Speculation: The 2019 Draft Thread - Sabres pick 7th

[dkollidas]

Unless the Blues pick 11th, and Newhook slips, Buffalo won't snif him.

I'm looking at players like Soderstrom, Seider, Vlasic, Beecher, Holmstrom.

Probably correct.
I’d definitely like Seider or Soderstrom. Could see Seider really meshing with Dahlin. Both are very physical, and Seider is a solid skater for such a big man.

 

[1972]

I’d take just about any Finnish forward ranked in the top 60 and run at this point.

 

[SECRET SQUIRREL]

I'm really hoping we somehow get lucky and have a shot at one of Turcotte, Newhouse or Zegras in the 11-16 range(let's go Blues!) but if not I would be very content with one of York, Soderstrom or Seider with our top pick and BPA with the other.

 

[SECRET SQUIRREL]

Brett Leason - Prince Albert Raiders, WHL
Possible late 1st option for us?
Sorry for bad link, it's in the prospects thread

 

[Der Jaeger]

I'd take Seider and Beecher and call it a day.

 

[hizzoner]

I'd take Seider and Beecher and call it a day.

It's funny because I have been musing along those lines after trying to figure who might be available. I do not know if Seider will drop to where we pick but he fits our long term needs at RD with size, snarl and mobility. Beecher seems to have the qualities of a good sized, smooth skating, mobile 2 way C who would fit our needs. Still too early but I am looking forward to WJCs.

 

[Jim Bob]

It's funny because I have been musing along those lines after trying to figure who might be available. I do not know if Seider will drop to where we pick but he fits our long term needs at RD with size, snarl and mobility. Beecher seems to have the qualities of a good sized, smooth skating, mobile 2 way C who would fit our needs. Still too early but I am looking forward to WJCs.

Speaking of the WJCs...

 

[truthbluth]

3 1sts should be 3 high skill players, regardless of position.

 

[sabrebuild]

I’m so happy not to have looked at a lick of prospects this year.

 

[Jim Bob]

www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/sportsnets-2019-nhl-draft-prospect-rankings-december/

1. Jack Hughes, C, USNTDP, 5-foot-10, 168 pounds: The next proving ground en route to going first overall is on the big stage at the WJC.
2. Kaapo Kakko, RW, TPS (Liiga), 6-foot-4, 207 pounds: Is a big piece for his home club playing against men, which might suggest dominance at the WJC, but that’s easier said than done.
3. Vasily Podkolzin, RW, SKA St. Petersburg (MHL), 6-foot-1, 183 pounds: Proved he could hang with the under-20s in an elevated role. Won’t get to Vancouver for the WJC, but he’s off to a great start in Bonneyville at the World Junior A Challenge.
4. Dylan Cozens, C, Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL), 6-foot-3, 185 pounds: Struggled the first two weeks after the CIBC Canada-Russia series, but has been on a tear since. Will have to adjust to, but should benefit from, a decreased work load with Lethbridge’s recent trade additions.
5. Kirby Dach, C, Saskatoon Blades (WHL), 6-foot-3, 195 pounds: Point production has slowed, but he’s dedicated to the craft, and a right shot centre with his size is an extremely coveted asset.

 

[1972]

Skill skill skill. Offensive skill.

 

[1972]

I'd take Seider and Beecher and call it a day.

That guys upside is like Derek Grant.

 

[Der Jaeger]

That guys upside is like Derek Grant.

Interesting. What makes you think that?

 

[Der Jaeger]

Button's December list is out. Turcotte is way low (31) but I can see scouts dropping him due to being injured. Hoping that he drops right to Buffalo. Center fixed.

 

[Gabrielor]

I don’t see any way Newhook or turcotte make it past like 12. If they do, trade up immediately.

 

[sabremike]

" With our first round pick the Buffalo Sabres are proud to select Taro Tsujimoto III from the Tokyo Katanas of the JHL!".

 

[dkollidas]

I don’t see any way Newhook or turcotte make it past like 12. If they do, trade up immediately.

I see the predictors have Newhook pretty low generally. He’s a guy I’d like to add to the center depth for sure. Would give us three skilled playmaking centers long term

 

[Der Jaeger]

If somehow Turcotte fell to the Sabres, I will probably pee myself.

 

[1972]

Interesting. What makes you think that?

I just don’t really see a ton of talent offensively, just kinda seems like a guy whose place in that area because he looks toolsy and has a protectable frame. I don’t think he’s got top 2 line talent, I just think 4C is probably a protectable outcome for him. Like a Schaller/Grant type. Could be wrong.

 

[Der Jaeger]

I just don’t really see a ton of talent offensively, just kinda seems like a guy whose place in that area because he looks toolsy and has a protectable frame. I don’t think he’s got top 2 line talent, I just think 4C is probably a protectable outcome for him. Like a Schaller/Grant type. Could be wrong.

Agree that he’s toolsy. I don’t project him to center. I see more of a Brock Nelson style winger.

 

[1972]

Agree that he’s toolsy. I don’t project him to center. I see more of a Brock Nelson style winger.

Ugh not really someone I’m spending a top 60 pick on.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Ugh not really someone I’m spending a top 60 pick on.

Why? Big physical skilled forwards who skate well are something the Sabres have few of.

 

[Dingo44]

I love Turcotte but I also love Cole Caufield. He could be next year's DeBrincat.

 

[Club]

I'm still on the Suzuki bandwagon. But I also like Caufield, and Peyton Krebs if he slips.. which I don't think he will.

 

[1972]

Why? Big physical skilled forwards who skate well are something the Sabres have few of.

Because those are not the type of players I want to draft early.