Comments on: Don’t Be Stupid http://boltsbythebay.com/2009/04/16/dont-be-stupid/ A Tampa Bay Lightning Blog Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dustin Staggers http://boltsbythebay.com/2009/04/16/dont-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Dustin Staggers Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:44:46 +0000 http://boltsbythebay.com/?p=98#comment-32 If Hedman goes number one, I think the talk of trading Vinny will be a reality. I think that is the silver lining in this whole thing that nobody is talking about. We would then probably trade Vinny for a fat haul, take Tavares, and move Stammer to the first line. It would piss off the fan base, but in this scenario there actually is some logic to it. If Hedman goes number one, I think the talk of trading Vinny will be a reality. I think that is the silver lining in this whole thing that nobody is talking about. We would then probably trade Vinny for a fat haul, take Tavares, and move Stammer to the first line. It would piss off the fan base, but in this scenario there actually is some logic to it.

]]> By: John F http://boltsbythebay.com/2009/04/16/dont-be-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-29 John F Sun, 17 May 2009 16:08:20 +0000 http://boltsbythebay.com/?p=98#comment-29 Victor Hedman, at the time you posted this, was the "other" top prospect in the draft. Both he and London Knights center John Tavares are considered to be head-and-shoulders above the rest of the draft field (in a draft that is considered very deep). And though I'm replying to a post that's several weeks old, I do want to point out that the New York Islanders haven't outright said they'll select Tavares. So, what do the Lightning do if Hedman actually goes #1? Better question: what are people willing to pay for the pick if John Tavares is still on the board after that first selection? In my mind, the Bolts, on draft day, would be better just getting Hedman and not even entertaining offers. But if Tavares (who is an offensive might) should not be selected #1 overall, then I'd listen to offers. Victor Hedman, at the time you posted this, was the “other” top prospect in the draft. Both he and London Knights center John Tavares are considered to be head-and-shoulders above the rest of the draft field (in a draft that is considered very deep).

And though I’m replying to a post that’s several weeks old, I do want to point out that the New York Islanders haven’t outright said they’ll select Tavares. So, what do the Lightning do if Hedman actually goes #1? Better question: what are people willing to pay for the pick if John Tavares is still on the board after that first selection?

In my mind, the Bolts, on draft day, would be better just getting Hedman and not even entertaining offers. But if Tavares (who is an offensive might) should not be selected #1 overall, then I’d listen to offers.

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