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Originally Posted by 868904
But they won't have a first round pick next year so they have to make the playoffs. They will probably want someone who can play immediately.
Hmmm, maybe they trade the pick now? Could this be some Tkachuk family maneuvering to get the brothers on the same team?
Actually, I just realized that they can still decide to give the pick to the Avs right up to the selection. But why would you defer a top 5 pick and hope that you finish worse the next year?
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Ottawa does have two 1st rounders this year. Their own and Pittsburgh's to offset no 1st rounder next year. The Erik Karlsson situation will probably get resolved at or near the draft as well which should bring Ottawa some extra picks as part of the package.