Podein25 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I think they will try but fail to pull the trigger and end up taking Yakupov who is the consensus BPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertmega Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Gagner, Eberle, **Hall, **Hopkins, **YakupovC'mon man, Pittsburgh did it with two rigged lotteries, if Edmonton can't do it with three then they just need start trading these gifts from Bettman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 @Bertmega Edmonton never got a Crosby AND a Malkin. I think they should trade down and take Murray, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertmega Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) @flyercanuckThis is true FC, in fact there should be a star next to both their names on the NHL draft class.I am reading that Murray should go #2. If they trade down to Columbus (knowing that they love to draft Russian offensive talent), what would that get them in return? The #2 and a prospect?If Edmonton takes Murray #1 overall, then Yakupov is absolutely going to Columbus. I can see Nash becoming more expendable at that point. NYR expendable to collect the finishing touches to Columbus' squad. Edited June 20, 2012 by Bertmega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I can't see Columbus trading up to draft a Russian. And if Edmonton took Murray first, I think you see Columbus' management run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 @BertmegaI don't think it is certain that Murray would go #2 to CBJ. If EDM traded with MTL to move to #3, they could still take Rheinhart of Dumba at #3 and be happy with that choice of D-man. The guy I like in the top group is actually Glachenyuk, who sat out most of the year with a knee injury. A Russian-turned-American citizen who is a winner IMO. I saw an interview with him and he's the guy I would take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertmega Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 @Podein25That is good logic with Montreal, and from what I am reading they are pretty high up on Yakupov. In any case, I have to get up to speed on the names you mentioned. I cannot wait to see what happens. Friday night is blocked off from all house and work duties. @flyercanuckThis could be interesting to say the least. I am still trying to figure out who Holmgren trades the #20 to.... my mind would be at ease if he does stick to the plan and draft a defender. I can't recall a draft in many years that was this heavy on defensive prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 @BertmegaYeah should be interesting thing.You know, the more I think about it, the more I think Columbus is likely to take Murray, so scratch my comments above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 @Podein25That is good logic with Montreal, and from what I am reading they are pretty high up on Yakupov. In any case, I have to get up to speed on the names you mentioned. I cannot wait to see what happens.Friday night is blocked off from all house and work duties.@flyercanuckThis could be interesting to say the least. I am still trying to figure out who Holmgren trades the #20 to.... my mind would be at ease if he does stick to the plan and draft a defender.I can't recall a draft in many years that was this heavy on defensive prospects. Well, if it comes anywhere near as close as 2008, it'll be a good one. There's definately quantity this year, but the quality will have a tough time matching Doughty, Pietrangelo, Karlsson, Myers, Del Zotto, Bogosian, Schenn, Gardiner, Sbisa, and Carlson from the first round in 08. Thank God we traded our pick for Eminger that year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 they could still take Rheinhart ofSince when has Reinhart moved to #3? I had him at 15-18 most of the year and see him on most panels as 7-12.That said, I would trade my left nut for Reinhart!! He is the next Weber / Pronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Since when has Reinhart moved to #3? I had him at 15-18 most of the year and see him on most panels as 7-12.That said, I would trade my left nut for Reinhart!! He is the next Weber / Pronger. If he's the next Weber/Pronger...shouldn't he go first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueboy Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 The word is this draft is very deep at the position of defense. So if a team does their homework they need not move up to succeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 If he's the next Weber/Pronger...shouldn't he go first?Good point and I definitely guilty of extreme exaggeration on potential, but he has all the raw tools (size, skating, ice vision, physical, etc.).The thing is that he is probably 3-4 years away of having that kind of an impact where the two russians will have quicker impact on their clubs. What do you know about Murray that was drafted number two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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