2014 Draft Thread – Part Four
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wayfaringstranger
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Pronmans mock1.0 is out. I am not sure what I can share as it is ESPN insider. His 5-10 picks are interesting.
Zman5778
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Provenzano and Pronman's Mock Draft 1.0 on ESPN INsider:
2.) EDM -- Ekblad
3.) FLA -- Bennett
4.) NYI -- Dal Colle
5.) CGY -- Fleury
6.) CAR -- Kapanen
7.) WPG -- Nylander
8.) NASH -- Virtanen
9.) ANH -- Draisatl
10.) VAN -- Milano
Other notables:
11.) TOR -- Ritchie
14.) DAL -- Barbashev
16.) DET -- Ehlers
29.) BOS -- Demko
2.) EDM -- Ekblad
3.) FLA -- Bennett
4.) NYI -- Dal Colle
5.) CGY -- Fleury
6.) CAR -- Kapanen
7.) WPG -- Nylander
8.) NASH -- Virtanen
9.) ANH -- Draisatl
10.) VAN -- Milano
Other notables:
11.) TOR -- Ritchie
14.) DAL -- Barbashev
16.) DET -- Ehlers
29.) BOS -- Demko
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EichHart
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I jinxed Bennett. They were up 3-0 and I said Kingston should sweep them easily tomorrow. Now they lost 4 straight games and the series is over. 
I jinxed Bennett. They were up 3-0 and I said Kingston should sweep them easily tomorrow. Now they lost 4 straight games and the series is over.
You weren't the only one. Pretty frustrating end to the season (to say the least). It was like the Flyers series (i.e. Leino) from a couple of years ago replayed about 4 games in a row. The Petes goalie played like Hasek (and Kingston's goalie like Hackett at times), otherwise it would have been a four game blowout sweep. I don't know how many times they just needed to score to end it as games 4-7 were crazy close.
Bennett was great tonight and got the only goal. He really stepped it up huge in the 3rd but just couldn't buy a goal. He led the series in points and had a pretty strong showing.
Kingston announcers tonight were quite convinced that he will be going pro next year, especially as they said if the Sabres pick him like they are heavily rumoured to (according to them).
EichHart
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Found another player that has similar stats to Bennett in juniors.
2006-2007 Val-d'Or Foreurs-QMJHL 57 33G 47A 80P 12 108PM
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2006-2007 Val-d'Or Foreurs-QMJHL 57 33G 47A 80P 12 108PM
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Didn't Marchand say "I may not be in the league today if not for Coach Nolan." or something similar?
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Why do I have a sick to my stomach feeling that we won't win the lottery and the team that does takes Reinhart? Unless we, NJ or Edmonton win the lottery I think we lose out on Reinhart 
. If we do pick #2 I give whoever has #1 as many 2nds as they want to swap picks so we can get Reinhart.
The absolute worst case scenario is that the Isles win the lottery. They would definitely defer to 2015 and are 100% taking Sam R because they already have his brother. That would make me so ****ing angry I would Lose it and only us getting McDavid or Eichel with the Isles 2015 1st would be the only thing to make up for it.
. If we do pick #2 I give whoever has #1 as many 2nds as they want to swap picks so we can get Reinhart.The absolute worst case scenario is that the Isles win the lottery. They would definitely defer to 2015 and are 100% taking Sam R because they already have his brother. That would make me so ****ing angry I would Lose it and only us getting McDavid or Eichel with the Isles 2015 1st would be the only thing to make up for it.
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Why do I have a sick to my stomach feeling that we won't win the lottery and the team that does takes Reinhart? Unless we, NJ or Edmonton win the lottery I think we lose out on Reinhart
The absolute worst case scenario is that the Isles win the lottery. They would definitely defer to 2015 and are 100% taking Sam R because they already have his brother. That would make me so ****ing angry I would Lose it and only us getting McDavid or Eichel with the Isles 2015 1st would be the only thing to make up for it.
Step away from the ledge.
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I was thinking the same thing.
If they do get the Isles pick this year, that could happen.
Why do I have a sick to my stomach feeling that we won't win the lottery and the team that does takes Reinhart? Unless we, NJ or Edmonton win the lottery I think we lose out on Reinhart
The absolute worst case scenario is that the Isles win the lottery. They would definitely defer to 2015 and are 100% taking Sam R because they already have his brother. That would make me so ****ing angry I would Lose it and only us getting McDavid or Eichel with the Isles 2015 1st would be the only thing to make up for it.
I'd relax. It sounds like Murray likes the centers at the top of the draft. As much as I'd like Reinhart, I think we'd all grow to love Bennett, as well.
Jim Bob
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I'm perfectly comfortable with the Sabres drafting either of the Sams or Ekblad.
I'd prefer Reinhart. But, I'm not jumping off a bridge if they draft one of the other two.
McCauleyChirps
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You hear what you want to hear. You heard Draisaitl mentioned 2nd and being critical on Reinhart.
Which I fully expected you to hear.
Ethan Edwards
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I know it was a tremendously small sample size (one game), you can't draw any conclusions from it, blah blah blah, but there was definite chemistry between those two at the prospects game, even aside from MDC's goal. It was a nice little taste of what could be, though again, and I admit, it was just one [exhibition] game.
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Jim Bob
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He sounded soooo critical when he said that Reinhart is the smartest guy on the ice every time he plays in Jr....
I don't know if you guys are trying to hard to figure out who Murray likes the best or what but I listened to that interview a couple times and the only thing I got out of it are that those 5 guys make up the top of the draft which is kinda expected. I don't even know if Tim knows who his pick would be at this point.
Why do I have a sick to my stomach feeling that we won't win the lottery and the team that does takes Reinhart? Unless we, NJ or Edmonton win the lottery I think we lose out on Reinhart
The absolute worst case scenario is that the Isles win the lottery. They would definitely defer to 2015 and are 100% taking Sam R because they already have his brother. That would make me so ****ing angry I would Lose it and only us getting McDavid or Eichel with the Isles 2015 1st would be the only thing to make up for it.
Big deal, it's not like you are missing out on Crosby for Bobby Ryan. Bennett or Draisaitl could very well be ahead of Reinhart in a years time.
Jim Bob
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Jim Bob
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I think Murray was giving enough to educate the fans and not enough to tip his hand.
Kind of like how he talked about not coming out with his opinion right away at the deadline when they talked about say Neuvirth.
I bet Murray has a ranking in his head today. Now, that can change when they meet and build their board. But, I'd be stunned if there wasn't a guy he has #1 right now and that is the guy that they pick on draft day if the Sabres (or Devils) win the lottery.
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