In most projections, reinbacher is a later first, in the 20 range, only one has him at #11 that I've seen. I think that'd be too much of a risk to take her m that high
I think they'll try and recoup their 2nd with a boeser move at the draft, but I think they'll hold off on Myers until the tdl, unless someone is willing to take him without retention and without a sweetener in the off season
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I think they've really made an effort to put as weak of a lineup as they can put there. They simply aren't as bad of a team as people think they are and now they have a coaching staff who can get some buy in and implement some structure.
Obviously demko is the biggest factor
The issues were, largely, coaching related and a lack of buy on by fwds.......not tyst they don't need a D upgrade, they do, but they aren't the biggest issue
I'd say they'll pass mon, phi, stl, probably Cal and maybe even Det. I expect them to pick 10-12, which puts them in a good spot for ASP or Reinbacher.
They're in a very unique situation with NJ and a move like that would have brought back multiple core pieces to help this team move past this spot.
I didn't want him gone, just the top line depth and cap space that move would provide. I still think it's not a horrible idea, though that ship has probably sailed for NJ.
A high pick would be nice, but it's also not necessary to be successful, I don't think. The top 10 of this draft is excellent, they've lost enough that they're going to get a great player to add to the mix wherever they finish.