NHL Draft 2026

[bustaheims]

I can see the value in that but if McKenna is what he is projected to be and you can turn Nylander into a younger legit #1 defenceman, I could be on board with that. I don't want to see these guys getting too cute with this opportunity.

Exactly. No need to galaxy brain this one

 

[dappleganger]

I can see the value in that but if McKenna is what he is projected to be and you can turn Nylander into a younger legit #1 defenceman, I could be on board with that. I don't want to see these guys getting too cute with this opportunity.

Turn Matthews into Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke?

 

[mr grieves]

Dont see anyone in the bottom 3 giving up anything. You take McKenna and thank the hockey gods.

Why not take McKenna and then go shopping for a #1D?

 

[Bill_Berg]

Inconceivable!

 

[mr grieves]

McKenna possesses off-the-charts puck skills and offensive creativity. He’s a dynamic winger who generates chances with pace. A pass-first player with elite playmaking ability, he’s built to quarterback a top NHL power play. Though often pushed to the outside due to his lack of physical edge, his pure skill makes him a projected top-line winger.

Sounds familiar!

 

[dappleganger]

Why not take McKenna and then go shopping for a #1D?

Imagine the shit Ckayka will take if his first move as GM is trading away the 1st overall pick for a d man.

 

[herman]

None of the D picks were making the jump this coming season.

 

[dappleganger]

Sounds familiar!

Yeah, Gavin would be coming into the league with more hype than Marner.

 

[dappleganger]

None of the D picks were making the jump this coming season.

I think Verhoeff could do it. He's playing against men in college.

 

[mr grieves]

None of the D picks were making the jump this coming season.

You know who could help the Leafs the next couple seasons? Zach Werenski.

 

[Kin]

Well, don't ever say my years of going deep cover in the NHL front office didn't pay off. You guys don't even want to know how I managed to rig this one.

 

[dappleganger]

You know who could help the Leafs the next couple seasons? Zach Werenski.

That's who I immediately thought of. A little old, no?

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

Imagine the shit Ckayka will take if his first move as GM is trading away the 1st overall pick for a d man.

Which turns out to be Justin Holl.

 

[dappleganger]

Which turns out to be Justin Holl.

"But the analytics say he's great!!!!"

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

Well, don't ever say my years of going deep cover in the NHL front office didn't pay off. You guys don't even want to know how I managed to rig this one.

Woah where you been man!!!!!!!

 

[dappleganger]

Adam Fox + 5th pick for Brandon Carlo + 1st pick?

(Verhoeff is predicted by some to go at the 5th overall spot)

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2051803903210197141

Never really truly understood wailing and gnashing of teeth until this moment

 

[herman]

Sounds familiar!

Which is why I’m leaning Stenberg. Sundin and Thommie Bergman will know if it’s worth the gamble.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2026424189813666108

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2051803903210197141

Never really truly understood wailing and gnashing of teeth until this moment

 

[mr grieves]

Adam Fox + 5th pick for Brandon Carlo + 1st pick?

(Verhoeff is predicted by some to go at the 5th overall spot)

Yes, something like this.

1OA gives a lot of exciting possibilities for real hockey trades. And management pressure to compete with Nylander and Matthews incentivizes such trades.