The 2025 Draft Thread

[Der Jaeger]

I don’t think the Sabres finish high enough to take Martone but Adams needs to address center (again). Misa or Hagens, all good with either one.

 

[toddkaz]

Whats going on with Ryabkin switching to the USHL? Does it making drafting more attractive now he is no longer in Russia?

 

[Fjordy]

Whats going on with Ryabkin switching to the USHL? Does it making drafting more attractive now he is no longer in Russia?

Maybe, but I guess you first look at what kind of player he is, but I don't like Ryabkin, I hope Sabres don't pick him.

 

[dickiedunnwrotethis]

I don’t think the Sabres finish high enough to take Martone but Adams needs to address center (again). Misa or Hagens, all good with either one.

Do you see Martone being picked ahead of Misa/Hagens?

All in all, picking in the top 4 has me a little glum (besides the obvious that it means the Sabres had yet another shit season). The best prospect is a puck moving LD. I'm not on the Martone bandwagon. And Misa/Hagens leave me a little meh. I agree that center is the way to go, but I'm a little underwhelmed with their upside and fit with the Sabres.

 

[Fjordy]

Do you see Martone being picked ahead of Misa/Hagens?

All in all, picking in the top 4 has me a little glum (besides the obvious that it means the Sabres had yet another shit season). The best prospect is a puck moving LD. I'm not on the Martone bandwagon. And Misa/Hagens leave me a little meh. I agree that center is the way to go, but I'm a little underwhelmed with their upside and fit with the Sabres.

I like Martone and Hagens the most. Sсhaefer is of course strange for us, Misa is fine.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Do you see Martone being picked ahead of Misa/Hagens?

All in all, picking in the top 4 has me a little glum (besides the obvious that it means the Sabres had yet another shit season). The best prospect is a puck moving LD. I'm not on the Martone bandwagon. And Misa/Hagens leave me a little meh. I agree that center is the way to go, but I'm a little underwhelmed with their upside and fit with the Sabres.

It’s possible the way the rankings are

 

[toddkaz]

I like Martone and Hagens the most. Sсhaefer is of course strange for us, Misa is fine.

Also Schaefer is left handed I don't see Buffalo taking him so thats good.

I think we get a top 5 pick. I am hoping Frondell or Eklund get picked ahead of the top 3 Misa, Martone and Hagens and one of them fall in our lap.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Martone was apparently at the Bills game Sunday btw.

 

[Fjordy]

Martone was apparently at the Bills game Sunday btw.

Our guy

 

[Fly Boy]

Not gonna lie. Every time I watch Martone I come away thinking "That's just Tuch. A slower skating Tuch, but Tuch none the less." It could be 90pt tuch from 2023, but I wouldn't bank on that.

 

[Fjordy]

Not gonna lie. Every time I watch Martone I come away thinking "That's just Tuch. A slower skating Tuch, but Tuch none the less." It could be 90pt tuch from 2023, but I wouldn't bank on that.

I think Martone is a better playmaker than Tuch.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Whats going on with Ryabkin switching to the USHL? Does it making drafting more attractive now he is no longer in Russia?

I believe it was due to ice time.