We are doing neither. We will draft #9-11 and get a solid player but nothing that will fix our hole at #2 dman or #1 winger....
EJ will be back soon hopefully. Maybe his presence can push us to the #12 or #13 spot....
Columbus, Buffalo, Florida are the only guarantees that will finish below us imo.
Washington has a chance to bounceback if Ovi returns to form.
Winnipeg is just starting to get healthy.
Calgary isn't going to make the playoffs, but they might not be a top 5 pick either.
Islanders are playing pretty well so far.
Edmonton hasn't clicked yet, however I don't think they will this year.
Carolina is inconsistent, but around the same as us.
Minnesota shouldn't be below us.
So imo, that gives us the 4-10 range with a decent chance of getting an impact player. Can't count out the Leafs for another epic collapse, but with Carlyle behind the bench I don't see it this year.