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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
Lots of injured players have dropped in the draft in the past, so it's very possible that the same happens with McQueen. If Reschny or McQueen are there at 18, I think I would still lean Reschny. If the scouts think the gamble is good enough for McQueen though, I will not be mad at all.
I don't see the need to move up in this draft unless you're trying to select top 5. The difference between 6-18 isn't very much to me in this draft, just see who falls and select them. It happens every draft year. If someone in the top 5 has fallen to 11 or 12 then maybe you find a way to attach an extra draft pick to move up 6 spots. But, I think 18 is still a very good spot to be in.
I would also try and see if any contending team needs help with any cap constraints. I understand the cap is going up, but it wouldn't hurt to see if anyone is willing to move a decent pick to rid some salary. A team like Montreal needing to rid of Anderson or Gallagher to make room for a Hutson extension as an example.
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Good post. I agree if it comes down Reschny and McQueen at 18 I hope they go Reschny. I don’t think McQueen has shown the production to justify some of these draft projections (I know he had a serious injury this year, but even last year he didn’t dominate). I think Kindel has big upside as well.
The 29-32 pick will be a crapshoot - hopefully Ryabkin is still there (doubtful).