We need the most skilled player we can get at 11th OA or if we trade up, (which we should try to do) if its not cost prohibitive! Those defensemen don't afford us that option.
It just seems like his median outcome is too low upside for me to get on board. Going to the NCAA would be a plus though.
Great, so we can draft 25th OA next year instead of 12th 0A this year, smart!
You must have the utmost faith in the Rangers turning it around.Great, so we can draft 25th OA next year instead of 12th 0A this year, smart!
Wouldn't the same be said for picking 11th and 12 OA this year? And in that scenario you definitively know when you'll be picking? And have ammo to possibly move up? As well as get some assets in the system a year early?
Listen! Rags aren't gonna miss the playoffs next year, stop with the fables. Forget about McKenna.
You think the Rangers are a lot better than I do. They’re an aging team that is desperately trying to retool.
You seem really sure about and I wouldn’t be. It’s more realistic that they finish in the low 20s. And the difference between 12 this year and 20 next year probably isn’t much.
If it doesn't matter why respond?
But they have a very good goalie and a new coach. Also, I feel sure they'll try to add this summer. Drury will want to be aggressive because there's a huge sense of urgency there. Again, if I were them I'd keep 12th OA and bet on myself.
I see it similarly. Sullivan comin in will give them a boost. To what degree we'll see, but they'll improve.
From what I learned about Eklund from Eliteprospects is that he's the play driver of his line with Frondell and that Frondell is the complementary guy benefiting from him. Frondell's 6'1 size, 200ft 2way game at Center make him the better player for sure though. Their chemistry is huge.
Either way you’re dealing with uncertainty. It’s just which uncertainty you want to accept. The player you get this year at 12 or the player you get at the undefined draft position you’ll get next year. I was just saying I would prefer the latter. I’m not going to complain about having two 1st in either draft.
His transition metrics are exceptional. I want to see his blue line data times. If his mobility is really good, I really like his chances at being a top 6 forward. Potential to be a more skilled Hagelin would be a very nice selection at #11.
I'm not complaining either, I just have a decided preference. And at 12th OA there's far less uncertainty than who knows where next year. But I will say I'd be shocked if they weren't decidedly better next year.
Which are all fair points. I do think they’ll be better but not conference finals better. Not as their roster stands today.
Yeah I don’t think any of the D men outside of Schaefer are good value at #11…if we have both 11 and 12 and they want to take a chance on one at 12, that’s fine…id prefer Smith if that’s the case
Aitcheson, Smith, Mrtka, Lakovic and McQueen should all be shot into the sun regarding 11th OA. No, No HELL NO!
Same, those guys would be my 7-9. Unfortunately I don't think JOB will slide to 11, he's closer to Frondell and Desnoyers IMO.
The only way we get JOB, or likely Martin or Eklund is move up, which we should if it's a reasonable ask.
