Yes but 2nds can be used for those. Get Chabot and Juulsen and we have a good future defense pool unless they slack in dev. lots of other potential D in 2nd round as well. Get a highish 1st for centre and use 23 for chabot, then use 2nd's we get for D. I'd be ok drafting like 3-5 D in late first and 2nd depending on trades JB does.
- Retinalz

Would love to see them trade up for Barzal but I don't think we have the assets for it and even if we do, it's just unlikely that it happens.

Would love to see them trade up for Barzal but I don't think we have the assets for it and even if we do, it's just unlikely that it happens.
- Nucker101

We need a stud D more than we do a number 1 center at this point, I'd be more worried about getting a Top 3 sniper than a center. Who do we have that can score goals and who'll be ready for top-line duty after Daniel goes. Shinkaruk MIGHT, but time will tell, Virtanen will likely be the straw that stirs the drink on the 1st line. Our D on the other hand, looks Edmonton bad after next year.

We need a stud D more than we do a number 1 center at this point, I'd be more worried about getting a Top 3 sniper than a center. Who do we have that can score goals and who'll be ready for top-line duty after Daniel goes. Shinkaruk MIGHT, but time will tell, Virtanen will likely be the straw that stirs the drink on the 1st line. Our D on the other hand, looks Edmonton bad after next year.
- DariusKnight

Iagree

I'll give them clowns this. Out of 10 Newfies 7 of them can drink like a (frank)ing camwl
- Bieksa#3

I'd make that a solid 9

We need a stud D more than we do a number 1 center at this point, I'd be more worried about getting a Top 3 sniper than a center. Who do we have that can score goals and who'll be ready for top-line duty after Daniel goes. Shinkaruk MIGHT, but time will tell, Virtanen will likely be the straw that stirs the drink on the 1st line. Our D on the other hand, looks Edmonton bad after next year.
- DariusKnight

I don't think it will be hard replacing Daniel

I'd make that a solid 9
- Zogg

even the Priests drink on the Rock. If you see someone living in Newfoundland and they are non drinkers they are mainlanders

I don't think it will be hard replacing Daniel
- VANTEL

Like top 10 scorers grow on trees? Come on man, he's not danny of 10-12 but he's still a 1st line player

We need a stud D more than we do a number 1 center at this point, I'd be more worried about getting a Top 3 sniper than a center. Who do we have that can score goals and who'll be ready for top-line duty after Daniel goes. Shinkaruk MIGHT, but time will tell, Virtanen will likely be the straw that stirs the drink on the 1st line. Our D on the other hand, looks Edmonton bad after next year.
- DariusKnight

Draft lots of D In 2nd and trade for forwards later? most #1/2 dmen are found in 2nd rounder. If we can manage to draft 2 future #1 dmen they can be traded for that #1 centre later.

Draft lots of D In 2nd and trade for forwards later? most #1/2 dmen are found in 2nd rounder. If we can manage to draft 2 future #1 dmen they can be traded for that #1 centre later.
- Retinalz

Whoa

2 #1 d men. Dude thus isn't Edmonton or Toronto.

Whoa

2 #1 d men. Dude thus isn't Edmonton or Toronto.
- Bieksa#3

I said IF. Teams have drafted 2 #1 dmen before... Look at Nashville. in the year Weber was taken.

I said IF. Teams have drafted 2 #1 dmen before... Look at Nashville. in the year Weber was taken.
- Retinalz

I'd say if say 3 teams have done it in the history of the draft, its fair to say its not gonna happen

I'd say if say 3 teams have done it in the history of the draft, its fair to say its not gonna happen
- Bieksa#3

Don't trample on my dreams ><

Benning claims to come from a family of scouts. This is his time to prove it. Draft 2 #1 dmen so we can use one on our future #1 centre.

Don't trample on my dreams ><

Benning claims to come from a family of scouts. This is his time to prove it. Draft 2 #1 dmen so we can use one on our future #1 centre.
- Retinalz

Tell u what. If he can draft one top pairing and one 2nd pairing d man in the same draft, I'll be trilled

Tell u what. If he can draft one top pairing and one 2nd pairing d man in the same draft, I'll be trilled
- Bieksa#3

I'd be shocked!!! Any dmen they draft are gonna be minimum, if at all, three years out from playing, I hope people realize this?

I'd be shocked!!! Any dmen they draft are gonna be minimum, if at all, three years out from playing, I hope people realize this?
- LeftCoaster

They're not all Eklads.
Anyone else Iffy on Hannifin?

I'd be shocked!!! Any dmen they draft are gonna be three years out from playing, I hope people realize this?
- LeftCoaster

Which is why you do it now, the Sedins will play out their contracts which gives you time to groom someone in their places. Once Hamhuis and Bieksa's contract expire you're going to be left with Edler (who's barely adequate as #2, let alone #1 D), Tanev (who you'll be lucky to get 5 goals and 15 points out of), Sbisa (don't need to go into his deficiencies), Clendenning (a #4 2nd PP QB /MAYBE/), Corrado (same as Tanev but might be slightly more physical), Pedan (a #6/7 at best) and Traymkin (IF he decides to play in NA which isn't assured as he's Russian and making good money in the KHL despite the league's problems).

We need a stud D now because we don't have the prospect cupboard full of NHL-ready players that we can afford to give up to get a young stud D (and honestly, teams that draft and develop potential stud D are NOT going to trade them unless they have more than one and that rarely if ever happens). Look what happened to Nashville, with Jones getting better, in about 3 years Weber might be made expendable, and who would have ever expected that?

They're not all Eklads.
- thundachunk

Keith, Seabrook, Weber, Suter kind of guys all played for several years, two to three, before making their NHL debuts.

Ryan McDonagh spent, after being drafted, three years in college and half a year in the American League before he played his first game.

Which is why you do it now, the Sedins will play out their contracts which gives you time to groom someone in their places. Once Hamhuis and Bieksa's contract expire you're going to be left with Edler (who's barely adequate as #2, let alone #1 D), Tanev (who you'll be lucky to get 5 goals and 15 points out of), Sbisa (don't need to go into his deficiencies), Clendenning (a #4 2nd PP QB /MAYBE/), Corrado (same as Tanev but might be slightly more physical), Pedan (a #6/7 at best) and Traymkin (IF he decides to play in NA which isn't assured as he's Russian and making good money in the KHL despite the league's problems).

We need a stud D now because we don't have the prospect cupboard full of NHL-ready players that we can afford to give up to get a young stud D (and honestly, teams that draft and develop potential stud D are NOT going to trade them unless they have more than one and that rarely if ever happens). Look what happened to Nashville, with Jones getting better, in about 3 years Weber might be made expendable, and who would have ever expected that?
- DariusKnight

Jim Benning

Tell u what. If he can draft one top pairing and one 2nd pairing d man in the same draft, I'll be trilled
- Bieksa#3

One of them will be a rabbit

One of them will be a rabbit
- A_SteamingLombardi

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This sounds wildly superficial, but I think if you want to find a true number one dman you need to find someone who is tough and imposing and at least has the potential to grow an effing beard. No one wants to play against Keith and Weber because they are big strong and not afraid to throw down, not because they score points in junior hockey.

This sounds wildly superficial, but I think if you want to find a true number one dman you need to find someone who is tough and imposing and at least has the potential to grow an effing beard. No one wants to play against Keith and Weber because they are big strong and not afraid to throw down, not because they score points in junior hockey.
- kevingram

Keith isn't that big and he is the biggest f@cking pu$$y D out there.

- thundachunk[/URL]

I'd prefer that big stay at home guy with the blue gloves in the back ground.

Keith isn't that big and he is the biggest f@cking pu$$y D out there.
- thundachunk

Was thinking of Doughty too. good mobility and positioning. smart

Was thinking of Doughty too. good mobility and positioning. smart
- hillbillydeluxe

get 3 2nds
draft
chabot
juulsen
meloche
pilon

future top 4

EDIT
i know we'd be lucky if even 2 became impact d