Kat Predator
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- Nov 28, 2019
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Honestly, that would be my #1A choice. Protect Burns and 3 additional forwards that'd be 3rd or 4th liners if not outright fodder and basically force Seattle to take Simek.By going 8+1, we expose Labanc and Balcers to protect Simek. I don’t think this is a wise choice. Simek is also easily replaceable. Plus, with all the #4 defenseman available there is a good chance that Seattle selects whichever of Gambrell or Donato is left unprotected.
We're in the position where we can bait the hook with the player of our choice even. Say Wilson really, really wanted to get rid of, oh, Meier. If we protected 7 other forwards, we'd almost be dictating to Seattle: take this guy. Guess that's the "benefit" of being talent poor.