For the Winnipeg Jets, trading a first-round draft can be difficult
Ryan Dixon from Sportsnet: The Winnipeg Jets are in a win as the president’s trophy winners want to be contenders not only in the Central Division but also in the Western Conference. The Jets have been doing well in the first round for the most part, but recently, they have hit more than turnovers in the first round selection.
Most notably, Rutger McGroarty was traded to Pittsburgh Penguins because he didn’t want to sign with them. No one knows what Chaz Lucius might be because he has to retire due to his severe health. Lucius has potential in jet systems.
So Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff decided to make a decision on a first-round draft pick. Take the best player by the 28th, or move the draft pick and help keep the lineup competitive. It was a huge signing for the Jets when hometown boy Jonathan Toews agreed to a one-year contract. There is still uncertainty for Nikolaj Ehlers, although all signs indicate he is testing the market.
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If the Jets want to improve, they can now trade draft picks, but it may end up benefiting them depending on the players they get.
Nikolaj Ehelrs to be listed
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Hearing Nikolaj Ehlers have informed him that he will go to the free agent Jets on July 1
The door is not closed in Manitoba, but will test the market
Can Detroit Red Wings leave after Noah Dobson?
Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now: As Duff wrote, Red Wings could have returned to Noah Dobson at the 2018 NHL Draft, but chose Filip Zadina. But as Dobson’s name circulates again in trade rumors, Red Wings are associated with Dobson.
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As Duff wrote in every sport in Russia, the trade packages for the islanders will include JT Comppher and Jonathan Berggren, and GM Steve Yzerman will also likely send his draft picks in the deal as well.
It’s no secret that the islanders have been shopping before the deadline, but the bigger question is, is Red Wings willing to pay him the $11 million he’s looking for on AAV?
nhlrumors.com Note: As for Dobson and Detroit, Islanders will certainly want Berggren, but JT Comppher makes no sense to them unless they move Jean-Gabriel Pageau. Even if they move Pageau, why bring in older players when you are trying to be younger? Additionally, the absence of a postponement deal in the meeting Dobson could make Red Wings more lossy. Not to mention, from the Detroit side, there are a lot of defenders in their system ready to play in the NHL. Islanders will need a Defense Force to re-trade.
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