Player Discussion Mattias Samuelsson, LHD (USNTDP), The Antidote, Distributing Cobra Strikes

[cybresabre]

Dual Swedish-US citizen? Perfect for Buffalo.

The missing link!

 

[EmeraldCitySabre]

One thing they said, was that when he steps on the ice the first thing he usually does is take a run at someone, gotta love that.

 

[jc17]

He looks a little awkward and hunched skating but doesn't seem to affect his speed.

I'm happy to read all these good things about him but the whole "safe, definite NHLer, top 4 d-man for years to come" seems like something one person said, and now everyone's running with it without a whole lot to back it up.

 

[dire wolf]

Solid pick. You can always use guys like this in your pipeline. Seems like a bigger McCabe with a little more upside.

 

[jBuds]

I am texting with a buddy at the N program who adores this kid. Confirms everything thrown around - said teammates gravitate towards him and he’s aware of it (for the better)

I want to see how his skating looks thru the course of more games before I pass judgement on that aspect...but everything else says safe

 

[tsujimoto74]

What does everyone think his ceiling is? After reading about him, seems like he could be a Hjalmarsson-type d-man, which would look mighty nice next to either Rasmus.

 

[LaxSabre]

Buffalo Sabres - @BuffaloSabres - New best friends. LaxSabre - Future Defense Pairing?

 

[LaxSabre]

Congratulations to Mattias Samuelsson on being selected as the first pick of the second round by @BuffaloSabres! Samuelsson becomes the second-highest pick in @WMUHockey history!

 

[LaxSabre]

Just checked the Western Michigan Broncos schedule for 2018-2019 season.
They are playing Niagara University Purple Eagles - Friday, November 30/Saturday, December 1. Unfortunately they are home games and not away games.
Almost a had a great chance in seeing him LIVE-in person as a member of the Broncos.

Friday, December 11/Saturday, December 12 and Friday, March 8/Saturday, March 9 -
Mattias and Western Michigan will play Matej Peker and Miami (Ohio) University Redhawks.
Peker was a 4th round Sabres draftee this season.

Would be cool if we can see all six of those games on TV here in the Western New York area.

Western Michigan 2018‑19 Schedule/Results

 

[Buffaloed]

Swedish Tyler Myers? Sweet.

Brayden McNabb

This looks more comparable
Henrik Tallinder

Defense -- shoots L
Born Jan 10 1979 -- Stockholm, Sweden
[39 yrs. ago]
Height 6.04 -- Weight 209 [193 cm/95 kg]
Drafted by Buffalo Sabres
- round 2 #48 overall 1997 NHL Entry Draft

 

[OkimLom]

Big, and skates well

Big, yes. Skates well, not really.

 

[OkimLom]

Big, and skates well

Big, yes. Skates well, not really.

 

[Sabreality]

Big, yes. Skates well, not really.

he moves pretty well for his size, its not like he's Sam Morin

 

[joshjull]

 

[TheMistyStranger]

He's already making enemies here. Said Dahlin is "pretty much a generational defenseman."

 

[BananaSquad]

Do we see hjalmarsson potential with this guy?

 

[Ace]

Live look in on Sabres locker room

 

[Dreakon13]

I like the pick. Sounds big and tough to play against. Need more of those types sprinkled throughout.

EDIT: Not to mention a relatively safe bet to actually make the NHL.

 

[Hasek]

Imagine going up against him and Evil Risto. This is what dropping the soap in prison feels like.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[AustonsNostrils]

Looks taller than 6’4?

Photography can be deceiving but damn he towers over Dahlin in this one.

When I read about possible maturity issues with Wilde I figured this guy might be our pick or it would be Berggren. I'd have preferred the speedy dynamic winger but this is a solid selection. Great pedigree with the NHL father and USNTDP.

 

[AustonsNostrils]

Seems to be a popular opinion about him, that he's not far from being in the NHL. that's a bonus with a young dman.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

I like the pick even if I was more excited about Berggeson or Thomas. However, if they wanted to build up to the blue line, this was the draft to do it as there were waves of depth. I'm fine with it, and even more so, we added further ripples of layers in the system.

 

[La Cosa Nostra]

He seems to look like a future steady #3/4 type....exactly what I want from a second round pick.

We went from a horrible D to rolling out a potential D corps in 2021 of Dahlin, risto , Samuelsson, Guhle, Scandella and McCabe/Borgen/Nelson/Fitzgerald etc etc

I am definitely excited about our blue line

 

[Healthy DiPietro]

He's already making enemies here. Said Dahlin is "pretty much a generational defenseman."

Also, look at that sarcastic smile he puts on in their picture, he's basically saying "This guy is NOTHING" in all but words.