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About This Page: This is a discussion on LA Kings Talk within the LetsGoKings.com forums, at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum. Since Stamkos is slated to go number 1 overall and odds are the Kings get that pick, what do we do?
Many beleive we need defense more than an offensive
Since Stamkos is slated to go number 1 overall and odds are the Kings get that pick, what do we do?
Many beleive we need defense more than an offensive star, however some beleive Stamkos is a "generational" talent, along the likes of Ovechkin and Crosby (Maybe not that good). So what do the Kings do?
Since we do have two first round picks what about doing this:
With the 1st overall pick we take Stamkos, an electric star we need for Kopitar and Brown who could step in immediately.
We then trade our 27th overall pick (dallas pick) or wherever they finish and trade it to a team in the top ten, and throw in one of our second rounders (detroits) and a second level prospect (Tukonen or Parse).
With that pick, let's say for the sake of arguement it is the 8th overall pick, we draft either Doughty, Bogossian or Piertrangelo. If none of them are available we go with Michael Del Zotto, who was once considered the best defensemen available.
We then have our superstar and a solid d man to come up thru the ranks.
Maybe we even deal Cammalleri and one of our third round picks for a mid round first and a top prospect, let's say to Boston for Vladimir Sobotka and their first, which could be around the 15th pick. We can then take John Carlson or Colton Tuebert, two very good defensemen.
If all this takes place we could come out with three outstanding prospects and really have a future. What do you think?
I know that if DL doesen't want to continue to get ripped by fans and the media he must do something on draft day. It's a little too far away but I want to hear what people think would be good.
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Last edited by Averyoverott; February 29th, 2008 at 01:21 PM.
I've never read or heard of Stamkos being called a "generational talent" by any scouts or even media pundits.
I've certainly never seen him compared to Crosby or Ovechkin. What I have read is comparisons to Joe Sakic and Mike Modano.
I'll be content with any of the 4 pictured in my sig: Stamkos, Doughty, Schenn or Bogosian. If DL does end up selecting Schenn or Bogosian, I hope it means he traded down and got something valuable for that 1st overall.
I agree that we should definitely take Stamkos with 1st overall, if we get it. As for D, I think there's a greater need for a young, established D already playing in the NHL than for another prospect. That is what we should focus using Cammalleri as bait for.
Luke Schenn fits the Kings needs more than anyone in the draft IMO,why not trade down and take him?Say TB gets the 4th pick and we get the 2nd,swap the picks and get someone like Shane O'brein thrown in.
I have a question for y'all.... anyone know what's up with Justin Azevedo? I mean he is ahead of Tavares in scoring in the OHL and yet he isn't with a team? and he isn't ranked this year.
I have a question for y'all.... anyone know what's up with Justin Azevedo? I mean he is ahead of Tavares in scoring in the OHL and yet he isn't with a team? and he isn't ranked this year.
He has been passed over 2 years in a row and likely won't be drafted this year.
But I wouldn't mind seeing DL trading the 1st pick for the 3rd+another top 10pick if possible. Take Schenn or Doughty with the 3rd, and take Beach with the other pick (10-15).
Of course that all hinges on us winning the lottery. I'd be happy with any pick 1-3 this year.
The Doughty Stamkos Debate 
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