Yup. I would take that 4th and see what teams can lose a defenceman, or a defenceman that another team wont be able to afford in a few years.
- mdw7413

The first team I'd call up is Arizona. Ask about OEL.

Yup. I would take that 4th and see what teams can lose a defenceman, or a defenceman that another team wont be able to afford in a few years.
- mdw7413

They could even trade it down to 7th or 8th, pick up a bottom pair defender and still draft Chychrun or Juolevi, but we know how this plays out, Tkatchuk the Oiler.

The first team I'd call up is Arizona. Ask about OEL.
- tomburton99

OEL, Shatty etc., although Shatty is only signed for 1 more year and what are the chances he stays. That would be a waste of a 4th.

The first team I'd call up is Arizona. Ask about OEL.
- tomburton99

4th, Eberle and Slepyshev. That might get it done.

They could even trade it down to 7th or 8th, pick up a bottom pair defender and still draft Chychrun or Juolevi, but we know how this plays out, Tkatchuk the Oiler.
- smellmyfinger

You always hear take the best player at your position in the draft, but I have to believe when you have had that many high picks and everyone knows you need defence, you take a defenceman or try to trade your pick for one.

4th, Eberle and Slepyshev. That might get it done.
- smellmyfinger

They also have three 3rd round picks this draft. Add i one of those as a sweetener.

You always hear take the best player at your position in the draft, but I have to believe when you have had that many high picks and everyone knows you need defence, you take a defenceman or try to trade your pick for one.
- mdw7413

No chance. Smelly is 100% right here. They'll draft one of Tkachuk or Dubois.

McDonagh and Fast for Draisitl Yakupov and Kassian. Brassard for Shattenkirk.

McDonagh and Fast for Draisitl Yakupov and Kassian. Brassard for Shattenkirk.
- nyrangers9479

- TPC

We'd be getting a young offensive stud, 4th line winger with grit but can play the game unlike Glass and take a chance on Yakupov. Shattenkirk replaces McDonagh.

McDonagh and Fast for Draisitl Yakupov and Kassian. Brassard for Shattenkirk.
- nyrangers9479

If its McDonagh, a piece called Hall better be coming back the other way.

- TPC

We'd be getting a young offensive stud, 4th line winger with grit but can play the game unlike Glass and take a chance on Yakupov. Shattenkirk replaces McDonagh.
- nyrangers9479

Tough to send McD anywhere. What command of a deal would Shatty command after his current deal ends (after next season)? McD's deal is very, very cap friendly for his caliber.

- TPC

Agreed

If its McDonagh, a piece called Hall better be coming back the other way.
- mdw7413

I think Draisitl will be just as good as Hall if not better. I think he's going to be a stud. He also plays center hall plays wing.

If its McDonagh, a piece called Hall better be coming back the other way.
- mdw7413

Agreed. I was about to say that, but Brassard >> Shatterkirk deal must go down first.

Then Nash to anywhere...

Tough to send McD anywhere. What command of a deal would Shatty command after his current deal ends (after next season)? McD's deal is very, very cap friendly for his caliber.
- mames11

1st let me get this out of the way. I don't want McDonagh going anywhere.

2nd if in some alternative universe management decided to do it, it better be for an established 1st line player.

Agreed. I was about to say that, but Brassard >> Shatterkirk deal must go down first.

Then Nash to anywhere...
- mames11

I think the team becomes much deeper with these trades. We need solid depth and right now we don't have that. Think of the lines with these trades.

I think Draisitl will be just as good as Hall if not better. I think he's going to be a stud. He also plays center hall plays wing.
- nyrangers9479

I don't think anyone is going to knock you on that, but you're dealing for potential with Draisaitl. Hall is an established top line winger on a cap friendly long term contract. If you are going to deal your top pair defender on a very cap friendy deal you need a sure thing coming back.

Miller Stepan Kreider
Buchnevich Draisitl Yakupov
Zucc Hayes X (if Nash gets traded)
Kassian Helm Hrivik

I think Draisitl will be just as good as Hall if not better. I think he's going to be a stud. He also plays center hall plays wing.
- nyrangers9479

I don't know about that. Don't get me wrong, Draisitl is definitely worth something, and looks to be a good player, but Hall is the player you would want now. McDonagh for Draisitl now would be a huge overpayment.

I don't think anyone is going to knock you on that, but you're dealing for potential with Draisaitl. Hall is an established top line winger on a cap friendly long term contract. If you are going to deal your top pair defender on a very cap friendy deal you need a sure thing coming back.
- smellmyfinger

I'm gonna post his name again as the "other Russian" Shipachyov

I don't know about that. Don't get me wrong, Draisitl is definitely worth something, and looks to be a good player, but Hall is the player you would want now. McDonagh for Draisitl now would be a huge overpayment.
- mdw7413

Get him before his value is through the roof.