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Todd Gill

Not saying it's a take the deal or not situation. What I originally said was this.... I would prefer to sweeten the pot to get the #22. (maybe toss the #64 in)

You wouldn't prefer the #22 over the #45? Don't fall off a cliff clinging to some crazy logic....lol I know I'm cherry picking here but let's take the 2013 draft. #20 Mantha #45 Nick Sorensen. Just saying you have a far better chance with the higher pick. Get those high picks Stevie!

Not sure if I can post a link, but I thought this was a great read on German hockey https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/longform/inside-program-turning-germany-nhl-draft-powerhouse/

Of course not. It could have been the CAR pick at 22 or next years 1st. My point is that I would rather sweeten the pot to get a 1st rather than settle for a 2nd. Wings can only take on so many money deals for picks, so make them count.

Forget any 2nd rounders coming back in deals. Even Staal should have been a 1st with maybe a 3rd going back to NYR. I wouldn't touch Turris for at least the 11th plus a spec. Erikkson same deal.

I get that we all have opinions. Yeah, Mine are based on the eye test only. I would vastly prefer Rossi over Perfetti because he beats opponents one on one better than Perfetti, and handles the 'in traffic' game better. His defensive game appears superior as well. I'm hoping either Stutzle or Byfield drop, but, if they don't... Rossi please. I hate the idea of taking a goalie 4th overall. Lucas Raymond..... meh. I would love it if Khusnutdinov is there at #32.

Not sure if this has been brought up in regards to buying picks... does anyone think Anaheim would like to trade Backes to us for #27? They look like they're tight against the cap for 20/21 ( I'd love VCR's 1st in 2021 for Eriksson)

I love Khusnutdinov and I doubt he lasts until #32. He reminds me of that pesky #37 for the Bruins. 4 - Rossi 32 - Khusnutdinov 45 - Grieg 55 - Ponomarev 62 - Miettinen 64 - Kleven

The Sens also have a sliding attendance going back for five years now. They need to get to the cap floor, but, I think they might shoot themselves in the foot by really over paying one or two guys to come to Ottawa.. I hope they're dumb and desperate, that can only help us.

I guess we would move up one spot with the Caps 2nd round pick this year, otherwise it won't affect our position. 32-45-52?

Make it so number one. (Picard.... n/m)

If..... Ottawa really wants to come away with Stutzle and Drysdale, I would hope that Stevie could swap 4 and 65 for 5 and 33. If only we had a spy in the Senator's War Room.....argh

They all look good... Brandt Clarke looks awesome. I was trying to find some early 2020 predictions from the same guy just to see the difference a year makes, but, no luck.

And this one has us probably taking Rossi, which after watching his review on Scouching....count me in. https://www.nhl.com/news/2020-nhl-draft-mock-draft/c-318386968

Neat clips.... thanks for sharing

So..... about that Oilers 2nd rounder. I keep seeing #51 on the update ? lists, but, shouldn't it be #45 if EDM has the 14th best record? Just a little confused. I know it's not a huge deal... but it is lol

NYR huh.... better than the Leafs and Pens for sure

Craig Button suggested that if the Leafs won the draft, needing a defenceman, they could flip the #1 to Ottawa for #3 & #5, and take Drysdale at 3. I'm going to puke no matter who wins it. I'll be happiest with the Jets I guess. This really sucks.

Is there anyone named Pavel, Hank or NickLid in this draft? I'm sure Stevie Y is happy that Hakan Andersson didn't follow Kenny out west, and will take his advice all day long. Fingers crossed for a gem or two.

Ehhhhh. I'm not that impressed with Poirer video (what do I know?) thus I'm hoping for a nice drop down guy at 32. Lapierre, Khusnutdinov, Peterka or a small handful more. Hopefully someone surprising similar or better than Veleno.

Until you see Stutzle skate and stick handle like he's the second coming of Pavel....lol

My bad. somehow in my brain, EDM was picking 10th, so you're probably right with Holland snagging Seider at #8. If Kenny and SY talked and shared I can see the Seider connection. If SY loves Sergachev then anything is possible. Who is the 4th best prospect? Just saying...lol. Seriously... could we get screwed 5 years in a row?

Vancouver is the #17 Jersey pick. Depends how bad Jersey wants the #4 this year. 4+31 = 7+17 ? Or we could think about VCR's 2021 1st rounder. Assuming they stay around #17, we could end up with a top two - four pairing in a heavy defenseman draft.

I wonder if the rumour last draft was true? That Stevie Y had no takers to move back a few spots and still get Seider. I wonder if he has a similar idea (if true) this time around, assuming none of the big 3 fall to #4? The Ducks have 6 , 31 and 36. We could talk. Jersey has 7 and 17. We could talk. Actually those would be a couple of good targets if moving back was in the cards. Thoughts? my bright and more knowledgeable new friends?