Senators GM: It'll take 'significant trade' to move 12th pick
While the Ottawa Senators first-round pick might sit outside the top 10, the club still feels it holds value.
The Senators hold the 12th selection, and with the value placed on picks at the top of this year's draft, general manager Pierre Dorion admits he'll have to be blown away by an offer if he's to move it.
"For us to move away from No. 12, it will take a significant trade," said Dorion, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun. "I doubt it. That’s why I say if I had to bet, I’d bet on No. 12."
As for the pick itself, Dorion admits he likely won't do anything out of the norm.
"Unfortunately, I am going to go with the same boring line of best player available," Dorion said. "Let’s say we had a need on defence and we passed on a forward that could be outstanding and helped us down the road then we’d really feel bad about it.
"I’m extremely comfortable at No. 12," Dorion said. "I’m extremely comfortable with taking the player that we’re going to take. I really am comfortable. The thing is, if you’re picking closer to No. 1 that player has a better chance of playing right away, when you’re closer to No. 12 that player might be a year away."
Friday will tell who exactly that player will be.