Zman5778
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Assuming we get a vet or two back in an Eichel deal, I think it's a foregone conclusion that we're eating 50% of them at the deadline to increase the return.
2022 NHL Entry Draft
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Assuming we get a vet or two back in an Eichel deal, I think it's a foregone conclusion that we're eating 50% of them at the deadline to increase the return.
Jim Bob
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Zman5778
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So from my rather limited understanding, the 2022 class is f***ing loaded and 2023 isn't far behind.
And we should have 1 or 2 extra 1st round picks in each draft. Seems like good timing to me.
MarkusKetterer
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LD Kirill Kudryavtsev - Soo Greyhounds, OHL (2022 Draft) couple of highlights in here.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"> SIGNING ALERT; 'Kudryavtsev commits to Greyhounds'<br>
<a href="Kudryavtsev commits to Greyhounds – Soo Greyhounds">Kudryavtsev commits to Greyhounds – Soo Greyhounds</a> <a href="https://t.co/oBq0YIQAtP">pic.twitter.com/oBq0YIQAtP</a></p>— Soo Greyhounds (@OHLHoundPower) <a href="">August 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Dude is a LHD that plays on the right side.
LD Kirill Kudryavtsev - Soo Greyhounds, OHL (2022 Draft) couple of highlights in here.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"> SIGNING ALERT; 'Kudryavtsev commits to Greyhounds'<br>
<a href="Kudryavtsev commits to Greyhounds – Soo Greyhounds">Kudryavtsev commits to Greyhounds – Soo Greyhounds</a> <a href="https://t.co/oBq0YIQAtP">pic.twitter.com/oBq0YIQAtP</a></p>— Soo Greyhounds (@OHLHoundPower) <a href="">August 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Dude is a LHD that plays on the right side.
Fjordy
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@JesterCheese
LD Kirill Kudryavtsev - Soo Greyhounds, OHL (2022 Draft) couple of highlights in here.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"> SIGNING ALERT; 'Kudryavtsev commits to Greyhounds'<br>
Dude is a LHD that plays on the right side.
I approve
MarkusKetterer
Shoulda got one game in
I approve
I knew you would!
Julian Lutz at eliteprospects.com
This guy was drafted by the same OHL team. He also was on the same team as Peterka.
Wright/Savoie/Lambert with our 1st.
Jiricek or Luneau with the Florida 1st.
Tyler Brennan with our 2nd.
Columbus has two 1sts next draft. Eichel to Columbus for Domi and the two 1sts. Find a way to get Geekie.
Butcher and Miller (and Domi) could be moved for 2nds at the deadline. Olofsson can be moved at the draft for at least a 2nd.
Go all in on the 2022 draft. Get all the missing pieces in the pipeline.
Jiricek or Luneau with the Florida 1st.
Tyler Brennan with our 2nd.
Columbus has two 1sts next draft. Eichel to Columbus for Domi and the two 1sts. Find a way to get Geekie.
Butcher and Miller (and Domi) could be moved for 2nds at the deadline. Olofsson can be moved at the draft for at least a 2nd.
Go all in on the 2022 draft. Get all the missing pieces in the pipeline.
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Jim Bob
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Jim Bob
RIP RJ
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
These are the 12 players I'm most interested in for the upcoming draft, based on the video/write-up scouting online. These aren't the top 12, more like those I would target in the 1st and 2nd round (top half of the 2nd, none of these guys will last to the bottom half).
1st overall - Wright
2nd or 3rd overall - Lambert/Savoie
4th or 5th or 6th overall - Nemec or Miroschniechenko. Nemec fills the need at RHD but Miroschniechenko is already in the conversation for 2nd/3rd overall and maybe too good to pass on.
If we add a pick that turns into something in the 7th to 21st overall range (Florida I think will be 22nd or lower)...
*Ryan Chesley - He has surpassed Jiricek to be my 2nd RHD on the board. He can really skate and he can hit. Not a guy to put up a lot of points but can puck handle and play PK1. Smart player. Would really fit well with our other D.
*Conor Geekie - He's a popular one on these boards. Big boy. Draisaitl-lite.
*Juraj Slafkovsky - LW. He may actually be a can't miss power forward, like for real. We've drafted a lot of skilled wingers and could use a net-front presence.
With the Florida pick...
*Nathan Gaucher - A big boy like Geekie but this is the sort of 3rd line center you would want a Stanley Cup contender. Strong defensive chops but definitely plays a 2-way game. A Toews-extra-lite.
*Lian Bischel - Yes, we don't need another LHD, but I really liked what I saw at the under-18. He's mean, almost as big as Owen Power, but mean. I liked his skating. I just like this player.
With our 2nd (33rd/34th/35th overall)
*Tyler Brennan - Consensus best goalie available. If UPL stagnates this season, I'd get this guy. Even if Portillo has an amazing year. I'm skeptical that Levi will sign after he finishes college.
*Miko Matikka - Right-shot RW. We have a few high-end left-shot RW prospects. Liked what I saw at the under-18s, and he just puts up points. High skill level so Sabres should like him a lot.
Bottom line is, our 1st pick just has to be a center, and I'm 85% confident that we will be in the top-3 picks.
If we are 4th/5th/6th, it's likely that either Lambert/Savoie will fall to 4th. Meaning I think it very likely that Nemec or Miroalphabet goes 3rd overall. If we are 5th or 6th I would see if trading up to 4th is possible so as to not miss out on Lambert/Savoie. That would be an expensive move-up. But we gotta grab a center.
But if we don't, Nemec/Mirorussian are gonna be great great NHL players. Find a different way to get a center. Right now I've a 2nd tier of Lambert/Savoie/Nemec/Miro. With a top-5 pick you really should go best available.
With an Eichel trade, I would hope that the 2022 1st would turn into Chesley/Geekie/Slafkovsky. All 3 are can't miss prospects who will fill very important needs and roles on what will be a competitive Sabres roster in a few years.
Florida pick will ideally be Gaucher (maybe he goes in the 22-28 range?)
If we have three 1st round picks, using the 33rd/34th/35th overall on Brennan would be fine by me, especially if UPL disappoints.
1st overall - Wright
2nd or 3rd overall - Lambert/Savoie
4th or 5th or 6th overall - Nemec or Miroschniechenko. Nemec fills the need at RHD but Miroschniechenko is already in the conversation for 2nd/3rd overall and maybe too good to pass on.
If we add a pick that turns into something in the 7th to 21st overall range (Florida I think will be 22nd or lower)...
*Ryan Chesley - He has surpassed Jiricek to be my 2nd RHD on the board. He can really skate and he can hit. Not a guy to put up a lot of points but can puck handle and play PK1. Smart player. Would really fit well with our other D.
*Conor Geekie - He's a popular one on these boards. Big boy. Draisaitl-lite.
*Juraj Slafkovsky - LW. He may actually be a can't miss power forward, like for real. We've drafted a lot of skilled wingers and could use a net-front presence.
With the Florida pick...
*Nathan Gaucher - A big boy like Geekie but this is the sort of 3rd line center you would want a Stanley Cup contender. Strong defensive chops but definitely plays a 2-way game. A Toews-extra-lite.
*Lian Bischel - Yes, we don't need another LHD, but I really liked what I saw at the under-18. He's mean, almost as big as Owen Power, but mean. I liked his skating. I just like this player.
With our 2nd (33rd/34th/35th overall)
*Tyler Brennan - Consensus best goalie available. If UPL stagnates this season, I'd get this guy. Even if Portillo has an amazing year. I'm skeptical that Levi will sign after he finishes college.
*Miko Matikka - Right-shot RW. We have a few high-end left-shot RW prospects. Liked what I saw at the under-18s, and he just puts up points. High skill level so Sabres should like him a lot.
Bottom line is, our 1st pick just has to be a center, and I'm 85% confident that we will be in the top-3 picks.
If we are 4th/5th/6th, it's likely that either Lambert/Savoie will fall to 4th. Meaning I think it very likely that Nemec or Miroalphabet goes 3rd overall. If we are 5th or 6th I would see if trading up to 4th is possible so as to not miss out on Lambert/Savoie. That would be an expensive move-up. But we gotta grab a center.
But if we don't, Nemec/Mirorussian are gonna be great great NHL players. Find a different way to get a center. Right now I've a 2nd tier of Lambert/Savoie/Nemec/Miro. With a top-5 pick you really should go best available.
With an Eichel trade, I would hope that the 2022 1st would turn into Chesley/Geekie/Slafkovsky. All 3 are can't miss prospects who will fill very important needs and roles on what will be a competitive Sabres roster in a few years.
Florida pick will ideally be Gaucher (maybe he goes in the 22-28 range?)
If we have three 1st round picks, using the 33rd/34th/35th overall on Brennan would be fine by me, especially if UPL disappoints.
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Old Navy Goat
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I expect the rankings to be completely scrambled following the WJC as the scouts will have a half season of CHL play to see how the kids have developed following the year without hockey.
Prognosticating tiers I think you're going to see Geekie pushing Lambert and Savoie. There's a lot to like about a 6'5" center that can skate, has slick hands but could use a more pronounced mean streak. He seems like a more mobile Dach to me.
I'm waiting to see how the OHL prospects make their case for draft positioning. I think a lot come back stronger with a year of gym time to put an exclamation on their rookie season
Jim Bob
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I am really interested in how all the OHL players that were passed over in the 2021 Draft do. I am guessing that we see a greater than usual number of 2nd time draft eligibles getting long looks for the '22 draft because of what happened last year.
Old Navy Goat
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You have a stacked '22 draft and the legitimate undrafted kids just add to it. You have to also look at the WHL and Q as they played in small groupings like the AHL so some potential kids got steamrolled by stacked teams 16x
Zach716
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Arizona did what we should have done this offseason. Took bad short-term contracts and I think they have like 5 second rounds picks next year.
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Yep Arizona loaded up while going for a tank roster. It'll be interesting to see how this CHL season plays out
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Theoretically, we should be worse than last year given that we've lost Ullmark, Reinhart, Risto, and others and we finished last the previous year. But, we'll see if it's addition by subtraction with some of the bottom tier guys leaving as well. A lot of youngsters could be in line to see improvements.
itwasaforwardpass
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MarkusKetterer
Shoulda got one game in
As much as I like hockey, I can’t really get into it until the end of September or so. Like watching games, reading about prospects, etc. There’s just too much to do when the weather isn’t crappy out.
K8fool
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huh?
ok.. ill be positive.. butcher could be moved at deadline if youth steps up.. he will be highly motivated to prove the league wrong after being given away..
Jacob582
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Would like us to sign a veteran steady Dman next season, someone who can play either side and eat minutes in case of injuries.
With all the kids and more to come hopefully a 1st round RHD we could use some experience and we will have money to spend.
With all the kids and more to come hopefully a 1st round RHD we could use some experience and we will have money to spend.
MarkusKetterer
Shoulda got one game in
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I mean like, I don’t delve into prospects and look further at people I’d target with Sabres picks until the weather starts getting colder and I’m inside more.
Of course, this is all irrelevant if you live in the Southern Hemisphere where the seasons flip
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