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Geeoff · 08-07-2018, 05:42 AM

I think keeping the 4th and drafting Brady Tkachuk was definitely a safer decision.

There's lots of competition for last place. There are the usual suspects plus the Rangers and Red Wings tanking hard.

Even if the Sens finish last, they are most likely to get the 4th overall pick.

By drafting this year, they gained a year of development and don't have to worry about the uncertainty surrounding next year's pick. In addition, I think the Sens believe that they are not a last place club.

08-07-2018, 05:42 AM	#72
Geeoff Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Exp:	I think keeping the 4th and drafting Brady Tkachuk was definitely a safer decision. There's lots of competition for last place. There are the usual suspects plus the Rangers and Red Wings tanking hard. Even if the Sens finish last, they are most likely to get the 4th overall pick. By drafting this year, they gained a year of development and don't have to worry about the uncertainty surrounding next year's pick. In addition, I think the Sens believe that they are not a last place club.