They don’t need Larsson because they acquired Johnson.

They need Landeskog to replace the winger (a power forward) they lost in acquiring Johnson (Chris Stewart, also a power forward).

Racki: Hey C.M., Yah I am skeptical myself that the Avalanche would make the trade. At the same time, I’m not even really sure WE would. The Oilers are obviously interested in moving that second pick up, so I would say moving to 2/11 instead of 1/19 isn’t too bad of an idea. However, it of course does take two to tango. As for why Colorado would do it, that might fit the bill of us adding more to the table. Or perhaps changing the trade to be a player + our 19th for the 2nd overall pick (or 11th, depending on who we offer), since as you say they might be less interested in a prospect as they would be in an NHL-ready player. That said though, that would mean trading within the division, which isn’t usually a good idea too.. so who knows if that would ever happen.

I dont see us giving up pick #1. I can see us aquiring pick 2, 3, or 6 thru trade without giving up pick 1 but likely involving pick 19. 6 is most likely and 2 and 3 are out unless Tambi abandons his rediculous closed mouth BS.

If whitney is available or maybe Gilbert + Hartikainen. Or Gags… than i believe we will be in play for pick 2 or 3 and getting Hubert.
I say trade what you need to because i want a player that i can call Hubert.

Colorado will draft Larsson if they can.
I would rather try to deal for the 2nd pick using 19 and a player Colorado wants. Whitney is even available if 11 is also on the table. Colorado is looking for high end D. I think they can be sold on Whitney since they have the forwards to achieve now. LArsson will be a work in progress, just like any Dman.

If you are taking LArsson at 1 it changes the game for COlorado who really have alot of strength down the middle. LAndeskog would be my educated guess on where they go if Larsson goes at 1. Is Landeskog better than what the oilers would offer for pick 2?

Eventually Tambi has to stop being a dramatic idiot and let the teams directly behind him like Colorado know they arent gettting Larsson…so do they want to make a trade?

My prediction based on needs and reactions
Larsson
LAndeskog
Huberdeau
COuts
Strome
HAmilton
Siemens
Ryan Murphy
RNH
Zibanejad/Phillips
NJ basically said they have no interest in RNH in a top 10 position so he definently isnt going at 4.

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