11 Jun 2023 06:22:07
And another rumor I've seen is Columbus interested in moving the 3rd overall this year for Elias Linholm. So seeing how DeBrincat carries similar value to Lindholm here's one

Cbj : 3rd overall

Ott : DeBrincat

Ottawa drafts Mishkov or Fantilli.

1.) 11 Jun 2023
11 Jun 2023 08:34:42
Lindholm is an elite 2way c. Debrincat is a goal scoring winger. Value isn't similar. Fantilli is going second, most likely Carlson 3rd. Some experts think the Russian might not even break top 10. if you have a top 3 pick, you'd hope they be in the nhl immediately or 2-3 years. Mishkov is minimum 3 years, then he may want to stay in Russia. So would be a bad trade.

2.) 11 Jun 2023
11 Jun 2023 17:54:08
I'd wager Columbus isn't on DeBrincat's "list".

3.) 19 Jun 2023
19 Jun 2023 22:46:21
Shootsmcgee, that's old news dude for one. Mishkov agent negotiated a loophole recently that allows him to terminate his current contract and jump straight to NHL.

That being said however, even if that didn't happen, that's still NOT how to draft for success. You take the BEST player available if you want to win not the most ready now player. If you have a choice of Ovechkin at 18 years old but can't play for 3 years and Chris Kelly who's ready now, you'd be stupid NOT to take Ovechkin just because you have to wait for him lol.

Furthermore, Ottawa is in a position right now with more than enough talent up front that they not only could afford to wait those 3 years for Mishkov but it would also benefit them to do just that. By that time Giroux contract will be up and being in his twilight years by then will either retire or take a major discount to stay and Mishkov will only be starting his entry level contract by then. Meaning when he is due for that raise, Girouxs current cap will help get him signed. I'd gladly take Mishkov as high as 2nd overall where he should be, I don't care who outside Bedard is available.

Lindholm is an Above Average 2 Way Winger at BEST. DeBrincat is a proven 2 time 40 goal scorer who's more than capable of doing it without a Top 10 player for a linemate. Just never got the chance to build a chemistry with anyone outside 3rd liners and rookies in Ottawa. Had Norris not been out all year he would have gotten there a 3rd time most likely. So yeah, DeBrincat absolutely carries a much greater value than Lindholm as far as I'm concerned.