While I think id agree with you, there isnt enough of a difference between the 2 for me to flip out if they took Drasaitl

Its basically picking between a Henrik Sedin-like player or Anze Kopitar
- CaptPantalones

Bad move passing on Reinhart to pick Drasaitl.

Bad move passing on Reinhart to pick Drasaitl.
- SABRES 89

I think I agree, but im not really huge on either. Like both players, but Reinhart a bit more. I like Ekblad better then both

While I think id agree with you, there isnt enough of a difference between the 2 for me to flip out if they took Drasaitl

Its basically picking between a Henrik Sedin-like player or Anze Kopitar
- CaptPantalones

If those are the comparisons, give me Anze all day long

I think I agree, but im not really huge on either. Like both players, but Reinhart a bit more. I like Ekblad better then both
- CaptPantalones

IMO Ekblad is the player they should not pick, we need scoring not more D.

If those are the comparisons, give me Anze all day long
- grand-magus

those seem to be the 2 I see pop up the most.
Reinhart is a slightly edgier Sedin (playmaker, solid skater, on-ice vision), while Draisatl is a skilled playmaker with that wide body guys bounce off of (Kopitar, Malkin)

The best thing the Blue Jackets did was to trade Nash, they are a better team for it.

IMO Ekblad is the player they should not pick, we need scoring not more D.
- SABRES 89

If Reinhart goes 1 (whether its to Florida or a trade) you sprint to the podium for Ekblad.

Ek, Risto, Zadorov gives you an absolutely phenomenal top 3 d-men, then you can use Myers as your bait for a forward.

those seem to be the 2 I see pop up the most.
Reinhart is a slightly edgier Sedin (playmaker, solid skater, on-ice vision), while Draisatl is a skilled playmaker with that wide body guys bounce off of (Kopitar, Malkin)
- CaptPantalones

I like the Krecji comparison for Reinhart. I could see similar careers

Krecji quietly led the league in playoff scoring 2x.

If those are the comparisons, give me Anze all day long
- grand-magus

henrik sedin with Bergeron's defense.

those seem to be the 2 I see pop up the most.
Reinhart is a slightly edgier Sedin (playmaker, solid skater, on-ice vision), while Draisatl is a skilled playmaker with that wide body guys bounce off of (Kopitar, Malkin)
- CaptPantalones

I'd be happy with either. I've said it before, gotta trust Murray until he proves otherwise.

If Reinhart goes 1 (whether its to Florida or a trade) you sprint to the podium for Ekblad.

Ek, Risto, Zadorov gives you an absolutely phenomenal top 3 d-men, then you can use Myers as your bait for a forward.
- CaptPantalones

In 4-5 years from now.

No group of 18-20 year olds are gonna lead you anywhere

In 4-5 years from now.

No group of 18-20 year olds are gonna lead you anywhere
- sbroads24

I dont expect them to lead until that time anyway

In 4-5 years from now.

No group of 18-20 year olds are gonna lead you anywhere
- sbroads24

Their forwards aren't even set yet, so 4-5 years is ok.

The D will be maturing together and we should have one of the top D corps in the league. That will give the forwards time to figure it out, too.

If Reinhart goes 1 (whether its to Florida or a trade) you sprint to the podium for Ekblad.

Ek, Risto, Zadorov gives you an absolutely phenomenal top 3 d-men, then you can use Myers as your bait for a forward.
- CaptPantalones

I have hard time taking a D man when we need more scoring.

Their forwards aren't even set yet, so 4-5 years is ok.

The D will be maturing together and we should have one of the top D corps in the league. That will give the forwards time to figure it out, too.
- grand-magus

I still am against moving 57 until we see how good Zadarov is. Zadarov has a similar skill set, if he pans out then Myers could be moved, until then I think it's a stupid idea. 24 year old coming into his prime.....

I still am against moving 57 until we see how good Zadarov is. Zadarov has a similar skill set, if he pans out then Myers could be moved, until then I think it's a stupid idea. 24 year old coming into his prime.....
- sbroads24

Unless the deal knocks his socks off - and he's said as much - I don't think Murray deals 57...yet.

I have hard time taking a D man when we need more scoring.
- SABRES 89

In any other draft Id agree. But in this one, its Reinhart or Ekblad, with a outside shot of Drasaitl

In any other draft Id agree. But in this one, its Reinhart or Ekblad, with a outside shot of Drasaitl
- CaptPantalones

We might end up with Ekblad because I have a feeling the Panthers take Reinhart but we all know they need a D man. I'd take Bennett over Ekblad and i'm not a huge fan of Bennett but we need scoring.

Another game I gotta listen to Mike Emrick

Unless the deal knocks his socks off - and he's said as much - I don't think Murray deals 57...yet.
- grand-magus

what if its for #1 ...imagine if they could talk fla into it and have #1 and 2.... Myers, 2#2's and 2 of our 1's next year...while i dont think this will happen....thinking about #1 and 2 is pretty tempting.

what if its for #1 ...imagine if they could talk fla into it and have #1 and 2.... Myers, 2#2's and 2 of our 1's next year...while i dont think this will happen....thinking about #1 and 2 is pretty tempting.
- aschwach

How much better does Ekblad project to be over Myers though? Sure he could be a better player but is it worth paying a boatload for?

IMO Ekblad is the player they should not pick, we need scoring not more D.
- SABRES 89

Ekblad had 23 goals last season.

We might end up with Ekblad because I have a feeling the Panthers take Reinhart but we all know they need a D man. I'd take Bennett over Ekblad and i'm not a huge fan of Bennett but we need scoring.
- SABRES 89

i agree at this point they need scorers, and more notably Centers....i would rather get Reinhart, who's is a pure center....but if they take Bennett i will not be that upset...unless they end up w 2 top 3 picks and take one of the sams and Ekblad, id rather they not go D there. i really hope they can see where the lack of talent is on this team, but even w Murray, years and years of Darcy have me suspicious that they do not

How much better does Ekblad project to be over Myers though? Sure he could be a better player but is it worth paying a boatload for?
- sbroads24

not so much to me i would rather have the picks...or take both Sams... but they may feel different....what i don't like about Ekblad...or any of the top 4 guys is there is really no consensus on any of them and that makes me very nervous...so all things waited equal ALWAYS TAKE THE CENTER!

IMO Ekblad is the player they should not pick, we need scoring not more D.
- SABRES 89

Agreed 150% We have more than enough youngins not ready yet for the D. We need the talented forward you cannot trade for.