Review by Budd Bailey “Inexact Science.” When it comes to the National Hockey League draft, you’ve got that right. It’s never easy to predict the future when it comes to…
Book Review: Inexact Science
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 1
By Budd Bailey Gil Perreault of the Sabres Taken in Round 1 in 1970 The next pick: Dale Tallon went No. 2 in that draft. He was a good player,…
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 2
By Budd Bailey Bob McAdoo of the Braves Taken in Round 1 in 1971 The next pick: Dwight Davis went No. 3 to Cleveland, and the forward spent three years…
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 3
By Budd Bailey Billy Dee Smith of the Bandits Taken in Round 1 in 2002 The next pick: Defender Travis Gillespie only played four seasons in the NLL. He was…
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 4
By Budd Bailey J.D. Hill of the Bills Taken in Round 1 in 1971 The next pick: Defensive lineman Richard Harris went at No. 5 to the Eagles. He spent…
Buffalo’s Draft Picks by Number: No. 5
By Budd Bailey Rick Martin of the Sabres Taken in Round 1 in 1971 The next pick: The first round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in 1971 has an…
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 6
By Budd Bailey Phil Housley of the Sabres Taken in Round 1 in 1982 The next pick: It’s fair to say the Blackhawks were hoping Housley slipped a pick. They…
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 7
By Budd Bailey Josh Allen of the Bills Taken in Round 1 in 2018 The next pick: Linebacker Roquan Smith of Georgia moved right into the Bears’ starting lineup in…
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 8
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks By Number: No. 9
By Budd Bailey Billy Shaw of the Bills Taken in Round 2 in 1961 The next pick: Herb Adderley went to the New York Titans, but he signed with the…
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 10
By Budd Bailey Stephon Gilmore of the Bills Taken in Round 1 in 2012 The next pick: The Chiefs selected nose tackle Dontari Poe at No. 11. He certainly came…
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 11
By Budd Bailey Mike Ramsey of the Sabres Taken in Round 1 in 1979 The next pick: Defenseman Paul Reinhart was one of the best offensive defensemen of his day….
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 12
By Budd Bailey Tyler Myers of the Sabres Taken in Round 1 in 2008 The next pick: Defenseman Colten Teubert went at No. 13 to the Kings. Los Angeles probably…
Buffalo’s Top Draft Picks by Number: No. 13
By Budd Bailey Lee Evans of the Bills Taken in Round 1 in 2004 The next pick: Defensive tackle Marcus Tubbs had one decent season, as he had 5.5 sacks…
