It's so hyped but all I'm hearing is McDavid Echiel. Apparently it's stacked all the way through but I hear nothing about the others.
- JVR_42_PK81

Yeah, I think its a bit early for folks to really delve into the others, but as soon as a potential generational talent like McDavid is available he'll take all of the attention...

He underrated by us leaf fans. He can hit,shoot, pass but he really struggles with foot speed and positioning.
- JVR_42_PK81

Those can both be fixed

It's so hyped but all I'm hearing is McDavid Echiel. Apparently it's stacked all the way through but I hear nothing about the others.
- JVR_42_PK81

We're not getting Mcdavid. I find it odd people even think we have a chance.

2016
- JVR_42_PK81

Has anyone even looked at the 2016 class yet?

We're not getting Mcdavid. I find it odd people even think we have a chance.
- RogerRoeper

Penguins will get him.

I find it funny so many people view Leaf players as worthless. The idea Franson is not tradeable is ridiculous.

We're not getting Mcdavid. I find it odd people even think we have a chance.
- RogerRoeper

No we are not. Unless something drastically changes. We will contend for a playoff spot and get 5th-10th in the east. The only way we get McDavid is if we miss the playoffs which will only be by a few spots and win the lottery on slim odds.

No we are not. Unless something drastically changes. We will contend for a playoff spot and get 5th-10th in the east. The only way we get McDavid is if we miss the playoffs which will only be by a few spots and win the lottery on slim odds.
- JVR_42_PK81

I agree. A team with Bernier, Kessel, JVR, Phaneuf, Kadri, Bozak, Rielly is not getting him.

Has anyone even looked at the 2016 class yet?
- YzermanIsTheMan

Nope. it's probobly really good but no generational talent in it. Much like 2014.

No we are not. Unless something drastically changes. We will contend for a playoff spot and get 5th-10th in the east. The only way we get McDavid is if we miss the playoffs which will only be by a few spots and win the lottery on slim odds.
- JVR_42_PK81

That 5 through 12 spot will be like a battle royale.

I agree. A team with Bernier, Kessel, JVR, Phaneuf, Kadri, Bozak, Rielly is not getting him.
- RogerRoeper

Yeah the team is too good to be that low.

Nope. it's probobly really good but no generational talent in it. Much like 2014.
- JVR_42_PK81

Watch Mcdavid be a bust and the 32nd overall in 2016 be the next Crosby.

That 5 through 12 spot will be like a battle royale.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Yeah for sure. Boston Tampa Pitt will most likely have the top 3. From there to 12 it's going to be so close.

I find it funny so many people view Leaf players as worthless. The idea Franson is not tradeable is ridiculous.
- RogerRoeper

We already had a trade for him so I don't think trading him will be that big of an issue.

Watch Mcdavid be a bust and the 32nd overall in 2016 be the next Crosby.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Ekblad becomes the next Orr and 2016 1st round pick becomes the next Croaby while McDavid is playing in a league in Italy. But in all seriousness I think McDavid will be great. Echiel I am not sold on...

We already had a trade for him so I don't think trading him will be that big of an issue.
- Yeti1181

Yup.

We already had a trade for him so I don't think trading him will be that big of an issue.
- Yeti1181

How do you know?

Watch Mcdavid be a bust and the 32nd overall in 2016 be the next Crosby.
- YzermanIsTheMan

I remember when 32 overall pick Jared Knight was going to be a franchise player and far better than Kessel.

Watch Ekblad be a bust and the 8th overall in 2014 be the next Crosby.
- YzermanIsTheMan

fixed

How do you know?
- JVR_42_PK81

Josh Gorges trade ring a bell.

I remember when 32 overall pick Jared Knight was going to be a franchise player and far better than Kessel.
- RogerRoeper

Knight is a bust

Josh Gorges trade ring a bell.
- Yeti1181

Yup. He was traded. Only Gorges' insanity stopped it.

Josh Gorges trade ring a bell.
- Yeti1181

Oh ya

Knight is a bust
- JVR_42_PK81

Most overhyped prospect ever.

Oh ya
- JVR_42_PK81