Comments on: As improbable Kings run continues, Blue Jackets grit their teeth

By: blomfeld

blomfeld — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:47:03 +0000

it’s not magic friend … it’s called conviction or “fate” if you will …

By: quizguy66

quizguy66 — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:43:44 +0000

This story reminds me of the fact that the Devils have their own option they have to exercise. Because of the whole Kovalchuk-signing penalty the Devils must forfeit one of their 1st round picks in 2012, 2013, or 2014 (they kept their pick in ’11). Given that the highest the pick will be is 27th, you have to figure that they’ll do it this year – though they are pretty light on picks for this season already.
-QG

By: rosselliott

rosselliott — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:09:31 +0000

I’ll agree with that statement. I think the Blue Jackets would’ve taken this year’s pick based on the projection that the Kings would do better in the standings next year. The article implies that they don’t have the choice, though. Of course, no guarantee next year’s pick will be any better in terms of draft number, either.

By: Mike Halford

Mike Halford — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:40:09 +0000

Right, but I think the point was that Columbus was in good shape for a solid 2012 pick…before the Kings went on their magical run.

By: rosselliott

rosselliott — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:36:20 +0000

Upshall AND Sami Lepisto… The Coyotes had to swap even money to make the trade happen, up against their NHL mandated budget. But yes, the Coyotes got the better end of the deal, even if it did free up some money for the Blue Jackets beyond just last year.

By: rosselliott

rosselliott — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:33:54 +0000

Research is key here… Here is the “condition” on the conditional pick. If the Kings miss the playoffs, the pick will be in 2013. Otherwise, the Blue Jackets can choose if it’s in 2012 or 2013.

In other words, it’s extremely likely that the Blue Jackets will waive this year’s pick and make it a 2013 pick. The BEST they can do is 27th this year and odds are high that the Kings won’t do as well next year (not a knock against the Kings, it’s just statistically a stretch these days…)

By: DTF31

DTF31 — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:30:26 +0000

They traded Klesla for Upshall, all like 18 games of him, too.