Trap Jesus
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Well... They were the worst this season.Why does the Atlantic have to keep getting better like this, insane.
This is Buffalo’s first-ever first overall, no?
Well... They were the worst this season.
There will be a time when the Bruins have to suck again to get better, but now is not that time.
It always does in hockey.Sabres are a mess. Dahlin is amazing but I think it's going to take a lot more than that.
It always does in hockey.
This isn’t the NBA where you tank for the savior. There are lots of ways to build it.
It takes a combination of luck and resource management.
Sucking at the right time is only one part of the climb. You have to identify the guys to keep and retool effectively in order to avoid the doldrums.
And when your Cup window does open, you have to cash in.
Don't matter, the Sabres aren't going anywhere with lousy goaltending and their "leader" the great Jack Eichel, who loves to call out his team for &^%%^-poor efforts, then goes out and floats around all game waiting for someone to get him the puck. Real winner he is.
Why does the Atlantic have to keep getting better like this, insane.
People say this every year and yet here we are. Buffalo has been beyond terrible even with Eichel. Adding 1 young defenseman isn't going to launch them to the top
Not next year, but their team was screaming for a D-man and they get a guy who has the potential to be the best D-man in this league.
Happy for Carolina though, they finally get a potential offensive game changer.
People say this every year and yet here we are. Buffalo has been beyond terrible even with Eichel. Adding 1 young defenseman isn't going to launch them to the top
They were the worst team in the league. 3rd worst in GA and the only team to score less than 200 goals. Their team is screaming for everything
Sabres are a mess. Dahlin is amazing but I think it's going to take a lot more than that.
Yeah I don't see it either. Nor do I see the Atlantic Division as something to be feared.
Montreal - wallowing in decades of mediocrity with no end in sight.
Detroit - some decent young players there, but nothing to really build around.
Ottawa - about to lose their franchise D-man in Karlsson
Florida - Meh, they are OK but I don't see them as some emerging powerhouse.
Buffalo - Not convinced they are headed in the right direction even with Dahlin
Toronto - We own them
TB - Looks like we own them too
I was more worried the hated habs were going get number pick...im ok with Buff.This is Buffalo’s first-ever first overall, no? I’m kinda happy for them and their fans. The Sabres, however, will be bad for another year or two (while still building a good nucleus from all that sucking).
I’m just grateful that Edmonton didn’t win the lottery again.
This lottery process got me realizing just how little talent Montreal has. ****ing awesome
I hope Bergevin screws up that pick somehow lmfao
I hope Bergevin screws up that pick somehow lmfao
They have some pretty good young players to really build with and now they have that future #1 defenseman (who goes along with their #1 center). After the equal sign is either their position or their potential.
Dahlin = #1 Defenseman (18 YO)
Eichel = #1 Center (21 YO)
Mittelstadt = #2/3 Center (19 YO)
Reinhart = Top 6 RW (22 YO)
Nylander = Top 6 Wing (20 YO)
O'Reilly = #2 Center (27 YO)
Ristolainen = Top 4 Defenseman (23 YO)
Okposo = Top 6 RW (30 YO)
Scandella = Top 4 D (28 YO)
Are they there yet? No...Definitely need more pieces at W, D, and a goalie, but they are starting to build something there.