Michael Stuart: Mike's Mailbag: Draft Picks, Moving Up, Trade Proposals, and More!

The senators have officially announced the updated 2D logo but you are still using the 3D in your blog. Are you just slow on the update or are you protesting the return to the 2D?

Great takes as always Michael! I really worry about Dorion taking Sanderson at 5 - LD is the only real position of strength Ottawa has, hoping you're reading the tea leaves right with Raymond, but Dorion has proved unpredictable in the past. It will be an interesting draft.

Great questions guys. Great responses Mike! im very happy you agree with picking 2 forwards like i do.

The senators have officially announced the updated 2D logo but you are still using the 3D in your blog. Are you just slow on the update or are you protesting the return to the 2D?
- Binker

yes we should now change the icons on this site to the 2d logo IMMEDIATELY! also on the cap central Icon

Nylander for Tkachuk?

Save a few 💵

Nylander for Tkachuk?

Save a few 💵
- mr.sir

nylander is garbage keep his poopty stock! tkachuk is our future and will be worth his money the way he plays!!!

The senators have officially announced the updated 2D logo but you are still using the 3D in your blog. Are you just slow on the update or are you protesting the return to the 2D?
- Binker

There's a list of photos I have to choose from.

Great takes as always Michael! I really worry about Dorion taking Sanderson at 5 - LD is the only real position of strength Ottawa has, hoping you're reading the tea leaves right with Raymond, but Dorion has proved unpredictable in the past. It will be an interesting draft.
- Bartacus

Thanks!

Agree 100% - Byfield/Stutzle And then Raymond (or Rossi if Detroit takes Raymond). Don’t take a d-man that early in a forward rich draft. Take a chance on one with #28 or in the second round if need be.
I also don't like the Sens logo (any of them - except the “O”), wish it was something a little More menacing
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5, 28 and 52 to take Byfield?

5, 28 and 52 to take Byfield?
- Udogs

Hmmm... you mean take Byfield AND Stutzle

I want Stutzle over Byfield anyways

When is the next season to start?


Do you think this huge downtime for the Sens is going to hurt their progression?

Nylander for Tkachuk?

Save a few 💵
- mr.sir

Yeah.....no chance

5, 28 and 52 to take Byfield?
- Udogs

Can’t see LA saying yes to that

5, 28 and 52 to take Byfield?
- Udogs

No way. LAK needs a high end prospect like Byfield or Stutzle.

However, if OTT traded 3, 28 and 33 for LAK's 2 and 35? That would get it done if LAK favors Stutzle or is undecided between the two.

Rossi is now weighing in at 190 pounds on a 5'9" frame. He is a incredibly strong on his skates.

He is still my best hope for #5.

When is the next season to start?


Do you think this huge downtime for the Sens is going to hurt their progression?
- spazzbot

I have been wondering this as well. Only 6 teams couldn't reconvene for the joke of a play-in series. This is missed opportunities getting ice time, playing and being with the team, and conforming to a coaching system. I was actually golfing behind Connor Brown in the Muskokas while the "play-in" tournament was happening. Just seems weird these teams were just tossed to the side.

If the season starts in December or January, that is quite a long lull for young players. Who knows the long term impact. There have been long lulls in the NHL before with the lockout, but everyone was in the same boat.

Although the Sens may not have great passion for picking another skilled Dman. Multiple teams would probably covet Drysdale and Sanderson more strongly than the Sens.

Maybe the Sens trade down a pick or two and still get their guy.

Dorion knows exactly who he wants, he might have a chance to add something else.

No way. LAK needs a high end prospect like Byfield or Stutzle.

However, if OTT traded 3, 28 and 33 for LAK's 2 and 35? That would get it done if LAK favors Stutzle or is undecided between the two.
- Only_A_Ladd

That’s totally not worth it to move up one spot, especially when it’s not remotely clear who the better player is.

That’s totally not worth it to move up one spot, especially when it’s not remotely clear who the better player is.
- sensarmy_11

That's clear objectively, and if I'm OTT then I wouldn't do it.

But I responded to the user who posted "5, 28 and 52 to take Byfield?" That proposal assumes OTT favors Byfield. If I'm LAK and OTT was hungry for the assurance of selecting Byfield, then I'm going to ask for 3 and 28 for 2. Otherwise, why move at all?

That's clear objectively, and if I'm OTT then I wouldn't do it.

But I responded to the user who posted "5, 28 and 52 to take Byfield?" That proposal assumes OTT favors Byfield. If I'm LAK and OTT was hungry for the assurance of selecting Byfield, then I'm going to ask for 3 and 28 for 2. Otherwise, why move at all?
- Only_A_Ladd

It’s worth it to move from 5 to 2 (noting that LA would almost surely reject the deal). But paying an extra 1st rd pick to simply move from 3 to 2 (when the players are soooooo close) doesn’t seem worth it, and Ottawa looks insanely foolish if they pick wrong.

As it stands now, all the pressure is on LA to make the right pick, and Sens just sit back and take whoever they don’t.

It’s worth it to move from 5 to 2 (noting that LA would almost surely reject the deal). But paying an extra 1st rd pick to simply move from 3 to 2 (when the players are soooooo close) doesn’t seem worth it, and Ottawa looks insanely foolish if they pick wrong.

As it stands now, all the pressure is on LA to make the right pick, and Sens just sit back and take whoever they don’t.
- sensarmy_11

This is the correct answer.

I have been wondering this as well. Only 6 teams couldn't reconvene for the joke of a play-in series. This is missed opportunities getting ice time, playing and being with the team, and conforming to a coaching system. I was actually golfing behind Connor Brown in the Muskokas while the "play-in" tournament was happening. Just seems weird these teams were just tossed to the side.

If the season starts in December or January, that is quite a long lull for young players. Who knows the long term impact. There have been long lulls in the NHL before with the lockout, but everyone was in the same boat.
- Gord_Wilson_2.0

Yes, the draft picking is still a mystery to me. Nyr were able to play hockey and the 1st pick. Im not unhappy with the Sens picking ordet but Detroit,La Ott , 1 of them should have received #1.

It could be up to 9 months or more before a young Sens team will see meaningful games. Thats hard on developement... vice versa older players on other teams,may be the end of their career.

Anderson's time as a Senator has come to an end. Thanks Andy! I hope you get another hockey opportunity.