Dart throws in the future isn’t getting Zegras

Anaheim passes

Why give up Zegras for a couple 25OA dart throws?

Anaheim declines.

Not a knock on you guys. I just find it funny how 1st round picks go from untouchable status to dart throws and back to untouchable all the time on here. Some people just value them as sure thing NHL players in year 1. Those picks would take 3-5 years to bring any real contributions most likely.

Top 5 picks typically become NHLers pretty damned fast, 5-12 takes a bit longer, but highly skilled. After about 15 or so, it's middle/bottom 6 upside, and likelihood of being an NHLer, ever, drops from there.

Our position is for a guy like Zegras, a clearly talented top 6 forward already, a collection of middle 6 pieces doesn't replace what he brings, nor does it interest us, because our prospect cupboards are brimming with those kinds of players already.

But yes, I do share your amusement when contenders proclaim their 1st round pick as off limits as if it will help them at all in the next 3-5 years.

Agreed. But it’s all dependent on the situations I guess. Like NYR is a contender yet drury wasn’t willing to part with big prospects or picks. I think for him he’s trying to make his impact to a roster that was mostly in place before him

NTU...

If McDavid wants to come here, he can in FA because this is way too much if McD wants out

No. You’re not getting byfield for garbage picks.

Neither SoCal team considers the offer for a nanosecond.

My assumption is if Drai wants out, lots of teams would bid for him. I’d would assume someone like Byfield would be the starting point and Boston wouldn’t be able to get involved.

I understand saying Ducks wouldn't trade him but there's no chance the team above would be in the 25th overall range.