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2014 NHL Draft Thread

Habsy said:
Islanders looking to trade their #5 pick apparently, which makes no sense since they could have given it to Buffalo instead of next years.

Perhaps Nonis moves up?
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I guess it makes sense if they figure they could trade the pick for someone who could help them make next year's pick be a lot worse.
 
So they're just looking to trade the pick outright and not move up?

Too bad, moving from 8 to 5 wouldn't be that hard I wouldn't think.
 
Habspatrol said:
I guess it makes sense if they figure they could trade the pick for someone who could help them make next year's pick be a lot worse.
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Well thats their logic, but I wouldn't say it makes sense. Selling the future even further to try and limit the mistakes you've already made never makes sense.

Snow is ripe to make a huge mistake here. I'd try to jump all over it. Even if not for #5, that is a place you can probably dump your problems on.
 
Yeah, like the Kessel trade was costly enough, but could you imagine if on top of that the Leafs moved Kadri or the 2012 1st just to try and squeeze a few more points and screw the Bruins over. Just horrible management if the rumours are true.

At this point it doesn't matter if the Sabres get McDavid with your pick or not. The pick is already gone. Making your team better is more important than making the Sabres worse.
 
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hockeylover said:
If Dal Colle is at 5 and the Islanders are open to trading the pick, what would it cost?

Because I want him.
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Was just going to say, if any of the top 3 of Bennet/Reinhart/Ekblad drop out of the top 3 - we'd better be hammering the Islanders to trade up.
 
leafman101 said:
Yeah, like the Kessel trade was costly enough, but could you imagine if on top of that the Leafs moved Kadri or the 2012 1st just to try and squeeze a few more points and screw the Bruins over. Just horrible management if the rumours are true.
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If I'm an Islander fan I'm hoping they get a player that can help them long term for that pick.

My guess is that the pick is in play but doesn't get moved.
 
The Isles have to compete next season with new ownership/new building/giving their 1st to Buffalo.

And how many top 5 picks can they have?
 
Rotoworld final mock

8. Toronto - William Nylander (C) Sodertalje-Rogle
The Maple Leafs are trying to move up in the draft as they apparently love Sam Bennett but will take William Nylander here if they are unable to trade up. Nylander was McKeen’s top rated player in this draft heading into the season and one reason he may drop is that he is committed to playing for MoDo in 2014-15. He led the World U18 championships with 16 points including six goals in seven games. He has Patrick Kane like skills in the way he is able to play with the puck.
Toronto needs – Scoring center, depth wingers.
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Yep, Nylander is the guy I want as well, especially if the cost to move up is going to be Kadri, Gardiner etc. Would rather keep our young assets and bring in Nylander
 
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