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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
I'm kind of hoping Burke's plan B is to keep Cammalleri, then move off Hudler for good picks/prospects.
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I think Burke may be waiting to see what happens with a certain young phenom in Gaudreau. He could've perhaps pulled the trigger on a Hudler deal, but there currently is no one else who fits his mould as a shifty playmaker.
So I think things hinge more around that, than what you suggest. Either way, we're talking about 3 diminutive forwards. The numbers game says 2 should probably go at some point.
Don't think it'll be Johnny, but we shall see. Burke should be committed to Ponoka if he dealt him before realizing his potential and preferring to hang on to Cammy and Hudler, IMO.
I think Burke knows to some degree how high his ceiling can be, and his picks in the upcoming drafts will to some extent focus on surrounding him with 'beef.' Maybe I'm going on a limb here, but some of his strategy in drafting in 2014 may center around this.
The kid could be a superstar. I really think Burke knows this and may parlay a signed Cammalleri and Hudler also. In Hudler's case he will probably hang onto once he has a better idea of what Johnny can bring at the pro level in Gaudreau, assuming he signs. Even if he busts (which there is a probability of course), he may still move Hudler. Neither case is in a vacuum I suppose.
I feel ablush about this kind of scenario. Because not only does it present all kinds of probabilities, but more that we may have a star on our hands. One of which many GM's salivate for.
Of course, just speculating a bit and also hoping too, like all of us! Haha
Edit- We also have Baertchi knocking on the door soon, so potentially him and Gaudreau as smallish top 6 forwards I'm sure is pushing the limit with Burke. We don't want a Rutherford situation in Carolina going forward.
This draft will be even more intriguing than 2013 with it's 3 first rounders IMO. Size and skill will probably be looked at as a MUST for the most part, Id figure.