Last two losses make the top 5 look like a certainty. Hopefully the Isles keep winning... 4th would be nice. So close to that top 3 that maybe one of them will slide or Burke can trade up a slot without breaking the bank.
I am really hoping for Bennett. I think Ekblad and Reinhart will be gone in the first two picks, and I am not even holding out any hope, too much talent. My dream is that whoever picks 3rd of the Oilers/Panthers, take Draitsaitl, Dal Colle or maybe even Nylander. Now that Bennett is out of the playoffs it might serve us well to decrease his visibility down the stretch a little.
Bennett fits exactly the type of identity this team is going for and in addition to the hard work and chippiness, brings a couple badly needed elements, skill and speed.
Also I love the idea of getting another good centre in this draft with so many available, think he will be a centre at the NHL level, Monahan/Bennett down the middle looks good for a long time. One of Stajan or Backs will have to go if another young centre makes the team though. Great problem to have.
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