That's like comparing Hudon to Galchenyuk because they had comparable shot totals.
At least one Detroit fan has expressed disinterest in moving up for Zadina, which is a bummer. I don't know if I want to attempt to trade back to 8 or 9 for Kotkaniemi, because he might not be there.
At least one Detroit fan has expressed disinterest in moving up for Zadina, which is a bummer. I don't know if I want to attempt to trade back to 8 or 9 for Kotkaniemi, because he might not be there.
Just take him at 3. who cares about projected slots if he's your guy. It's trying to outsmart yourself sometimes.
Also Buffalo has franchise talent at C and D now. Increasing the need for us to rebuild properly.
Just take him at 3. who cares about projected slots if he's your guy. It's trying to outsmart yourself sometimes.
Also Buffalo has franchise talent at C and D now. Increasing the need for us to rebuild properly.
Yeah, trying to be too cute and trading down a couple of spots to pick up an extra couple of picks is not worth losing a player if its your guy, especially at this spot in the draft.
Tell me WTK though, on Kotkaniemi I know you like him, but did you not post that you thought his skating was an actual issue and you thought tjat could keep him from being an NHLer?
I know you really value skating and I see it as very important as well, but the guy to me looks like his skating , both speed and edgework is good enough for the NHL. Though I think your eye is better than mine. What is your thinking and do you take Zadina , Kotkaniemi or somebody else at 3 ?
Well, you should definitely advocate trading down. It's basically canon among the regulars that ''there's not much separating 3 from 8.'' Well, if that's true, and someone's willing to pay you anything at all to move up, you should take it.
I hope so, but when it's already close between the 3, not sure why you risk it. You might be regretting it in the future if Boqvist reaches his potential, but you still get an elite goalscorer. If you take Boqvist, who knows what happens with his smaller frame? Concussions are scary.
I think his skating keeps him from being a center at the NHL level particularly if you're looking at the Habs. They don't need much to turn a high pick valued as a C into a W in the name of being safe and conventional.
I can't get the idea Carolina is getting a franchise player in front of all those garbage teams, out of my head. After the same happened with Philly.
It shouldn't happen at all, let alone with such regularity. It's ****ed.
I advocate for trading down because of the thought that 3-8 is very similar. Im speaking though if the Habs have identified Kotkaniemi is their guy. They have him above the rest as their target. Just take him.
But if they think as we do and are fine with Kotkaniemi, Wahlstrom, Boqvist or Dobson. Then you can trade back a max of 4 spots and take your highest rated guy.
I see Ottawa setting down for Zadina or Boqvist.Assuming they prefer a defenseman, Detroit does seem like a viable trade partner in that sense. While they possibly could get a good one at 6, the #3 pick gives them the luxury to choose.
What are the chances Ottawa and Arizona take Kotkaniemi at 4 and 5?
What would an other team would have to offer to make you go down 4-6 spots?
Their 2nd pick? B prospect?? Is it really worth it, because i dont see a team paying really more then that.
Assuming they're preferring a defenseman, Detroit does seem like a viable trade partner in that sense. While they possibly could get a good one at 6, the #3 pick allows them the luxury of choosing.
What are the chances Ottawa and Arizona take Kotkaniemi at 4 and 5?
Appreciate the feedback.......forgot about the organizational philosophy. I'll stand by my prediction but you raise an excellent point.No chance Arizona takes Tkachuk IMO. They are an analytics focused organization and Tkachuk doesn't have the numbers.
If your first 4 picks are correct, arizona takes Hughes or Wahlstom.