Sharks with the 1st overall

[mphmiles]

I like Smith a lot as a prospect but it is absolutely not a sure thing he pans out. You take the BPA at the premium position 10 times out of 10.

 

[CaptainShark]

No debate here for me as well, take BPA.

It’s not like having Jumbo, Marleau and Pavelski was a problem….

 

[SlobKnox]

Are we even sure that Hagens goes first?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

You take the BPA. You can always move a center to the wing.

BPA, most likely to be Hagens, but we'll see by the draft.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Would be cool if Anaheim got 1st overall for once

All California lottery incoming baby

 

[MoneyManny]

Let's say the Sharks get the 1st overall pick, who do they take?

Do they not overthink it and take Hagens (if they all continue to develop at same rate) or do they take Martone out of team needs?

It's hard for me to see 3 smaller centers all with 1C potential on the same team. I don't see any of Hagens, Celebrini or Smith fitting in on the bottom 6, frankly it's a waste unless one is converted to wing.

What's most likely? Take Hagens, take Martone or try to trade back a spot or two for say hypothetically Flyers first and the Colorado or EDM 1st they own (est 3rd and 17th)

I wouldn't overthink it and pick Hagens. Watch the 3 young centers progress and if there's a surplus they'll have a dozen teams lining up to overpay for their young center with upside.