I can't even imagine them sticking at 1 and passing on Lafreniere, it's such a clear cut choice this year

him and Byfield are not 1a and 1b like Hughes and Kakko were last year

there is a drop off
- jimbro83

Lafreniere is also far and away better now then Kakko and Hughes. He is not on McDavid or Matthews level but def an Eichel level player.

If they did, I'm done
- mdw7413

I think the real frustration is going to come with that 2nd first rounder

that one has "reach" written all over it

Lafreniere is also far and away better now then Kakko and Hughes. He is not on McDavid or Matthews level but def an Eichel level player.
- nyrangers2

yes, definitely

Were all so sold on LaFreniere being our pick... but has anyone given any serious thought and consideration that maybe they go for Byfield instead?
- aecliptic

Isn't anyone going to tell him to shut his dirty, whore mouth, or do I have to be the bad guy again???

I can't even imagine them sticking at 1 and passing on Lafreniere, it's such a clear cut choice this year

him and Byfield are not 1a and 1b like Hughes and Kakko were last year

there is a drop off
- jimbro83

I think we now go back to my argument from the day he was hired... is Quinn the right coach for this team?

I think we now go back to my argument from the day he was hired... is Quinn the right coach for this team?
- aecliptic

haha, we had that talk a little but before. I do think that he's suddenly on thin ice

I think the real frustration is going to come with that 2nd first rounder

that one has "reach" written all over it
- jimbro83

As long as it isn't D or anyone named Olaf

I think the real frustration is going to come with that 2nd first rounder

that one has "reach" written all over it
- jimbro83

Fine by me.
We have a treasure trove of riches for once. If they want to take a Gordie Clark style swing for the fences, it will have less controversy than Olaf or Chytil or Kravstov, IMO.

I think the real frustration is going to come with that 2nd first rounder

that one has "reach" written all over it
- jimbro83

Im all for trading it to acquire a 2C. This may be the last time we draft so high for a long time and with the insane amount of talent available theres gotta be a rebuilding team that wants in on this with a player theyre willing to move.

As long as it isn't D or anyone named Olaf
- mdw7413

yeah, defense or GOD FORBID a goddamn goalie will ruin the mood a little

Where the hell is PeteV? I would have thought this definitely would have brought him out of the woodwork.

As long as it isn't D or anyone named Olaf
- mdw7413

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yeah, defense or GOD FORBID a goddamn goalie will ruin the mood a little
- jimbro83

via GIPHY

- Tonybere

I would like to stay put for the most part this year. Trade Georgy if Hank isn't going anywhere. I'd sign Strome to a cheaper 1 year deal ($4.5-5M). This gives us another year to see what we have with the kids, especially Chytil and will walk Strome right into UFA which I'm sure he'd take a 1 year discount to do so. Especially playing with the offensive firepower he will be. Can either renegotiate with him during the year, so his new contract kicks in when Hank/Staal/Smith are off the books or trade him at the deadline

Were all so sold on LaFreniere being our pick... but has anyone given any serious thought and consideration that maybe they go for Byfield instead?
- aecliptic

If they pass on LaFreniere I am done with this franchise

Fine by me.
We have a treasure trove of riches for once. If they want to take a Gordie Clark style swing for the fences, it will have less controversy than Olaf or Chytil or Kravstov, IMO.
- Tonybere

Dylan Holloway seemed to struggle last year his freshman year at Wisconsin, wonder where he will go in this draft though

I can't even imagine them sticking at 1 and passing on Lafreniere, it's such a clear cut choice this year

him and Byfield are not 1a and 1b like Hughes and Kakko were last year

there is a drop off
- jimbro83

I know they have 2 months to pass until the draft but the fact the people are even considering the possibility is annoying me

I think the real frustration is going to come with that 2nd first rounder

that one has "reach" written all over it
- jimbro83

Is there really a "reach" at 31st overall?

I know they have 2 months to pass until the draft but the fact the people are even considering the possibility is annoying me
- TPC

like I said, I don't think there is a chance in hell they would stay at 1 and pass up Lafreniere

if the Kings or Ottawa absolutely blew their minds with a trade offer? only conceivable way they end up with Byfield instead of October 6th

Is there really a "reach" at 31st overall?
- BINGO!

nice

like I said, I don't think there is a chance in hell they would stay at 1 and pass up Lafreniere

if the Kings or Ottawa absolutely blew their minds with a trade offer? only conceivable way they end up with Byfield instead of October 6th
- jimbro83

The way Gorton was talking about him after he was asked about the ability to draft him 1 overall, yea there is no way

The way Gorton was talking about him after he was asked about the ability to draft him 1 overall, yea there is no way
- TPC

the Kings are something else though, they probably have best prospect pool already in NHL and are probably adding Byfield to it, not too shabby

the Kings are something else though, they probably have best prospect pool already in NHL and are probably adding Byfield to it, not too shabby
- jimbro83

Good thing they are out west

I know they have 2 months to pass until the draft but the fact the people are even considering the possibility is annoying me
- TPC

Im just trying to soften the blow, get people ready, for something different.