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Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
If Tij or someone like Lindstrom isn't an option then I'm all for them dipping into that pool of high end D talent.
Andersson's our #1 currently (probably a #2 realistically if you look past his down year) and he was drafted in the 2nd round. This pick isn't do or die for whether they'll get a top defender into their system for this rebuild. That player could be found in their current prospect base, another pick in this draft or in the next 2 drafts.
There are forwards you can make exceptions for here, but probably only a couple. I think Tij is one. But that's just my thought.
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I think this draft is unique with the quality of D. I think there are 8 guys with top pairing potential (not all of them of course will make it) and a couple interesting guys further down, including Jiricek who I think would be in that grouping if not for the injury.
Next year's draft is poor on D (at least as of now).
I think Lindstrom is interesting because he could be a unique opportunity to get a #1 centre, if he falls due to injury. There's risk there but I would take a swing at him if he's there.