lilidk
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Why did Yzerman traded Hronek, pretty sure not for using those pics to get another RD defenseman. He has plenty money to get some talent in free agency.
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I think he loaded up on them simply because they are assets of value that may be converted into current players via trade or future players via the draft.
Personally, I don't expect us to make all 5 of those picks even though I appreciate that trades require two parties. I am not convinced you should be looking to solely build through the draft at this point. If you are, I would ask why you bothered to sign Larkin this summer.
Too many individual responses so I'll say this... SY did not trade Hronek and Bertuzzi to then trade those acquired picks on just anyone.. not a chance.
Yes if a team, a dance partner, has a top flight under 24 year old guy sigbed or signing for less than Larkin let's remember, available for trade I too can see SY packaging a 1st plus to acquire them.
But short of that and those criteria...nope
PLD is a basket case. He does not fit what SY is trying to build.
I fully expect us to make either 5 picks in the top 40 or 6 picks in the top 64(that's right..I can see him moving 1 for 2 later picks).
He will use FA to acquire some depth and experience, maybe some grit(larkin identified the need as well) and maybe a veteran back up..
Yes if a team, a dance partner, has a top flight under 24 year old guy sigbed or signing for less than Larkin let's remember, available for trade I too can see SY packaging a 1st plus to acquire them.
But short of that and those criteria...nope
PLD is a basket case. He does not fit what SY is trying to build.
I fully expect us to make either 5 picks in the top 40 or 6 picks in the top 64(that's right..I can see him moving 1 for 2 later picks).
He will use FA to acquire some depth and experience, maybe some grit(larkin identified the need as well) and maybe a veteran back up..
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It's a fair point, but I guess it's a combination of high expectations and small samples coloring my view.
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Not that point watching is a good thing but it's fair to have high expectations for production from players in juniors. Yager's production was underwhelming. I do like how he consistently added elements to his game though and this playoff boom is really good to see.
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With 17 days to go to the NHL draft lottery, here is a picture of my favorite #17 to wear the winged wheel during my lifetime, Doug Brown. His NY grit was real and he worked his ass off every shift. Sucks his son was traded to the Sens, I want Stevie to sign him as a depth piece this offseason. In any event, May 8th cannot come soon enough. Then the countdown for June 28 begins.
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Ok, I'll give another 17 some love here too. One awesome cup run, returning home and then retiring after raising the cup. There has been some legendary play from 17s in Detroit playoff history
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Was not thrilled with some of what I saw from Hunter Brzustewicz in the London series.
His edge work and change of direction did not look strong. He seemed stiff at the waist for a guy who is more a of mid size (maybe smaller) defenseman.
Also noticed he made some very puzzling decisions defensively.
I would personally move him down my rankings a bit and don’t like the idea of using one of our 2nd round picks on him.
His edge work and change of direction did not look strong. He seemed stiff at the waist for a guy who is more a of mid size (maybe smaller) defenseman.
Also noticed he made some very puzzling decisions defensively.
I would personally move him down my rankings a bit and don’t like the idea of using one of our 2nd round picks on him.
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Off topic bu man, looking at Boston's cap situation for next season is making their 2024 pick look pretty juicy. 4.5 million in bonuses against the cap and if Bergeron and Kreijci leave, it will be interesting to see how high that pick becomes. If somehow that pick slides to 2025 it would even be juicier.
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No. Bad Barry, bad.
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Juraj Pekarcik at eliteprospects.com
This guy almost 2024 draft looking interesting
This guy almost 2024 draft looking interesting
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Taking for granted that Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson, Michkov, Smith, and Benson are off the board, I think Barlow is the stand-out to me for the *9th pick at this stage.
Perreault at #18 would be really nice, feel like he probably goes a little bit before that.
I don't expect us to go this route, but I'd trade both firsts to move up for Smith or Benson. To me they're a clear notch above the next group.
Don't think I've ever wanted to win one of the lottery picks as badly as I do this year. No one in our range gets my blood pumping the way guys like say Zegras or Cozens did in this same range back in '19.
Perreault at #18 would be really nice, feel like he probably goes a little bit before that.
I don't expect us to go this route, but I'd trade both firsts to move up for Smith or Benson. To me they're a clear notch above the next group.
Don't think I've ever wanted to win one of the lottery picks as badly as I do this year. No one in our range gets my blood pumping the way guys like say Zegras or Cozens did in this same range back in '19.
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I don’t see this gap with Smith/Benson to trade up for them.
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You know what would be better? If Kasper were the one centering Perreault and Leonard.
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