Yes, that was the only backup plan I could come up with too, so I'll probably do this, thanks!
I was listening to Jeff Marek on the radio this morning. He thinks that the Habs will take Kotkaniemi and that Zadina drops to 6th or even 8th. He sees Arizona taking Tkachuk because his dad played there and the Red Wings taking Hughes because he's from Michigan. The Canucks might take him at 7th but he thinks they will probably take Bouchard.
I thought about that and then I reminded myself that Bergevin is our GM. That $8.99 will be better spent on alcohol with which to drown my inevitable disappointment.
Wouldn't be surprised to see them pass on Zadina if the Habs do and instead draft Dobson...They've got Chabot coming up and with Karlsson about to be traded, I think that might appeal to them.
I'm racking my brain trying to remember who he said Ottawa would select. I was expecting him to say Zadina but he mentioned someone else (not Tkachuk) who he feels they will take. He also said that both Detroit and Vancouver would be torn if Zadina is still available when their turns come but that there are factions within each group which covet Hughes and Bouchard respectively. So don't be shocked if Zadina winds up in Chicago.
Not to mention the Sens are probably going to target some forward prospects in their eventual trade of Karlsson.
He played for Jeff Blashill on the US development team. Blashill is now coaching the Red Wings so there's a connection there.
