Robviously Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Tavares injury could be huge. We might get top 2 picks this year or they defer and we are in line for couple of top picks next year I assume they'll defer because that's what I would do. If you have a chance to avoid giving away a top 5 pick, you have to take it and hope you can get better next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) I assume they'll defer because that's what I would do. If you have a chance to avoid giving away a top 5 pick, you have to take it and hope you can get better next year. But what if Tavares injury is long term and takes him into next year? They could be really bad next year with no Tavares, no Vanek and no one wanting to play for them. Do you risk giving away a potential franchise changer player? Edited February 19, 2014 by tom webster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 But what if Tavares injury is long term and takes him into next year? They could be really bad next year with no Tavares, no Vanek and no one wanting to play for them. Do you risk giving away a potential franchise changer player? If Tavares is out next year *and* if they have a new GM that can accept a "let it burn" approach to his first season, I guess I could see it happening. I mean, they might defer even without the Tavares injury being a factor. I don't know what they're thinking. But it seems like you'd want to use that option to avoid giving up a super high draft pick if you can at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 In 3 years I want to draft this kid. Jakub Chychrun who is currently 15, 6'2"- 200 lb defence playing on a Toronto midget team. Already saying he's the next big one. Holds dual citizenship and hails from Florida but moved North for hockey. T.S.N. currently has a write up on him and his dad a former N.H.L.er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 In 3 years I want to draft this kid. Jakub Chychrun who is currently 15, 6'2"- 200 lb defence playing on a Toronto midget team. Already saying he's the next big one. Holds dual citizenship and hails from Florida but moved North for hockey. T.S.N. currently has a write up on him and his dad a former N.H.L.er. Interesting if his game translates when he's not an adult-sized person playing kids. Or if he keeps growing; I was 6'2" when I was 14 and I'm 6'2" now 20+ years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 In 3 years I want to draft this kid. Jakub Chychrun who is currently 15, 6'2"- 200 lb defence playing on a Toronto midget team. Already saying he's the next big one. Holds dual citizenship and hails from Florida but moved North for hockey. T.S.N. currently has a write up on him and his dad a former N.H.L.er. In three years I hope we're not still talking about drafting "the next one." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 In three years I hope we're not still talking about drafting "the next one." It wouldn't be all that bad if its someone else's 1st round pick that we've wrangled out of someone via a trade. A long shot but one can hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Daniel Audette, son of Donald: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=705519 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 But what if Tavares injury is long term and takes him into next year? They could be really bad next year with no Tavares, no Vanek and no one wanting to play for them. Do you risk giving away a potential franchise changer player? I don't think you can walk away from even a 5% chance of landing McDavid. They pretty much have to give us the pick this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I don't think you can walk away from even a 5% chance of landing McDavid. They pretty much have to give us the pick this year. I would if I were GM and very uncertain of next year. I think however Garth Snow is likely to defer and assume his team will be better next year. The problem I see for them is that, their goaltending and defense will still be bad next season unless they get a couple of high end UFA guys. This means IMPO that they will be a bottom 10 team against next season. They have allowed the most goals against in the NHL, they are sieve on defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I don't think you can walk away from even a 5% chance of landing McDavid. They pretty much have to give us the pick this year. I like to think of it akin to having a choice between $10000 dollars in hand or a chance at winning a billion. What would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I like to think of it akin to having a choice between $10000 dollars in hand or a chance at winning a billion. What would you do? And if you lose out on that billion, you still walk away with $10000, just a year later than originally planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 And if you lose out on that billion, you still walk away with $10000, just a year later than originally planned. In all likelihood yes. I think that is how you should view it. Sure you could have a resurgence next year but it isn't probable consider the defense and the gt situation. Also next years draft is supposedly deeper so why not roll the dice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Tavares out for the season according to Yahoo sports!! How does this affect the Islanders decision on their first pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Tavares out for the season according to Yahoo sports!! How does this affect the Islanders decision on their first pick? Read the last page or so and find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Read the last page or so and find out. i chuckled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm not a doctor, but I play one on the internet.... MCL injuries aren't as severe as ACL injuries. A torn MCL keeps him out for the rest of this season but he's probably fine by October. So start speculating on how the Islanders would respond to that scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 i chuckled Me too. Also, I just realized you're from the Finger Lakes. I know we're suppose to be enemies until later tomorrow but damn that's a nice area! We often camp at Watkins Glen State Park. I love how you can hit up like 10 wineries on the way down there too. Plus the annual Wine Festival is pretty sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Me too. Also, I just realized you're from the Finger Lakes. I know we're suppose to be enemies until later tomorrow but damn that's a nice area! We often camp at Watkins Glen State Park. I love how you can hit up like 10 wineries on the way down there too. Plus the annual Wine Festival is pretty sweet. damn right man! I'm on the north east side of Ithaca...about a mile or two up Cayuga lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 damn right man! I'm on the north east side of Ithaca...about a mile or two up Cayuga lake. Oh I know that area fairly well. I'm jelous, the wife and I would love to move down there at some point when we hit the golden years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 damn right man! I'm on the north east side of Ithaca...about a mile or two up Cayuga lake. In the apartments acrost (:)) from Pyramid mall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Me too. Also, I just realized you're from the Finger Lakes. I know we're suppose to be enemies until later tomorrow but damn that's a nice area! We often camp at Watkins Glen State Park. I love how you can hit up like 10 wineries on the way down there too. Plus the annual Wine Festival is pretty sweet. damn right man! I'm on the north east side of Ithaca...about a mile or two up Cayuga lake. I grew up near Keuka Lake and gotta say I miss how beautiful home is sometimes. That being said we have updates: Above you will find the predictions for a full 68 game junior season from some of the top prospects. For those who have played additional games I have adjusted those numbers. I also added in Jake Virtanen. Michael Dal Colle: 32g, 42a, 74pts, 52gp = 42g, 55a, 97pts, 68gp Sam Bennett: 28g, 47a, 75pts, 45gp = 42g, 71a, 113pts, 68gp Sam Reinhart: 25g, 45a, 70pts, 41gp = 41g, 75a, 116pts, 68gp Jake Virtanen: 32g, 18a, 50pts, 53gp = 41g, 23a, 64pts, 68gp That is the update from the last time I did this. Sometime after the Olympics perhaps I will do it again for fun. 2/20/14 Michael Dal Colle: 35g, 48a, 83pts, 57gp = 42g, 57a, 99pts, 68gp Sam Bennett: 32g, 50a, 82pts, 49gp = 44g, 69a, 113pts, 68gp Samson Reinhart: 32g, 56a, 88pts, 48gp = 45g, 79a, 124pts, 68gp Jake Virtanen: 38g, 21a, 59pts, 60gp = 43g, 24a, 67pts, 68gp Edited February 20, 2014 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Read the last page or so and find out. Mostly speculative. I'm wondering what will actually happen now that it's confirmed he will be out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 In the apartments acrost ( :)) from Pyramid mall? No, I'm renting a house out in Lansing near Rogue's Harbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Mostly speculative. I'm wondering what will actually happen now that it's confirmed he will be out. Speculation is all you'll get. Nobody has any idea what this actually means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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