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I just don't know how to quantify what McIlraths trade value actually is. Slats was able to turn Sanguinetti into a 2nd and 6th round picks. Who knows what he can do.

I just don't know how to quantify what McIlraths trade value actually is. Slats was able to turn Sanguinetti into a 2nd and 6th round picks. Who knows what he can do.
- jimbro83

Hes a young tough righty, someone will overpay. As long as we get a piece that helps this season im fine with it

Talbots inability to challenge shots and know his angles isnt a good sign. Does Skapski get the start today?

I just don't know how to quantify what McIlraths trade value actually is. Slats was able to turn Sanguinetti into a 2nd and 6th round picks. Who knows what he can do.
- jimbro83

Realistically, none of us know how good or bad McIlrath has really played this year. He could've taken some great strides or shown he will be an AHL player for life. Who the fack knows what he's worth?

Realistically, none of us know how good or bad McIlrath has really played this year. He could've taken some great strides or shown he will be an AHL player for life. Who the fack knows what he's worth?
- rangerdanger94

i live in norfolk, so unfortunately the only hockey i can watch is the admirals. Which isnt bad, seeing heatley every weekend. Such a treat.

but, when hartford was in town i obviously went to see the games. 2 guys were absolute standouts:
Dylan Mcilrath and Ryan Bourque.

i think he still has enough upside that he can be part of a package for sekera/vermette/someone similar that we really need

i live in norfolk, so unfortunately the only hockey i can watch is the admirals. Which isnt bad, seeing heatley every weekend. Such a treat.

but, when hartford was in town i obviously went to see the games. 2 guys were absolute standouts:
Dylan Mcilrath and Ryan Bourque.

i think he still has enough upside that he can be part of a package for sekera/vermette/someone similar that we really need
- rferrone

What about McIlrath's game made him standout? His physicality? Was he consistent defensively? If yes, was it due to skating or positioning or angles?

Do you think he could be a regular NHLer?

What about McIlrath's game made him standout? His physicality? Was he consistent defensively? If yes, was it due to skating or positioning or angles?

Do you think he could be a regular NHLer?
- rangerdanger94

Very consistent, confident and decisive with the puck, more physical than half our blue line now. Has a good shot and moves well with the puck. I know hes got a rap as a tough guy or whatever but hes a good 2 way defender.

The easiest way to explain is he looked like he knew exactly what he was doing. You know you see guys out there who look lost, and not in control of themselves? Bad passes, holding the puck too long, trying to make a hit at the wrong time etc.

He never took himself out of position or made a mistake he didnt immediately recover from. A very good IQ

And yes i think within 2 years hes playing somewhere in the NHL

Adam Herman @AdamHerman_BSB
My guess for what McIlrath or Allen's trade value is; somewhere around a 3rd-round pick.

Adam Herman @AdamHerman_BSB
My guess for what McIlrath or Allen's trade value is; somewhere around a 3rd-round pick.
- 21peter

I'd rather play him as our 6th defenseman than trade him for a 3rd round pick. He has the toughness this team lacks and should be given a chance.

I'd rather play him as our 6th defenseman than trade him for a 3rd round pick. He has the toughness this team lacks and should be given a chance.
- jslnyr1102

Theres a logjam man, no room for him til maybe next season

I'd rather play him as our 6th defenseman than trade him for a 3rd round pick. He has the toughness this team lacks and should be given a chance.
- jslnyr1102

He also lacks any type of speed. Also in today's NHL, you can't afford for one of your defenseman to be an enforcer. Just doesn't work. I'd be more than thrilled to same him to phoenix alnog with a draft pick for Hanzal.

He also lacks any type of speed. Also in today's NHL, you can't afford for one of your defenseman to be an enforcer. Just doesn't work. I'd be more than thrilled to same him to phoenix alnog with a draft pick for Hanzal.
- tomburton99

Like Hanzal's size. Is he good on face -offs?

Like Hanzal's size. Is he good on face -offs?
- jslnyr1102

Winning them this year at 56.5% clip.

Like Hanzal's size. Is he good on face -offs?
- jslnyr1102

Yeah but he cant stay healthy. Vermettes going to be too expensive with other teams driving up the bid. Id like to see them go for santorelli, thompson, or tlusty. All are serious upgrades for a third line center

He also lacks any type of speed. Also in today's NHL, you can't afford for one of your defenseman to be an enforcer. Just doesn't work. I'd be more than thrilled to same him to phoenix alnog with a draft pick for Hanzal.
- tomburton99

Hes not fast by any stretch but hes a good skater

Yeah but he cant stay healthy. Vermettes going to be too expensive with other teams driving up the bid. Id like to see them go for santorelli, thompson, or tlusty. All are serious upgrades for a third line center
- rferrone

Tlusty a LW now, only taken 15 faceoffs all year.

Hes not fast by any stretch but hes a good skater
- rferrone

He's not. The Blues reinforced my firm belief in that

Off topic but John Moore has played really well since coming back, and regarding Mcilrath there's just no reason to move him now. If it gets you a good piece then you consider it, but absolutely no reason to move him for just a pick. Wasn't Klein in the minors until his mid 20's? I still see no reason why he can't become a solid 3rd pairing right shot dman.

Winning them this year at 56.5% clip.
- tomburton99

Never thought I'd miss Brian Boyle, but he was great on face-offs in dee zone. We never replaced him adequately.

Yeah but he cant stay healthy. Vermettes going to be too expensive with other teams driving up the bid. Id like to see them go for santorelli, thompson, or tlusty. All are serious upgrades for a third line center
- rferrone

Always liked Santorelli. His cost will be high even as a rental.

Anybody like Chris Stewart? You would think he might come cheaper than some of the other alternatives for a depth forward.

He also lacks any type of speed. Also in today's NHL, you can't afford for one of your defenseman to be an enforcer. Just doesn't work. I'd be more than thrilled to same him to phoenix alnog with a draft pick for Hanzal.
- tomburton99

I think McIlrath has more upside to his game than just being an enforcer.

He's not. The Blues reinforced my firm belief in that
- tomburton99

rferrone actually watched him play live, so he's got a bit of merit here. The bad skating knocks are based of 3 or 4 year old scouting reports on McIlrath from the draft.

I think McIlrath has more upside to his game than just being an enforcer.
- rangerdanger94

Without seeing him live this year, his stat line hasn't shown it. He's taken the most PIM on Hartford he has one of the worst +/- on the team, his offensive game has slow down tow. Over the next 20 games he needs 10 points to match his total from last year.