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dopplsan

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Forum: NHL SigningsTue at 1:17 pm
Thread: Columbus Blue Jackets signed Yegor Chinakhov (3 Years / $1,325,000 AAV)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BeterChiarelli</b></div><div>I seem to recall that Jarmo had inside information that he could have gone in the early second before they selected again.

The thing that the draft rankings overstate - and they do this with a lot of non-North American Russians and other foreign players - is they add this "risk" factor of the player not coming over to their rankings. It's likely taking into consideration that he was passed over in his 18 year-old season and that his production prior to his draft year wasn't anything spectacular.

We also have to consider that these publishers - the EPRinksides, the Buttons, the McKenzie's, Red Line Report, etc. - only have so much information available to them. Bob only takes the words of 10 scouts (which does give a good proxy for what the league as a whole is thinking come draft day) but it misses the bigger picture. Even Pronman and Wheeler with their seemingly infinite wisdom don't get every pick right. Every organization values different aspects of the game differently. Every scout has to pitch their pick.

It was an absolute hail mary of a pick, and I agree he should have been available in the second round OR the Jackets could have traded for another early second, but it appears to be paying off. He had great production in the KHL last year given that league doesn't give that much icetime to 20 year olds AND he's coming over right away. Credit where it's due.</div></div>

(1) It wasn’t just Jarmo. A few GM’s/Scouts stated Yegor had plenty of late-first round interest, as I recall.

(2) Said it before, say it again - There Is No Such Thing As A Bad ELC
Forum: Armchair-GMThu at 9:33 am
Forum: Armchair-GMApr 28 at 8:29
Thread: is this enough Sabres fans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Skytown</b></div><div>The way Domi has been playing, it’ll probably cost a 1st to move him. CBJ should have a top 5 picks so if we’re using a % your trade is something like Eichel for Laine (40% of the 1st) and Domi (60% of the 1st). Not even close imo
So no, BUF says no. Add in Texier and another 1st and maybe Buffalo picks up. Just my opinion.</div></div>

I’ve said it before, Eichel just isn’t worth the investment. The assets you’d give up to acquire him would likely just create more holes, at least for CBJ. LA, NJ, NYR, etc. might be a different story.

Domi also wouldn’t/shouldn’t cost anything to move. CBJ aren’t in a cap crunch, and he’s on an expiring deal.

And yeah, CBJ are better served giving Laine/ Domi another year under a different coach. If they’re going to trade them now, it’ll only be because someone is willing to overpay.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr 27 at 5:16
Forum: Armchair-GMApr 26 at 4:42