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You’d like some size and some defensive acumen on that line, so Boone Jenner moving from center to right wing isn’t the craziest idea, plus Jenner could step in for big draws in Bedard’s sted, especially early in the season. As for the right side (assuming Bedard’s in the middle), that’s a little trickier. That would give Bedard and his wondrous shot a big boost with an elite-level skater and playmaker to his left. Who are his most likely linemates? Seems pretty obvious that Bedard would play on a line with last season’s major free-agent acquisition, Johnny Gaudreau. Can’t imagine he’d stay there long, though. The Blue Jackets are currently looking for a coach, but I could see that person opting to shelter Bedard at the start, either by putting him on in the wing or the second line. But whether he’d open there on opening night is a good question. Where would Bedard play in Game 1? Let’s not kid ourselves, he’d immediately become the Blue Jackets’ most talented player, not to mention the best center on the roster. 3 in a three-way deal with Atlanta and Florida) When was the last time the team picked first in the draft? 2002 (Rick Nash, after trading up from No. If Bedard were to draw thousands to his first practice, like Kariya did, I’d be mighty impressed. It would only be fitting that as they enter their anniversary season to have the most exciting draft pick to hit the franchise since Paul Kariya. The Ducks would have another young star to drive their marketing efforts. There was anticipation ahead of Zegras’ NHL arrival, but it would pale in comparison to what Bedard’s first game in Anaheim would be like (at least in the greater hockey world Southern California is a tough sports market to crack). Why does the team deserve Bedard? The Zegras Effect has worn off a bit in terms of bringing attention to the Ducks on a larger scale. What year would the team return to contention with Bedard? 2025-26 But I could see trying him in the middle with Trevor Zegras on his left wing and a veteran like Ryan Strome on the right. Who are his most likely linemates? If the Ducks don’t give him his own line to center, it makes sense to pair him with Mason McTavish as the two were linemates on Team Canada in world juniors play. Don’t throw him to opposing first-line wolves right away. Where would Bedard play in Game 1? My guess would be the second line, either at center or right wing. When was the last time the team picked first in the draft? The Ducks have never had the No. What are the odds? 25.5 percent (according to ) Where would Bedard fit on each team? How much would he help, and how quickly? And who most (and least) deserves the generational talent?Īs a primer ahead of the lottery, The Athletic asked the 11 writers who know these teams best to tell us more about Bedard’s potential situation with each organization. But how does the ping pong process actually work to determine who gets the No. The Athletic: Monday’s #NHL draft lottery is the most anticipated in years. The reason that 11 are eligible is that the league’s lottery system, which The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline detailed this week, only allows clubs to jump 10 spots from their original place in the regular-season standings.
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