Alzner. As a caps fan, all I hear about him is that he's the best defensemen, and at this point, even that viewpoint is dropping. That might be nice if this was a great blue chip draft for defensemen, but it isn't. All I hear is that he should be solid. After a miserable season where you finish in the bottom four, the last thing you want is a guy with limited upside, whose projected to be at best solid. I want a guy with a high ceiling, even if there is a risk. I'd take Esposito over Alzner, risk and all. Esposito is one of those guys that could be a huge value if taken in that 10-25 zone (probably 10-15 is more realistic). Alzner just sounds like a guy who in 5 years time wouldn't embarrass himself at the NHL Level. But for any of us who finished with a chance at the #1 overall pick, could that be acceptable? I doubt it.
Needless to say, I'm hoping for JVR, Kane, Vora, Turris, or Chera, or a trade down for Gagner, Coutoure, or Esposito.