Please tell me where I have said I'd offer the #7 pick for him.
- jmatchett383

I said consider......not saying you did or would

I wouldn't do it but many here would at the very least seriously entertain it
- ob18

Yup, it's a deal that should be entertained, I just wouldn't pull the trigger.

I said consider
- ob18

I wouldn't consider moving the #7 pick for him. I have not said I would. I said I'd consider Schenn + TB pick and Laughton + a 3rd.

I wouldn't consider moving the #7 pick for him. I have not said I would. I said I'd consider Schenn + TB pick and Laughton + a 3rd.
- jmatchett383

Not even sure I'd go that far with an offer. If I made any offer it'd be Schenn & their own pick back but nothing more.

Yup, it's a deal that should be entertained, I just wouldn't pull the trigger.
- wolfhounds

Exactly you always entertain things.....just don't always have to act on it.

Drouin is 20 years old. The kid is an immense talent. He's playing for a team that has a tough top 6 to crack. Cooper doesn't want to use him in a bottom 6 role, because his skillset isn't suited for that. Drouin scored 32 points in 70 games this season as a 19/20 year old. That isn't terrible by any means.

If the Flyers take Barzal, Zacha. Rantanen, or Crouse with the # 7 selection, are there any guarantees they will even be a full time NHL players when they are 19 years of age? If the Flyers had a chance to land Drouin and all they had to give up was the # 7 pick, they would be foolish not to do it. That said, I don't think TB would even entertain that trade.

What's the point of moving B. Schenn now? The Flyers basically did all the legwork and us fans sat through all of his development years. I think he breaks out this coming season.

Drouin is 20 years old. The kid is an immense talent. He's playing for a team that has a tough top 6 to crack. Cooper doesn't want to use him in a bottom 6 role, because his skillset isn't suited for that. Drouin scored 32 points in 70 games this season as a 19/20 year old. That isn't terrible by any means.

If the Flyers take Barzal, Zacha. Rantanen, or Crouse with the # 7 selection, are there any guarantees they will even be a full time NHL players when they are 19 years of age? If the Flyers had a chance to land Drouin and all they had to give up was the # 7 pick, they would be foolish not to do it. That said, I don't think TB would even entertain that trade.
- PLindbergh31

Would they be foolish or would they seriously consider it knowing they can use that pick and be 3 years away from having to find a spot in the lineup for the player.

What's the point of moving B. Schenn now? The Flyers basically did all the legwork and us fans sat through all of his development years. I think he breaks out this coming season.
- Pixote Andolini

Likely just for conversation or that teams could be interested in him.

What's the point of moving B. Schenn now? The Flyers basically did all the legwork and us fans sat through all of his development years. I think he breaks out this coming season.
- Pixote Andolini

He'll probably want a bigger pay day in 2 years that Drouin would. Plus, he's a natural LW instead of a converted one. He could break out, but so could Drouin.

Drouin is 20 years old. The kid is an immense talent. He's playing for a team that has a tough top 6 to crack. Cooper doesn't want to use him in a bottom 6 role, because his skillset isn't suited for that. Drouin scored 32 points in 70 games this season as a 19/20 year old. That isn't terrible by any means.

If the Flyers take Barzal, Zacha. Rantanen, or Crouse with the # 7 selection, are there any guarantees they will even be a full time NHL players when they are 19 years of age? If the Flyers had a chance to land Drouin and all they had to give up was the # 7 pick, they would be foolish not to do it. That said, I don't think TB would even entertain that trade.
- PLindbergh31

Are there any guarantees that any draft pick/prospect will be better than another draft pick/prospect?

Would they be foolish or would they seriously consider it knowing they can use that pick and be 3 years away from having to find a spot in the lineup for the player.
- ob18

If I have a chance to land a talented young player like Drouin, I don't worry about 3 years down the road.

I'd consider offering Tampa back their pick and maybe B. Schenn for him.
- ob18

I would offer that as well. They'd turn it down and we'd both go our merry way.

If you're going to start throwing the 7th overall around in trade proposals, I would be looking for a defenseman rather than a high scoring winger

If I have a chance to land a talented young player like Drouin, I don't worry about 3 years down the road.
- PLindbergh31

Not talking about the Flyers there but Tampa Bay, they have a good roster now with no room for Drouin if they moved him & used the #7 pick for a player they can wait 3 years before figuring out a spot for him

If I have a chance to land a talented young player like Drouin, I don't worry about 3 years down the road.
- PLindbergh31

drollin for Drouin

I would offer that as well. They'd turn it down and we'd both go our merry way.

If you're going to start throwing the 7th overall around in trade proposals, I would be looking for a defenseman rather than a high scoring winger
- PhillySportsGuy

I'd move the #7 for a high scoring winger, but I'd prefer a more established one.

I would offer that as well. They'd turn it down and we'd both go our merry way.

If you're going to start throwing the 7th overall around in trade proposals, I would be looking for a defenseman rather than a high scoring winger
- PhillySportsGuy

Many ways you could go with offers.

I'd prefer to keep the picks even would Hextall as he's said many times.

Let me ask you this Drouin is struggling to get in the lineup & even when he does he's having a tough time doing much with an already talented roster. That might mean nothing but it could also show a lot & something you want to pass on.
- ob18

I'm not reviewing Jonathan Drouin as a failure like nail Yakupov, at least not yet. I don't even want Drouin but I do think Drouin will be better than Laughton and we're weak at LW.

Are there any guarantees that any draft pick/prospect will be better than another draft pick/prospect?
- jmatchett383

Yes. I guarantee that McDavid is going to have a better NHL career than the player the Flyers select at # 7.

Yes. I guarantee that McDavid is going to have a better NHL career than the player the Flyers select at # 7.
- PLindbergh31

So, you're saying that, if McDavid breaks his leg and never gets to play an NHL shift, he'll be better than whoever the Flyers take at #7? It's a 100% guarantee?

Any chance the #6 overall pick in 1991 would be better than can't miss surefire HOFer Eric Lindros?

I'd move the #7 for a high scoring winger, but I'd prefer a more established one.
- jmatchett383

This. Drouin is not a high scoring winger...yet.

Not talking about the Flyers there but Tampa Bay, they have a good roster now with no room for Drouin if they moved him & used the #7 pick for a player they can wait 3 years before figuring out a spot for him
- ob18

TB would be foolish to sell low on a player like Drouin because there isn't a spot open for him on their roster right now. Yzerman is not stupid. I'm not saying they wouldn't trade him if they were blown away. But the # 7 pick isn't even in the ball park.

TB would be foolish to sell low on a player like Drouin because there isn't a spot open for him on their roster right now. Yzerman is not stupid. I'm not saying they wouldn't trade him if they were blown away. But the # 7 pick isn't even in the ball park.
- PLindbergh31

I know they would be which is why I don't think they'd even consider offers.

This. Drouin is not a high scoring winger...yet.
- wolfhounds

He's 20 years old.

Yes. I guarantee that McDavid is going to have a better NHL career than the player the Flyers select at # 7.
- PLindbergh31

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