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Utah's DRAFT DILEMMA Intensifies | Can Armstrong RESIST Trading Away Potential SUPERSTAR?

Author
Tom Callahan, Robyn Leaño
Published
Thu 05 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-coyotes/

Trade winds swirl as Utah Mammoth's #4 draft pick takes center stage. Could a blockbuster deal reshape the NHL landscape?

Host Tom Callahan and analyst Robin Leano explore potential trade scenarios, from moving up to the coveted #1 spot to acquiring a game-changing forward or elite netminder. The duo dissects player valuations, weighs the merits of trading for established stars like Matthew Barzal or Jake Oettinger, and debates the true worth of a top-5 selection. With GM Bill Armstrong at the helm, Utah faces a crucial decision that could alter their trajectory for years to come.

Will the Mammoth stand pat or make a splash on draft day? Tune in for expert analysis and bold predictions on Utah's most pivotal offseason move.

0:00 Intro: Trade rumors for Utah's #4 draft pick

2:58 Potential trade scenarios for moving up to #1

6:04 Analyzing Islanders players as trade targets

9:15 Is trading up worth it in this draft class?

15:04 Proposing Sean Durzi as potential trade piece

20:24 Key assets needed to move #4 pick

24:08 Goalie trade possibilities with Dallas and Winnipeg

28:27 Minimum requirements for trading #4 pick

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