Quoting: CH1909
The Canadiens are hoping for a top defense and center prospect and pick. We could use Steel.
We also could use Steel. Hence, he's not available. I don't see anyone giving up a highly-touted C or D prospect for Patches. Good luck in your search though.
Quoting: ithical
Overpayment for a player the Ducks don't really need. The asking price is too high because Bergevin got fleeced on the Sergachev trade. 1st round picks seem to be under valued in a deep drafts in the next few seasons. Ritchie is playing much better since playing with Kase and Rico. Pass.
Agreed on all fronts.
Quoting: getzlafshair
Good points. I would argue the Ducks would like to add a scoring winger like Max. The Ducks also very rarely trade 1st round picks, which means we have a ton of up and coming players from that last few drafts. They could potentially afford to lose one for this year. Also, the Ducks still are battling for playoff position and could potentially miss so Bob Murray may not even pull the trigger on a deadline acquisition. Thank for the input
BM has been reportedly in on Vanek, but I'm not sure he'd even be worth adding. We're not linked with anyone of Patches calibre and for good reason because we have nowhere to put them.
In terms of our 1st round picks, we didn't have one last year. I don't believe BM will want to miss out drafting in the 1st round again this year too. Moreover, I think we may have missed on a few former 1st rounders. I'm not convinced that Ritchie or Jones will be top 6 level talents, probably more top 9. We also don't know where Steel or Terry will finish up, top 9? top 6? elite level 1st line players? who knows? Therefore, I think we need to continue to draft as high as we can as many times as we can. Also, as you said, we're not even in the playoffs and, therefore, that 1st round pick could be a mid-1st and worth a lot to us. Personally, I wouldn't move it.
Quoting: getzlafshair
How do you MTL would feel about Kossila? 38 pts in 35GPin the AHL this season as a center. 48 points last year. Probably the Ducks best center prospect behind Sam Steel who I don't see them moving. Thanks for your input
I would think that Troy Terry is our 2nd best forward prospect. He's looked fantastic in the Olympics.
Quoting: ithical
I do see the point in adding a winger but what about when Eaves can finally play? The cap situation, chemistry and lines all play a part in a decision to add in front. I'd argue Ducks need a defender more than offense.
Agreed. D is the main issue we have, but I don't see that getting fixed until the off-season.