Is Byfield an Option

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Created by: Shakabakes

Team: 2019-20 New York Rangers

Initial Creation Date: Aug. 5, 2020

Published: Aug. 5, 2020

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I know LaFreniere is the consensus #1 Pick, even as I write this. But considering how the Rangers are built, does it make more sense to take Byfield?

The Rangers already have Panarin and Kreider on the Left for the foreseeable future. And even if Buchnevich isn't here in a couple years, they are still banking on Kakko and (maybe) Kravtsov being there on the Right.

While I think they would obviously like to lock up Zibenejad in 2 years, there is no real 2C option at the moment. If Strome doesn't get traded in the Offseason, he still won't be here for more than another year or 2. Chytil is good, but hasn't taken that next step yet where I would feel comfortable with him at 2C. No one else in the pipeline really capable.

This all being said: is it too much to pass on LaFreniere as best available? Or is it at least considerable to focus more on a position of need?

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 9:52 a.m.

McRanteskog

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Always take best player available which is Laf in this case.

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 9:53 a.m.

JumboJoe

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if they’re close in value then maybe choose the player that fits team needs but in this case they aren’t

Definitely pick Laf

If you really want Byfield just trade down a spot with LA

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 9:54 a.m.

chloewoj

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it would be a huge mistake passing on lafrenière

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 9:55 a.m.

Shakabakes

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Quoting: McRanteskog

Always take best player available which is Laf in this case.

Absolutely. Never question of who was better. Definitely LaFreniere. Mainly just a question of need. Loading up more on a position you are already set with, or satisfying another area where you may be lacking.

Aug. 5, 2020 at 9:57 a.m.

Shakabakes

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Quoting: JumboJoe

if they’re close in value then maybe choose the player that fits team needs but in this case they aren’t

Definitely pick Laf

If you really want Byfield just trade down a spot with LA

Trades are always an option. But given how deep the class is, don't know if it is worth it to trade away a ton when they will still get a good player.

Aug. 5, 2020 at 9:59 a.m.

chloewoj

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Quoting: Shakabakes

i feel like lafrenière is an exception here. yes the rangers are set on left wing but adding a player like lafrenière isn’t an opportunity that comes around often. i know you’re lacking at center but that doesn’t justify passing up on the best player in this draft.

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 10:03 a.m.

TheDuminator

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If you get 1st OA & Laffy you take him or you trade for a higher value... not choosing something less.
MTL would give their 9OA pick+ KK for Laffy.
Like that you would get a GREAT 2C in KK more ready than Byfield.... and you would get a Crazy good player at 9OA named Sanderson RHD or Rossi to fill the net or Azkarov your next No#1 goalie

Aug. 5, 2020 at 10:12 a.m.

McRanteskog

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Quoting: JumboJoe

if they’re close in value then maybe choose the player that fits team needs but in this case they aren’t

Definitely pick Laf

If you really want Byfield just trade down a spot with LA

If LAK have a brain, they dont do the trade. Why? if a team is trading from #1 to #2, then clearly they prefer the non-consensus #1 pick. If this is the case, why would LAK give up assets to move up when they can sit still and get the same player

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 10:15 a.m.

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Quoting: Shakabakes

COL had Girard, Makar and Timmins in the fold and still drafted Byram.
Best player available. You are better off having a more elite piece in an area of strength than a good piece in an area of weakness. This gives you more options and flexibility in moving one of those pieces to strengthen an area of weakness.

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 10:17 a.m.

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Whoever gets first is picking Laf. The pick won't be traded and Byfield/Stuetzle won't go ahead of him

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 10:23 a.m.

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Quoting: McRanteskog

They might rather have Byfield and an additional asset but if they have 1st overall they’ll still just choose Laf

Aug. 5, 2020 at 10:40 a.m.

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https://dobberprospects.com/why-quinton-byfield-at-1st-overall-isnt-all-that-crazy/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 11:01 a.m.

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Trading down a spot of two isn’t an option. Soon as you offer la or Ottawa they will know you aren’t targeting laf and will pass on any trade. So taking him outright at 1st I don’t think is as large of a leap as some may suggest. For being in the same draft class the age difference is rather significant. Finding top 6 centres can be tougher to acquire than wingers and in this case I actually think it would be foolish not to strongly consider.

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Aug. 5, 2020 at 11:05 a.m.

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Quoting: Timmah007

Plus he doesn't have to play right away. If I take Byfield at his very young age, I give him 1 year to marinate in the AHL. Bring him up at 19 for 21-22. Doesn't affect his ELC at all.

Aug. 5, 2020 at 11:25 a.m.

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Quoting: Shakabakes

Plus he doesn't have to play right away. If I take Byfield at his very young age, I give him 1 year to marinate in the AHL. Bring him up at 19 for 21-22. Doesn't affect his ELC at all.

It’s incredibly difficult to predict development plans. Who knows for sure how he’s spent all this time off. He could be a lot closer to making the team than we remember him as. Too many unknowns because of this stoppage really expecting to see a couple surprises. Undersized guys had extra time to bulk up. Not the strongest skaters could have possibly been working hard at it at a local rink. We really don’t know as much as we normally do about this players. That’s a lot of extra time to work on areas needing improvement. I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw 10 guys become regulars right out of the gate from this draft class. Not to mention the additional looks some might get due to flat cap.

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