The Ottawa Senators will probably be affected person with their first-round picks
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators maintain the No. 7 and No. 25 picks within the first-round of the 2024 draft which is lower than two weeks away. Senators GM Steve Staois stated groups are calling however he’s not in a rush to maneuver both.
If the Senators had been to commerce the No. 7 choose, it might probably be to maneuver again a number of spots and acquire one other asset, and that’s extra of a draft day transfer.
“Historically (shifting again) is the best way you’ll take a look at it and I don’t suppose there’s going to be something on that till (the draft begins).
Historically (shifting again) is the best way you’ll take a look at it and I don’t suppose there’s going to be something on that till (the draft begins),”
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The Chicago Blackhawks have some areas of want in the event that they wish to take the subsequent step
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers of The Athletic: Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson desires the staff to take the subsequent step for the 2024-25 season. For the staff to do this, they will should make some strikes. A dream offseason to get again into the playoff image might should entail ….
Maintain the No. 2 general choose and choose defenseman Artyom Levshunov, winger Ivan Demidov or whoever is tops on their board that’s out there.
The Blackhawks have further picks within the subsequent couple of years and will look to commerce up within the draft. They’ve already made a transfer for earlier first and second-round picks this yr, and will look to maneuver up much more. Can they transfer from No. 18 to within the prime 10-15 vary?
Connor Bedard might use some assist up entrance. Including Jake Guentzel can be a dream situation. Different forwards who could possibly be out there embrace Martin Necas, Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi and Steven Stamkos.
Defenseman Kevin Korchinski might use a associate. Dallas Stars pending UFA Chris Tanev can be a long-shot however can be an excellent associate. Brandon Montour can be an attention-grabbing choice as properly, however he could also be in search of an excessive amount of time period.
The Blackhawks might use a veteran goalie that might go between the NHL and AHL that might give Petr Mrazek some assist and battle Arvid Soderblom for the backup function.
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A veteran second-line heart. Frank Nazar, Lukas Reichel, and ultimately Oliver Moore might not be prepared simply but. Steven Stamkos is unlikely, however Sean Monahan or Adam Henrique could possibly be choices.
