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I am one that really does think that Hughes uses the addition 1st and his depth to land a top 6 player...... Ideally a C, which Johnston can play albeit debatable.
This issue with the package is the Jackets have D depth similar to that on Montreal, and Harvey-Pinard I don't think makes their lineup. The picks are certainly great, but Johnston has more game than he has shown in his sophomore year.
Quite possible there is a fit here, but I would suggest it is part of what would be more a blockbuster..... possibly involving a retained Laine (like he is still only 25).....
Not about to figure that one out, but I think that package is rejected. Just no need for the players, and the 1st is too deep in the round.