Ceci for Zibanejad

[mormerod]

I've been offered Zibanejad for my Ceci, and I can't seem to decide on this one. If you check out my signature, you'l see that I am short of a C, but if Mika only puts up around 55 points, I can probably fill that in the draft. I doubt I get one of the top C available, but I do stand a chance of landing Krejci. This is how I have the first round ranked:

Stamkos-Price-Carlson-Backstrom (c)-Byfuglien-Yandle-Letang--Krejci-Muzzin-Okposo-McDonough-Lindholm-Krug-Oshie-Leddy

I pick 6th, so by my ranking, I would be grabbing him 2 spots early. But it could still be close. I like the wings on NYR, so it could work out anyway. What do you thimk?

[Noddes55]

I'd do it, and use your pick to take okposo to replace spooner or Perron

[Sulla]

Ok you may be able to draft a 60 point forward... But what is Ceci bringing to the table for you right now?

[Eskimo Brother]

If you're picking 6th then you should get one of Buff, Carlson or Letang (Backstrom unlikely to still be there, but possible).
No way I let one of those 3 D go by me, so I would take Zibs, and then draft the D that falls to you.

[The Black Panther]

If you're picking 6th then you should get one of Buff, Carlson or Letang (Backstrom unlikely to still be there, but possible).
No way I let one of those 3 D go by me, so I would take Zibs, and then draft the D that falls to you.

Totally agree. And with your stud defence depth after that pick u will be able to trade one for an even better C.

[RangerFan]

I would absolutely make this swap. I see a lot more future for Zib than Ceci right now. Zib is primed for a good season in NY. Then use your 6th pick on one of the stud Dmen that you mentioned.

[kevinsrangers]

I'd take Zibanejad.

[als_revenge]

I take Zibby. I also see if you can trade up a few spots in the draft.

[stevegamer]

Do the deal, and use that 6th pick to upgrade massively on Ceci on the blueline or draft a faller. The talent in the draft drops off heavily after that 7th spot, and 4 of them are defender, so you will either:

1. Have top notch defenders sitting there at 6 to choose from, or
2. Get to take one of Price, Stamkos, or Backstrom.

Do not let Cody Ceci stop you from that end result, and have you reach badly for a positional need.

If you are going to try and trade, acquiring the 7th pick would be a great idea, if you could deal later picks and keep #6.

[tomastop]

Do the deal, and use that 6th pick to upgrade massively on Ceci on the blueline or draft a faller...

I agree with this.