Askarov won't be available at 20

The latest Askarov goes is #13 to the Hurricanes, and Cirelli seems gratuitous if you land Byfield at #3.

I'd recommend Perreault at #20 if the Devils trade goes through or Weisblatt at #28 if you don't flip the NYI pick.

Might be a reach at 20. But could be possible if teams are weary about taking a goalie that high especially if its their only first round pick. But I do admit, it is a reach.

Sens are desperate for Centres which is why CIrelli would be a good fit. Having extra centres never hurts. Centres can play wing but the other way around isnt possible. Ideally, I see Byfield sliding in as top centre, norris or brown as the second line centre, and cirelli filling in either as a top 6 winger or a checking line centre going forward. I see Tierney being flipped at the deadline since he would be on a one year deal for some assets. Thats where I would see it playing out long term.

You're wasting assets on Cirelli if you go Byfield - Brown - Norris down the middle and opting to transition him to the wing once that trio is ready for their role. Just draft a winger jesus lol

Agree to disagree. I personally expect them to not keep brown and norris. Whichever one gets beat out for second line centre will be traded for assets. I like Cirelli and sees himself as a fit.