2018 NHL Entry Draft

Flo The Action wrote:

wprager wrote:In hindsight we didn't get the player we expected but if we did, and without that extension, it was absolutely a good deal.

But this is just it, he didn’t look like he was the player he once was. It was obvious that he wasn’t what he used to be.

Dorion seems to have this problem, sees historical as predictor for future performance. And that doesn’t work. Especially with players that are deteriorating or are getting older.

Burrows, Anderson, Gaborik, even to an extent phaneuf( I’m taking this was a Murray Dorion decision).
At this point I think the kings won the phaneuf Gaborik trade. The only way this gets rescued is if gabs retires.

If it doesn’t it will look like Dorion emotionally wanted to punish phaneuf for not waiving his NTC last summer and wanted him out.
Another emotional misdirected decision.

wprager wrote:Again, there was no stupid contract until he extended him for 2 years. He could still have contributed in the playoffs if he want banged up.

I still don't have an issue with bringing in a proven playoff guy who will do anything to win over a second rounder playing well against interior competition who may turn into a player 5 years later, the same as pretty much any other 2-3 rounder. We've had more luck with the later rounds than we've had with the 2nd round picks for some reason. What makes you think this one would turn out any different? And I'm not asking based on today's Intel but what we knew 2 years ago.

22_4_ever wrote:

wprager wrote:Again, there was no stupid contract until he extended him for 2 years. He could still have contributed in the playoffs if he want banged up.

I still don't have an issue with bringing in a proven playoff guy who will do anything to win over a second rounder playing well against interior competition who may turn into a player 5 years later, the same as pretty much any other 2-3 rounder. We've had more luck with the later rounds than we've had with the 2nd round picks for some reason. What makes you think this one would turn out any different? And I'm not asking based on today's Intel but what we knew 2 years ago.

I thought Burrows was on a no trade clause and only agreed to waive it if Ottawa offered an extension.   Or is that someone else?

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:I've looked at 1st round d-men from the last few drafts. I think Ottawa would be foolish to draft a d-man with #4. Zadina, Svech, Tkachuk, Wahlstrom would be my picks here. On paper a d-man would be nice on paper but given past history I am not sure it would be the best use of a pick.

If Ottawa decides to keep Karl they can bring in a d-man via Hoffman and surely find a way to improve upon Ceci

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:I'd prefer Dobson over Hughes personally. We don't need LHDs with Chabot and Wolanin already in the system. Dobson would naturally be the perfect partner for Chabot down the road.

I also think Montreal goes off the board and takes a center or d-man. I think we're getting Svech or Zadina depending on whether Carolina take Zadina for chemistry or Svech for skill.

Lagoon wrote:

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:I'd prefer Dobson over Hughes personally. We don't need LHDs with Chabot and Wolanin already in the system. Dobson would naturally be the perfect partner for Chabot down the road.

I also think Montreal goes off the board and takes a center or d-man. I think we're getting Svech or Zadina depending on whether Carolina take Zadina for chemistry or Svech for skill.

It is so very interesting. I can’t wait to see how it all goes down. Montreal better trade down instead of taking a C or D at 3 or they will get roasted by fans for not seizing an opportunity to add extra assets for their coveted spot.