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- eichiefs9

Hahaha you're right, no idea where the 69 came from. Freudian slip I guess...

They're all prospects. Moulson is a guy who has had 69 goals in the last 3 years. EDM could use that, but the Isles wouldn't deal Moulson or Hamonic to move up three spots. They'd just as soon stay at 4.

I think Strome and Musil should be added in by each team and its a fair deal. Strome and Murray/Dumba for Yakupov and Musil. That's a good deal for both sides.
- isles10289

I know Moulson is good but Edmonton is not desperate for fire power. Goal scoring is not an issue with this team with RNH, Eberle, Hall, and Hemsky. If we're talking forwards they need a big physical PWF with a scoring touch, or like you suggested a guy like Strome to be a quality 2C.

Myers and BUF's 2 firsts for the first overall pick
- goalfie11

I would do that deal everyday of the week and twice on sunday.

I would do that deal everyday of the week and twice on sunday.
- Starbuck

The Sabres have a couple of young defensemen so if they really wanted that number one center, I would trade Myers. Then again I hope Buffalo trades you guys Myers for a 7th round pick

Eklund: islanders trying to acquire top pick
- Eklund

I dont see how the Islanders really need the top pick, with Yakupov being a left winger wont be of much use with Neidereiter , Moulson and Grabner.

Althought I would see the Islanders trading their pick plus Neidereiter for ours.
Meaning Johanson will be reunited with is go to guy when he played in Portland.

I don't think Gally falls to 5. I'm hoping, if he's available at 4, the Isles scoop him. We need D but I think he has elite talent and is only a question because he missed the entire season.
- eichiefs9

If CBJ doesnt pick up Gally, the habs will for sure...ill be shocked if the habs dont pick up a center considering they havent had a proper #1 center for about 20 years and their depth at forward is pathetic while they have Beaulieu and Tinordi

I don't think Gally falls to 5. I'm hoping, if he's available at 4, the Isles scoop him. We need D but I think he has elite talent and is only a question because he missed the entire season.
- eichiefs9

He is (and I'm not alone on this) the dream scenario for the Leafs this draft. I just hope that question mark is big enough to scare GM's. Yak's 1st, Murray or Gal 2nd, Grigorenko (who MTL has watched and covets) or Gal (who is also high on MTL's scouting staff) 3rd, Murray, Dumba, Trouba or Gal 4th, and Forsberg, Faksa, or Gal 5th. A long ass shot for a guy that every would want.

If CBJ doesnt pick up Gally, the habs will for sure...ill be shocked if the habs dont pick up a center considering they havent had a proper #1 center for about 20 years and their depth at forward is pathetic while they have Beaulieu and Tinordi
- Jaciems

Grigorenko from the Ramparts is an option too.

I dont see how the Islanders really need the top pick, with Yakupov being a left winger wont be of much use with Neidereiter , Moulson and Grabner.

Althought I would see the Islanders trading their pick plus Neidereiter for ours.
Meaning Johanson will be reunited with is go to guy when he played in Portland.
- Alexzanki

Yakupov is actually a right winger.

If CBJ doesnt pick up Gally, the habs will for sure...ill be shocked if the habs dont pick up a center considering they havent had a proper #1 center for about 20 years and their depth at forward is pathetic while they have Beaulieu and Tinordi
- Jaciems

I don't think there is any question that MTL is getting a big center, it's just who between Galchenyuk or Grigorenko.

Islanders aren't trading Moulson or Hamonic + to move up 3 spots in the draft. Yes, Yakupov is the clear-cut best player, but losing a huge chunk of our established core isn't worth the slight bump in skill Yakupov has over anyone available at #4.
- eichiefs9

but what exactly has your established core done for you? sometimes a shake up is needed

but what exactly has your established core done for you? sometimes a shake up is needed
- dmarsden2988

A lot is needed with the Islanders, moving a guy with 97 goals in 3 years or our only good defenseman are not needed.

Edmonton does not need forwards , go take a look at their roster.
- VANTEL

Thanks, I'm aware of that fact. What I'm saying is that if you can acquire a top 6 forward and still draft the player you want, you're dumb not to. CBJ and MTL both need forwards more than Dmen, odds are, top 3 picks are forwards...

but what exactly has your established core done for you? sometimes a shake up is needed
- dmarsden2988

The core is not the problem. Shaking up the core will only make them worse. The supporting cast is the issue. Moulson or Hamonic just to move up three spots in a weak draft? I'd much rather stay at 4 and draft Murray or Galchenyuk and keep Hamonic and Moulson.

Thanks, I'm aware of that fact. What I'm saying is that if you can acquire a top 6 forward and still draft the player you want, you're dumb not to. CBJ and MTL both need forwards more than Dmen, odds are, top 3 picks are forwards...
- muffin_man

You never know with Columbus. They could draft Murray at #2. Its not like their D is amazing

I dont see how the Islanders really need the top pick, with Yakupov being a left winger wont be of much use with Neidereiter , Moulson and Grabner.

Althought I would see the Islanders trading their pick plus Neidereiter for ours.
Meaning Johanson will be reunited with is go to guy when he played in Portland.
- Alexzanki

It would cost Niederreiter to move up two spots in a weak draft? Won't happen. The Islanders are also rebuilding; they need to stockpile top young players, not trade them away. Niederreiter and whoever they get at 4 (Murray, Galchenyuk, Grigorenko, Dumba, Forsberg) is better than whoever they'd get at 2 (same exact list).

The core is not the problem. Shaking up the core will only make them worse. The supporting cast is the issue. Moulson or Hamonic just to move up three spots in a weak draft? I'd much rather stay at 4 and draft Murray or Galchenyuk and keep Hamonic and Moulson.
- isles10289

Ya that would make sense for the NYI. Thats a huge price to pay to move up 3 spots.

You never know with Columbus. They could draft Murray at #2. Its not like their D is amazing
- cburgess

I could see it. I think CLB ultimately chooses between Murray and Forsberg at 2.

I dont see how the Islanders really need the top pick, with Yakupov being a left winger wont be of much use with Neidereiter , Moulson and Grabner.

Althought I would see the Islanders trading their pick plus Neidereiter for ours.
Meaning Johanson will be reunited with is go to guy when he played in Portland.
- Alexzanki

Yakupov is a right winger, as is Grabner.

Harmonic and 4th overall for Oilers 1st
- VANTEL

I proposed this a couple weeks ago.

I proposed this a couple weeks ago.
- sbroads24

And as it was a couple weeks ago, that's a ridiculous proposal to move up 3 spots.

I know that he's only 19, but MY GOD... What was up with Niederreiter this year? -29 and 1 point in 55 games played... Was he just incredibly unlucky, or did he just have a terrible year? Or did they barely play him?

I could see it. I think CLB ultimately chooses between Murray and Forsberg at 2.
- isles10289

Forsberg? It's Murray or Galchenyuk. Forsberg will be outside the top 5

And as it was a couple weeks ago, that's a ridiculous proposal to move up 3 spots.
- eichiefs9

agreed, makes no sense to pay that much.

Forsberg? It's Murray or Galchenyuk. Forsberg will be outside the top 5
- Boosinicka

My best guess for draft day

1-Yaku
2-Murray
3-Gally
4-Grigs
5-Forsberg