LGR4GM Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Im thinking that Murray could make a move for Taylor Hall or Leon Draisaitl now that Edmonton has McDavid I wouldn't take Draisaitl. He brings nothing to Buffalo other than a lumbering center who has skating issues. One of the dumbest yet predictable moments in draft history was when Edmonton passed on Bennett because Draisaitl was bigger. What if Edmonton shocks the world and passes on McDavid or Darcy trades all his picks for next two years to move up and grab McDavid Good thing Darcy Regier is not the GM of the Phoenix Coyotes then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 What if Edmonton shocks the world and passes on McDavid or Darcy trades all his picks for next two years to move up and grab McDavid Not saying it wouldn't happen (although I doubt it would), but the last time this happened it led to a couple of Stanley Cup championships for the team that got the picks/prospects and a single SCF appearance for the team that got the superstar (Lindros). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I like the idea of possibly acquiring one of Edmonton's young forwards, but I'd be looking more at a guy like Eberle. We have a lot of center depth already, Nugent-Hopkins doesn't seem like a guy Murray would be after. Sure, no problem with that thought. I was thinking more the general idea and just threw RNH out there as a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I wouldn't take Draisaitl. He brings nothing to Buffalo other than a lumbering center who has skating issues. One of the dumbest yet predictable moments in draft history was when Edmonton passed on Bennett because Draisaitl was bigger. Draisaitl still has time to grow into his game. I doubt Bennett would be having the success he is now had he been picked by Edmonton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Draisaitl still has time to grow into his game. I doubt Bennett would be having the success he is now had he been picked by Edmonton. I think the best thing that happened to Bennett was the injury. It gave him a ton of time in the weight room to add much needed muscle and strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I think the best thing that happened to Bennett was the injury. It gave him a ton of time in the weight room to add much needed muscle and strength.What was his injury that he could go get ripped but couldn't play hockey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 What was his injury that he could go get ripped but couldn't play hockey? Labrum, if I recall correctly. Could do a lot of legs and cardio, and once it was healed enough to rehab, that's all upper body work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Labrum, if I recall correctly. Could do a lot of legs and cardio, and once it was healed enough to rehab, that's all upper body work.Ah, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Draisaitl still has time to grow into his game. I doubt Bennett would be having the success he is now had he been picked by Edmonton. Draisaitl's problem isn't growing into his game. His skating is below average and in the NHL that just doesn't work. I think Bennett's injury and yes his team has helped but when you have Hall and Yakupov on your team you need a fast skating center to keep up with them. IMPO I would have done it different, of course I am not an NHL GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Draisaitl's problem isn't growing into his game. His skating is below average and in the NHL that just doesn't work. I think Bennett's injury and yes his team has helped but when you have Hall and Yakupov on your team you need a fast skating center to keep up with them. IMPO I would have done it different, of course I am not an NHL GM. I don't think his skating is a long term issue. Once he finds his line he'll be fine. Especially with all the extra attention McDavid alleviates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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