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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Would people trade CGY 1st (6th overall) + PIT 1st (??? overall) for NSH 1st (4th overall)?
If they really feel MacKinnon and Barkov are the two elite centres of the draft then I'd say hey, lets do it.
Would NSH deal down 2 spots for an extra 1st rounder? It's certainly possible. I'd say that is a very tempting offer. They probably wouldn't do it if they have Barkov in an elite top four but I think there's some teams out there who don't have Barkov in the top grouping.
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I'd say that's more than fair. I think in past drafts that would be an overpayment, but if the drop-off between 4 & 5 is that steep then I believe a late first is a good return.
As I've said in the Lindholm/Monahan thread, I'm happy to stay at 6 & hope Barkov drops to us. If he doesn't then one or both of Lindholm & Monahan will be available & from my limited viewings I like them both. There are some strong prospects available late in the round.
To guarantee getting Barkov at 4, is it worth it to miss out on a Compher/Klimchuck/Morrissey at 25-27? Is it really Barkov >>> Lindholm + Compher?