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I agree, moving up from 31, fine, trading down from 7....ffs, I'd drive to Buffalo from Phoenix AZ, and pack Botterill's bags myself.

Alex Nylander, send them that schlub for someone who actually can play at the NHL level.

The closer we get to Zegras, Cozens, Kreps the closer I like. Turcotte is my favorite prospect outside of Kakko, but I have fallen in love with Zegras's game.

Dach at #3, would certainly be ...interesting. I like the overall package, but the skating reminds me of Couturier which was a characteristic of his "lack" of ability in his draft year. He's turned out fine. So perhaps, my reservations about Dach are misguided, but at #3, that would be stunning.

I'm good with this. There's a decent shot a nice prospect is available at 40 as well!

I'd be more interested in Kapanen and to a lesser extent Johnsson than the possible ramifications of a Marner offer sheet. Send Nylander and 2021 St Louis 2nd for Kapanen and a lesser named prospect?

The contract is 1 year 1M. He's been solid when he gets in the net, and he's been a good mentor for the room. He also stays in California for his family. Plus, plus, plus.

Trade Sheary for a pick, sign Donskoi. Upgrade and subtract at the same time. Donskoi remains my number one target. I'd love to see Nyquist in Sabres blue and gold, however at the end of the day, Donskoi fits up and down the wing depth, and scores well, skates well and can back check. I'm not touching a center until July 8th or so to see the fall out. When Matt Duchene is going to end up costing Jack Eichel money, pass!

If Marner wants to be paid, it's fine by me. I'm all about burning the cap for Toronto for the next 8 seasons. Awe, poor Toronto. ***** the Leafs.

This is going to sound a bit off, but he's my #1 free agent in a lot of ways. He's the type of player this team needs, speed, creativity, two way game, and in his 20's. Depth is this teams biggest issue. Burakovsky is another guy that I'm all about going out to get.

I agree with this, #31 in play for someone like Kapanen is fine by me, 22 years old coming off a 44 point season. That's the type of trade we need to do.

Which pick? If it's #31, then it makes sense, in most cases, I really hope someone falls that another team wants to overpay for, moving down into the 2nd round and gaining a third or fourth round pick would be ideal. If it's moved for a forward, I hope it's for the right type of guy.

Yes please, I don't mind the Navy-ish blue, but bring back the original!

Exactly, we've already given up a 3rd to be shunned by him. Like we need to give up even a 5th for a kid who's done NOTHING. Pass. I get that Botterill has to search down every target he can, but if we're starting at the bottom of the barrel, can we at least get a European free agent that is a better flyer?

Here's hoping Detroit drafts Podz, because I really would hate to see Buffalo draft a midget.

If you can get Callahan and Miller for McCabe and a 3rd, I'm game on that trade. The rest is a question. I definitely wouldn't touch the Winnipeg trade, or Haula and Miller for 31st, Nylander and Larsson. The Zucker trade might be a realistic option, but it likely isn't for Minnesota. The Buffalo Sabres need more depth. Yes they need a second line center, but unless you're overpaying for Matt Duchene's services, would he choose Buffalo over others there isn't a great crop available. I find Hayes a player that is a black hole of a contract at north of 5.5 for more than 3 seasons. I wouldn't touch him. Along with depth, and a center, I still see goalie as the long term need to fix. UPL, is likely two seasons away from taking the mantle.

Turcotte is the most obvious choice, if for some reason he fell. He has the defensive upside, the skill and the skating at pace that is the most appealing. Outside of Kakko, he's my facvorite player in the draft. That could change, I'm starting to like a few other European players. However, Turcotte at 7 would be the best gift ever.

Because, guys who are undersized always make it. Sure, I could be wrong, but I'm just not biting on Caufield. That's just my take. I'll take Zegras who fits both a need and value at 7 over a sprite, who can shoot.

Give me Zegras as the best "of what's left" situation at 7 overall. I'm hoping for Turcotte, Byram or Krebs. I'm okay with Cozens or Dach. I don't want Caufield.

So much quality depth. Waves and waves of quality! I would love an in his prime Teppo or Toni Lydman.

Hayes is not worth the likely 5.5M plus contract he's going to sign. He was a wet fart in the playoffs, and does absolutely nothing for that type of cap hit. We're talking about another soft Okposo signing with Kevin Hayes. I don't give a ***** if he's friends with Jack. He hasn't been a quality player since he left Ottawa. That's a hefty contract to take on, even if he's available on the cheap. Unless they're taking Okposo, pass.

No.

I will just say this, if Callahan is a serious offseason addition, I want more than just Taylor Raddysh. I'm tired of the "veteran leader crap". If we're bailing out Tampa Bay, I want Raddysh a 2nd round pick, and for them to take Sobotka back. Callahan is just another retread fourth liner who won't do much on the stat sheet.

This is the type of draft where talent should be available in the mid rounds that could be higher in weaker drafts. I'm excited, and if we're able to add anything, that would be even more impeccable.

I'm not interested in 5'8" scoring tease guys in any program. Does the wording "concussion risk" sound like fun. We don't need another Tyler Ennis. Please, oh please may it be Cozens, Zegras, Podkolzin, Dach, Boldy in that order. Vancouver picks 10th.