Team Board Mock Draft

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A series of polls for the forthcoming draft. Picks will be decided by vote.

Results Thread

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1 day poll

Who will the Sabres pick?

1. Owen Power (D) Univ. of Michigan

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[itwasaforwardpass]

I thought these polls were usually who we want to pick.

That answer would be a mixed bag of opinions.

If the poll is who will be the pick, it's Power.

 

[Zman5778]

I thought these polls were usually who we want to pick.

Who do we want? F*** if we know.

Who will we take? Power, most likely.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Beniers is my guy but I think Power is a shade better prospect.

 

[WpgBuffan]

I went with Power who I think Buffalo will take. If it was me drafting I would take Beniers.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Power won me over with his Worlds performance

 

[Ace]

I think Adams is going to have to trade both Eichel and Reinhart and there’s no way he drafts our second pair left shot D first overall after that.

even if you think Power is the better player there is no way you are a fan of this franchise and believe they won’t pass on it to sell what they believe symbolizes more hope to sell to a fan base going a decade missing the playoffs. We are three years in to waiting for a better prospect we took first overall to become what he should. Cant sell a worst version and you are kidding yourself if you think selling something isn’t their top priority

I envision no scenario where they know their top two forwards want out and draft D.

none.

 

[K8fool]

Hopefully we keep everyone and our new injured pick from the 4th round tears it up while whoever ka decides is the bpa is unless theres a team w pick 3 and ten or something..

Fwiw.. Chara took six years ? And a trade to blossom .. You all would know better..

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

The organization knows a little bit more than we do.

So they'll go goalie

 

[Kublakhan]

gotta take Power

 

[Snippit]

I think Adams is going to have to trade both Eichel and Reinhart and there’s no way he drafts our second pair left shot D first overall after that.

even if you think Power is the better player there is no way you are a fan of this franchise and believe they won’t pass on it to sell what they believe symbolizes more hope to sell to a fan base going a decade missing the playoffs. We are three years in to waiting for a better prospect we took first overall to become what he should. Cant sell a worst version and you are kidding yourself if you think selling something isn’t their top priority

I envision no scenario where they know their top two forwards want out and draft D.

none.

If it's close, select a forward. But if you think there's a clear and obvious gap between Power and Beniers or whoever, go BPA always.

 

[paulmm3]

Gotta go with what seems to be the consensus. As the Sabres have a minimal scouting staff - they probably will too. Owen Power is the pick.

That said, I'm not going to be mad if it's someone else. Consensus seems to be far from unanimous this year

 

[Rastin]

I want Beniers. Power gives me Ekblad vibes. As in, he's good but I don't see him becoming elite. Beniers gives me Bergeron vibes. I'll take that ALL day.

 

[Rowley Birkin]

I thought this forum's collective hard-on for Beniers would make this closer.

Power seems to be the concensus though - the ide of shoring up the top 4 for years to come is very intriguing. You shouldn't need particularly special players to pair with Dahlin/Power.

For those people freaking out about forwards - do you really think Adams is going to trade Eichel/Reinhart/Risto with NO forwards coming back in any of the deals?

Same old arguement i guess. Until we field a roster of 23 centres some of you guys will never be happy...

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

I thought this forum's collective hard-on for Beniers would make this closer.

Power seems to be the concensus though - the ide of shoring up the top 4 for years to come is very intriguing. You shouldn't need particularly special players to pair with Dahlin/Power.

For those people freaking out about forwards - do you really think Adams is going to trade Eichel/Reinhart/Risto with NO forwards coming back in any of the deals?

Same old arguement i guess. Until we field a roster of 23 centres some of you guys will never be happy...

The ROR deal still haunts us. Sure, some forwards came back...

 

[debaser66]

I give the slight edge to Berniers but I am also ok if we take Powers

 

[Rowley Birkin]

The ROR deal still haunts us. Sure, some forwards came back...

Beniers could be a complete bust... If you're going to take the most negative view - at least be consistent while doing so...

 

[Gabrielor]

They will take Power.

They probably should take Power.

 

[Blitz]

I think Adams is going to have to trade both Eichel and Reinhart and there’s no way he drafts our second pair left shot D first overall after that.

even if you think Power is the better player there is no way you are a fan of this franchise and believe they won’t pass on it to sell what they believe symbolizes more hope to sell to a fan base going a decade missing the playoffs. We are three years in to waiting for a better prospect we took first overall to become what he should. Cant sell a worst version and you are kidding yourself if you think selling something isn’t their top priority

I envision no scenario where they know their top two forwards want out and draft D.

none.

They'll draft BPA - that's Power.

Trading Eichel and/or Reinhart are irrelevant as the return on those deals will include their potential replacements coming back. Eg; If Eichel goes to LAK, either Turcotte or Byfield and likely a guy like Vilardi are coming back. They're not trading cornerstones for draft pick lottery tickets.

 

[Blitz]

I want Beniers. Power gives me Ekblad vibes. As in, he's good but I don't see him becoming elite. Beniers gives me Bergeron vibes. I'll take that ALL day.

When healthy, Ekblad is pretty close to a franchise defenseman. He was a slow developer, likely in part due to where he plays, but He's no slouch.

 

[stokes84]

My best comp for Power might be Seth Jones. My best comp for Berniers is Derek Roy.

 

[stokes84]

I want Beniers. Power gives me Ekblad vibes. As in, he's good but I don't see him becoming elite. Beniers gives me Bergeron vibes. I'll take that ALL day.

Ekblad’s biggest issue is his foot speed. That’s one of Power’s biggest strengths.

 

[TheBarnIsElectric]

I want Beniers. I don't care if his ceiling is perceived as lower. He's a Buffalo type of player. This is what we should be building. Speed, tenacity, work ethic, competitiveness, skill to kill, etc. He's a dog. Go get him.

Powers would be a fine pick and what I expect them to do, but not my first choice personally.

 

[BananaSquad]

Owen Power. Should be a no brainer pick but this is Buffalo.

 

[Rastin]

I don't get that vibe at all from Ekblad. Don't get me wrong he's a good hockey player but I see him more as a good #2 than a franchise guy. He's also a guy that has not improved much since his rookie year due to be so physically mature in his draft year. I worry about that with Power too. Is his physical maturity inflating his relative standing among the prospects? I won't be upset if they take Power, he's definitely a good prospect, just prefer Beniers by a solid margin.

When healthy, Ekblad is pretty close to a franchise defenseman. He was a slow developer, likely in part due to where he plays, but He's no slouch.