I think if either Florida or Edmonton picks second, both teams would take Ekblad if he's available. Both organizations need that defensive anchor. This will all depend on Buffalo's move. If they take Ekblad first, then which of the centers falls to us at 4th could be a complete toss up, as I could see Florida picking Bennett or Reinhart, and I could see Edmonton valuing Draisaitl above even Reinhart.
Of course this is assuming Buffalo takes the lottery. I just hope to the heavens that no team below us gets lucky.
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