It's not likely, BC it would take a perfect storm...
But that would be pretty awesome!
NYi plays Pitt & Cbj...
I could see them lose both
- jdfitz77

Its a very possible scenario. I'd love it. Definitely with all those cocky NYI fans acting like they were a true contender. They are still very young and will have ups and downs. That pick is going to be top 20 which isn't bad considering everything

Its weird to see such a week pacific division LA and SJ missing the playoffs this year is crazy. But its nice to see teams like Calgary, Nashville, and Minny make it

it would be awesome to see Boston out of the playoffs....

EDIT: because... (frank) Boston...
- feetontheair22

Could u imagine if they did & then won the lotto?
Then I'd think it was rigged
Maybe it's just BC I hate them so much, but it seems like the Bruins have been getting special treatment for as long as I can remember

It's not likely, BC it would take a perfect storm...
But that would be pretty awesome!
NYi plays Pitt & Cbj...
I could see them lose both
- jdfitz77

Then we win the lotto with their pick, draft McDavid and ransom off Eichel to AZ for OEL and #3 and draft Hanafin!!!

Kane-McDavid-Ennis
Moulson-Reinhart-Girgensons
Foligno-Grigorenko-Gionta
Dalpe-Hodgson-Larsson

OEL-Risto
Zads-Bogo
Gorges-Hanaifin
Weber


God I wish...

Edit: Or draft Marner instead of Hanafin

Could u imagine if they did & then won the lotto?
Then I'd think it was rigged
Maybe it's just BC I hate them so much, but it seems like the Bruins have been getting special treatment for as long as I can remember
- jdfitz77

no its real....the NHL slobs all over the bruins

Its a very possible scenario. I'd love it. Definitely with all those cocky NYI fans acting like they were a true contender. They are still very young and will have ups and downs. That pick is going to be top 20 which isn't bad considering everything
- Smittyx36

Could u imagine if we finish last & won the lotto with the NYi pick?!!!
That would make up for "No Goal" IMO (and I was at that game!)
I'd immediately order a McDavid AND Eichel jersey

Maybe...
Unfortunately they'll need to win that game to clinch a playoff spot.
They have put up some stinkers here n there though.
It would take a very good game by Smith, and a pretty average game by Lack.
Maybe a 20% chance they pull it off?
I'll def be watching thurs night for sure!
- jdfitz77

They already clinched it

Then we win the lotto with their pick, draft McDavid and ransom off Eichel to AZ for OEL and #3 and draft Hanafin!!!

Kane-McDavid-Ennis
Moulson-Reinhart-Girgensons
Foligno-Grigorenko-Gionta
Dalpe-Hodgson-Larsson

OEL-Risto
Zads-Bogo
Gorges-Hanaifin
Weber


God I wish...

Edit: Or draft Marner instead of Hanafin
- Orphen22

As tempting as that would be...
I think I'd just take McDavid & Eichel
I also doubt they'd make that trade

But if we got OEL and Hanifin...
Wow
We'd have the best defense in the nhl in about 2yrs
I could play net for the Sabres, hahaha

They already clinched it
- Herzeleid

The LA loss did it?
Hmmm....
That's very interesting then
I'd say the chance Arizona wins is more like 50/50 then

The Sabres better not blow this. It's pointless to count on Arizona.

The LA loss did it?
Hmmm....
That's very interesting then
I'd say the chance Arizona wins is more like 50/50 then
- jdfitz77

Vancouver will still want to clinch home ice

As tempting as that would be...
I think I'd just take McDavid & Eichel
I also doubt they'd make that trade

But if we got OEL and Hanifin...
Wow
We'd have the best defense in the nhl in about 2yrs
I could play net for the Sabres, hahaha
- jdfitz77

Thats why I didnt put any goalies down

Seriously know it wont happen but I can dream damn it!!!!

Vancouver will still want to clinch home ice
- NEDinED

True, but I could def see them let up a bit
Enough for Arizona to win if they can score a few

Then we win the lotto with their pick, draft McDavid and ransom off Eichel to AZ for OEL and #3 and draft Hanafin!!!

Kane-McDavid-Ennis
Moulson-Reinhart-Girgensons
Foligno-Grigorenko-Gionta
Dalpe-Hodgson-Larsson

OEL-Risto
Zads-Bogo
Gorges-Hanaifin
Weber


God I wish...

Edit: Or draft Marner instead of Hanafin
- Orphen22

so many things wrong with this

Thats why I didnt put any goalies down

Seriously know it wont happen but I can dream damn it!!!!
- Orphen22

Absolutely, hahaha

Since we're dreaming...

Pick McDavid
Trade Eichel for OEL + #3
But I wouldn't stop there.....
Edm would want Hanifin, so I'd trade down to #4
And the Toronto needs a top center (Strome), so I trade down again & am thrilled to take Marner at #5

What could we get from Edmonton & Toronto though?
I'd say Eberle, but maybe we have to add something to get him. Hall is who I'd go after, but what are the chances of that? Could we get Hall if we threw in Moulson & Grigorenko?
We're "dreaming" so I'll say yes, lol

We still need a goalie, so I'll take Bernier from the Leafs to move up & get Strome

Our roster in 2 years...

Kane-McDavid-Ennis
Hall-Reinhart-Marner
Foligno-Girgensons-Larsson
Deslauriers-Schaller-Kaleta?

OEL-Bogosian
Zadorov-Ristolainen
McCabe-Pysyk

Bernier
Ullmark?


Now that's "dreaming!"

Thats why I didnt put any goalies down

Seriously know it wont happen but I can dream damn it!!!!
- Orphen22

If we didn't do any trading down, and just took McDavid & Eichel...

Kane-McDavid-Reinhart
Moulson-Eichel-Ennis
Foligno-Girgensons-Gionta
Deslauriers-Grigorenko-Hodgson
McCormick
*i guess that puts Larsson back in Rochester again, or maybe we trade Grigorenko or Hodgson & Larsson takes one of those spots

But something like that could be our lines as soon as NEXT year...
Whoa

so many things wrong with this
- Homer

I'm not great with mock lines but what do you see wrong out of curiosity? I think that's pretty good considering.

Absolutely, hahaha

Since we're dreaming...

Pick McDavid
Trade Eichel for OEL + #3
But I wouldn't stop there.....
Edm would want Hanifin, so I'd trade down to #4
And the Toronto needs a top center (Strome), so I trade down again & am thrilled to take Marner at #5

What could we get from Edmonton & Toronto though?
I'd say Eberle, but maybe we have to add something to get him. Hall is who I'd go after, but what are the chances of that? Could we get Hall if we threw in Moulson & Grigorenko?
We're "dreaming" so I'll say yes, lol

We still need a goalie, so I'll take Bernier from the Leafs to move up & get Strome

Our roster in 2 years...

Kane-McDavid-Ennis
Hall-Reinhart-Marner
Foligno-Girgensons-Larsson
Deslauriers-Schaller-Kaleta?

OEL-Bogosian
Zadorov-Ristolainen
McCabe-Pysyk

Bernier
Ullmark?


Now that's "dreaming!"
- jdfitz77

I would sell my soul an left nut for this...

If we didn't do any trading down, and just took McDavid & Eichel...

Kane-McDavid-Reinhart
Moulson-Eichel-Ennis
Foligno-Girgensons-Gionta
Deslauriers-Grigorenko-Hodgson
McCormick
*i guess that puts Larsson back in Rochester again, or maybe we trade Grigorenko or Hodgson & Larsson takes one of those spots

But something like that could be our lines as soon as NEXT year...
Whoa
- jdfitz77

We are gonna be a beast of a team in a couple years... I can't wait!

Edit: Hatty!

We are gonna be a beast of a team in a couple years... I can't wait!

Edit: Hatty!
- Orphen22

if we get mceichel it's curtains for the other teams in a few years

If we didn't do any trading down, and just took McDavid & Eichel...

Kane-McDavid-Reinhart
Moulson-Eichel-Ennis
Foligno-Girgensons-Gionta
Deslauriers-Grigorenko-Hodgson
McCormick
*i guess that puts Larsson back in Rochester again, or maybe we trade Grigorenko or Hodgson & Larsson takes one of those spots

But something like that could be our lines as soon as NEXT year...
Whoa
- jdfitz77

I like the option where we get rid of moulson and put Grigs on the 2nd line

I like the option where we get rid of moulson and put Grigs on the 2nd line
- Herzeleid

Grigorenko?
I'm all for giving him more icetime, but that's pushing it
And I doubt Moulson is traded before year2 of his 5year deal
But even if he wasn't,
Moulson is a proven scorer in this league & deserves that spot more than Grigorenko at the moment

I do think Murray could make a deal with a team who has Cap issues.
Marchand is a guy I wouldn't mind targeting. It's been rumored he might be on th trade block at times

if we get mceichel it's curtains for the other teams in a few years
- Herzeleid

Hahaha... Hope so!

Its weird to see such a week pacific division LA and SJ missing the playoffs this year is crazy. But its nice to see teams like Calgary, Nashville, and Minny make it
- Smittyx36

or does this mean its really good?
if your saying the pacific is left with weak teams in Vancouver/calgary because perennial powerhouses like LA and SJ missed, wouldn't it stand to reason that van and calgary are just way better than you thought?


if I had to say best to worst;
central
pacific
atlantic
metro


certainly debateable between 2, 3 and 4 and which order wed put them in. but the central is without question the best division in hockey

With LA up against the cap next year, and Richards contract unmovable, I'm wondering if Brown might be available.
He's had 2 subpar years in a row now, 27pts in each
But at 30, he still seems to have plenty left in the tank & could be another good leader for all these young kids
They're in a tight spot
I'm guessing he could be had for a 2nd,
Which I think I'd do