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I'll agree with you that the rumors out of St.Louis are strong regarding the Blues wanting Staal. I have a feeling he's going to be the surprise first overall pick on the 24th.
TransportedUpstater said:...Prussian Blue, I HIGHLY doubt the Pens give you Noah Welch just to move up one draft spot
Prussian_Blue said:I do, too... but there's no harm in asking, eh?
Can't blame a guy for trying to maximize value for the first-ever #1 pick this franchise has ever had.
I'll gladly take Erik Johnson (or Jordan Staal, or Nicklas Backstrom) and be very content with that selection.
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Zeus6754 said:The Pens shouldn't want Erik Johnson that badly. They are in a perfect spot at #2 overall. They need a #1 D-man AND #1 Wingers. The Bruins and Canes would be crazy to make those trades... but stranger trades have happened. The Pens would almost certainly be willing to give up picks and prospects for JJ or Bergeron in addition to #2 overall. JJ is better than EJ. Backstrom or Kessel could be just as good, if not better than EJ. The Pens don't need to make any trade for EJ. Let St. Louis do what they want. Then pick BPA after that. Simple. There is no can't miss player in this draft. There is no definitive #1 player in this draft. That's why there is talk about St. Louis and the Pens trading at all. The Pens will fill 1 out of 2 needs with #2 overall just like they would if they traded for #1 overall. The Pens don't improve that much by trading for #1 overall. They can improve just as much by not trading.
TransportedUpstater said:And Prussian Blue, I HIGHLY doubt the Pens give you Noah Welch just to move up one draft spot