I would not be disappointed with Draisaitl, however I would not be happy if Snow takes him with Reinhart still on the board. I personally still like Reinhart as the BPA of this draft class.
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I would not be disappointed with Draisaitl, however I would not be happy if Snow takes him with Reinhart still on the board. I personally still like Reinhart as the BPA of this draft class.
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One more time:
Trade our 1st to Anaheim for Anderson and Ottawa's 1st
then offer
Strome, Pulock and Ottawa's 1st for PK Subban
Sign a 2nd line, experienced free agent, proven 20-goal scorer and Mark Stuart
our "D" is
Subban - Hamonic
CDH - Reinhart
Viz/Hickey - Stuart
With Pokka, Mayfield, Pedan and Pelech in BPT with CHCHCHCH or however you spell it.
Anderson
Nabakov
That's my hope for the draft.
Trade our 1st to Anaheim for Anderson and Ottawa's 1st
then offer
Strome, Pulock and Ottawa's 1st for PK Subban
Sign a 2nd line, experienced free agent, proven 20-goal scorer and Mark Stuart
our "D" is
Subban - Hamonic
CDH - Reinhart
Viz/Hickey - Stuart
With Pokka, Mayfield, Pedan and Pelech in BPT with CHCHCHCH or however you spell it.
Anderson
Nabakov
That's my hope for the draft.
MarginallyTalented
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The first trade is realistic however the second one is not. I understand Subban is a RFA but there is no way in hell in Montreal would accept that for Subban. His value is close to Tavares to the Habs. I think it wouldn't be worth to trade for him considering what the Habs would want. I'm thinking along the lines Strome + Hamonic (need to replace
some of his minutes) and our 1st this year (top 5 ) and even then who knows if they accept that
ANH has also stated they aren't moving Andersen.
The reason people are suggesting Edm is because they have a need for a dman and have a GM who wants to make an impact.
I think we might get Halak. I don't think the Caps are gonna keep him. Either that or Bryz is gonna sign with us as our backup. Don't think any team would give him a starter contract. We might get lucky this summer because I am trying to think of a team that REALLY needs a goalie...and TBH There aren't that many.
I think
Islanders
Canucks
Buffalo
and MAYBE the Flames.
As far as Subban is concerned...he's the type of player that has to play his game. If you try to make him play a system, he gets confused. This is why he isn't doing well in Montreal. He is playing a system that he can't grasp. They were talking about this all day on the Montreal radio station.
I think
Islanders
Canucks
Buffalo
and MAYBE the Flames.
As far as Subban is concerned...he's the type of player that has to play his game. If you try to make him play a system, he gets confused. This is why he isn't doing well in Montreal. He is playing a system that he can't grasp. They were talking about this all day on the Montreal radio station.
doublechili
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Yeah, I tend to agree. Was that Button on TSN? He sometimes seems to go out of his way to be different (probably to attract attention).
I could absolutely see the top 2 going:
Bennett
Ekblad.
And then Dal Colle going #2 ahead of Reinhart is not impossible. But Draisaitl ahead of Reinhart? That seems very doubtful, IMO. I wouldn't be surprised to see Ritchie going ahead of Draisaitl, among others. But who knows!
leeroggy
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Anaheim said they wouldn't trade Anderson or Gibson for a rental at the deadline, not that they wouldn't trade him at all. I think they will know around the draft if they want to keep him, because they will have either resigned Hiller, or he will be walking.
Interesting. I never saw the quote stating the rental...just that they wouldn't be moved.
I don't think they move Andersen even if they resign Hiller...which I expect them to anyways
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If they do resign Hilller why would they not let Gibson be the backup? Unless they REALLY think he needs AHL time and then how elite of a prospect is he really?
Because they are paying him 70 grand in the AHL to play and develop. Andersen at a million the next 2 years. There is no need to play with their goaltending situation, it is arguably the best in the nhl. They have a top 10 pick right now.
doublechili
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I just compared stats on TSN from McKenzie's January ranking to Button's March ranking. I'll leave Ekblad out of this, but he trucking along at about the same pace all year.
1st line Jan snapshot,
2nd line March snapshot
3d line from Jan to Mar:
GP G A Pts
Reinhart:
36 21 36 57
56 34 63 97
20 13 27 40
Bennett:
40 26 40 66
56 36 55 91
16 10 15 25
Dal Colle:
45 28 38 66
65 38 56 94
20 10 18 28
Draisaitl:
38 19 37 56
60 35 62 97
22 16 25 41
Ritchie:
38 19 22 41
57 38 32 70
19 19 10 29
Perlini:
44 28 32 60
54 32 37 69
10 04 05 09
Ehlers:
42 27 35 62
60 47 51 98
18 20 16 36
1st line Jan snapshot,
2nd line March snapshot
3d line from Jan to Mar:
GP G A Pts
Reinhart:
36 21 36 57
56 34 63 97
20 13 27 40
Bennett:
40 26 40 66
56 36 55 91
16 10 15 25
Dal Colle:
45 28 38 66
65 38 56 94
20 10 18 28
Draisaitl:
38 19 37 56
60 35 62 97
22 16 25 41
Ritchie:
38 19 22 41
57 38 32 70
19 19 10 29
Perlini:
44 28 32 60
54 32 37 69
10 04 05 09
Ehlers:
42 27 35 62
60 47 51 98
18 20 16 36
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doublechili
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I'm warming to the idea of Ritchie. Looking at those stats, and then seeing the 6'2", 220lbs thing. Nice. 
Jester9881
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The notion that the Isles should give up a top 5 pick this year to save an unknown position next year pisses me off to no end. That a major news outlet would make such a jump is even worse. Talk about a slap in the face, if I had no life, there would be a sternly worded letter headed TSN's way.
I think its a waste to have Anderson as the backup, he would be the starter on a lot of teams right now, and sitting him on the bench for 50-60 games is a waste of development time. I just can't see them giving Hiller 25+ million over the next few years when they have 2 of the best goaltending prospects in the world. I really think one of Hiller/Anderson will be off the ducks next season. Either losing Hiller to UFA or trading Anderson for a player that will help their team.
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I agree ^^^
Plus if i'm ANA, I sign a veteran FA goalie as the backup once ANderson is gone so Gibson could continue his development (If that's what their line of thinking is anyway).
Plus if i'm ANA, I sign a veteran FA goalie as the backup once ANderson is gone so Gibson could continue his development (If that's what their line of thinking is anyway).
I hope we can somehow trade up and get Demko, the kid has elite skill, and is putting up great numbers, especially for a true freshman. Kid could be Americas next stud in net.
And if Hiller goes down? They have a very capable, young backup in Andersen. There is absolutely no reason to move him. Having 2 capable goalies is a very good thing. ANH is probably extremely happy with their goalies. They have picks and some good prospects. I don't see any reason to make a change...
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I'm a big fan of Demko myself, have seen him play on the tube several times. I also recall that the same exact things were said about Rick DiPietro back in the day.
I don't know how high Demko will go, but I wouldn't be comfortable drafting him any higher than a late 1st (we'll need to trade up) or with our 2nd rounder. No matter how impressive a young goalie can be and look, I think that's the appropriate value for a young stud these days.
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Levi Walking Bear
Very Interesting
SI90
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I agree.
Ehlers is the bigger risk but he has the bigger reward if he pans out.
The only fowards I would take ahead of him are Bennett Reinhart and Dal Colle.
I like Ritchie and Draistle but Ehlers is a freak.
Levi Walking Bear
Very Interesting
Ehlers is so skilled and dynamic, the good far out weights his his size.
He is 5 11, just needs a few pounds.
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