In a draft like this, thats not a pick Id make. That team has far too many needs to jump on a goalie with the 4th pick.
- aecliptic

It really depends on how good they think he can be. It's only recently where teams shied away from drafting a goalie high. If I knew he was a franchise goalie, I would draft him for sure, someone who has a Flower or Price kind of a career arc will have a much bigger impact than just drafting a solid piece at that pick.

In a draft like this, thats not a pick Id make. That team has far too many needs to jump on a goalie with the 4th pick.
- aecliptic

where this goalie lands has become the biggest wildcard of this draft

what's happened is pretty unprecedented and will likely never happen again, some of the 18 year olds that were supposed to be drafted in June, like Askarov, have begun playing games this season and he's looked absolutely ridiculous in his KHL games

he likely wouldn't have sniffed the top 10 back in June, everything has changed now

So what's the over/under on NYR dealing their 22nd pick?

If they do, will it be to move up/down/or part of big deal for a center?

Kyreos and others mention that Vagas might be offeri g Nate Schmidt in trade to shed salary. LD making $5+ against the cap. Vegas.might have to retain a bit of that,.but a good veteran skater and good defender on the left side

So what's the over/under on NYR dealing their 22nd pick?

If they do, will it be to move up/down/or part of big deal for a center?
- rrentz

I feel like the least likely thing they do is stick at 22

I feel like the least likely thing they do is stick at 22
- jimbro83

We've had a ton of 1st rounders these past few years. Would love to see them package it w/ Chytil and/or Buch or another player in our system for a true #2 Center.

And I just want to say Im not in the dump Chytil camp, but his ELC runs out after this year..no?

I feel like the least likely thing they do is stick at 22
- jimbro83

I just don't think we will know till closer to when the pick comes up. A team might want to wait to make sure a player they want is on the board before they pull the trade. Might keep us in suspense all night

We've had a ton of 1st rounders these past few years. Would love to see them package it w/ Chytil and/or Buch or another player in our system for a true #2 Center.
- rrentz

yeah, I don't know at this point what the bigger priority is, the #2 center or the LHD

guaranteed, the LHD spot will be addressed, the only question is how big

stopgap or big acquisition, that's the question

yeah, I don't know at this point what the bigger priority is, the #2 center or the LHD

guaranteed, the LHD spot will be addressed, the only question is how big

stopgap or big acquisition, that's the question
- jimbro83

The other problem we have is the expansion draft and making sure we have the available players to leave unprotected.

The other problem we have is the expansion draft and making sure we have the available players to leave unprotected.
- aecliptic

the only thing we have to worry about is the goalie to expose

they are gonna expose Hajek, Howden, Lias, Gauthier

Kyreos and others mention that Vagas might be offeri g Nate Schmidt in trade to shed salary. LD making $5+ against the cap. Vegas.might have to retain a bit of that,.but a good veteran skater and good defender on the left side
- dashripdot

I like Nate, but he has 5 yrs left on his extension @ almost $6mill/. At his age, it is too many years and he doesn't really fit into our rebuild.

Kyreos and others mention that Vagas might be offeri g Nate Schmidt in trade to shed salary. LD making $5+ against the cap. Vegas.might have to retain a bit of that,.but a good veteran skater and good defender on the left side
- dashripdot

He actually plays the right side. He did play LD in Washington so it's possible. PED issue has to be evaluated as well.

the only thing we have to worry about is the goalie to expose

they are gonna expose Hajek, Howden, Lias, Gauthier
- jimbro83

I think you can substitute Lemieux for Gauthier.

I think you can substitute Lemieux for Gauthier.
- WineryDog

maybe, I hope that's a clear cut thing next June where Gauthier has been so good we wouldn't dare of leaving him exposed

maybe, I hope that's a clear cut thing next June where Gauthier has been so good we wouldn't dare of leaving him exposed
- jimbro83

I hope Lemieux will already be gone by then!!

Max Domi and 3rd rounder to Columbus for Josh Anderson

Eddie Van Halen dead too

Max Domi and 3rd rounder to Columbus for Josh Anderson
- jimbro83

Wow 2 people linked with the Rangers...off the board

Max Domi and 3rd rounder to Columbus for Josh Anderson
- jimbro83

(frank)

Max Domi and 3rd rounder to Columbus for Josh Anderson
- jimbro83

That is a guy I really wanted with Panarin. Yeah he had the shoulder issue, but the dude is a beast

maybe, I hope that's a clear cut thing next June where Gauthier has been so good we wouldn't dare of leaving him exposed
- jimbro83

Well, there's also a chance both get protected (or exposed).

RIP EVH.

Eddie Van Halen dead too
- jimbro83

Wow that sucks....those first two Van Halen albums are amazing. Still some of my favorites

Josh Anderson has a lot more trade value than I thought he did

Josh Anderson has a lot more trade value than I thought he did
- jimbro83

it's just crazy those are 2 of the players really linked with us...boom both of the board like that

the only thing we have to worry about is the goalie to expose

they are gonna expose Hajek, Howden, Lias, Gauthier
- jimbro83

Well, we dont exactly know they keep Georgiev. They may sell high on him and bring in a temp back up for 2 yrs to leave unprotected. UNLESS, they feel that next year other teams will be more ripe for the plucking.