I think cbj takes that if fla goes out in rd 2, if they make it to the conference or cup finals, the value does not matchup as well

Not to move up for a d. Hard no from me. You wanna go get a center, sure.

They need Jiricek more than a center. Havent we learned already we dont need a superstar center. Cozens, Krebs, and Thompson are more than good enough

Speak for yourself. If we have no choice but to roll with those 3, fine, but center is too important, and I want a franchise center. The two right d will be gone at 9 unless one of them tears their Achilles in the next month. We probably draft a center at 9, and I'm fine with that. Then we might draft another at 16, since I don't think there's a right d that won't be a reach there too

Jack Hughes is a center

Columbus probably declines, they need a top RHD out of the draft more than they need more picks. The pick value chart says it’s good, but I’m not sure they make it based on the prospects.

Every mock ive seen has them taking a forward though

They do need a forward, but I can also tell you they need a top pair RHD to go with Werenski or a player who can be a 1c. Most mock drafts at this point just rank players and don’t really pay attention to team needs all too much, wait until like 2 weeks before the draft.