2023 NHL Draft June 28 and 29, Nashville, TN (Selections - 13, 39, 45, 86, 109, 141, 173, 205)

[Ehran]

Wait, I thought it was Baker who said that Buffalo would choose ASP. Who then made this choice?

Baker was stating who he thought the Sabres would take in that position, not who he would take.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

I can’t wait for the Sabres to take ASP, the board to melt down, and in a few years for him to look like the next Cale Makar.

Maybe we should trust this scouting department with whatever they choose to do, as so far they’ve drafted pretty damn well.

 

[Ace]

I can’t wait for the Sabres to take ASP, the board to melt down, and in a few years for him to look like the next Cale Makar.

Maybe we should trust this scouting department with whatever they choose to do, as so far they’ve drafted pretty damn well.

You’re going to be waiting an awful long time

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Fjordy]

Fashion shirt. It's like he just walked out of some casino and was caught for an interview.

 

[toddkaz]

This draft looks to have many talented defensemen in the second round.

Just take BPA in the first. I even flipped my thoughts on drafting a defenseman or bust. At this point just go with talent in the first round. We could see Bonk or Gulyayev at 39th.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

So are we ready for the 2024 thread yet? Eiserman vs. Celebrini?

Tij Iginla

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[stokes84]

Throwing my hat in the ring for Zach Benson.

With absolutely no conviction. But I want to have a guy.

 

[Chainshot]

Tij Iginla

If people have been reading from the beginning - which I doubt based on the "hey, who would you draft this year" drop-ins of late, we've already had Celebrini and Eiserman and Kiviharju commentary in this thread. I may sift through those to put up the next one tomorrow morning.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

If people have been reading from the beginning - which I doubt based on the "hey, who would you draft this year" drop-ins of late, we've already had Celebrini and Eiserman and Kiviharju commentary in this thread. I may sift through those to put up the next one tomorrow morning.

I have no idea how to rate him, but it’s the fact that Jarome’s kid is available to be drafted next year that makes me feel old.

The fact that the Rangers have already drafted Dave Karpa’s son (and another is a free agent) didn’t help either (was a huge fan of him).

 

[Chainshot]

I have no idea how to rate him, but it’s the fact that Jarome’s kid is available to be drafted next year that makes me feel old.

The fact that the Rangers have already drafted Dave Karpa’s son (and another is a free agent) didn’t help either (was a huge fan of him).

It gets worse.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

It gets worse.

I know. I’m waiting for Jagr’s kid to retire the same day as his dad

 

[Bendium]

Went thru about 15 mock drafts to see where the experts were coming down and was.........uninspired by the group likely available to us at 13. Trade the pick please, and for the love of God do not pick Benson. If it comes down to that and Wood is available, please take him instead.

Any way it goes this pick is not helping the Sabres anytime soon, and the team is ready to make some big strides if the couple gaping holes get filled,. Let this pick help them now.

 

[Ace]

Benson plays more like he’s 6’4 than Wood does

 

[Bendium]

Benson plays more like he’s 6’4 than Wood does

Like I said, I don't like our options at 13, and I have had ENOUGH of the teenie weenie itty bitty smurf drafts. Trade it.

 

[Zman5778]

Like I said, I don't like our options at 13, and I have had ENOUGH of the teenie weenie itty bitty smurf drafts. Trade it.

2022 NHL draft. The Buffalo Sabres selected 11 players. THREE of them were under 6 foot, and there are rumors that one of them (Neuchev) might actually be over 6 foot now.

ONE of those players was under 5 foot 11 inches....our #1 prospect.

So where are these "smurf drafts" you're talking about????

 

[Digable5]

I know. I’m waiting for Jagr’s kid to retire the same day as his dad

Yesterday I had the anxiety inducing thought that, if I retire at a normal age and Connor Bedard has about a 20 year career, we could be retiring the same year.

 

[Dirty Dog]

for anyone getting their opinions set in stone too much in who they like or dislike…I recommend reading through the 2020 and 2021 draft threads! The amount of dislike Quinn and power got in the months leading up or after the drafts is impressive!

It goes to show, none of us really know anything…and neither do the actual teams haha

With that being said, opinions are fun. Just don’t take them too seriously

 

[Chainshot]

Yesterday I had the anxiety inducing thought that, if I retire at a normal age and Connor Bedard has about a 20 year career, we could be retiring the same year.

I had the thought that when we see 2023-born draftees, I'll be in my 70's.

That one makes me wince.

 

[Digable5]

I had the thought that when we see 2023-born draftees, I'll be in my 70's.

That one makes me wince.

I'm not too far off. We're two years from my first daughter being "draft eligible".

I might have to stop watching real sports and start making simulations so I can just restart and make Pat Lafontaine 26 again.

 

[Ace]

”I improve defense because I’m a defenseman”



”I try to play like Seider but with the skating of Heiskanen”

…

 

[HaNotsri]

I can’t wait for the Sabres to take ASP, the board to melt down, and in a few years for him to look like the next Cale Makar.

Maybe we should trust this scouting department with whatever they choose to do, as so far they’ve drafted pretty damn well.

He's Brännström-tier. Not worth a 1st rounder. I'd be ok with our 2nd.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

He's Brännström-tier. Not worth a 1st rounder. I'd be ok with our 2nd.

Again, I'm going to trust the scouts more than a keyboard critic. I respect your opinion, I just disagree.