Detroit Trading Block: 2013 Draft

[Shoalzie]

Don't ask me about the 2014 1st...probably won't be on the block until next spring.

[Shoalzie]

In light of the new roster rules, reducing the number of picks isn't that big of a concern.

[Shoalzie]

Getting close to my spot (26th overall), I'll throw out some ideas if anyone is interested in the pick:

1. Prospect: A near NHL-ready prospect with a 1st round value...preferably a forward.
2. Trade Down For Picks: Combination of an early 2nd and late 2nd...both in 2013.
2a. Trade Down For Picks: Combination of an earlier 2013 2nd, a mid-to-late 2014 2nd and an additional 2013 3rd.
3. NHL Forward: Established NHLer with 1st round value...can't be a declining talent.

If I don't get a deal I like by the time I'm up, I'll just use the pick. I don't have to trade the pick but I'm open to these particular options if anyone is interested. To trade down for picks, I must receive two 2nd rounders. I will not settle for multiple 3rds in place of a 2nd.

[Shoalzie]

Going to the Griffins-Crunch game tonight...feel free to shoot me any offers as my pick approaches. I have a couple decent offers but I'm still waiting to see which guys are left on the board when I'm up.

[Shoalzie]

I'd be interested in moving the 76th overall (NSH 3rd) along with the 2014 3rd Rounder (CAR) to get back into the 2nd round. The later the 2nd round pick, I'd want a 2013 4th round pick included to even out the deal.

[Shoalzie]

The round is winding down so I'd request a 4th (can be late or a 2014 pick) with a 2nd for the two 3rd round picks. I'm not looking for a spot in particular...I wouldn't mind moving up though. If we get to the 3rd round, I'm withdrawing the offer and I'll use my pick.

[Shoalzie]

Offering the 91st overall (DET 4th) & 112th overall (WAS 4th) for a 3rd in the front half of the round...preferably before my next pick at 76.

[Shoalzie]

Offering the 91st and 120th pick for a 3rd in the back half of the round...

[Shoalzie]

Traded back to the 4th round...now have 5 picks in that round starting with the 91st. I'd be open to trading two 4ths for a 2014 3rd. Other than that, I'm going to make selections with those picks.

[Shoalzie]

I had a sniff at my 4ths but I decided to hang onto my picks because I want to add actual players through this draft. I've got 6 of the next 34 picks.

[Shoalzie]

Okay, now I'm done trading. Or am I?

[Shoalzie]

Done with the draft...will move onto deals involving roster players starting this weekend.

[Lee]

So who is available?

[Shoalzie]

Ballard will probably be one of them. I've had some teams ask about him already. I had several of my guys sign today so I can start making some decisions. I need to check my payroll...lost a lot of cap with some of the signings. I also know who is backing up Dubnyk now...I need to move on that.