Not a clear cut draft this year though. If the choice comes down to Ekblad or Bennett, you're probably talking about the same amount of risk. Ultimately you go with the guy you think will have a higher ceiling but neither of them is a sure thing.
- Sabresfan-365

That is the point , not a guarantee with either . With our depth on defense prospects . I would rather take a chance on a forward

I just have this feeling Draisaitl is their guy
- sbroads24

Yup my thoughts as well. Man I hate this wait and see bullpoop. Why can't we just simulate to the draft

Leino out

Callahan In

Nice trade off!

Maybe 2 mill more.........



- Irish 14

As long as its for no more than 3 years I hope. Our rooks will be getting their big raises around that time if they work out like they are sposed too. Girgs and Grigs ELC will be up and a couple more will be ending too.

Could be a bit of both.
- cabin

I'm listening

You always take BPA. It's the reason why you're able to do trades. To flip a strength for a weakness.
- Mentalorgasm5

Elitebald is not a cut above the rest of the draft class . In that case fill your need . If Elitebald was that much better would not be a discussion.

As long as its for no more than 3 years I hope. Our rooks will be getting their big raises around that time if they work out like they are sposed too. Girgs and Grigs ELC will be up and a couple more will be ending too.
- cabin

Sign Callahan for 3 years , then send him off to the glue factory with the rest of the old horses.

As long as its for no more than 3 years I hope. Our rooks will be getting their big raises around that time if they work out like they are sposed too. Girgs and Grigs ELC will be up and a couple more will be ending too.
- cabin

I agree 3-4 yr deal to help the young guns learn what it takes at both ends of the ice!

Elitebald is not a cut above the rest of the draft class . In that case fill your need . If Elitebald was that much better would not be a discussion.
- Maximum Signal

I'll trust Murray's opinion over yours. If he thinks he is the best. Then I hope we take him.

I agree 3-4 yr deal to help the young guns learn what it takes at both ends of the ice!
- Irish 14

There is your problem . He will not sign a 3 year deal . That is why he is no longer a Ranger and they made it to the Finals.

I'm listening
- Sabresfan-365

Just a hunch . Tim said it wasn't gonna be a long rebuild . so the more top players we get this draft is 1 year closer than waiting till next year. Next year can open a new opportunity to get 2 or more in the top 10.

There is your problem . He will not sign a 3 year deal . That is why he is no longer a Ranger and they made it to the Finals.
- Maximum Signal

No problem........ Move along

I'll trust Murray's opinion over yours. If he thinks he is the best. Then I hope we take him.
- Mentalorgasm5

Where has Murray said that ? I have read where he does not think he is a franchise defenseman . No where has he said the exceptional one stood out from the rest of the draft class.

I agree 3-4 yr deal to help the young guns learn what it takes at both ends of the ice!
- Irish 14

a 18m for a 3yr deal will serve him well. after that he can be a yearly rental for any cup team.

Where has Murray said that ? I have read where he does not think he is a franchise defenseman . No where has he said the exceptional one stood out from the rest of the draft class.
- Maximum Signal

As in, I'll trust whom ever Murray takes.

And according to most scouts, rankings and mocks, Ekblad is 1. I'll trust them too.

a 18m for a 3yr deal will serve him well. after that he can be a yearly rental for any cup team.
- cabin

Will see Cabby? Looking forward to the FA/Draft with out Darcy "Freaking" Regier

Will see Cabby? Looking forward to a FA/Draft with out Darcy "Freaking"Regier
- Irish 14

Yeah can't wait . Will be nice to see some other brain making the moves to better the team.

As in, I'll trust whom ever Murray takes.

And according to most scouts, rankings and mocks, Ekblad is 1. I'll trust them too.
- Mentalorgasm5

Wrong , it seems split amongst the top 3. Here is hoping Florida buys into the exceptional one hype and we do not have it as an issue to even worry about .

If you are starting a franchise tmo and had a choice of these three guys Pietrangelo, Nick Backstrom, or Mike Richards from 5 years ago who do you choose ?

Wrong , it seems split amongst the top 3. Here is hoping Florida buys into the exceptional one hype and we do not have it as an issue to even worry about .
- Maximum Signal

Well majority of the sites have Ekblad going first. So I guess they're wrong.

I forgot how exceptional you are. Perhaps you have a different way of reading?

Wrong , it seems split amongst the top 3. Here is hoping Florida buys into the exceptional one hype and we do not have it as an issue to even worry about .
- Maximum Signal

I agree. All the mock sites are simply just opinions of the writers . guys just like us . Fast forward 5 years and were do these players rank ?

Well majority of the sites have Ekblad going first. So I guess they're wrong.
- Mentalorgasm5

Well here is hoping he goes first and we can draft best available forward.

Well majority of the sites have Ekblad going first. So I guess they're wrong.
- Mentalorgasm5

And a lot of those sites play off of the other sites. So who is right ?

I agree. All the mock sites are simply just opinions of the writers . guys just like us . Fast forward 5 years and were do these players rank ?
- cabin

TSN polled 13 scouts, 7 said Ekblad, 5 Reinhart, 1 Bennett in regards to who'd go 1st overall.

Well here is hoping he goes first and we can draft best available forward.
- Maximum Signal

This ^

And hope in 5 years we are not wishing we took the other player.

Well majority of the sites have Ekblad going first. So I guess they're wrong.
- Mentalorgasm5

If any of these so called experts knew what they were talking about . They would be scooped up by some organization. Like Cab says , come back in 5 years and we will grade teams drafts.