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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Whatever people say about Wideman, I think he'd be a good pick up for the Oilers. He may not fit in with us as well as he once did but he'd be a solid PP QB for Edmonton. This isn't new but I propose we trade him if willing, with our 6th to the Oil for their 4th. I'd even be happy with throwing in a pick and picking up part of his salary.
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Wideman + 6th + another pick + retained salary to move up 2 picks?
Im curious what that package would return minus our 6th pick.
Personally, I wouldnt give up that much to go from Nylander/Sergachev/Juolevi/(maybe Tkachuk) to what will likely be Dubois. I think he's clearly the 4th best prospect but I dont think there is that big of a gap to give up that much.
I'd be happy with Nylander or Sergachev.
After watching the 1st 2 periods of the London Knights game (it was 6-1 at the end of the 2nd for the Knights) today I have a feeling Tkachuk has been riding the work of Dvorak and Marner a bit. They are just incredible. Marner obviously drives the line, hes the best player in the OHL..but I think Dvorak is the 2nd player on that line where Tkachuk is their netfront guy who goes to the tough areas on a line that creates so much.
I'm not saying hes a bust..but when I think of his linemates and team overall and factor in his average skating, along with the fact it seems like he benefits from the lack of really strong d-men in junior (its a good trait, but i dont know if he will be able to dominate like that below the hashmarks in the NHL) - I'd be a bit wary of taking him. I think he's good but maybe on another team junior team (ala Monahans 67s) he would be ranked lower and have worse stats. Maybe.
Dubois I would LOVE on this team but I dont see him dropping and I dont see the value in what it would take to move up vs whats probably going to be available at 6.
I would like to go for the player with the highest ceiling. The way I see it going Tkachuk and Dubois are gone by 6. Imo Nylander would be a great pick. His skill level is pretty high from the 3 games ive seen him play in the OHL + the WJC and some highlights. He strikes me as someone who could just be magic in the NHL. You'd have to think if he was a bit bigger (weight) and played a more physical game he would be ranked higher. I know we're a small team already but I really like Nylanders chances of converting his high skill high speed game to the NHL. Every time I've seen him I keep thinking the kids he plays with arent seeing what he's seeing. He thinks sooo fast. I dont even want to think of what he and Gaudreau would do on the same line. Yikes. Reads the game and reacts incredibly quick. He's actually a better team player with more team first instincts than his brother. From what I've seen he works hard defensively and isnt selfish like his brother was at this age. Almost as good skating as his bro. Better shot than William. Arguably the most talented player on his team. Very smart player. He's a RH RW who is born in Calgary to boot. I think the Flames will be happy to call his name at 6. I can already hear Craig Conroy raving about him
