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alta:
When OV was #1, Malkin was #2. I’m happy with OV, but Malkin has had a better cast around him. That’s a management issue though.

BlackIce:
Well, so much for hypotheticals ..... There might be a possibility that the Caps could trade down in the draft to get additional picks though.  In fact, it may be MORE likely with a lower draft pick, depending on how another team values a particular player available at #8 relative to how the Caps value players available there.

Mickstix:
GMBM already said he "thinks we can get someone to build around at #8". Maybe it's a marketing ploy, or he really thinks that? But with our history of (lack of) development, I really hope they take BPA and hope for the best. A couple lesser "prospects" will probably get mired in Hershey and/or traded away in short order.

Beaglefan2:
I agree. Keep the pick.  I am afraid they might trade up a couple slots to take the Russian - Michlov. He seems to be slipping a bit, but is unlikely to be there at the 8th pick. He might be the best talent, but I am leary of taking another Russian as our top pick.  Who knows what our relationship with Russia will be like in the next few years and it is entirely possible that Russians could be blocked from the NHL (from either side).


I can just see in now though - Michlov slips to 6 and the analysts start talking about "somebody is going to get a steal" - then GMBM trades our 8th pick and next years first rounder to move up!

BlackIce:

--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Sunday May 14, 2023, 09:53:44 AM Eastern ---I agree. Keep the pick.  I am afraid they might trade up a couple slots to take the Russian - Michlov. He seems to be slipping a bit, but is unlikely to be there at the 8th pick. He might be the best talent, but I am leary of taking another Russian as our top pick.  Who knows what our relationship with Russia will be like in the next few years and it is entirely possible that Russians could be blocked from the NHL (from either side).


I can just see in now though - Michlov slips to 6 and the analysts start talking about "somebody is going to get a steal" - then GMBM trades our 8th pick and next years first rounder to move up!

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The real issue for me is that he is signed to play in Russia through the 2025/2026 season.  So he won't be here for 3 years at least, and then he might need some Hershey time under any circumstances, to acclimate to the smaller rinks at least. If we can get  somebody, preferably a center, who can be here before then, I want that other player, even if his ceiling is lower.

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