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He's not a bad player but with Konecny and Merkley still available along with a massive need on d, I would've preferred drafting somebody else.

Stevie Y continues to work his magic. IMO, he's one of the best GM's in the league. And why didn't Edmonton get a dman? They've already got too many forwards. Get Gudas or something. The Oilers have been mismanaging assets for so long. It's quite comical actually. Gagner is actually good. In 67 games last year, he got 37 points, in the West, in the hardest div in hockey. Imagine what he can do in the East. STEAL for the Lightning IMO. Edit: never mind.

He wants to go to a cup contender. Next.

Where exactly would Ehrhoff fit on this team. You've got Edler, Hamhuis, Tanev, Bieksa and Sbisa who IMO, are all top 4 dmen. Weber is also said to have gotten a 1 way contract. There's literally no spot for him.

Before, I would've loved to get him back, but we already have 8 quality dmen. Edler Hamhuis Tanev Sbisa Bieksa Weber Corrado Stanton I don't really care that he left, defense is the least of our concerns. The forward group might be one of the worst in the NHL w/ our 2 top 6 forwards being in their mid 30's. We can't win the cup, we might as well do what Buffalo is trying to do and take a run at McDavid or Eichel. I hope he goes to a team like Detroit so it intrigues Edler to want to be moved. Hopefully he doesn't say it in public and ruin the rate of return like some douche who wears #17 did.

6th + Garrison/Sbisa + maybe the 24th. Take or leave it Florida...

the ignorance is real...

Spezza will cost more to aquire. He's an elite offensive threat and is extremely similar to Getzlaf. This isn't a bad thing, but Spezza is a true 1st liner center and it will run them a hefty amount to acquire him, whereas Kesler will cost them less. I'm not worried about Spezza ruining the possible trade to Anaheim because I think they're looking for a 2 way center. What I'm worried about however, is the possibility of ROR being traded. If he's available, the Kesler market is screwed. The Ducks could probably get him for the around the same amount as Kesler, or they can offer sheet him. Meaning, the other teams interested in Kesler realize a prime suitor for the former Selke winner is off the table and they can use it as leverage, lessening the value coming back to us in a potential trade.

If we pick Nylander, the Hurricanes or Leafs will pick Ritchie or Ehlers.

Sweden. He plays over there and he's already represented them nationally many times in the past.

Great. Well, now I can hope that Ehlers falls to 10. Dammit. Altho, I'd take Nylander over any of the power forwards.

Anaheim is really the only team that hits all 4 of the criteria needed in the Kesler deal: 1. He'll waive (y not, best record in the West) 2. They need Kesler (would solidify #2 center behind Getzlaf, could also play him w/ Perry and Getzlaf if needed) 3. They have plenty of assets (Etem, Theodore, picks, etc, they've got it all) 4. Have indicated interest (many reports saying they've offered a trade) Pit doesn't hit 2 or 3 and maybe not even 4. They don't NEED Kesler, they've got bigger problems. The only assets they have are Poliout, Bennett and picks. And, now w/ a different GM, it's unclear whether or not he wants to pursue a Kesler trade. I see Anaheim as the perfect fit.

I honestly think they're equal in everything except for puck handling, shot and speed. Puck handling clearly goes to Nylander, but shot and speed go to Ehlers. They're similar in all area, but I think Ehlers has less drawbacks.

I disagree. Ehlers has plenty of other skills other than his speed. He's got a great shot, can handle the puck well and is good at passing. He's also got good vision and isn't selfish.

Well, the same could be said for Ehlers. I think he has less to improve upon and is less of a risk than Nylander. Altho, if it were between Nylander and say, Ritchie, I'd take Nylander in a heartbeat.

No way in hell Ehlers goes 10. He goes in the top 8 for sure.

"He's equally good with the puck and can handle it both at top speed and in traffic." That's what one scout said about him. Look at his highlights, he can handle the puck extremely well. That's what was probably said about Kane and other prospects as well. That would be like me saying that if Ritchie lost 20Ibs, he'd be tied w/ Ehlers for speed. There's no way that happens. Ehlers is powerful and the 15-20Ibs he'd gain would be muscle so that would slow him down A BIT, but he'd be more explosive and harder to knock off the puck. I'd take the trade off.

Well, the same could be said for Ehlers if he gains weight, which is almost a guarantee to happen. In fact, had Ehlers been 15-20 pounds heavier, I think he would be a safe bet to go in the top 3. Ehlers looks like both of them as well, and he played on their teams as well, so the comparison between Ehlers and the 2 is obvious.

Like I've said b4, since there are so many power forwards available in the draft and Kesler likely out the door, we are pretty much picking a skilled guy at 6. Trade Kesler to Anaheim for 10th, 24th, Etem/Theodore. Draft Ehlers, Nylander at 6 Draft Ritchie, Perlini, Virtanen at 10 Us guys that like skill get what we want and you guys that like busts, oops, sorry, big guys, get your big guy. Everybody's happy!

I agree. Reinhart is a great player, but it's going to take too much of an overpayment to get him. I'd rather keep Tanev/Horvat and grab Ehlers.

Because he plays w/ Landy and Stasny and is a good size for the NHL (6'0 and 180Ibs). He's also got great vision, good shot and passes well. He has many other skills other than just speed. He doesn't have to always rely on his speed because he is so skilled.

Every mock draft I've seen has him in the early-mid 10's. Way too high to take him at 6. He's good but he didn't put ppg #'s which is generally expected for a top 10 draft pick playing in the CHL. He looks like a future 2nd line center, a spot occupied by one Bo Horvat.

The only reason Virtanen is even in the conversation for the pick, is because he's from BC. If he was from somewhere else, he wouldn't be as talked about as he is. If Virtanen isn't picked by us, I think he'll go outside of the top 10.

HAHAHAHA, then u get clobbered by a dman or let go a crappy shot.

Speed can only get u so far.