agreed. i can't see boston not matching on hamilton.

i prefer connolly, but i think those are the types of guys that should be targeted with offer sheets. $1.7M, might be too much for Boston. only costs a 3rd.
- Tumbleweed

That's what I was thinking. Very small risk even if they don't work out.

That's so lazy though. Saying "I think the Leafs will draft Provorov because McCrimmon knows him from Brandon." is just as vacant as saying "I think the Leafs will draft Marner because of the London connection with Hunter."
- BetterCallSaul

but the Leafs will draft Marner
probably 5th after they trade down

Did anyone see Damien Cox mock draft?

He has Leafs picking Provorov with 4th

Better trade down if they want him
- mr.sir

Should stick to tennis.

That is fine...just don't pick him at 4
- mr.sir

They're going to pick who they pick. No point in worrying about it.

That's what I was thinking. Very small risk even if they don't work out.
- John6644

I must be the only one alive who thinks Hamilton is good, nothing big great, and being severely over rated being insulated by a sound defensive team.

but the Leafs will draft Marner
- the_eye

If they do I would hope it's on merit and not because Hunter knows him a little better than the next prospect.

They're going to pick who they pick. No point in worrying about it.
- BetterCallSaul

I guess the worrying will come later...regardless

I must be the only one alive who thinks Hamilton is good, nothing big great, and being severely over rated being insulated by a sound defensive team.
- systemtool

no you're not

If they do I would hope it's on merit and not because Hunter knows him a little better than the next prospect.
- BetterCallSaul

see my edit

agreed. i can't see boston not matching on hamilton.

i prefer connolly, but i think those are the types of guys that should be targeted with offer sheets. $1.7M, might be too much for Boston. only costs a 3rd.
- Tumbleweed

Also the kinds of cheap aqcuisitions a rebuilding team should get to supplement the Nylanders and whomever. There's lots of them too. Not god enough to (frank) up your drat position, but young enouh to develop long term under Babcock. Wish the Oilers tried more of this. Also wish the Oilers didnt go through 5 poopty coaches, but what can we do?

They're going to pick who they pick. No point in worrying about it.
- BetterCallSaul

Amen to this. Nerves will play their part though until that pick is made.

If they do I would hope it's on merit and not because Hunter knows him a little better than the next prospect.
- BetterCallSaul

plus if the rumour about ROR happens, and Hanifin is available at 4, they might go that route

I must be the only one alive who thinks Hamilton is good, nothing big great, and being severely over rated being insulated by a sound defensive team.
- systemtool

He might be, but its a better gamble to throw a long term on him than a 30 yr old.

I must be the only one alive who thinks Hamilton is good, nothing big great, and being severely over rated being insulated by a sound defensive team.
- systemtool

Don't get me wrong, I'd really like to get Hamilton. I just think the salary and cost in picks would be too high for a rebuilding team like the Leafs.

He thinks the Leafs will be signing Stamkos next summer so you're better off loading up on D-men. He also gambling that Kelly McCrimmon has a big influence on the Leafs draft board.
- H8terade

Doesn't he have to be hired first before he has such an influence?

plus if the rumour about ROR happens, they and Hanifin is available at 4, they might go that route
- the_eye

Whats the ROR rumour?

He might be, but its a better gamble to throw a long term on him than a 30 yr old.
- Jeropotato

Not sure what a 30 year old has to do with anything vut I'd probably take him instead of giving up assets for Hamilton just to overpay a player anyways.

Whats the ROR rumour?
- systemtool

it was the last thread, you expect me to remember the details

Doesn't he have to be hired first before he has such an influence?
- burn

nah man

Amen to this. Nerves will play their part though until that pick is made.
- systemtool

Oh yeah, and long after. I just don't see the point in worrying who they take. They know more than I do and they have final say. Doesn't mean I won't question the pick immediately.

Doesn't he have to be hired first before he has such an influence?
- burn

Stamkos is coming home, book it

Not sure what a 30 year old has to do with anything vut I'd probably take him instead of giving up assets for Hamilton just to overpay a player anyways.
- systemtool

Chances are the compensation picks will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. I'd trade that for Dougie Hamilton under most circumstances. The exception being the Leafs current situation and another likely top 5 pick next season.

Not sure what a 30 year old has to do with anything vut I'd probably take him instead of giving up assets for Hamilton just to overpay a player anyways.
- systemtool

Those offer sheet compensations are dirt cheap now...and whatever salary you pay, 7m or whatever...in 5 years that will be pretty good for a player in his prime, even if he falls somewhat short on expectations.
So cash wise its not too bad, all depends if 2 firsts, a 2nd and a 3rd is worth it.

Chances are the compensation picks will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. I'd trade that for Dougue Hamilton under most circumstances. The exception being the Leafs current situation and another likely top 5 pick next season.
- BetterCallSaul

he's not worth those picks
Boston will have to sign him for 5 plus anyway
no need to fool around with that

he's not worth those picks
Boston will have to sign him for 5 plus anyway
no need to fool around with that
- the_eye

I think he'd be worth those picks if you're a middle of the pack team. No question.