thelastguy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 How highly did the Blue Jackets value defenseman Ryan Murray before taking him with the No. 2 overall pick in Friday's first round of the NHL Draft? Enough to turn down an eye-opening offer from the New York Islanders, who, according to numerous NHL sources, offered all of their picks -- one in each round -- for the right to move up from No. 4 to No. 2 for Murray. That's right, for the Jackets' No. 2 pick, the Islanders offered pick Nos. 4, 34, 65, 103, 125, 155 and 185. The bounty would have given the Jackets the following picks: 4, 31, 34, 62, 65, 95, 103, 125, 152, 155, 182 and 185. And if that weren't enough, the Jackets could have had the Kings' No. 30 if they wanted it. Next week's development camp would have required two sheets of ice. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson offered a "no comment" when reached by The Dispatch late Sunday. After Friday's first round, he did mention a "very attractive" trade offer the Blue Jackets declined before selection Murray, a precocious prospect whom many think could play in the NHL this season. The Islanders, unable to move up for Murray, drafted highly-touted defenseman Griffin Reinhart with the No. 4 pick. But they didn't stop there. The Islanders spent all seven of their picks on defensemen. http://www.bluejacke...heir-picks.html This is only something that would happen between the two worst franchises in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killer Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I dunno, it's hard to put a price on a stud D pick like ryan murray.he's playing with men already at 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AriGold Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I saw that artical as well.. To be honest I hold Griffen just as high as Murray and for a rebuilding team like CBJ it was stupid to not accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja321 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Wow NYI was probs hoping they could get Murray in the lineup by next season. Griffin Reinhart may need a little more time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opmac Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Columbus should have taken the deal. It's not like their cupboard of prospects is stocked full. Drop two spots and get seven more draft picks. Sounds like a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Scott Howson is a fool for not taking that deal. Ryan Murray isn't that special - yes, he's a boy that's already played against men, but how much is he going to improve ? Some players mature early but also plateau early. For example, Jay Bouwmeester was like that - amazing at first because he was so much more mature than anybody else, but didn't develop further. I see Murray in the same fold. In my opinion, Griffin Reinhart has the potential to be better than Murray down the road and so does Morgan Rielly who went right after Reinhart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Scott Howson is a fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I've said numerous times before, Howson is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Garth Snow is an idiot for offering that. Scott Howson is an idiot for not accepting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake's_Dad Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 If that's true, and I was a CBj fan, I would plot to murder Scott howsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killer Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Garth Snow is an idiot for offering that. Scott Howson is an idiot for not accepting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Why didn't the Islanders draft Dougie Hamilton last year. Hamilton - Reinhart That could be one of the mose dominant pairings for years to come. They put this on themselves, then they try to fix the mistake by trading all of their picks. Howson should have been fired after that Nash fiasco. So I blame Ownership not Howson for this one. Columbus should have taken the deal, draft Reilly, Dumba, or Reinhart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 If that's true, and I was a CBj fan, I would plot to murder Scott howsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyPerry Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 howson turning down that deal for a rebuilding franchise r u kidding me. Now does everybody understand the ridiculous demands Howson is most likely wanting in return for Rick Nash. "Islanders offer Tavares, Moulson, Reinhart and Grabner for Rick Nash......Howson declines because he wants Charlie Wang to build Columbus a new arena too" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru_Knyte Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Wow. Well, at least I'm not a CBJ fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafizzle Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 That is an absolutely ridiculous deal! Wow if true, CBJ is stupid for not taking that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Columbus should have taken the deal. It's not like their cupboard of prospects is stocked full. Drop two spots and get seven more draft picks. Sounds like a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Who is dumber? Isles for offering it or BJs for not accepting it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Reinhart should be pretty solid... plus I agree, I'm not sold that Murray's worth THAT much to deal all 7 picks just to move up 2 spots... still surprised it happened though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aca11 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I can't believe this until it is confirmed. 1) There's no way that Islanders can give up their #4 and their entire drafts for Murray. That is just outrageous! 2)There's also no way that Columbus did not accept that kind of offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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