Edited Apr. 20, 2023 at 10:34 p.m.
Quoting: CoachCoach
And that makes sense. Not only that, but I agree completely with your take on it.
I only meant to shut it down before it caught waves (Petry to Det) that the Wings are going to be forced or have interest in dealing Chiarot. Detroit is swimming in cap space, and if 4.75 x 3 is a team’s worst contract then they are in good shape.
On a different note, who are you hoping for assuming Chicago doesn’t win the lottery?
Man... There is a lot of talent in this draft. I've been super wrapped up in watching juniors, NCAA, European leagues, and KHL since CHI's rebuild started. Depends where we land, it's so tough to say. Do we take the widely accepted "best player available" or maybe do what some would consider a reach? Considering we can't draft any later than 5th, some of my favorites would be considered a reach. I like Yager, and Moore a lot. Then anyone from that USNTDP top line would be great, between Leonard, Smith, and Perrault. Brindley, Benson and Cristall are exciting. Of course Bedard, Fantilli or Michkov would be great. Outside of the geopolitical circumstances, Michkov is absolutely the second best prospect in the draft. I'm not as high on Carlsson or Barlow as most scouts seem to be. Also, I really don't think CHI should be looking at defensemen in the first round this year. Forwards with top 6 upside should be a priority.
Then the second round, quite a few 1st round caliber talents will still be available because of how deep the the 2023 draft is. Sawchyn, Dower Nilsson, Willander, Bonk, and possibly some others I've already named, could be there. Jarventie, and Barkey are exciting. Honzek could possibly slip.
Honestly, who knows whats gonna happen. But like I said before, I trust CHI's front office. They did a great job last year with a pretty limited time to prepare and an incomplete analytics/scouting department. So, this year should hopefully be even better. I expect them to make a big push for another 1st this year too.
Edit: Also, Sale won me over this morning in the U18 Men's World Cup.