I think if the differences are very small between a couple prospects, there's an argument to be made for taking a need at position. It's drafting and developing... always hard to gauge where a guy will go after he's drafted, so hopefully you develop him properly.

That really only happens in those 8-11, 11-15, 15-20 groupings of picks though.
- NewYorkNuck

I like this draft because a lot of players seem to be close to each other, the tiers don't look to drop off as much as some years.

If Van could find another 1st in a later group. I doubt trading down will work because the only team with a 2nd first round pick this year is Minny and they are drafting 22 and 23 right now around there.

TDL 6 days from now, I wonder how JB's talks with Pearson's agent are going?

Odd's to make playoffs 2.9% today, down from 4% yesterday.
- VanHockeyGuy

Canuck Luck.

The deal is still "evolving" per sources, but is based around...The Islanders sending A First Round Pick, Bellows, Komarov and a possible prospect for Palmieri with the Devils retaining 50% salary...

The Bruins have also discussed sending a first and Bjork as part of a deal...

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I would take the NYI deal over the Boston. Loser get's Pearson for a 2nd and 4th.

Canuck Luck.
- manvanfan

For ONCE it would be nice to have some LUCK at the draft.

The deal is still "evolving" per sources, but is based around...The Islanders sending A First Round Pick, Bellows, Komarov and a possible prospect for Palmieri with the Devils retaining 50% salary...

The Bruins have also discussed sending a first and Bjork as part of a deal...

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I would take the NYI deal over the Boston. Loser get's Pearson for a 2nd and 4th.
- manvanfan

I would be over joyed for the Toffoli package if we moved Pearson. A 2nd and a decent prospect! Big win for Jim.

For ONCE it would be nice to have some LUCK at the draft.
- VanHockeyGuy

Wtf you talking about, we have had lots of luck at the draft, so much so that we are loaded with too-end talent on the Left side defense.

Wtf you talking about, we have had lots of luck at the draft, so much so that we are loaded with too-end talent on the Left side defense.
- Reubenkincade

Lottery, move up for once instead of down.

I would be over joyed for the Toffoli package if we moved Pearson. A 2nd and a decent prospect! Big win for Jim.
- 1970vintage

I would be over-joyed if we got anything for a Canuck, at this point.(obviously just the expendable ones.)

Lottery, move up for once instead of down.
- VanHockeyGuy

Yes, a top 3 pick would be nice.

For ONCE it would be nice to have some LUCK at the draft.
- VanHockeyGuy

Wait, you're married to NuckUp?
- Load Management

well played.

The deal is still "evolving" per sources, but is based around...The Islanders sending A First Round Pick, Bellows, Komarov and a possible prospect for Palmieri with the Devils retaining 50% salary...

The Bruins have also discussed sending a first and Bjork as part of a deal...

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I would take the NYI deal over the Boston. Loser get's Pearson for a 2nd and 4th.
- manvanfan

That is a pretty high price to pay for the Islanders, IMO - I guess Komorov is a cap dump for 1 year

TDL 6 days from now, I wonder how JB's talks with Pearson's agent are going?

Odd's to make playoffs 2.9% today, down from 4% yesterday.
- VanHockeyGuy

You sure seem to get hung up on whether Benning makes a call or not Dahliwal...were you pissed that he signed Demko but didn’t come out stuttering and stammering and give you material to b!tch about...

You sure seem to get hung up on whether Benning makes a call or not Dahliwal...were you pissed that he signed Demko but didn’t come out stuttering and stammering and give you material to b!tch about...
- Nuckerwhatever

no not at all, which is sad.

Miller, Benn, Petterson, Boeser, Schmidt, Beagle, LE.

Am I missing anyone else?
- Codes1087

LE is still listed on the taxi squad...they haven't identified which two players there are on the protocol

Miller, Boeser, Schmidt & Benn appear to be the only active members of the main squad that are not yet on the list

I think Bobby Mac had him at 17th. I think he could turn out to be a player like Josh Morrissey but Morrissey made huge strides defensively in the AHL. Not saying Lambos wouldn't.

If Van was picking in the 11-17 range and someone had not dropped, he would be a great pick for that range. Always BPA in the first round.
- manvanfan

For sure, I'm just assuming Van won't draft top 10 due to whatever BS happens this time around.

- VanHockeyGuy

Well it’s been how long since he said...”ON TV” he was interested in resigning Pearson, then you and Dahliwal continue to be butt hurt by this, just an observation Rick.

Well it’s been how long since he said...”ON TV” he was interested in resigning Pearson, then you and Dahliwal continue to be butt hurt by this, just an observation Rick.
- Nuckerwhatever

I'm flattered you remember my post's from weeks ago, even if it's coming from an insignificant little troll like yourself!

For ONCE it would be nice to have some LUCK at the draft.
- VanHockeyGuy

It would be Canuck Luck to get the 1OA pick in this draft without a consensus elite #1 player in it.

Sort of like 2017 where there are a lot of good players but you don't know which ones are going to boom or bust.

That is a pretty high price to pay for the Islanders, IMO - I guess Komorov is a cap dump for 1 year
- canucksfan1944

Depending on the prospect. NJ is retaining half too. I would say it's reasonable for a player like Palmieri, NYI would most likely be drafting late in the first round.

It would be Canuck Luck to get the 1OA pick in this draft without a consensus elite #1 player in it.

Sort of like 2017 where there are a lot of good players but you don't know which ones are going to boom or bust.
- manvanfan

10 OA works.

For sure, I'm just assuming Van won't draft top 10 due to whatever BS happens this time around.
- NorthNuck

That player might take two years before getting to the NHL as well. Finding a good player can still be easily achieved the process just takes a bit longer.

LE is still listed on the taxi squad...they haven't identified which two players there are on the protocol

Miller, Boeser, Schmidt & Benn appear to be the only active members of the main squad that are not yet on the list
- SlightlyOffside

The 2 JV's, unless something has changed this morning.

That is funny.
- Reubenkincade

Ya, imagine being ok w Hughes as your top D man

10 OA works.
- VanHockeyGuy

Leave it in the hands of the genius Jim Benning.

End of the month the u18s are playing in Texas with a more than usual star studded line ups. Probably 85 out of the top 100 drafted players will be there.