Draft day dream

As you said, trading the first overall pick is extremely rare. I doubt Chicago’s does it.

I would not be 100% sure Montreal does this trade either. If they had #4 there is a pretty good chance that Demidov or Lindstrom would be available (as Levshunov is likely a top 3 pick) and I am curious as to whether they think the difference between either of them and Celebrini is still Roy + Struble + Winnipeg’s first. It’s an interesting question though.

No chance CHI trades that pick. I understand Celebrini isn't Bedard level #1 OA caliber, but they simply need more elite talent and he's clearly the beat in this draft. Consensus #1 with a clear drop off at #2.

I think the Habs want quality over quantity, and Celebrini is clearly the best quality player.

Not disagreeing, but just wanna make the point that Chicago needs SO MANY players, yes it's a small step down in quality in the draft, but you can get 3 assets that all full holes in your future 10 best players.

Why would the Hawks be any different?

If you look at all of the high picks Chicago has made the last couple of drafts as well the stockpile of picks they have for the next couple of drafts, they already have the quantity. Now they need the very high end quality which is where Celebrini comes in… Hawks decline.