I know, and I love Quinn. But a draft is about "projection" and I "project" that Dahlin would be in the discussion for best defenseman in the league if he wasn't in Buffalo. He came back, got 4 assists and Buffalo finally won a game after 13 losses. I think if the draft was held tomorrow and you had these 24 years old defensemen, I think there's a good chance Dahlin still goes first, but it would very obviously be hard to pass on Quinn. I know that's not a popular opinion but to me they are 1 and 2 in the league and I think with time Dahlin will prove that he is at that level. There is something very wrong in Buffalo and every player that gets traded out plays vastly better. Not only that, but among these players, Dahlin is the one who has looked the best by far (imo) in that situation, so if he'd get out... I think we are in for a giant surprise.
Having said that I also fully support the opinion that all 3 Hughes could go 1st. Taking any of the Hughes at #1 is as safe of a bet as you could get... I'm just being a little contradictory to bring a little discussion and make it more fun