Emotionally in 2018
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I'm fascinated that we were the team to take the swing on Lapierre. I'm sure it's just us thinking that he's the best player on the board, but it makes me wonder where he fits in our lineup long-term if he makes it. In terms of trying to keep the window of contention open longer, making a pick like this could get us our next 1C, so I'm fascinated to see how he develops in a few years.
The rest of our picks were a mixed bag for me. I like Trineyev as a player, but I thought there were a handful of significantly better options at that pick, specifically Chromiak. I doubt Hughes makes it, and Bjorklund just seems like a normal, late round goalie flyer. But if we were taking a goalie, Skotnikov would've been my guy at that spot. Huge fan of trading back in to get Magnusson though, he's really talented and I think he has a legit shot. Overall, I give us a B- or a C+. But whatever happens with Hendrix is going to decide the grade and nothing else.