Confirmed Trade: [CHI/CBJ] Jones, 2021 1st (32OA), '22 6th for Boqvist, '21 1st (12OA), '21 2nd, '22 1st (protected)

[jetsforever]

Chicago has had too many good things recently

 

[Hockeyholic]

Jesus today's going to be the wildest draft day the NHL has had in a long ass time

The trades are more entertaining than the actual draft will be. This is a draft without any elite talent.

 

[Eggtimer]

The trades are more entertaining than the actual draft will be. This is a draft without any elite talent.

It will have talent , just no generational talent and a good chance the best player(s) from the draft will be selected all over in later picks

 

[Hockeyholic]

It will have talent , just no generational talent and a good chance the best player(s) from the draft will be selected all over in later picks

That's what I mean.

There's no franchise altering talent.

 

[SEALBound]

Jones for Toews...

 

[Eggtimer]

With Risto returning the 13th pick+2nd rounder Jones should return twice that package

It should but hopefully people realize it was a horrible trade and is not a true reflection of market value.

 

[Eggtimer]

That's what I mean.

There's no franchise altering talent.

Probably not but one or two could come out of it and surprise if they are late bloomers but no one that has really destroyed competition over the last couple of years so it doesn’t look like it will happen for now

 

[Maplebeasts]

That's what I mean.

There's no franchise altering talent.

Maybe not one that's obvious to us now. I wager at least a few players from this draft will turn out to be elite at the next level.

 

[Hockeyholic]

So does Seth Jones want to win a cup? Because he isn't winning one in Chicago. They aren't even a playoff caliber team.

 

[agent082]

It should but hopefully people realize it was a horrible trade and is not a true reflection of market value.

This. I think people will mock Kekalainen because he will get the same or just little bit more. That Ristolainen's trade shouldn't count.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Maybe not one that's obvious to us now. I wager at least a few players from this draft will turn out to be elite at the next level.

There's no McDavid, Matthews, Or Crosby type talent is what I mean.

 

[JaegerDice]

Well yeah, we knew they wanted him.

I keep hoping they run into roadblocks until FA, then say 'f*** it' and just throw as much money and term as they can at Hamilton. Then spend the assets you saved for additional support.

 

[CatchyTune]

Boqvist + 2021 1st + cap like DeHaan/Connolly seems fair for an extended Jones

 

[Maplebeasts]

There's no McDavid, Matthews, Or Crosby type talent is what I mean.

Ok. You are right. I also don't see anyone with that kind of potential.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Ok. You are right. I also don't see anyone with that kind of potential.

Next year there will be that type of talent.

 

[Long Live Lyle]

Wonder if 12th OA and Boqvist gets it done?

I'd be reluctantly content with that as a CBJ fan. Generally looking for two of:

a) Boqvist
b) 12th
c) Reichel
d) 2022 1st

Plus another piece (2nd round pick, B prospect, decent but not good roster player). But if that smaller piece isn't included, it could still work.

If you could somehow pull off 3 of the 4 above, that'd be incredible, but think it's extremely unlikely.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

With Risto returning the 13th pick+2nd rounder Jones should return twice that package

And Jones is not worth it. The Hawks sound like they are about to make a foolish trade.

 

[brock0791]

That's what I mean.

There's no franchise altering talent.

Chicago also doesn't own the 1st or 2nd overall. When do scouts ever forecast anybody to be franchise altering outside of the top 2 pics? Your point is moot. If anything this is the year you're more likely to find all star caliber players outside of the top 5

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Chicago tryhards confirmed

 

[Hockeyholic]

Chicago also doesn't own the 1st or 2nd overall. When do scouts ever forecast anybody to be franchise altering outside of the top 2 pics? Your point is moot. If anything this is the year you're more likely to find all star caliber players outside of the top 5

What's your point?

 

[Esq]

Boqvist + 2021 1st + cap like DeHaan/Connolly seems fair for an extended Jones

I hope so. I'd do that deal in a heartbeat.

 

[Ace Card Bedard]

Haven't we been hearing this for weeks?

 

[brock0791]

What's your point?

My point is why are we discussing whether Chicago's 1st this year has a chance at being a generational talent

 

[Hockeyholic]

My point is why are we discussing whether Chicago's 1st this year has a chance at being a generational talent

I didn't say Chicago's first had a chance to be generational. My first statement was that the trades today (And possibly tonight), will be more entertaining than the draft itself.

 

[Bruce Granville]

That's what I mean.

There's no franchise altering talent.

Of course there is. Whomever Toronto picks in the 2nd round.