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Report: Chiarelli discussing No. 2 pick with teams 06.02.10 at 6:00 pm ET
By DJ Bean

According to a very brief report by Darren Dreger of TSN.ca, Bruins general manager has fielded phone calls regarding the second overall pick in this month’s NHL Draft.

“Chiarelli says that over the past couple of days, teams have inquired about his interest in trading the second overall pick in this month’s NHL draft,” Dreger writes, adding that Chiarelli also said he and the Oilers have and will continue to discuss a deal that would involve a swap of the top two picks in the draft.

The idea of the Bruins talking with the Oilers isn’t exactly news, though the notion of the team moving down from the second slot is certainly interesting. The team already has the 15th and 32nd overall selections in addition to the Maple Leafs’ first-rounder next year, so common logic would suggest the Bruins should stay put and land Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin rather than stockpiling more premium picks.

Teams discuss picks and players all the time — it’s simply part of due diligence — so the recommendation here is to not get carried away with the report. All things equal, it would be surprising if a GM with Chiarelli’s intelligence moved away from an opportunity at Hall or Seguin without outrageous return (think Lindros deal).

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  • Charles

    If Chia Pet trades the 2nd pick overall in this draft then he should be fired! There are two sure fire NHL Top line players in this draft Seguin and Hall,and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out no matter what happens with the Oilers pick the Bruins will get the other guy.Don’t skrew this one up Chia Pet!

  • Ed Sargent

    Chiarelli knew enough to get the pick I am sure he will get what he feels is value for it. Taylor Tyler the only difference I see is an A as far as skills they both will command respect and awe. With what Chiarelli has gotten in draft pick can be a gold mine of talent for the Bruins. Look back in ten years and you will see Lord Stanley as a resident in Boston quite a lot. Remember Toronto still owes the Bruins another pick if they pull another flop next year who knows what kind of tean the bruins will be maybe a record setting wins team. just a thought.

  • Chuck

    Ok Ok, the B’s would probably take Ovechkin for the 2nd pick LOL!

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