In an interview done with Buffalo radio station WGR 550, Sabres Director of Amateur Scouting Kevin Devine stated that the team has held discussions about moving up in

the draft. The biggest news out of the interview would be Devine’s openness about just how high the team has been trying to get:

“We have had conversations with Colorado (who owns the first overall pick)… They’re having internal meetings there this week… We’re waiting for a call back to find out what their position is.” – Kevin Devine

Woah… This would be a franchise altering move that could make General Manager Darcy Regier a genius or a fool. Devine points out that the target at one would be either center Nathan MacKinnon or defenseman Seth Jones.

The fact that the team has been so open about their plans makes for some good talking points. Being this open can hurt teams sometimes, but in the case of the Sabres it truly seems like they’re trying to make a big move in this year’s draft.

After all, it would make sense to really go after it in a draft this strong at the top. However, Devine did mention that he views this as a deep draft and that the team would be willing to stay at eight and sixteen.

White points out later that Devine said that the team isn’t just trying to get the first pick, but will also consider moving up to any other pick ahead of their selections (as they have spoken to every team ahead of them about potential deals).

With the draft fast approaching, there’s no doubt that Sabres fans should be following everything very closely. Especially with all-time Sabres players Thomas Vanek and Ryan Miller reportedly near their end in Buffalo.

Now moving up won’t be easy, and it will cost a fortune (not to mention that any team would love to move up this year). However, Buffalo has every reason to try to get it done.

Tell me, would you be willing to give up multiple NHL players (including Vanek and/or Miller) along with multiple high draft picks for the opportunity to draft Jones or MacKinnon?