They just have a similar comparative advantage in drafting forwards... now, if they had said OK, we don't need any more forwards, we already have Bergeron and Krejci, etc and started picking for need, they might have passed on Kessel, Marchand, Lucic, Seguin etc. The only reason they have Hamilton now is because they had a Kessel to trade in the first place, and they got Kaberle because they had Colborne.

That's kind of the argument for BAP and working your comparative advantage, despite apparent current/future need.
- Tomahawk

Exactly!

if PHO wants a king's ransom for yandle, i'd look at a guy like mcbain...

I agree with you, I just hope they don't over wait it and lose out on opportunities. If they make a move for a future #1, and it includes coots or B Schenn, I would hope it'd be this offseason. Players like Hamilton, Brodin, etc will be totally untouchable after next season. This off season we at least have a chance. If they draft Pulock, and trade Coots/B Schenn for another big up and comer, then our defensive youth core will be balanced with our offensive.
- JAKEw1234

Players like Hamilton and Brodin are as untouchable now as they will be next year. You'd have to severely overpay to get one of them now, just as you would later.

if PHO wants a king's ransom for yandle, i'd look at a guy like mcbain...
- isaiah520

Just don't expect the same results.

if PHO wants a king's ransom for yandle, i'd look at a guy like mcbain...
- isaiah520

Know what I want?

For the damn draft and the buyout period to be here already!

Were running out of lube on hockeybuzz.

Plenty of time for the Pens to choke the lead away

and here i thought kennedy only scored against the Flyers

Know what I want?

For the damn draft and the buyout period to be here already!

Were running out of lube on hockeybuzz.
- flyer_nutter

I would agree, but these playoffs have been pretty damn exciting so far (personal disappointments not withstanding).

Crosby is nasty.

Just don't expect the same results.
- MJL

for sure, i won't

Know what I want?

For the damn draft and the buyout period to be here already!

Were running out of lube on hockeybuzz.
- flyer_nutter

Crosby is nasty.
- stveshdy

U kiss your mother with that mouth?

U kiss your mother with that mouth?
- coffee junkie

Just call it like I see it. Have to give props to the player.

if PHO wants a king's ransom for yandle, i'd look at a guy like mcbain...
- isaiah520

Id probably trade mezzy for him, which saddens me

5 weeks until buyout period
7 weeks until draft


time is flying by

Id probably trade mezzy for him, which saddens me
- coffee junkie

alas, mez has no value until he proves he can stay healthy

alas, mez has no value until he proves he can stay healthy
- isaiah520

I wouldn't say none and i agree it would take a pick too

I wouldn't say none and i agree it would take a pick too
- coffee junkie

Several if the only player you'd be offering is Meszaros. The Coyotes want a King's ransom, supposedly.

Had to get an early jump on posting "tomorrow's" blog because I have a family commitment in the morning. Saturday's blog will actually run on Saturday

Had to get an early jump on posting "tomorrow's" blog because I have a family commitment in the morning. Saturday's blog will actually run on Saturday
- bmeltzer

Sure, put your family ahead of us.

Sure, put your family ahead of us.
- Jsaquella

With the way you drive?!?