Command Number 9 in Sportsnet’s latest top 45

[STL fan in MN]

As for Command, he’s a good young center and I expect him to shoot up some rankings due to his good U18 tourney but not all the way into the top-10. I see him more in the 15-20 range. I was thinking more of a 3C projection but I can see him maybe becoming a 2C now. He’s a dependable player but it’ll depend on how well the offensive skills develop and translate to the pros.

But he’s a center and 6’1” so I bet he goes a little higher than he’s ranked, especially in a draft shallow on centers…but I’d still be pretty surprised if he was taken top-10.

[BalotelliMassive]

I think it’s much more likely Anaheim tries to get him to level up a bit than to cut bait and sell low on him.

His defensive play isn’t currently good enough but that’s fairly normal for a younger player. I think some have called his effort into question as well though. Maybe he just needs a good mentor and some maturing…but maybe he needs a change of scenery. I honestly haven’t paid a ton of attention to Anaheim this season to say much more than that though.

Good read that's not behind a paywall...

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/726727 ... ower-play/

[Bluesfan1978]

The Ducks and Blues don’t look like matching trade partners whether it’s for players or prospects.

[Rollin' on the River]

Why would a Blackhawk’s fan hang out in a Blues talk forum?

Please...put me on ignore.

It’s not like you’ve been here for basically a decade or nothing.

Dudes a clown.

[TruBlueFan_1970]

Why would a Blackhawk’s fan hang out in a Blues talk forum?

Please...put me on ignore.

I can but my question still stands…

While I don't always agree with his takes, he does follow both teams and comment here quite a bit. Knowledgeable and respectful poster. Don't mind seeing his opinions at all, especially on some of the younger Hawks that I don't follow. My two cents....no need to reply.

[noted]

Why would a Blackhawk’s fan hang out in a Blues talk forum?

Please...put me on ignore.

I can but my question still stands…

While I don't always agree with his takes, he does follow both teams and comment here quite a bit. Knowledgeable and respectful poster. Don't mind seeing his opinions at all, especially on some of the younger Hawks that I don't follow. My two cents....no need to reply.

Gotcha. My knowledge of the forum is not that great. Know about the one troll and thought this was another. I apologize

[TruBlueFan_1970]

The Ducks and Blues don’t look like matching trade partners whether it’s for players or prospects.

I tend to agree, other than they have an aging defensive core that are all UFAs. Maybe they would look at Parayko for the final few years of his contract to have a veteran presence at a locked in rate. They were paying a 36 year old Carlson $8.0 million after the trade, Trouba (32) $8.0 million and Gudas (35) $4.0 million. Parayko at 33 years old and only $6.5 million might intrigue them. Just not sure what return we might get, so I don't know if they are a good fit for us.

Seattle, Columbus and Ottawa still seem best.

As for Command, haven't followed him much, but seems like he would fit in as a 3C. Problem is, until we know where Dvo finally lands (2c or 3c), we should shoot for higher potential. In that range, I wonder if Morozov is a better pick with a bit higher potential??

[STL fan in MN]

The Ducks and Blues don’t look like matching trade partners whether it’s for players or prospects.

I tend to agree, other than they have an aging defensive core that are all UFAs. Maybe they would look at Parayko for the final few years of his contract to have a veteran presence at a locked in rate. They were paying a 36 year old Carlson $8.0 million after the trade, Trouba (32) $8.0 million and Gudas (35) $4.0 million. Parayko at 33 years old and only $6.5 million might intrigue them. Just not sure what return we might get, so I don't know if they are a good fit for us.

Seattle, Columbus and Ottawa still seem best.

As for Command, haven't followed him much, but seems like he would fit in as a 3C. Problem is, until we know where Dvo finally lands (2c or 3c), we should shoot for higher potential. In that range, I wonder if Morozov is a better pick with a bit higher potential??

I’d prefer Command over Morozov by quite a bit. Questionable if Morozov is actually more skilled and I really like Command’s two-way game and compete level. That said, both probably will fall into that range between picks 15 and 31.

[BalotelliMassive]

My hope is that the Blues end up with a center prospect from the 11th pick that can battle with Dvorsky in a couple years for the 2nd line center spot in the Blues lineup and then with the 15th pick they draft whoever is the best forward or defenseman available.

Why not trade for Mason MacTavish? It appears that he's available and would step in immediately.

[BluesDom]

I think people love him because he has a really bad (donkey) name

[BluesDom]

Sorry, I didn’t realize this was an old thread. People were gushing over this command guy. And it looks like we did sign Mason McTavish. You called it. How about that?

[DIAMONDINTHEROUGH]

My hope is that the Blues end up with a center prospect from the 11th pick that can battle with Dvorsky in a couple years for the 2nd line center spot in the Blues lineup and then with the 15th pick they draft whoever is the best forward or defenseman available.

Why not trade for Mason MacTavish? It appears that he's available and would step in immediately.

Good suggestion.

[Old_Goat]

My hope is that the Blues end up with a center prospect from the 11th pick that can battle with Dvorsky in a couple years for the 2nd line center spot in the Blues lineup and then with the 15th pick they draft whoever is the best forward or defenseman available.

Why not trade for Mason MacTavish? It appears that he's available and would step in immediately.

Indeed you did.