It would seem we have plenty of 2/3 line talent. Given that I think we all generally agree we need high end talent to complete our future roster.
Consider this hypothetical:
Let’s say we have our top 5 pick
The SJ pick ends up 15
We trade Pageau get what ends up 21st pick
We trade DeMelo for a 2nd, let say #42
So we have this going into the draft:
1st (say it’s #2 OA)
1st (15th)
1st (21st)
2nd (36th)
2nd (40th)
2nd (42nd)
2nd (50th)
2 questions:
1. Would you keep all of the picks as is, or would you trade all 4 2nd rounders if it could get our 15th and 21st OA picks into the top 10 (let’s assume into the 9 & 10 spots.)
2nd OA
9th OA
10th OA
2. Had it ever happened/is it possible that the 15th and 21st could be upgraded to the 9&10 spots using the four 2nd round picks? (Two 2nds with each pick)
For example:
Byfield, Rossi, Askarov
Vs
Byfield,
1st (15th)
1st (21st)
2nd (36th)
2nd (40th)
2nd (42nd)
2nd (50th)
Remember what happened to Boston in 2015. You'd think they could've rebuilt so easily in that draft,and whiffed it.
But yes, I do think if we end up with that many first and second rounders, I would want to consolidate a few to try and move up. But I'd say after the top few picks, it would also depend how the draft shakes out. Never really know until draft day how the picks will sort out....we might see a lot of guys we target fall as well.
After what we have gone through the last 3 years we deserve one of them. However its going to require alot of luck. Detroit is a shoe in for last. I dont see how with the way the team is playing they finish behind Jersey or L.A.Can we be so lucky to draft either of these boys? One can only hope.
2020 Draft Eligibles:
Team Canada
Alexis Lafreniere, Quinton Byfield, Cole Perfetti, Dawson Mercer, Jamie Drysdale, Braden Schneider
Team Russia
Maxim Groshev, Yaroslav Askarov
Team Czech Republic
Jan Mysak, Jaromir Pytlik, Pavel Novak, Michal Gut, Adam Raska, Simon Kubicek, Radek Kucerik, Nick Malik
Team Germany
Tim Stutzle, Lukas Reichel, John-Jason Peterka
Team Finland
Anton Lundell, Roni Hirvonen, Kristian Tanus, Aleks Haatanen, Topi Niemela, Axel Rindell
Team Sweden
Lucas Raymond, Alexander Holtz, Linus Nassen, Linus Oberg
Team Switzerland
Simon Knak, Keanu Derungs, Noah Delemont
Team Slovakia
Martin Chromiak, Oliver Okuliar, Samuel Knazko, Samuel Hlavaj
Team Kazakhstan
Maxim Musorov, Dias Guseinov, Artyom Korolyov, Vladislav Nurek
Zary added to Team Canada camp roster... @RAFI BOMB ..saw you post on this page after I posted
Both Zary and Rees were surprising omissions imo. At least Zary got a late invite.I was surprised when he wasn't listed as part of the roster and so many 2020 eligible players were. Zary already played on team Canada this summer in the Ivan Hlinka tournament with the U20 team. He is a strong defensive player and plays a very versatile game so he is well suited to play a depth role if needed and he has had a strong start to the season offensively. I wonder why he only got the opportunity as a replacement for an injured player and not based on his skills and play this season.
It would seem we have plenty of 2/3 line talent. Given that I think we all generally agree we need high end talent to complete our future roster.
Consider this hypothetical:
Let’s say we have our top 5 pick
The SJ pick ends up 15
We trade Pageau get what ends up 21st pick
We trade DeMelo for a 2nd, let say #42
So we have this going into the draft:
1st (say it’s #2 OA)
1st (15th)
1st (21st)
2nd (36th)
2nd (40th)
2nd (42nd)
2nd (50th)
2 questions:
1. Would you keep all of the picks as is, or would you trade all 4 2nd rounders if it could get our 15th and 21st OA picks into the top 10 (let’s assume into the 9 & 10 spots.)
2nd OA
9th OA
10th OA
2. Had it ever happened/is it possible that the 15th and 21st could be upgraded to the 9&10 spots using the four 2nd round picks? (Two 2nds with each pick)
For example:
Byfield, Rossi, Askarov
Vs
Byfield,
1st (15th)
1st (21st)
2nd (36th)
2nd (40th)
2nd (42nd)
2nd (50th)
Both Zary and Rees were surprising omissions imo. At least Zary got a late invite.
not that it maters but where did you get 8th overall from? Sharks are 10th last, no?lol so right now we would be picking 4th and 8th overall.
Do you go with Akasov with the 8th overall or Rossi?
i'd be furious if we took a goalie that highlol so right now we would be picking 4th and 8th overall.
Do you go with Akasov with the 8th overall or Rossi?
I go with Askarov with our pick after if Rossi still here I take himlol so right now we would be picking 4th and 8th overall.
Do you go with Akasov with the 8th overall or Rossi?
Rossi ..not even closelol so right now we would be picking 4th and 8th overall.
Do you go with Akasov with the 8th overall or Rossi?
What if the goalie drafted that high turned out to be another Martin Brodeur or Carey Price or Dominick Hasek? Askorov is projected to be an elite goalie & if Ottawa has an opportunity to draft a great goalie they should take it, they can always trade a couple of the goalies they have for other assets.i'd be furious if we took a goalie that high
if it happens, then good on the team that drafted him and good luck to them when he wants a long term contract for 10+ million.What if the goalie drafted that high turned out to be another Martin Brodeur or Carey Price or Dominick Hasek? Askorov is projected to be an elite goalie & if Ottawa has an opportunity to draft a great goalie they should take it, they can always trade a couple of the goalies they have for other assets.
What if the goalie drafted that high turned out to be another Martin Brodeur or Carey Price or Dominick Hasek? Askorov is projected to be an elite goalie & if Ottawa has an opportunity to draft a great goalie they should take it, they can always trade a couple of the goalies they have for other assets.
If you are guaranteed a Brodeur then sure. But you aren't...its actually pretty far from itWhat if the goalie drafted that high turned out to be another Martin Brodeur or Carey Price or Dominick Hasek? Askorov is projected to be an elite goalie & if Ottawa has an opportunity to draft a great goalie they should take it, they can always trade a couple of the goalies they have for other assets.
if it happens, then good on the team that drafted him and good luck to them when he wants a long term contract for 10+ million.
Of course, there are no guarantees, but someone took a chance on Brodeur (Lamorello) & Hasek & IMO this is the draft to take a chance with Askorov. Everything that is written about Askorov is saying that he will be an elite goaltender including better than last yr's Spencer Knight who also went in the 1st rd. IMO Askorov is a goaltender that comes around once in a decade that you take a chance on to become an elite goaltender in the NHL.If you are guaranteed a Brodeur then sure. But you aren't...its actually pretty far from it
Jack Campbell was touted as the next price too
If our pick is 20th and Askarov is there like Brodeau then sure. Hasek also went in the 10th roundOf course, there are no guarantees, but someone took a chance on Brodeur (Lamorello) & Hasek & IMO this is the draft to take a chance with Askorov. Everything that is written about Askorov is saying that he will be an elite goaltender including better than last yr's Spencer Knight who also went in the 1st rd. IMO Askorov is a goaltender that comes around once in a decade that you take a chance on to become an elite goaltender in the NHL.