Analyzing the results of Sabres' 2016-2020 drafts

[Tatanka]

I also think the calculus should include equivalents, bith good and bad. For example jokers gp should be included as an equivalent for Nylander while we got bumpkus for Hagel.

 

[DJN21]

Id take all these drafts over the ones prior highlighted by the likes of Cornell and karabacek etc. We bled middle round picks for years on busts. Even guys like Bailey and Baptiste have nhl games but little to no impact.

 

[Chainshot]

Id take all these drafts over the ones prior highlighted by the likes of Cornell and karabacek etc. We bled middle round picks for years on busts. Even guys like Bailey and Baptiste have nhl games but little to no impact.

The issue with the Karabacek draft year is also something to consider - not every draft year is this same. Fifteen guys in the 2nd round of that 2014 draft didn’t play at least five NHL games. Twelve didn’t even play one NHL game.

 

[Tatanka]

The entire thread is illustrative of why draft and develop is not how good teams are built. You need acquisition and acquisition in important spots to have enough talent to compete and to ensure those homegrown hits are in a place to succeed while the value of other draft assets are determined. Jmho.