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Red Wings know what 1st-round pick they lose to Blues from Justin Faulk trade

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The simple way to sum up the Detroit Red Wings' season is this: 

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At the trade deadline, they traded a first-round pick to the St. Louis Blues for Justin Faulk. And now that first-rounder is in the lottery.

The Red Wings missed the playoffs.

They collapsed after the deadline in a way that seemed almost unfathomable at the time.

And it's a big gain for the Blues.

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With the regular season wrapping up, that pick has slotted in to the 15th-best lottery odds for the Blues.

The Blues also have their own first-round pick that's higher up in the lottery. It's a great chance to boost their organization for the future.

That pick that slots with the 15th-best lottery odds has a 1.1% chance to be the No. 5 pick, a slightly greater than 0 chance to be No. 7, a 97.9% chance to be No. 15 and a 1.1% chance to be No. 16.

So yeah, it's probably 15, but that's still a pick the Red Wings would love to have but now don't.

The Blues are still moving around based on Thursday night's final results with their own first-rounder, but it looks like it'll slot anywhere from the 9th-11th lottery odds. Those comes with slim chances of landing one of the top-three picks.

If the lottery goes the way of St. Louis, it'll be a big deal for the Blues' future -- and it'll add insult to injury for the Red Wings.

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Eagles get good news on 1,000 yard running back target ahead of NFL draft

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The Philadelphia Eagles' running game is a pillar of the team's success.

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Between an offensive line led by Lane Johnson, Saquon Barkley toting the rock, and Jalen Hurts using his legs to move the ball, Philly's identity is clearly rooted in the ground game. 

As the draft approaches, another weapon could be added to that running attack. 

A 1,000 yard running back from Penn State has just been cleared from injury and looks to be a prime target for the Eagles.

Penn State RB Nick Singleton cleared ahead of NFL Draft is good news for Philadelphia Eagles

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Nick Singleton, four-year running back at Penn State, has been medically cleared. He broke the 5th metatarsal in his right foot at the Senior Bowl. 

Singleton rushed for over 1,000 yards in his junior and freshman seasons as a Nittany Lion. He also racked up 45 touchdowns in four years at Penn State. 

Ryan Shea of Sports Illustrated recently wrote a piece on why Singleton is a perfect fit with the Eagles. 

"Behind one of the league’s premier offensive lines and within a run-heavy, RPO-based system, Singleton’s downhill burst and ability to thrive in zone concepts would be maximized," Shea wrote. 

He would work well with an option QB like Jalen Hurts and could learn under the tutelage of Saquon Barkley. 

Singleton is projected to be a day two or three pick, so Philadelphia could look to steal him in the later rounds. 

Whether it's the Eagles or another team, Singleton's injury news is great for franchises in need of a developing prospect in their backfield.

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Ravens' draft plans easy to predict for ESPN

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The Baltimore Ravens are under more pressure than most to nail the draft, with Jesse Minter, a first-time head coach, tasked with not only getting this team back to the playoffs but also making a Super Bowl run in 2026.

To do that, Minter and his team must fill several roster holes in the draft and free agency post-draft, with the offensive line a huge need.

The Ravens lost Tyler Linderbaum, which is a big blow, and there has to be more done to fortify the interior of the line as well.

For ESPN's Ben Solak, the path for the Ravens in the draft is rather simple, and in the first-round, all eyes should be on one player.

"Remain flexible at No. 14, but just draft Ioane if he's there," Solak writes. "Look to double-dip on the interior and add a pass catcher to challenge Flowers and Andrews."

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Ravens going offense in NFL Draft?

They could, at least initially. 

With picks No. 14, No. 45, and No. 80, the Ravens address the needs Solak lays out with those selections.

After that? Baltimore has eight picks, so the franchise can still do some wheeling and dealing to get back into the meat of the draft in the middle rounds.

But the offensive line has to be a big emphasis, right? Especially in the first round, and maybe the second as well. However, if a receiver like Carnell Tate or Jordyn Tyson is sitting there, Baltimore might find it has to resist the urge to take them.

Either way, the Ravens' to-do list for most is clear: fix that offensive line.

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