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Originally Posted by Coach
The faith people have that unknown quantities like 16-18 year olds continues to blow my mind. Even with Bennett added to the conversation, who himself was once touted as a top line center in waiting for which we are still waiting and will likely not be the case.
I’m not against trading Gaudreau Monahan and/or Gio, but there’s no guarantee picks turn into players that are as good. I’m not on board with trading Tkachuk at all though.
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I think the general consensus on Tkachuk is that it would be stupid to trade him unless it was for an elite #1 center. A trade like that probably isn't possible, therefore Tkachuk isn't going to be traded.
Since these centers are so difficult to acquire, the only realistic way to do so is to take a flyer on a high draft pick with upside.
I don't believe either Monahan or Gaudreau can fetch a top 5 pick in this draft. The players from 5 to 10 have a lower chance of turning out, and aren't sure things.
If Treliving is going to shake things up, he's going to have to gamble.
Or just try to build a team without that level of center.