Tarasov probably doesn't quite get that much, but I hope he proves that he deserves it! Marchenko and Sillinger I'd both try to sign longer-term ASAP, they both may get more.

But yeah, D-core is exactly what I'd have in mind. Elvis is probably bought out so that's either Greaves or a UFA/stopgap guy. Hopefully Brindley proves he's a good 2nd liner by 2025-26, and Johnson keeps developing into that role too.

Swap Jenner and Sillinger, make the 4th line Malatesta - LDBB - Voronkov, throw Chinakhov where Dumais is, and give Dumais a couple of years in the AHL and it's literally my ideal 2025-26 lineup.

Really feels like Laine, Provorov, Boqvist, Olivier, Kuraly, Danforth, Texier, and Nylander all may not have a long-term future here.

Lindstrom just seems like such an obvious no-brainer pick for Columbus.

I would slightly disagree. Olivier has shown this year he does have the ability to create some offense. He needs to work on that more but his physical game is just perfect for this team. Texier with Silly and Nylander has been a great 3rd line. I agree with Danforth, Kuraly, and Laine.

I just keep telling myself for pure copium reasons saying all 3 teams in front of us if we slide to 6th all need Defensive players in their systems except for the ducks and they would probably rather have an RHD and Lindstrom will be sitting there at 6 for us.

my draft order
1.Macklin
2.Demidov
3.Zeev
4.Lindstrom
5.Siliyav
6.Levshunov

Second round Artamonov
Third Round Nabakov

I want lindstrom too. Levshunov is very tempting too.

Werenski-jiricek
Mateychuk-levshunov
Svozil-Severson

This looks very tempting

The Ducks need an RHD, so they'll take Levshunov or Yakemchuk. Chicago and San Jose need everything but will likely be top three. Arizona is more likely to go defense but not necessarily. If Montreal (or anyone else really) wins a lottery spot, they'll take Celebrini or Demidov. If not, they're after us. Unless the injury concerns are legit, Lindstrom seems like the obvious Columbus pick both in terms of draft slot and need.

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