Quoting: Jdfitz77
I wanted Rossi too,
but the Sabres chose a scoring winger over a guy that would be slotted behind Jack & Cozens
Understandable imo
Ottawa was reported to be considering Quinn at pick5,
so he’s close enough in talent for me to not be upset about not choosing Rossi
Let's dream a little here:
Jeff Jack Tage
Taylor Dylan Peterka
Victor Rossi Sam
Casey Arttu Curtis
It appears you are 100% correct do not trade Peterka.
I know Casey will most likely not be a fourth line player but that line up looks awesome.
Having Rossi slip to the 8th spot was a dream.
I imagine Guerin peed his pants when Kevyn announced his pick was Jack Quinn.
I have said before centers can make wingers look good.
Tavares and Moulson, Crosby and Sheary, Jack and Jeff or Sam or Victor or who ever, Thornton and Cheechoo and many more.
It appears that Rossi has that skill also.
I do not know if he and Quinn played on the same line for Ottawa 67's, but Quinn only has one goal in the World Junior U-20 Championships.
Let me add, Buffalo does not have the talent depth to be drafting to fill a need, they need to draft the best player available at the time Rossi and Peterka.
Finally, 2 of the top 4 WJHC scorers are Buffalo prospects.
That is really cool.