[Not really racist!]

The question we should be asking is why would Florida trade their #1?

Barkov and Bjugstad are their future center wise, but of course having more center depth doesn't hurt, but they're relatively thin on D prospect wise. They already passed on the BBC last year already so I can't see them passing on another potential #1 D again.

They only consider trading down IMO, if they are really eyeing a winger. If for any reason they go center they will probably pick Bennett cause he can play wing and his speed will mesh well with Huburdeau et al and it wouldn't technically be a waste at #1. So that probably leaves it to Ehlers or Dalle Colle, the former with huge bust potential.

And if they trade the #1 to us, what assets do we have to give? The 6th and Tanev? Hansen? They'll laugh and hang the phone up unless we're offering one of our "top" prospects which isn't likely to happen. The Oilers have much more give, cause they're way more desperate for a #1 D and the #3 reassures them that the player they will want is still available at #3. Of course, assuming Bennett is still available at #3 (if not still Reinhart, or Draisaitl), and pretty much all the wingers in the draft.

Almost every year the GMs will be kicking tires regarding the #1 pick unless its a generational talent a la Crosby and McDavid so I guess we shouldn't look too deep into it,