We pick 23rd, to move up we need NSH and CGY/SJS to not make the WCF and we need CBJ and CAR to make the ECF
Each one of those things happening moves us up one spot in the draft.
Highest our pick can place is 19.
Yea theres gonna be teams bowing out here in the 1st and 2nd rounds that'll pick above us 100% if i have the order rules right. Basically a chance to move up 1, 2 to probably a max 3 spots from #23 depending on who reaches the Conf. Finals.
Think Vegas has a GREAT shot at getting the CF.
CBJ, has a pretty decent shot at taking out TOR or BOS imo.
STL or WPG have great shots at reaching the CF's imo taking out NSH of DAL...
These are the most likely scenarios that move us up a spot for each scenario in my mind.
If COL takes down CGY(very possible), Vegas vs COL in Rd2 means we move up 1 spot guarenteed.
Think at minimum we'll get pick #22 with a realistic shot at getting #20.