Speculation: The 2020 Draft Thread: Part 1

[Der Jaeger]

I’m good with Lundell if that’s how it goes

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Curios to why so low on Byfield?

Mine personally would be:

Lafreniere
Byfield
Stutzle
Raymond
Drysdale
Rossi
Holtz
Quinn

I actually like Byfield quite a bit, but sometimes I find myself thinking of a guy like Taylor Pyatt. I’m not crazy about how much Byfield sticks to the perimeter instead of using his frame to bull-rush the net. I’m also not super high on him projecting to be a center in the NHL. I think he’s a guaranteed NHLer, but I don’t know how likely that his ceiling is higher than 2nd line production.

So I’m looking at a (far) more skilled Taylor Pyatt, versus, say, Swedish Patrick Kane in Raymond.

If Byfield is the Sabres pick, I’ll be happy with that. I just personally would go with a few others before.

 

[jc17]

Right now I'm at:

LAF
Stutzle
Byfield
Drysdale
Rossi
Lundell
Raymond
Holtz
Perfetti

But I wish more videos would get uploaded because I'll admit this is based on limited viewing. I think Drysdale's ceiling is up there with the top 3 if he's able to make his game translate.

Lundell and Perfetti where they are respectively go against everything I believe in in terms of draft year production, but I think Lundell looked really strong when I watched him, aside from speed and maybe shot selection

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

Unless something changes with regards to the lottery, it would appear that either the Sabres are in the top 3 and they get one of the top 3 Fs or they are in that 7-10 range where Drysdale is likely off the board.

So, if the Sabres don't move up, I think the odds are heavy towards the Sabres going with a F with that pick.

If they don't, it's Askarov or Sanderson and this board melts down.

Am I missing something? How are Sabres in top 3?

 

[truthbluth]

Am I missing something? How are Sabres in top 3?

Via lotto. Either top 3 or 7-10 is accurate.

 

[Jim Bob]

Am I missing something? How are Sabres in top 3?

Given so much uncertainty about everything and talk that they may hold the draft before the season is completed, who knows what will happen.

But, just assuming that the lottery is the same as it has been the past few years and going off of the pre-lottery standings today, the Sabres pick will be top 3 if they move up via the lottery and in the 7-10 range if they don't move up.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

Via lotto. Either top 3 or 7-10 is accurate.

Got it but he said unless something changes with the lotto the Sabres are in the lotto if I’m not mistaken, not if the Sabres win a lotto pick.

 

[truthbluth]

I think the scope was
Unless something changes..
Sabres either win the lotto or are 7-10

meaning, if the season resumes, Sabres position could go up or down

 

[Jim Bob]

Got it but he said unless something changes with the lotto the Sabres are in the lotto if I’m not mistaken, not if the Sabres win a lotto pick.

There are reports that the lottery rules could change IF they hold the draft prior to the completion of the season.

I may have worded it in a way that confused you, but here is what I was talking about in response to the Drysdale talk:

The Sabres either move up into the top 3 via the lottery. In that case, the pick is likely to be one of the top 3 Fs and not Drysdale.

It appears that Drysdale will likely go in the 4-6 range.

So, if the Sabres don't move up via the lottery, they will pick in the 7-10 range. And the pick there should be expected to be a forward unless Botterill makes this board melt down by taking Askarov or Sanderson.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

There are reports that the lottery rules could change IF they hold the draft prior to the completion of the season.

I may have worded it in a way that confused you, but here is what I was talking about in response to the Drysdale talk:

The Sabres either move up into the top 3 via the lottery. In that case, the pick is likely to be one of the top 3 Fs and not Drysdale.

It appears that Drysdale will likely go in the 4-6 range.

So, if the Sabres don't move up via the lottery, they will pick in the 7-10 range. And the pick there should be expected to be a forward unless Botterill makes this board melt down by taking Askarov or Sanderson.

There’s something tingling in me that says we win a lotto pick. Don’t want to jinx but couldn’t imagine adding AL to Eichel. We’d have our Rants and MacK.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

There’s something tingling in me that says we win a lotto pick. Don’t want to jinx but couldn’t imagine adding AL to Eichel. We’d have our Rants and MacK.

Olofsson on the other wing scores 50

 

[tsujimoto74]

There’s something tingling in me that says we win a lotto pick. Don’t want to jinx but couldn’t imagine adding AL to Eichel. We’d have our Rants and MacK.

Too bad our other lines would still blow because we don't have anyone capable to center them. I'm hoping we get a good natural C in this draft. Cozens is obviously a pretty darn good prospect at that position, but I'd really, really like another.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

Too bad our other lines would still blow because we don't have anyone capable to center them. I'm hoping we get a good natural C in this draft. Cozens is obviously a pretty darn good prospect at that position, but I'd really, really like another.

I wouldn’t be concerned at all about a C if we have Lafreniere served to us on a platter. At that point you move whatever D you have to for a respectable 2C.
AL-Eichel-Kahun
Skinner-Cozens-Reinhart
VO-MoJo-Tage
LOG or Simmonds(if their signed)
That is a talented group of forwards.

 

[Jim Bob]

2020 NHL Mock Draft 1.0

7. Buffalo Sabres – Lucas Raymond (F) | Frolunda – SHL

At seventh overall, I have the Sabres going with another favorite of mine in this class, Lucas Raymond. Don’t let his numbers in the SHL fool you. He only had four goals and 10 points in 33 games for Frolunda. However, you have to remember he was a 17-year-old playing against men in limited minutes.

He’s a dynamic winger with a ton of skill and could be a dangerous NHL player down the road. He’ll likely need at least one more season in the SHL.

He has Perfetti, Lundell, Askarov, Quinn, and Sanderson going 8-12.

So, that fits with the Sabres getting a good forward if they don't move up unless Botts goes with Askarov or Sanderson.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

2020 NHL Mock Draft 1.0



He has Perfetti, Lundell, Askarov, Quinn, and Sanderson going 8-12.

So, that fits with the Sabres getting a good forward if they don't move up unless Botts goes with Askarov or Sanderson.

I’d be very pleased with this turn of events

 

[Team Cozens]

Right now I'm at:

LAF
Stutzle
Byfield
Drysdale
Rossi
Lundell
Raymond
Holtz
Perfetti

But I wish more videos would get uploaded because I'll admit this is based on limited viewing. I think Drysdale's ceiling is up there with the top 3 if he's able to make his game translate.

Lundell and Perfetti where they are respectively go against everything I believe in in terms of draft year production, but I think Lundell looked really strong when I watched him, aside from speed and maybe shot selection

Which prospects are natural RW?

 

[flashsabre]

Which prospects are natural RW?

Raymond and Holtz

 

[Der Jaeger]

I think the top six are Lafreniere, Byfield, Stutzle, Drysdale, Raymond, and Rossi.

Choice is between Holtz and Lundell.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I think the top six are Lafreniere, Byfield, Stutzle, Drysdale, Raymond, and Rossi.

Choice is between Holtz and Lundell.

Then Holtz, because Sweden.

 

[m0pe]

I think the top six are Lafreniere, Byfield, Stutzle, Drysdale, Raymond, and Rossi.

Choice is between Holtz and Lundell.

Personally I'd throw Quinm in that mix as an option.

Think I would still go Holtz though.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Then Holtz, because Sweden.

Personally I'd throw Quinm in that mix as an option.

Think I would still go Holtz though.

I’d go Lundell

 

[Jim Bob]

After draft year of injury and mystery, Hendrix Lapierre has...

That is an interesting story about a cervical injury being misdiagnosed as a concussion.

Thankfully Phil (LGT) got him to the right doctor.

 

[flashsabre]

After draft year of injury and mystery, Hendrix Lapierre has...

That is an interesting story about a cervical injury being misdiagnosed as a concussion.

Thankfully Phil (LGT) got him to the right doctor.

Basically what happened with Connolly when he sat out a year with what they thought was a concussion then it turned out to be a neck problem.

 

[Jim Bob]

2020 NHL Draft: Looking at 8 potential steals in the OHL

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

I actually like Byfield quite a bit, but sometimes I find myself thinking of a guy like Taylor Pyatt. I’m not crazy about how much Byfield sticks to the perimeter instead of using his frame to bull-rush the net. I’m also not super high on him projecting to be a center in the NHL. I think he’s a guaranteed NHLer, but I don’t know how likely that his ceiling is higher than 2nd line production.

So I’m looking at a (far) more skilled Taylor Pyatt, versus, say, Swedish Patrick Kane in Raymond.

If Byfield is the Sabres pick, I’ll be happy with that. I just personally would go with a few others before.

I see an Anthony Mantha type out of Byfield, can play top 3 but a better top 6er. That being said, I think his floor is higher than anybody but Laf.