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Originally Posted by FlameZilla
The only deal I could see us pulling off to move up is with Tampa Bay for #3, and here's why:
1st Overall: Jones to the Avs is a lock. I'm sure they'll take a long look at Mackinnon, but they'll go with Seth. It would be far too expensive to pull this deal off.
2nd Overall: Florida has just stated that they are not interested in moving down. They want someone who can step right into their team. It'll have to be Mackinnon.
3rd Overall: Tampa management has previously stated their admiration for Nichushkin, who could very well be available later in the top 10. No GM in the league would turn their nose up at recouping an extra asset (say, a late 1st rounder) to move down 3 spots & still pick the guy they want.
Nashville has a stiffy for Barkov, so in my opinion there's no way he drops past #4. I believe he fits the bill for the Flames going forward & if we want him we'll have to pick before the Preds. Mackinnon would be the dream, but I just cannot see it happening after Florida has said they aren't interested in moving the pick. We are stacked at LW for the next 10 years, so I don't have much interest in Drouin (which is probably foolish).
I don't think it makes sense to spend assets to move up unless we're really pushing for Mackinnon or we want to pick Barkov.
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In that scenario Drouin drops to at least 5th. What a steal for Carolina if that's the case.