NHL on the Fly’s Pre Draft Special

This is going to be a 2 part NHL on the fly special. With the upcoming draft tomorrow expect some big moves and shakes from teams. But before I get into that I’lls get into news.

Seems the Habs are not signing a free agent till they pick up a #1 center. They want to build a team around this player and with that said, I believe its worth the wait because this #1 center will draw in big wingers.

Brian Burke is still trying to gun for the top 3 picks.

The Sedin’s are looking to sign for 12 years and 5.6 mil each brother. Honestly its great if it was not so long so that’s why Vancouver is hesitating.

Balisie lost the chance to ship out the Coyotes. Its too bad because Phoenix is a losing proposition.

The Molson bros bought our beloved Habs for a whopping $575 million. I definitely did not want them to be controlled by a gambler and a company which chooses profit over success.

And now on to the draft:

For the past couple of years we have seen and known who would go first. Crosby, Ovechkin, Kane etc… But this would be the first year where it is up in the air.  New York Islanders fan should seriously STFU if they don’t draft Taveres.  And with that I will create a mock draft of the top  teams and things that might happen.

1) NEW YORK ISLANDERS: After seeing Garth Snow (NY gm) saying he will not trade this pick, we need to see the needs of the team, and boy this team is in the down phase. With no real offense and only Mark Streit at Defense. Its safe to say that they are in need in a whole lot of help. Taveres, Hedman,Duschene are all good picks but when its there time….this is who they will pick…

John Taveres- Solely to try to get Komosarek or another defense to be with Streit. If not expect them to take Hedman

2) Tampa Bay Lightening: With a sudden chance to move Vincent Lecavlier, they are expected to also need either a D man or a F to replace Lecav. Expect them to take:

Matt Duchene- With Markov being offered in the package for Lecavlier, they don’t need a Dman, they will need offense.

3) Colorado Avalanche: This one is a no-brainer. With great offense and no D, expect them to take

Victor Hedman

and the rest:

4)Atlanta- Evander Kane

5)Los Angeles- Braydon Schenn

A lot will happen including big trade rumors including Vincent Lecavlier, maybe someone big moving up in the draft.

Expect these teams to move up in the draft:

Montreal Canadians, T.O Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars and maybe a few I haven’t mentioned..

Until Saturday when we will have the POST DRAFT SPECIAL