Speculation: The 2019 Draft Thread - Sabres pick 7th
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BuffaloGooner
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. Directly over my head
Gabrielor
"Win with us or watch us win." - Rasmus Dahlin
Been following a prospect named Mortiz Seider from Germany. Very good d man, very physical. He might be a first rounder, and might be a perfect partner for Dahlin. Super smart, super mobile, and has some feared physicality. He’s also like 6’4”.
Hughes would be a perfect fit for 31 teams. I watched him again Saturday and then talked to him for a second after the game. Kid is otherworldly. Way more scouts at the NTDP games this year. I'll see if I can chat one or two of them up. I think I recognized the Sabres one.
Why would Hughes be a bad fit? I can imagine him starting like Marner, on the wing and making magic happen.
Kappo would be awesome too.
Sorry, I didn't mean a 'bad fit' like it wouldn't work out. We have alot of guys Mittelsadt and Eichel in particular who like to dangle and dominate the puck, I might be off base but I find Kappo plays a really quick smart game, much like some of the other top fins. Adding Kappo to Eichel/Dahlin/Mittelstadt/Reinhart would exicte me more moving forward. Both are obviously elite talents, although I don't view either as generational type.
Gabrielor
"Win with us or watch us win." - Rasmus Dahlin
I agree that Kakko’s talent level is similar, and that he’d definitely be a better team fit. I also agree that Hughes isn’t a “generational” Prospect, just a Mackinnon-level one (that’s still very good). I can’t wait to watch both at worlds.
Hughes is Patrick Kane at the next level IMO. Kappo is more of that big complete do everything forward who racks up points.
Went to the Sarnia Sting - London Knights game in Sarnia today instead of watching the Bills game and wow did I make the right choice. Got there right at puck drop and some guy just gives my girl and I first row tickets right at the blue line. Very entertaining game.
On London, other than Boqvist who was player of the game, I really liked Antonio Stranges. He was noticeable out there in a good way all game, and even went toe to toe with Mitch Eliot, who is four years older. They got in a scrum, and then yelled at each other in the penalty box right next to us the whole time. But then nothing happened after - probably due to the game being close at that point. Kid is from Plymouth, MI where we watch the NTDP play all the time. Too bad he isn't draft eligible until 2020. Keep an eye on him.
Speaking of Eliot, he is the son of Darren Eliot. The Sarnia captain was apparently at Michigan State the last two years and came to Sarnia, bailing out on MSU with six games to go in their season with no warning. That definitely pissed off Coach Cole but the kid looked good to me. He is a 1998 and he was not drafted but I saw a lot in the kid. Grosse Point, MI native, but followed his dad during his playing days.
On London, other than Boqvist who was player of the game, I really liked Antonio Stranges. He was noticeable out there in a good way all game, and even went toe to toe with Mitch Eliot, who is four years older. They got in a scrum, and then yelled at each other in the penalty box right next to us the whole time. But then nothing happened after - probably due to the game being close at that point. Kid is from Plymouth, MI where we watch the NTDP play all the time. Too bad he isn't draft eligible until 2020. Keep an eye on him.
Speaking of Eliot, he is the son of Darren Eliot. The Sarnia captain was apparently at Michigan State the last two years and came to Sarnia, bailing out on MSU with six games to go in their season with no warning. That definitely pissed off Coach Cole but the kid looked good to me. He is a 1998 and he was not drafted but I saw a lot in the kid. Grosse Point, MI native, but followed his dad during his playing days.
Der Jaeger
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Der Jaeger
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I disagree. I think the Sabres need a 3C and more D. I'd rather draft a faller like Turcotte or Newhook, and slide a center to wing. Especially if Skinner is re-signed.
Jim Bob
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I thought Asplund was the super 3C of the future?
I think the Sabres are definitely in BPA mode for the next few drafts.
Gabrielor
"Win with us or watch us win." - Rasmus Dahlin
BPA should especially be true in this draft. Such a diverse set of talent, and I could make an argument for every type of Dman, Winger, and Center in the top 20ish and counting.
When I do weekly mocks, I’m usually happiest coming out with a potential Dahlin partner, and/or a Eichel/mitts winger. That said, someone like Kirby Dach as a true center gives us a completely different look and feel.
Great draft to have 3 firsts.
Der Jaeger
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Overall, agree.
I don't think Buffalo sniffs Dach unless they finish with a top 5 pick.
Gabrielor
"Win with us or watch us win." - Rasmus Dahlin
Oh I don’t think so either, but that wasn’t the point. I simply used Dach as an argument for why taking a center would be fine.
Incidentally, if the draft was today, and we won the lottery and picked first, I don’t think my selection would be Jack Hughes.
truthbluth
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That top 5 is going to be crowded. I can make an argument for 10 players right now that could go top 5.
Der Jaeger
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Der Jaeger
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Gabrielor
"Win with us or watch us win." - Rasmus Dahlin
I think their talents are obviously different, but the talent level is the same, and Kakko would be a way better fit.
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