Carol Schram: Hits, misses and final rankings show the uncertain nature of the NHL draft As the 2017 NHL draft draws nearer, here's a look at some players who have ended up outplaying their projected status from their draft years, as well as a look at the Vancouver Canucks' preseason schedule and an update on their search for a head coach for the Utica Comets.

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Habs won the trade, but Yzerman freed up a protection slot and some $$$ so it made sense for both sides.

Cheers fo the new blog.

Thanks Carol!

Wish we had enough assets or good enough players to be pulling off trades like this

Montreal definitely got good value for Sergachev, full commitment to winning now. Only bit I'm confused about is that they're running the risk of really cripppling their D considering it already needs improvement.

Would you have done Juolevi and a 2nd for Drouin and a 6th?

Thanks Carol!

Wish we had enough assets or good enough players to be pulling off trades like this
- Codes1087

Well we have OJ... He was picked ahead of Sergachev

Laying it on the line. (In an ideal world).

5. Pettersson.
33. Timmins.
55. Boqvist.
64. Salo.
95. Best remaining Goalie.

Laying it on the line. (In an ideal world).

5. Pettersson.
33. Timmins.
55. Boqvist.
64. Salo.
95. Best remaining Goalie.
- Whiskey-Tango

Montreal definitely got good value for Sergachev, full commitment to winning now. Only bit I'm confused about is that they're running the risk of really cripppling their D considering it already needs improvement.
- NorthNuck

So I just read more to that deal. If Sergachev plays 40 games for TBL next year, no picks are exchanged. If he plays under 40 games. TBL does NOT send their 6th round pick to MTL. In Other words, Sergachev and a 2nd for Drouin if Sergachev plays under 40 games. Thanks to YuenYingJagr in the TB thread.

Montreal definitely got good value for Sergachev, full commitment to winning now. Only bit I'm confused about is that they're running the risk of really cripppling their D considering it already needs improvement.
- NorthNuck

1)Drouin is a elite player.
2)He's French, which always comes into play in Montreal.
3)This frees them up to move Galchenyuk or gives them a better winger to pair him with.

You're not wrong though, they have issues on D. Another move or free agent signing I'd suspect.

Would you have done Juolevi and a 2nd for Drouin and a 6th?
- neem55

No.

- Nucker101

Whatchu got.

Thanks Carol!

Wish we had enough assets or good enough players to be pulling off trades like this
- Codes1087

Why? The franchise isn't in the same position as Montreal. Build from the draft and become good first.

Montreal definitely got good value for Sergachev, full commitment to winning now. Only bit I'm confused about is that they're running the risk of really cripppling their D considering it already needs improvement.
- NorthNuck

With Juulson about to crack thru and due to the surprised development of Mete, I think they have/had the confidence to trade Sergachev.

Thanks Carol!

Wish we had enough assets or good enough players to be pulling off trades like this
- Codes1087

Juolevi for Drouin wouldn't have worked? If Jim wanted Drouin, I feel like he could have made something happen...

Why? The franchise isn't in the same position as Montreal. Build from the draft and become good first.
- LeftCoaster

If it was Juolevi and 55, I'd do it. Drouin is the real deal and only 22.

Whatchu got.
- Whiskey-Tango

Assuming no fallers

5. Cody Glass
33. Pierre-Oliver Joseph
55. Aleksi Heponiemi
64. David Farrance

Assuming no fallers

5. Cody Glass = YUP
33. Pierre-Oliver Joseph = 160lbs defenseman???
55. Aleksi Heponiemi = 140lbs??? he's just what we need
64. David Farrance = no thanks
- Nucker101

Thanks Carol
Oj and 33 or 55 would be an overpayment.
Wait to see the $ Drouin gets before i really throw down..

Assuming no fallers

5. Cody Glass
33. Pierre-Oliver Joseph
55. Aleksi Heponiemi
64. David Farrance
- Nucker101

thanks Carol, exceptional work

Why? The franchise isn't in the same position as Montreal. Build from the draft and become good first.
- LeftCoaster

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let's see who you got...did you not watch the scf? even the most intense games are all about speed/skill now. this isn't 2011