Prospect Info: Devils picking 4th Overall.

[Emperoreddy]

It's official. We are locked in at 4. Assuming Power and Berniers are locked at 1 and 2. Who do you guys have?

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[Darkauron]

Im still taking Hughes personally. In order of preference: Hughes, Clarke, Eklund

 

[beekay414]

Anyone but Edvinsson

 

[Forge]

It's going to be Hughes

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

I voted Edvinsson because i think Hughes goes to Seattle.

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

After drafting Drysdale, I think Anaheim would overlook Clarke. If they go D, they will take either Hughes or Edvinsson. If they go forward, Eklund or Guenther.

 

[Forge]

I legitimately wouldn't be shocked if we traded up just to ensure that we got Hughes

 

[NJDevs26]

Yeah I think D-D-F are more likely than D-F-D at the top

 

[Emperoreddy]

I voted Edvinsson because i think Hughes goes to Seattle.

You think he is going first overall? I feel like with him still not even skating that that would scare Seattle off to take Power or Berners

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I legitimately wouldn't be shocked if we traded up just to ensure that we got Hughes

An important part of drafting Luke would be to keep Jack happy. Everyone can deny it, but there’s no way it isn’t part of the calculus. But you can stick at 4, and if he’s selected before then, you can say you gave it the old college try.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Purely hypothetical. Let’s say Tampa really covets someone like Clarke. They could use a RD.

Brisebois calls and offers up Sergachev for our pick. One for one. Do you do it?

 

[Emperoreddy]

Yeah I think D-D-F are more likely than D-F-D at the top

I would guess Seattle takes Power and Buffalo takes Bernier. Ducks I don't know what their needs are.

 

[MartyOwns]

it’s very, very likely we’re walking away with clarke or hughes. which is f***ing awesome

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Purely hypothetical. Let’s say Tampa really covets someone like Clarke. They are desperate for RD.

Brisebois calls and offers up Sergachev for our pick. One for one. Do you do it?

I proposed a similar hypothetical last year for our pick

I would probably do it. I would 100% do it if Hughes was gone.

 

[Forge]

I would guess Seattle takes Power and Buffalo takes Bernier. Ducks I don't know what their needs are.

I believe that they can really use a true goal scorer. There was a lot of chatter about them maybe taking holtz last year

 

[Lou is God]

I would guess Seattle takes Power and Buffalo takes Bernier. Ducks I don't know what their needs are.

Offense, but Hughes could help fix that need. I'm hoping they fall in love with Eklund,

 

[Captain3rdLine]

 

[DerekDevils30]

I proposed a similar hypothetical last year for our pick

I would probably do it IF Hughes was gone

It’s something that’s crossed my mind lately. For us, taking a chance on improving our roster immediately. Watching Sergachev these playoffs, he looks like a player that’s coming into his own.

 

[Comparison Ford]

plz for the love of god hughes

 

[Captain3rdLine]

 

[Mike27Devils]

I think it goes
1. Sabres - Powers
2. Kraken - Berniers
3. Ducks - this is tough biggest need is a center, they can reach McTavish but if not I think they go Hughes or Eklund, likely Hughes though
4. Devils - I think they go Hughes, Clarke, Eklund but maybe Edvinsson in that order depending on who’s available

 

[Goomba]

Inject Luke into my veins

but for real, outside of what people think about the prospect, drafting Jack's brother would be so huge for this franchise and its growth of the fan base and reach. Fast and exciting hockey.

I only say ignore what you truly think of Luke because hes been a top-5 prospect for this draft for a while now, so the idea that NJ is viewing him highly is simply common sense.

Also a question; would it be wrong of ownership to say to Fitzgerald 'hey, we like the idea of Luke and Jack'. Its not forcing hands but, at the same time, it would help regain assets with faster growth from a huge storyline (high-drafted brothers, always being in the Quinn Hughes convo, etc etc). So I dont doubt whichever of the owners is more invested would maybe hint, hey draft Luke and youre the GM for a long while Fitzy lol

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Purely hypothetical. Let’s say Tampa really covets someone like Clarke. They could use a RD.

Brisebois calls and offers up Sergachev for our pick. One for one. Do you do it?

Probably. That kid is a stud. He's been amazing for Tampa.

 

[JimEIV]

Lawton just said it is hard to find great D.

I chuckled.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

If we can get Sergachev for the 4 OA, yeah, that's probably a move I'm making. You're getting a player you hope the 4 OA becomes.