frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 They're put up a good fight against the jackets but lost 2:4 Even if they win tomorrow and Arizona loses Buffalo has less rows so congratulations you are getting one of the 2 phenoms. With that pick plus the deep pockets of Pegula this is going to be a very scary team soon and their fans deserve it. Enjoy McEichel 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 They're put up a good fight against the jackets but lost 2:4 Even if they win tomorrow and Arizona loses Buffalo has less rows so congratulations you are getting one of the 2 phenoms. With that pick plus the deep pockets of Pegula this is going to be a very scary team soon and their fans deserve it. Enjoy McEichel Now that they have nothing to not play for, let's hope they come out to play tomorrow and beat the Pens. Though Boston will probably lose anyway... 1 LasVegasRocks reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 Buffalo Sabres have been my long-time underdog team, one that I wish could have some success for the sake of their fans, especially. I have good friends who live there, great knowledgeable hockey fans - they deserve to have a team they can rally around and have some fun. 2 TheXym and frankgrimes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 Here's the scary thing. Espn currently shows them last in powerplay percentage and penalty killing percentage. I believe that hasn't been done since the infamous 1975 Capitals team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinezsvsu 240 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 i wish the pistons would get better at tanking. congrats on getting eichel buffalo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 I think the sabres come out tomorrow looking to ruin the penguins season 5 roboturner, puckloo39, Hockeymom1960 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) I feel like Edmonton has taught people nothing. Having a first or second overall pick, even if its for a projected "phenom" doesn't mean anything if you cant build your team the right way. For every Crosby and Ovie, there is an Alexandre Daigle, Pat Falloon, Rick DiPietro, Patrik Stefan etc. Edited April 11, 2015 by kliq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 Buffalo's roster next year: Nothing new - Nothing new- Nail Yakupov Nothing new - Nothing new - Nothing new Nothing new - Nothing new - Nothing new Nothing new - Nothing new - Nothing new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 I think the sabres come out tomorrow looking to ruin the penguins season Yes, what do they have to lose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 674 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 I think this is why each and every team should have the same chance of getting the 1st overall pick. I'd rather see the cup champion get the 1st overall pick, than watch a team do whatever they possibly can to tank. The current draft lottery provides incentive for failure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 I think this is why each and every team should have the same chance of getting the 1st overall pick. I'd rather see the cup champion get the 1st overall pick, than watch a team do whatever they possibly can to tank. The current draft lottery provides incentive for failure. Could you imagine a team winning the Cup then getting the #1 overall pick? I don't think that outcome is fair either (unless from the result of a trade). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 I think this is why each and every team should have the same chance of getting the 1st overall pick. I'd rather see the cup champion get the 1st overall pick, than watch a team do whatever they possibly can to tank. The current draft lottery provides incentive for failure. More fun solution. Relegation, like the European Soccer/Football leagues have. Buffalo drops down to the AHL, the 2nd worst team gets the #1 pick, and the Calder Cup winner gets promoted to the NHL. I know it's impossible to do so, and would be a logistical nightmare to implement, but it would bring a whole new twist to the concept of tanking for the best pick. It would still give even the worst teams reason to play to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted April 11, 2015 No way you can ever make the process completely fair. The only reason it's such a hot topic this year is because there are two highly touted supposed franchise players. As Mickey says often, 18 year olds are a crap shoot. One player can help, but can't turn a pathetic franchise into a Stanley Cup Champion. How long did it take the Wings after getting Yzerman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 I live close to Buffalo, so I listen to a lot of Buffalo sports talk, I know Sabres fans are thrilled. It's a great sports town, and I'm happy they're adding either McDavid or Eichel to their team. 2 frankgrimes and puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,934 Report post Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) ....and Edmonton will, miraculously, get the #1 pick. Of course The Yotes are Uncle Gary's pet project, so a #1 overall would be pretty prestigous. Edited April 11, 2015 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 12, 2015 So McDavid or Eichel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 12, 2015 So McDavid or Eichel? Basically they can't fall out of the top 2 at worst they are picking 2. So 1 bad year grants them a ~ 12 year fix for a first line center position not bad not bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
