I'm getting very excited for Friday. With all the rumblings around the top pick and how over the board the top 10 is, it should make for a very exciting first round.
Really hope Chevy can pick up at least a 2nd round pick somehow.
The best way I see that happening is by trading Burmi's rights. Last time I looked, Button had Virtanen listed at #43, right where Washington drafts second. Burmi could play with his countrymen and we would get something substantial for a depreciating asset.
Good. I hope that the Jets aren't "aggressively" pursuing a higher pick this year. If someone wants Kane, let them come and try to pry him loose with a very good offer. Otherwise, the Jets should keep him.
I still maintain that draft picks are over-valued at this time of year. The time to trade for draft picks is at the trade deadline (e.g. Douglas Murray for two 2nd rounders), and the time to trade them away is at the draft (e.g. Frolik for a 3rd and a 5th).
I hope Chevy doesn't get too caught up in the hype and overpay for a higher draft pick. #9 should be fine this year.
Fully agree with this. First round picks have an enormous premium this time of year (I still can't believe the Canucks gave up Schneider for a #9 and, if I were Chevy, I would easily do so this year for a proven goalie of his value).
It may be possible to trade for a second rounder without selling the farm and I would gladly offer Burmi or Postma for same. I think the depth of this years top-40 will be seen as very high quality in the fullness of time.
