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Originally Posted by flambers
I would think, they do the opposite, they take Giordano and not select Ryan Johansen. Worst case the flip Giordano or move him at the trade deadline for another asset.
Johansen still has 4 years at 8m per season, but offensively he has struggled last 2 years.
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I disagree. Seattle does have to build a team that the locals will follow. They need some star power and good players to make the team competitive and then develop a following. Everyone that goes to Nashville sees their numbers drop off, so I'm not sure that would scare me off. Bottom line is they are getting a big number one center with term and a player they can count on. Better to take a gamble on that than plan for the 2nd round pick you're going to get at the TDL. That 2nd round pick is likely five years out from when they select him, and then hopefully turns into a player the level that Johansen currently is. I'd take Johansen because its a sure thing. Giordano recouping anything at the deadline is a complete unknown. that is an egg that may never get laid let alone hatch.