Okay, 3 ways this goes down.
Imo:
50% chance we keep all 3 picks and stay put.
25% chance we flip with Nashville. I think they could demand our 28th overall pick, because we don't have any 2nds. But I could see Feaster dealing one of Cammy/Tanguay/Stampniak prior to this to acquire a 2nd+ and flip that in a deal to move to 4th as a possibility as well. May succumb at the last minute to dealing one of the later 1sts to do a flip if they want Barkov badly enough though. But realistically moving 2 spots typically shouldn't be at that expense. (then again, the players in the top 4 are very highly regarded)
25% chance we flip (or just acquire) the 5th pick. Reasons for this: Jay can't make it work with Nashville, and feel they are at risk at having their preference at 6 to be snatched up at 5 by an alternate trade partner or Carolina themselves. Could be made in particular to block the Oilers if it comes to it (might come down to a bidding war, in which case we'll have trouble competing). Small chance Jay might deal the rumored top 4 d-man to Carolina (looking at Gio) + one of 1st round picks to add the 5th. They'll perceive it as a home run to take 2 in the top 10. If the picks are just swapped, I see our 3rd round (+ prospect, if bidding war ensues) being good enough.
No idea about changes to the later 1sts, but I see Feaster more likely acquiring a 2nd rounder by means of unloading a roster player than trading down with one of these. Just too many trade pieces that could potentially land that kind of return.
Last edited by djsFlames; 06-25-2013 at 11:46 PM.
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