sergachev (Windsor, OHL)
67 gp 17g 40a 57p | Shoots Left | 6/25/98 | 6’2, 208

Windsor’s Russian tank with a high-velocity cannon of a shot who rivaled Chychrun in terms of overall importance to his team’s success. Sergachev played a ton for the Spits, displaying keen awareness and using strong mobility to create chances from the back end.

 

[Husko]

DA's April mock from a few days ago -

The more I watch/read up on him, the more I think he's my top choice forward after the obvious big 3. Probably slots him around #6 on my board. That said, can't really see anyway we get him. He's not dropping to 8, nor is he going in the lottery.

 

[Chainshot]

The more I watch/read up on him, the more I think he's my top choice forward after the obvious big 3. Probably slots him around #6 on my board. That said, can't really see anyway we get him. He's not dropping to 8, nor is he going in the lottery.

Dubois is a very entertaining player who could plug effectively into just about any place in the Sabres top 9 going forward. His ability to play in traffic and to lean on people is exactly the sort of "heavy" game Murray initially talked about. I'm curious to see how he tests out at the combine -- if he's that sort of natural athlete they also like.

 

[wayfaringstranger]

Keller passes Kessel in all time points for USNTDP. US team is just blowing away the rest of the tourney so far. Not a big fan of Krys' game.

 

[Sabre Dance]

Hoping for Chychrun, Juolevi, or Dubois. I'll be very happy with either at 8.

 

[flashsabre]

Edmonton, Arizona and Winnipeg are all in front of us and all should take defencemen based on need but depending on the lottery some might be in a position where a forward is too good to pass up at their spot.

If Dubois is there at 8 that is very tough to pass up. I just think someone will have him higher than Nylander and he wil go in the 5-7 range.

And how is Fabbro not in the top 15 yet alone the 1st round of that mock?

 

[Chainshot]

Edmonton, Arizona and Winnipeg are all in front of us and all should take defencemen based on need but depending on the lottery some might be in a position where a forward is too good to pass up at their spot.

If Dubois is there at 8 that is very tough to pass up. I just think someone will have him higher than Nylander and he wil go in the 5-7 range.

And how is Fabbro not in the top 15 yet alone the 1st round of that mock?

I'm sure someone has Dubois in that range and it would be a shock if he's there when the Sabres pick. As for Fabbro, this tournament is going to put him in good stead with scouts viewing him, give him some late-season bounce.

 

[1972]

Will be interesting to see how it all shakes out.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Edmonton, Arizona and Winnipeg are all in front of us and all should take defencemen based on need but depending on the lottery some might be in a position where a forward is too good to pass up at their spot.

If Dubois is there at 8 that is very tough to pass up. I just think someone will have him higher than Nylander and he wil go in the 5-7 range.

And how is Fabbro not in the top 15 yet alone the 1st round of that mock?

Fabbro gets downplayed because of the level of competition, but he'll definitely go in the first round, probably 15-18 so I think its just an oversight.

Dubois' positioning depends on whether there's a run on defensemen, such as Calgary selecting Bean which could push him down. I think he's a much better player than Nylander, though Nylander will most likely outscore him for their career.

 

[1972]

What makes Juolevi so much different then say Brandon Guhle?

Just hockey sense?

 

[Vito_81]

if we're at 8 and Juolevi's off the board, Im hoping for Nylander. Just another piece to spice up the BUF/TOR rivalry!

 

[Husko]

What makes Juolevi so much different then say Brandon Guhle?

Just hockey sense?

Two completely different games

 

[yahhockey]

I know it's unfair and bias but anytime I see "QMJHL" next to a player it makes me nervous. Not sure if there's any statistical proof about quality of players or more likely to succeed in the NHL but that nametag immediately makes me think that the player is more of a risk or likelier to be a bust.

 

[Chainshot]

I know it's unfair and bias but anytime I see "QMJHL" next to a player it makes me nervous. Not sure if there's any statistical proof about quality of players or more likely to succeed in the NHL but that nametag immediately makes me think that the player is more of a risk or likelier to be a bust.

Outside of an unforeseen injury, Dubois is not going to bust. He's so much a pro-style NHL forward.

 

[Samsonite23]

Dubois is such an intriguing player.

 

[Jim Bob]

DA's April mock from a few days ago -

I fear for GMTM's health if JC and OJ got 6-7 right in front of the Sabres...

 

[Chainshot]

I fear for GMTM's health if JC and OJ got 6-7 right in front of the Sabres...

At least his scouts know the disappointment, having had things like Sheahan/Bjugstad/Bennett run in 2010.

 

[displacedsabre]

I really hope we draft at 8. If I thought murray would take serg at nine I wouldn't care. But if we draft 9 those player discriptions for keller ,mccloud, bean etc don get me excited. Please lotto don't screw us here. No more dropping spots.

 

[Jim Bob]

At least his scouts know the disappointment, having had things like Sheahan/Bjugstad/Bennett run in 2010.

I thought they were really high on Pysyk or was that just the PC thing to say after the fact?

 

[Chainshot]

I thought they were really high on Pysyk or was that just the PC thing to say after the fact?

They were pleased he was there but Sheahan was THE guy they wanted.

 

[Reddawg]

I know it's unfair and bias but anytime I see "QMJHL" next to a player it makes me nervous. Not sure if there's any statistical proof about quality of players or more likely to succeed in the NHL but that nametag immediately makes me think that the player is more of a risk or likelier to be a bust.

I feel *exactly* the same way. I automatically downgrade any QMJHL prospect, significantly. I wouldn't say I necessarily DND them, but it's close.