Byfield, Raymond, Perrault

Raymond was on Ottawa radio this morning. He says he models his game after Marner. That would be great for the regular season, but if your goal is to win in the playoffs, the smarter choice would be to take Drysdale. I'd love to be wrong, but I don't see Raymond being more than a perimeter player who racks up the points in the regular season, but disappears in the playoffs. Also, having 2 stud defensemen (Chabot on LD and Drysdale on RD) would be much better. Just look at Dallas with Klingberg and Heiskenen this year or Pronger and Niedermayer in 2007. Yes, next year is littered with great defensemen, but we don't know where Ottawa will finish next year. Plus, they may end up taking Jesper Wallstedt. Taking Drysdale would definitely make me more comfortable with taking the goalie next year.

not a fan. The D in the top 10 next year look very appealing. Like our top 2 picks arent playing in the NHL, so we likely finish bottom 10. He had a hat trick in the WJC on Askarov in the final. The guy is absolutely clutch and dangerous every time hes on the ice. He has a much better shot than Marner.