Yeah and from a Pittsburgh perspective it does make sense. That first rounder isn't going to see the NHL for probably 4 years or so. Addison was probably one of their better prospects but still is a way off and may never even pan out.

To land Zucker for the next three seasons, plus this one, keeps them competitive while Crosby and Malkin are still top players. It's pretty logical for them. But when it all comes crashing down for Pittsburgh, it's going to crash and burn hard. Their system is more or less devoid of any talent now.
- eichiefs9

I would add “if ever” to this statement while also saying that goes for any team in the top 5 in the conference. That’s one of many reasons why I think our first should be in play for the right player.

Yeah and from a Pittsburgh perspective it does make sense. That first rounder isn't going to see the NHL for probably 4 years or so. Addison was probably one of their better prospects but still is a way off and may never even pan out.

To land Zucker for the next three seasons, plus this one, keeps them competitive while Crosby and Malkin are still top players. It's pretty logical for them. But when it all comes crashing down for Pittsburgh, it's going to crash and burn hard. Their system is more or less devoid of any talent now.
- eichiefs9

Hopefully it happens soon.

I would add “if ever” to this statement while also saying that goes for any team in the top 5 in the conference. That’s one of many reasons why I think our first should be in play.
- Cptmjl

Our first for a signed player should be in play.

I would add “if ever” to this statement while also saying that goes for any team in the top 5 in the conference. That’s one of many reasons why I think our first should be in play for the right player.
- Cptmjl

I'm more than fine using our first, I just don't think any of the pending UFA rentals are a) worth it or b) the one missing piece that's going to put us over the top and make us a major Cup contender.

I'd be totally fine using it for a player with term, obviously providing it made sense. Lou wants to flip the 1st and something else for Dylan Strome? Sign me right the (frank) up.

I'm more than fine using our first, I just don't think any of the pending UFA rentals are a) worth it or b) the one missing piece that's going to put us over the top and make us a major Cup contender.

I'd be totally fine using it for a player with term, obviously providing it made sense. Lou wants to flip the 1st and something else for Dylan Strome? Sign me right the (frank) up.
- eichiefs9

Maybe you should use the 1st to get rid of Ladds contract

We can give you a Strome for a 1st

Maybe you should use the 1st to get rid of Ladds contract
- mdw7413

Maybe you should suck my ass man

I think like Chiefs said, when it all comes to a head, its going to be a long time before they are competitive again. Unless they trade for Hall and get 3 overall firsts in a row
- mdw7413

They will finish last win lotto land a stud and a year or two later win again and move up the board like the rangers or devils did and land another

Maybe you should suck my ass man
- eichiefs9

I would add “if ever” to this statement while also saying that goes for any team in the top 5 in the conference. That’s one of many reasons why I think our first should be in play for the right player.
- Cptmjl

People knock guys picked late in the first but there have been a ton of all star guys picked late, look at all then studs picked after Nino and del colle ect

- mdw7413

Wow youre a pro

They will finish last win lotto land a stud and a year or two later win again and move up the board like the rangers or devils did and land another
- Upstate_isles

I think Shestorkin is going to be the huge turn around for the Rangers. Without him, and I love Georgie, I think the rebuild would take a lot longer. You guys need to get your commie (frank)ing goalie over for a proper rivalry

They will finish last win lotto land a stud and a year or two later win again and move up the board like the rangers or devils did and land another
- Upstate_isles

We have seen this movie before.

Wow youre a pro
- Upstate_isles

You have no idea

People knock guys picked late in the first but there have been a ton of all star guys picked late, look at all then studs picked after Nino and del colle ect
- Upstate_isles

Beau

I think Shestorkin is going to be the huge turn around for the Rangers. Without him, and I love Georgie, I think the rebuild would take a lot longer. You guys need to get your commie (frank)ing goalie over for a proper rivalry
- mdw7413

Dah.

People knock guys picked late in the first but there have been a ton of all star guys picked late, look at all then studs picked after Nino and del colle ect
- Upstate_isles

Of course, but he's not wrong that the percentage of guys that go on to have long NHL careers picked that late is a major dropoff from the early picks. The percentage of guys that are real "all-star caliber" guys taken that late is even less.

Beau
- niteislander

Yeah, if he keeps it up, thats a huge steal at 28

I think Shestorkin is going to be the huge turn around for the Rangers. Without him, and I love Georgie, I think the rebuild would take a lot longer. You guys need to get your commie (frank)ing goalie over for a proper rivalry
- mdw7413

We are the isles and nothing goes our way

Dah.
- ses111

Sorokin is going to be 40 when he gets here

Sorokin is going to be 40 when he gets here
- mdw7413

We have Soderstrom so we are good.

We have Soderstrom so we are good.

- ses111

Who the (frank) is Soderstrom?

Who the (frank) is Soderstrom?
- mdw7413

Did you not read chiefs post?

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Kuznetsov (upper body) is day-to-day, per team.

Leo didn't break Kuzy Montana too bad

Of course, but he's not wrong that the percentage of guys that go on to have long NHL careers picked that late is a major dropoff from the early picks. The percentage of guys that are real "all-star caliber" guys taken that late is even less.
- eichiefs9

My point is there are a lot of really good players between 10 and 20 and a first is always good to have and use. Now if its for a guy that's a top 6 proven guy with term then I'm all for it. But for a rental no and Nelson was a late first 30th I believe and beau too and both are productive top 6 guys

Who the (frank) is Soderstrom?
- mdw7413

Drafted one rounder later than Sorokin in 2014, another goalie. He actually led his SHL team to a championship at like 20yo or something like that. He didn't play at all last year because of some mystery injury and has battled injuries this year too. He was somewhat highly touted for awhile but that's probably come and gone at this point.