The Ottawa Senators will probably be patient with their first-round picks
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators hold 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 said teams are calling but he’s not in a rush to maneuver either.
If the Senators were to trade the No. 7 pick, it could likely be to maneuver back a couple of spots and gain one other asset, and that’s more of a draft day move.
“Traditionally (moving back) is the way in which you’d take a look at it and I don’t think there’s going to be anything on that until (the draft begins).
Traditionally (moving back) is the way in which you’d take a look at it and I don’t think there’s going to be anything on that until (the draft begins),”
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The Chicago Blackhawks have some areas of need in the event that they need to take the subsequent step
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers of The Athletic: Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson wants the team to take the subsequent step for the 2024-25 season. For the team to do this, they will need to make some moves. A dream offseason to get back into the playoff picture can have to entail ….
Keep the No. 2 overall pick and choose defenseman Artyom Levshunov, winger Ivan Demidov or whoever is tops on their board that is obtainable.
The Blackhawks have extra picks in the subsequent couple of years and will look to trade up within the draft. They’ve already made a move for earlier first and second-round picks this 12 months, and will look to maneuver up much more. Can they move from No. 18 to in the highest 10-15 range?
Connor Bedard could use some help up front. Adding Jake Guentzel could be a dream scenario. Other forwards who may very well be available include Martin Necas, Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi and Steven Stamkos.
Defenseman Kevin Korchinski could use a partner. Dallas Stars pending UFA Chris Tanev could be a long-shot but could be an excellent partner. Brandon Montour could be an interesting option as well, but he could also be searching for an excessive amount of term.
The Blackhawks could use a veteran goalie that might go between the NHL and AHL that might give Petr Mrazek some help and battle Arvid Soderblom for the backup role.
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A veteran second-line center. Frank Nazar, Lukas Reichel, and eventually Oliver Moore is probably not ready just yet. Steven Stamkos is unlikely, but Sean Monahan or Adam Henrique may very well be options.
