Huge splash

that would be a huge splash and one that would probably get Billy fired a if he took! that is a horrible deal for Min

That pick is confirmed as the 2nd overall pick. That's absolutely a good trade for the 2nd overall pick, strictly talking value wise.

Now you can argue if that is what Minnesota NEEDS right now. I personally think they do. Grab an elite prospect Centerman to play with Kaprizov like Cooley. That way you set yourself up for a future with Rossi/Cooley down the middle with Kaprizov on the wing. That's 3 great prospects to build around.

Its a weak draft. It isnt the 2023 2nd OA with Michkov there. With covid stunting development, this is a weird draft class. I wouldnt call Cooley a sure bet as elite. Looks more like a 2nd liner. Nemec is the safer pick. Fiala should be worth about 7-10th pick in a decent draft class, add Foligno in there then the 3rd. Its certainly fair. Devils fans will go nuts from what ive seen as they think this 2OA is a sure fire bet to be elite not taking into account anything other than best case scenario for the pick.

First off. Fiala is NOT worth a 7th-10th pick straight up. I know he just put up 1ppg but that was his first time doing it. He keeps this pace for another season or two? Sure. He's worth that. But that would be a hell of a risk dishing a top 10 pick for fiala straight up right now...

I get what your saying about this not being an elite class but still. Even factoring in everything you just said. It's still worth it.

when minnesota has to sell they gotta sell this is a fair price and the 2nd overall can be better than what fiala is right now. what price do you think is better than this? fiala is not staying in minnesota everyone knows a deal has to get done. whats a better price cause its not a sellers market when theres an expiration date.