Best 1st round pick from HuGo and how many more can they get this season?

[DAChampion]

How likely would you say teams may consider parting with their first rounders this season given how some are saying it’s a generational draft?

I think that it doesn't matter. People say that about every draft the year before the draft, but in the end we typically see between 3 and 6 first rounders traded every year, become it's the job of GMs to try and go all the way when they can.

It's also high level bullshit. The 2003 draft is one of the great drafts of all time because of the number of good players selected, but 2023 is being hailed for having a great top ten. A great top ten is of no concern to contenders, and by the way there was nothing exceptional about the top ten in 2003.

 

[Habs Halifax]

He WAS nothing special for years. He couldn't produce enough to be more than a 4th liner. Now this may be due to a long line of incompetent coaches but it was only in the last year and a half that he started to produce to go along with his defensive ability.

Talent needs to play with talent and we lacked it. Especially up the middle and that affects a winger like Lehkonen a lot. Being bounced all over the line-up is a factor as well.

He was a very solid player right from his NHL start time with us. Coaches and players love him and that is always good a good indicator. Pay attention to that next time before we throw players under the bus cause they are not putting up points. Team talent is a factor

I will give you credit for stepping forward though. A lot of others will pretend they never threw him under the bus.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Don't want to trade Anderson, but if you package him and a first round pick, to a contender, you just might be talking a very good young RD prospect. Maybe. Doubtful. And next year's draft looks Centre heavy top 5 . And next year's draft is the last one for the upcoming playoff window 2025/2026. It's going to cost to get that top pair RD. I simply don't know how Habs are going to get one. Only draft I think.

I don't think we trade Anderson but if we do, we don't need to add a 1st to get a good return. He's a very rare piece to acquire and he's signed for prime years.

As far as adding to our RD side. We are going to have to draft him. I agree there.

 

[dcyhabs]

He WAS nothing special for years. He couldn't produce enough to be more than a 4th liner. Now this may be due to a long line of incompetent coaches but it was only in the last year and a half that he started to produce to go along with his defensive ability.

And if you can’t tell the players who would benefit from a better coach and a stronger tesm you have to hope the GM can.