Is the source of that rumor even a little reliable?
- johndewar

No idea.

I have a personal hatred toward twitter. Find it so stupid.

I'd find it weird that they would take him over a guy like Zadorov, as they seem to be similar players.
- flyer_nutter

same guy had zadarov going 5th to carolina

Birkenstocks always evoke this image for me:


- johndewar

Horrid.

Don't tell, show.
- Scoob

Good pick up line

Would you trade Coots Coburn and 11th for 2nd overall which would be Seth Jones
- Winning

not a chance. high as a kite

Would you trade Coots Coburn and 11th for 2nd overall which would be Seth Jones
- Winning

That's...that's steep. I'd have to think about that one.

Truthfully...if you think Seth Jones is "that guy"...then maybe, yeah, I'd do that.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1m

NYR will not be using their remaining compliance buyout this summer so Brad Richards will remain a Blueshirt.

I readily admit I don't know anything about these kids other from what I read. I know it's a deep draft, but anything outside of the top 10 isn't a sure thing. I'm not going to be critical of the draft pick. It's essentially a lottery ticket. Drafting isn't an exact science, but the lack of success drafting d-men certainly isn't just bad luck.
- PLindbergh31

I'm okay if they go with a forward.

However there are a number of d-men that generally seem to have their names repeated over and over again. Pulock, Zadorov, Ristolainen, Nurse and to a lesser degree Morrissey.

Why the hell they would pick another D over those guys would be kind of funny to me, considering their amazing track record with d-men.

Would you trade Coots Coburn and 11th for 2nd overall which would be Seth Jones
- Winning

And if Seth Jones turns out to be the next Erik Johnson?

And if Seth Jones turns out to be the next Erik Johnson?
- Tomahawk

What if he turns into Weber

Would you trade Coots Coburn and 11th for 2nd overall which would be Seth Jones
- Winning

The idea of trading NHL caliber players for a kid who hasnt played a single second of NHL caliber hocky makes me nervous. Yes, I know how highly rated some of these kids are and how skilled they are, but... Patrik Stefan, Alexandre Daigle, Pavl Brendl, Pat Falloon. I'm especially nervous when one of those players is Coutourier. I'm probably the only member of this site who isnt qualified to be a GM in the NHL, but... still... No. I dont make that deal.

What if he turns into Weber
- Winning

Exactly -- there's risk in everything. Everything you do, everything you don't do.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1m

NYR will not be using their remaining compliance buyout this summer so Brad Richards will remain a Blueshirt.
- hammarby31

good, i didn't want him anyway

What if he turns into Weber
- Winning

Have you taken a look at this history of defensemen taken with a top-5 selection in the past 25-years? It's ugly -- really ugly.

I'm okay if they go with a forward.

However there are a number of d-men that generally seem to have their names repeated over and over again. Pulock, Zadorov, Ristolainen, Nurse and to a lesser degree Morrissey.

Why the hell they would pick another D over those guys would be kind of funny to me, considering their amazing track record with d-men.
- flyer_nutter

The best available is always the best strategy. Taking a lesser player to address an area of need is not something I agree with.

good, i didn't want him anyway
- flyerscup2011

coburn maybe going to oilers per tsn

The idea of trading NHL caliber players for a kid who hasnt played a single second of NHL caliber hocky makes me nervous. Yes, I know how highly rated some of these kids are and how skilled they are, but... Patrik Stefan, Alexandre Daigle, Pavl Brendl, Pat Falloon. I'm especially nervous when one of those players is Coutourier. I'm probably the only member of this site who isnt qualified to be a GM in the NHL, but... still... No. I dont make that deal.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Well played, sir.

I agree with your point, FWIW. I don't think I'd do that deal either.

coburn maybe going to oilers per tsn
- richiewinthecup

Who are the Flyers getting back? Hall, Yakupov, or Eberle?

Have you taken a look at this history of defensemen taken with a top-5 selection in the past 25-years? It's ugly -- really ugly.
- Tomahawk

But that's no reason to not do it -- you can't be scared based on what's gone before. Every year is it's own, separate thing.

Chris Pronger, Scott Stevens and Scott Niedermayer were all top 5 picks. Drew Doughty. Alex Pietrangelo.

You can't be scared when you do this stuff. If the evaluation is what it is, you can't be scared.

Who are the Flyers getting back? Hall, Yakupov, or Eberle?
- PLindbergh31

it will be Coburn + 11 pick for 7 pick and a roster player.

Who are the Flyers getting back? Hall, Yakupov, or Eberle?
- PLindbergh31

Healthy years of Pronger?

it will be Coburn + 11 pick for 7 pick and a roster player.
- wilsonecho91

No point in trading up. Carolina is taking Nurse

it will be Coburn + 11 pick for 7 pick and a roster player.
- wilsonecho91

Hmmm... that would be intriguing depending on who that roster player is.

it will be Coburn + 11 pick for 7 pick and a roster player.
- wilsonecho91

That roster player better be a 20 minute a night defenseman.