Watched Finland this morning and the USA now. I would be surprised if the Devils DONT take Kakko. He is NHL ready.

Ps Fox looks confident too
- Greschnergy#4

I think Hughes fits them more right now tho, Hischier and Hughes is a very nice 1-2 punch. It’ll be interesting right up until they make the pick, it’s a true 1A-1B situation. All we have to do is sit back with our feet up

Looking back I kept saying just be in the top 3, but knowing that Podkolzin guy has fallen some thank god we have two. Phewwww
- Slimtj100

If he’s there around 6/7/8 I say do whatever it takes to trade up to get him. 20th and 2 of the 2nds?

When your an audience of one, and the one is yourself (or himself in this case), heckling doesn’t really work
- Slimtj100

I think Hughes fits them more right now tho, Hischier and Hughes is a very nice 1-2 punch. It’ll be interesting right up until they make the pick, it’s a true 1A-1B situation. All we have to do is sit back with our feet up
- Slimtj100

It’s a win win but I think Kakko is the way to go. Hughes isn’t a bad pick, gives us options but makes trading down to get Podkolzin more important IMO.

Kreider Zib Buch
Kravtsov Hughes Chytil
Lemeuix Howden Strome

It’s a win win but I think Kakko is the way to go. Hughes isn’t a bad pick, gives us options but makes trading down to get Podkolzin more important IMO.

Kreider Zib Buch
Kravtsov Hughes Chytil
Lemeuix Howden Strome
- nyrangers9479

In the grand scheme of things I’m not sure how much it truly matters to the org, but they need a winger with a RH shot. Everyone is LH here, Kakko is LH, Kravtsov, Podzolkin is LH. This always seems to be a thing, never enough RH shots. Zib is the only RH shot

But if they ended up with Hughes instead of Kakko, it obviously a great situation now at center and but really must get Panarin. Even more so because he’s finally someone RH haha

- tomburton99

Vegas needs him, taking the torch from MAF

In the grand scheme of things I’m not sure how much it truly matters to the org, but they need a winger with a RH shot. Everyone is LH here, Kakko is LH, Kravtsov, Podzolkin is LH. This always seems to be a thing, never enough RH shots. Zib is the only RH shot

But if they ended up with Hughes instead of Kakko, it obviously a great situation now at center and but really must get Panarin. Even more so because he’s finally someone RH haha
- Slimtj100

Panarin Strome Zib

If he’s there around 6/7/8 I say do whatever it takes to trade up to get him. 20th and 2 of the 2nds?
- nyrangers9479

I still think Edmonton is the most logical trade partner to trade up with. They need a winger like Kreider (but I don’t think he’d wanna re-sign there), and bottom 6 NHL players. Give them 20 for 8 and add to it however needed. That’s what I’m hoping for anyway

Panarin Strome Zib
- nyrangers9479

With the 20 pick if it stays with them, I’d go:

Center
Or
RH shot winger
Or
RH d

With the 20 pick if it stays with them, I’d go:

Center
Or
RH shot winger
Or
RH d
- Slimtj100

Moritz Seider

I still think Edmonton is the most logical trade partner to trade up with. They need a winger like Kreider (but I don’t think he’d wanna re-sign there), and bottom 6 NHL players. Give them 20 for 8 and add to it however needed. That’s what I’m hoping for anyway
- Slimtj100

BUF at 7 also. 20, 49 Nils Lundqvist.

Could add Kakko Podkolzin Fox Panarin this off-season. That would be huge.

Still have 58, 68, 112, 130, 161, 205

Moritz Seider
- nyrangers9479

How are Suzuki, Tomasino, Brink, Newhook, Lavoie and Laeson? Compared to Chytil, Howden and Lias?

My concern is still 2C for the future. Zib is fine as a 1-2A to me, and I’m not sold on Chytil there yet. That’s a very important thing to have imo, 2 great/solid centers. Not a 1 and three 3s or something like that. I feel like that’s our ceiling at that position at the moment

BUF at 7 also. 20, 49 Nils Lundqvist.

Could add Kakko Podkolzin Fox Panarin this off-season. That would be huge.

Still have 58, 68, 112, 130, 161, 205
- nyrangers9479

That buff offer is one of your better ones lol. That’s not bad, I’d rather see if Lundkvist could be someone else tho.

I was thinking 8 for 20 and Kreider. Edm needs a top 6 winger badly (re-signing him there would be difficult tho I think)

It’s a win win but I think Kakko is the way to go. Hughes isn’t a bad pick, gives us options but makes trading down to get Podkolzin more important IMO.

Kreider Zib Buch
Kravtsov Hughes Chytil
Lemeuix Howden Strome
- nyrangers9479

The reason Podkolzin is falling in mock drafts is because he has stated that he wants to stay in Russia --- he has NO desire to come play in NHL. Not a guy you want to trade up for...

The reason Podkolzin is falling in mock drafts is because he has stated that he wants to stay in Russia --- he has NO desire to come play in NHL. Not a guy you want to trade up for...
- TommyGTrain

They say that about every Russian, I think in 2 years he comes over. Most guys drafted this year are 1-2 years away anyway. If it weren’t for ppl being worried about that he’s the clear #3 this year. If we can take advantage of that I think we have to. We have plenty of other picks.

That buff offer is one of your better ones lol. That’s not bad, I’d rather see if Lundkvist could be someone else tho.

I was thinking 8 for 20 and Kreider. Edm needs a top 6 winger badly (re-signing him there would be difficult tho I think)
- Slimtj100

Ya I don’t think Kreider would sign there and I doubt EDM would want him a year away from UFA for the #8 pick.

Moritz Seider
- nyrangers9479

I think I am warming up to him

I still prefer taking the most dynamic forward available if they stick at 20, but I'd be ok with Cam York or the right handed Moritz Seider at this spot.

Seider probably doesn't get here until 2022 though

I think Hughes fits them more right now tho, Hischier and Hughes is a very nice 1-2 punch. It’ll be interesting right up until they make the pick, it’s a true 1A-1B situation. All we have to do is sit back with our feet up
- Slimtj100

I dont think Hughes is playing in the NHL in 2019/20 season- he needs to get stronger in my opinion. I would be thrilled with either 1A or B.

Lefties are RH in hockey.

If we draft Kakko- i would bring try and sign Hayes or Duchene with Panarin.

I am in the no EK camp.

How are Suzuki, Tomasino, Brink, Newhook, Lavoie and Laeson? Compared to Chytil, Howden and Lias?

My concern is still 2C for the future. Zib is fine as a 1-2A to me, and I’m not sold on Chytil there yet. That’s a very important thing to have imo, 2 great/solid centers. Not a 1 and three 3s or something like that. I feel like that’s our ceiling at that position at the moment
- Slimtj100

If you put Panarin on a line with Zib- both are going over 80 pts

I dont think Hughes is playing in the NHL in 2019/20 season- he needs to get stronger in my opinion. I would be thrilled with either 1A or B.

Lefties are RH in hockey.

If we draft Kakko- i would bring try and sign Hayes or Duchene with Panarin.

I am in the no EK camp.
- Greschnergy#4

really? I think he's a definite for NHL

at this point I dont even think he has a place to play if it's not with the Devils or Rangers, but I do believe some OHL team does own his rights

maybe it will take him awhile to dominate but I definitely think he'll be in NHL

how about the K K K line?

how about the K K K line?
- disorca

They better not get Subban then

If you put Panarin on a line with Zib- both are going over 80 pts
- Greschnergy#4

I would split them up and have a 1A/1B line, create matchup problems with other teams

I dont think Hughes is playing in the NHL in 2019/20 season- he needs to get stronger in my opinion. I would be thrilled with either 1A or B.

Lefties are RH in hockey.

If we draft Kakko- i would bring try and sign Hayes or Duchene with Panarin.

I am in the no EK camp.
- Greschnergy#4

I’m done with Hayes, he doesn’t have that extra gear that u need for the playoffs. He has 4 goals in 40 playoff games.

I’m done with Hayes, he doesn’t have that extra gear that u need for the playoffs. He has 4 goals in 40 playoff games.
- nyrangers9479

Bye bye Hayes. No thanks..

If we want Panarin here, Nam and Vesey will need to go. Signing Hayes will make it harder to get Panarin... Same with Zuuc