Demidov available at 4

Take out marchenko. Why would we Move a great going (edit: young not going) forward AND move down. Makes no sense.

Would Columbus take Demidov or a defenseman? You think a young defenseman and 2 first to move up one spot is reasonable??

No, but if you think adding marchenko to get a late first and a young depth defender is fair then you are incorrect. The offer is for 4 not for marchenko take him out and offer a package for the pick alone.

I like the 3 young russians in columbus. What do you guys think them? I would run with them myself, mind you Winnipeg went through their Russian faze and that did not work out so well but the Columbus trio seem exciting for the future

I think Columbus takes their BPA and doesn’t worry about need or position, and keeping fourth means they can do so. The prospect pool is strong. There is no glaring need. They have no issues getting Russians over and there will almost certainly be at least four on the roster next season if not five and a half. If Demidov is there at four, Columbus just takes him and loses no sleep over lost assets at the end of the round. They certainly do not consider including Marchenko for the privilege of an AHL defense prospect and a late pick that should be the cost of moving up, period.