I’ve been wondering what our team’s lineup would look like next season before we start making any moves.
And what would it look like after we start making some realistic moves?
Drop some mock lineups!
(Don’t rip me a new one be kind🙏)
Viggo Bjorck has been looking better and better as a potential draft pick at 4. I understand people are gonna argue that he’s just not a top 5 draft pick and that we shouldn’t skip out on people like Verhoff, Smits, Carels, Malhorta, etc. but I think the only reason he’s as low as he is, is because of his hight.
I do 100% think he’s one of the highest skilled players in this draft and will become a “2026 draft day steal” if drafted 8-12. He’s been holding his own in the World Championships right now winning plenty of puck battles against NHL players.
Playing in the Swedish League sees players like him up against older guys giving them more experience as opposed to college hockey where he’d be playing against guys his age. Him paired with Frondell would do wonders and I think he’s should be considered over one of the rookie Defenceman we don’t need.
And again, if Stenburg drops (which is extremely unlikely) we take him but Bjorck can be a great alternative over some of the other picks projected above him. Remember projected pics don’t always turn out and the later pics tend to perform better in hindsight.
I haven’t heard anyone say about possibly acquiring Jarred McCann from the Kraken. Now please don’t tear me a new one but what would we have to give for him and is he worth the addition? What’s yall thoughts?