Colorado is likely to take Jones or Drouin, not sure why you think Florida takes Jones? They need a top line center, too, huberdeau on the wing. I think it's very likely they target MacKinnon.
And no, Brodie/Jones would likely not be the best pairing in the league, top 10 maybe.
Apparently people need to learn to read. I said in 3-4 years. Brodie took a huge step this year and is probably a 2-3 if he develops from here on out. If people are correct about Jones' development, then he should be one of the best in the League.
In a few years, I think that, that pair could contend with Chicago/St.Louis as having the top pairing in the league.
Also, whoever gets the first overall pick in this years draft will take Jones. I don't know why you're kidding yourself, along with other people about skipping out on him.
Have to look further than the viewpoint of a fan here.
In the case of Florida, you're a C-D grade NHL franchise. You get the chance to get an
American consensus first overall prospect. You guys have to be kidding that anyone passes up on Seth this draft.
If it goes Florida-Colorado-Calgary
It will be
Seth - Drouin/Mack - Mack/Drouin/Barkov
Unless Florida can get Stastny and some other juicy bonuses out of Colorado to move down.