Speculation: Who do you want the Sabres to pick with the 1st/2nd Overall?

[EichHart]

Obviously I want Reinhart, who do you guys want?

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[1972]

Sam Bennett - but the difference between them is paper thin. I just like his chances of being a game breaking forward better then the rest. I really like Ekblad but I just get the sense that we are passing on him.

 

[Jame]

I voted Reinhart...

But really wanted to vote "not Ekblad".

 

[EichHart]

I voted Reinhart...

But really wanted to vote "not Ekblad".

I figured with the poll choices we will be able to determine if we pick 2nd which of the two to pick. It seems the consensus is Reinhart/Bennett so far. I think if the Panthers or Oilers win the lottery they pick Ekblad. I think we will have the opportunity to select one of the two Sams in the likely chance we pick 2nd.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Reinhart. His puck patience reminds me a little of Joe Thornton. His below average skating, too.

 

[ZeroPT*]

Bennett/Reinhart

 

[wunderpanda]

Draisaitl but he isn't on the list.

 

[TossinSauce]

Went with Bennett but would be fine with either Sam.

 

[TheBarnIsElectric]

Hmmm the question I walk around all day hoping/fearing someone will ask me....

Bennett. Because as much as I love Grandmaster Reinhart's brain, I would prefer the team be built around Bennett's heart. Let's err on the side of "will die to win."

 

[omglolnub]

I know I'll get a firestorm of rage for saying this, but Ekblad. I know the team needs elite forwards, but Ekblad would make the D core legendary if other prospects continue to pan out. I get the impression that he's far and away the best defenseman in the draft (could be mistaken), and especially if the Sabres have the Islanders pick this year, then someone like Draisaitl could be on the table still.

Flame away.

 

[SundherDome]

Hmmm the question I walk around all day hoping/fearing someone will ask me....

Bennett. Because as much as I love Grandmaster Reinhart's brain, I would prefer the team be built around Bennett's heart. Let's err on the side of "will die to win."

You get the lay it on the line ...will to win players at the end of the first and later rounds. You Draft the player that makes players around him better and still has a knack to put up points.

 

[couture23]

1. Reinhart
2. Bennett
3. Ekblad

 

[Zman5778]

1. Reinhart
2. Bennett
3. Ekblad

This is my order. Won't be upset if we take any of them, but this is my preference.

 

[EichHart]

Draisaitl but he isn't on the list.

Sorry totally forgot him, maybe a mod can add? Thanks!

 

[Team Cozens]

Samuel Bennett.

 

[TheBarnIsElectric]

You get the lay it on the line ...will to win players at the end of the first and later rounds. You Draft the player that makes players around him better and still has a knack to put up points.

Fair enough. I am a big Reinhart fan. But I think you take those kind of heart + soul guys at both spots, if you can. Bennett is no plug.

 

[Ruckus007]

I voted Reinhart...

But really wanted to vote "not Ekblad".

I'm sure you've said this elsewhere but I don't really want to look: is that comment Ekblad-based or Ekblad's position-based?

 

[start winnin]

Bennett

Reminds me of Girgs

 

[Zman5778]

I know I'll get a firestorm of rage for saying this, but Ekblad. I know the team needs elite forwards, but Ekblad would make the D core legendary if other prospects continue to pan out. I get the impression that he's far and away the best defenseman in the draft (could be mistaken), and especially if the Sabres have the Islanders pick this year, then someone like Draisaitl could be on the table still.

Flame away.

Won't get any flame from me.

In fact, should Garth get a massive brain cramp and give us the Isles 2014 pick......there is really a case to be made to take Ekblad and then whoever is left from Draisaitl and Dal Cole........

 

[Sabreality]

Bennett for me.

 

[SundherDome]

Fair enough. I am a big Reinhart fan. But I think you take those kind of heart + soul guys at both spots, if you can. Bennett is no plug.

I agree Bennett is an exceptional talent. The way I see it is Reinhart reminds me of Backstrom. Bennett reminds me Doan. I would take Backstrom.

 

[Havok89]

I've been back and fourth all season between Bennett and Reinhart. I think Bennett is the more exciting player and Reinhart is a little more efficient with his hockey IQ and playmaking. The fact that we are guarenteed to have an opportunity to pick one of the two has me excited.

Bennett at 7 months younger and one less developmental year has me believing his offensive potential is much higher than he gets credit for.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Given how close the top 3 are talent wise I think it goes down to type of player. Give me speed and aggression, I'll go Bennet.

 

[BananaSquad]

Voted Bennett. Any one of them would make me happy tho.

 

[Beerz]

Bennett is a dink...

So I voted for him.