Do we keep our first round pick this year, use it to get better, or try and get more picks by trading down?

[HockeyVirus]

We have Boston's pick which is 28th OA.

On one hand, it would be nice to pick a prospect and have something to look forward to coming in the next several years. Keeping a consistent pipeline of ELC talent is key for us to win anything.

In the same breath we have few picks this draft class. Maybe the best bet is to take a few shots with a 2nd round pick and a 3rd round pick instead of a late first, which together have a pretty similar chance of making the NHL.

On the other hand, Treliving will want to make an impression and if he isn't moving on from the core, the 1st is the most valuable asset we have outside of our untouchables. He's talked about improving the defense, getting meaner, etc.

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[Hellcat]

Ask yourself what do we have after Matthews, Marner, Tavares and Nylander.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Ask yourself what do we have after Matthews, Marner, Tavares and Nylander.

Hopefully ok with doing a long rebuild because we got a cup out of it

 

[Nineteen67]

They need assets.

 

[ACC1224]

Depends

 

[Menzinger]

Personally I won't expect a trade down due to Treliving likely wants to make a splash with one of his first major moves as a GM.

That said, if there's a deal to be had to pick up an extra second I'd personally be in favor of it

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I voted for trade it for help npw because I think that's what's happening.

I think Treliving will want to put his stamp on the team and that pick is going out the door.

Because even at his press cpnference he said we have to keep knocking on the door.

He's making a push.

 

[tmlms13]

Trade down to get rid of Murray

 

[JT AM da real deal]

I would trade up and get a big fast C or D .. we need to fill up our tank with top prospects .. today we got pretty much nothing except Woll

 

[keonsbitterness]

Like every other year and every other team, it depends on their draft board.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

Depends on who’s available

If you can get out of murray without dealing it, then I’m fine keeping the pick and using it. We have shitty prospects apart from knies, Robertson and Niemela I guess. Everyone else are longshots

Adding potentially another top 6 forward prospect or top 4 dman prospect would be useful

 

[Jozay]

Probably involved in getting rid of Murray

 

[Nineteen67]

Ask yourself what do we have after Matthews, Marner, Tavares and Nylander.

Not much, and no one above those guys either. They’re close to being stuck in no man’s land.

 

[MagicalRazor]

I read He wants to trade up in the draft or acquire another 1st round pick.

I think he has his eyes set on a player out of his range. I have a strong feeling hes going to make a move on it

 

[Macallan18]

We have Boston's pick which is 28th OA.

On one hand, it would be nice to pick a prospect and have something to look forward to coming in the next several years. Keeping a consistent pipeline of ELC talent is key for us to win anything.

In the same breath we have few picks this draft class. Maybe the best bet is to take a few shots with a 2nd round pick and a 3rd round pick instead of a late first, which together have a pretty similar chance of making the NHL.

On the other hand, Treliving will want to make an impression and if he isn't moving on from the core, the 1st is the most valuable asset we have outside of our untouchables. He's talked about improving the defense, getting meaner, etc.

Thought Trliving can't participate

 

[Buds17]

1. Keep
2. Trade for help now
3. Trade back for picks

 

[HockeyVirus]

Thought Trliving can't participate

He isn't allowed to sit at the draft table apparently lol

 

[Stephen]

Anything stopping us from trading pending UFAs for marginal picks here and there?

I say we don't do the Dubas thing and move off the quantity over quality talking points.

 

[sxvnert]

It will be used to get rid of Murray.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Anything stopping us from trading pending UFAs for marginal picks here and there?

I say we don't do the Dubas thing and move off the quantity over quality talking points.

ROR rights probably have the best chance to snag a 5th-7th

 

[ToneDog]

Just trade all 3 picks and Brodie for help this year and prepare for July 1st. LOL.

 

[The Iceman]

Just trade all 3 picks and Brodie for help this year and prepare for July 1st. LOL.

I am with you on moving off Brodie while he still has some value
UNLESS
He is our GIO in 2024 signing for a minimum contract.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Just trade all 3 picks and Brodie for help this year and prepare for July 1st. LOL.

Yep it is ALL IN ALL ABOARD RUN IT BACK time

 

[Stephen]

Just trade all 3 picks and Brodie for help this year and prepare for July 1st. LOL.

Please, please move on from Brodie. Re-spend that money on a defenseman who isn't complete vanilla creeping into his mid 30s.

 

[Maplebeasts]

We are not using it to get rid of Murray. His buyout is dirt cheap for this coming season.