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NHL fans across the world would come UNGLUED if the Rangers someone how ended up with the first overall pick, and then another pick inside the top 10.
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Huh? who is trading them a top 10 pick?
the Canes/Leafs pick they get will be close to 20 ...
(... if I am wrong, set me straight...
Edge
Kris King's Ghost
You are correct, I forgot that after the lottery, there was no longer a way for the first to come from either Carolina or Toronto under any scenario.
So the statement should be the Rangers picking first, and then possibly in the late teens.
Thirty One
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So, in the unlikely scenario that the Rangers lose this play-in round, their pick could either be 1, or 9-14, right?
Matt Rentfree
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If the Rangers end up picking somewhere between 11 and 13 and they take him, I'm totally fine with that.
Edge
Kris King's Ghost
And he could very well be in the mix. I'd dare say he should be in the mix.
You have to figure that at some point, there's going to come a player that bucks the Rangers traditional approach to the first round and inspires them to draft a player from the Q.
Is Mercer that guy? We'll see.
OrlandK
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I think the Rangers are going to go in a different direction than the past. I think they will pick a forward prospect with high end offensive talent. In other words, they will seek an anti-Lias. Mercer fits that bill better than Holloway although his skating is somewhat Andersson-esq.
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I think if all Pittsburgh, Edmonton, Vancouver and Nashville all advance the Rangers would be slotted 13. And then if Islanders, Panthers, Jackets or Leafs win the lottery we would slip one spot back.
Joey Bones
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Mercer's skating is fine. Obviously over time, training, maturity and further development should help his skating. But he is not remotely close to Lias's skating/work ethic. He's a hound out there. Likes to steal pucks and have it on his stick.
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Harbour Dog
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What are your thoughts on Amirov around 12OA, or of him slipping into the early 20s?
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Joey Bones
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I like him around No. 12. He's got a 200 ft. style game to him, with some underrated offensive ability. His footwork and quick release help a lot in the skill game. I think his best asset, though, is his will to play in all three zones. Pretty high IQ, TBH.
Harbour Dog
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Do you think there is a chance of him still being on the board for us if our second pick ends up around 21-22?
Joey Bones
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Well seeing the majority has him in the lower teens into the early 20's then yes, but I do think he's better than some players that are ranked higher like Lapierre and Zary.
Oscar Lindberg
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Amirov in the early 20’s would be a steal, but I doubt he is there though
LaffyTaffy
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At this point I do not think Amirov makes it past 18, but Gunler may very well be there for our second pick.
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GeorgeKaplan
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They are one of the teams McKenzie polls every year for his ranking.
10/10 teams had Laf at #1.
10/10 teams had Laf at #1.
Center, physical, shoot mentality, can play on the edge, can get the puck to teammates, can play any line if need be (top line best of course), can pk/pp. Doesn't have to be an offensive or defensive star, just need to do those other things well. Does this prospect exist? This team so lacks, 1. center depth, 2. players with shoot first mentality, 3. skill & sandpaper mix. Any of these prospects gritty and feisty with all the right intangibles that NYR loves to harp on, but actually has skill and can shoot the puck ? Is this a pipe dream?
Edge
Kris King's Ghost
I love Byfield, but I think the Rangers would trade down with Ottawa for one of the most memorable trades in draft history before they’d use the top pick on anyone besides Lafreniere.
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