Zak MacMillan: Third Overall - Who You Got? Center, Center, or Winger?

For reasons stated in the previous blog, the cbj could simply draft Matvei Michkov and wait on him in 3 years. Contrary to Anaheim and Chicago, the cbj need a retool rather than a rebuild so being compettive for the next 3 years isn't something out of the realm of possibles.

Johnson, Sillinger, Chinakhov and Marchenko can all take the next step, add to that Jiricek who looks nhl ready.

Without hesitation.. the big physical center.. Carlsson..
exactly what we need!

For reasons stated in the previous blog, the cbj could simply draft Matvei Michkov and wait on him in 3 years. Contrary to Anaheim and Chicago, the cbj need a retool rather than a rebuild so being compettive for the next 3 years isn't something out of the realm of possibles.

Johnson, Sillinger, Chinakhov and Marchenko can all take the next step, add to that Jiricek who looks nhl ready.
- Alexzanki

You don't think the GM will go with the Swede? Or do Finnish people hate Swedes?

You don't think the GM will go with the Swede? Or do Finnish people hate Swedes?
- Symba007

blog asked who I think we should draft , not what is probably going through Jarmo's head. Safe choice would be Carlson , I just think there's more upside to Michkov if we wait.

Here is my question. Will Anaheim take the 3 pick plus the LA pick for the 2 pick? If so I would do it. Fantilli is a can’t miss stud.

Here is my question. Will Anaheim take the 3 pick plus the LA pick for the 2 pick? If so I would do it. Fantilli is a can’t miss stud.

Why do you think Anaheim would pass on a "can't miss stud" ??

I agree - it would be great if they did. But I would expect them to want more - maybe one of our young D prospects (anyone xcpt Jiricek) - or Boqvist.

You don't think the GM will go with the Swede? Or do Finnish people hate Swedes?
- Symba007

Never heard that, seems best
Player available will be the way, tho they have been eyeing a number one center for quite sometime

For reasons stated in the previous blog, the cbj could simply draft Matvei Michkov and wait on him in 3 years. Contrary to Anaheim and Chicago, the cbj need a retool rather than a rebuild so being compettive for the next 3 years isn't something out of the realm of possibles.

Johnson, Sillinger, Chinakhov and Marchenko can all take the next step, add to that Jiricek who looks nhl ready.
- Alexzanki

Does it move Laine in the future to SoCal?

Here is my question. Will Anaheim take the 3 pick plus the LA pick for the 2 pick? If so I would do it. Fantilli is a can’t miss stud.
- Eric 1

I like your thinking!!

Does it move Laine in the future to SoCal?
- Zak MacMillan

Maybe asses what this team can do if not ravaged by injury before jettisoning Laine to California ?

A retool is in order, not a rebuild, also there's this disturbing rumor the Jackets are supposedly looking at Hayes to fill that center spot. Hence why the Jackets can wait on Michkov .

..