From what I've seen of them, Carruth is ahead of Simpson, and Carruth has some potential given how he did with the Winterhawks push in the postseason this year. Simpson I'm not quite sold on. Carruth is still a ways away, though. Of all of the WHL goalies I've seen, though, I really wish we could have drafted Calvin Pickard out of Seattle, though; he's way ahead of both and if he doesn't crack the NHL next year, he will the year after.
I agree on getting the center NOW, but even looking a few years own the road, it couldn't hurt to stock up. I think right now the 'hawks in the draft should focus more on restocking the pipeline rather than someone who, like Toews and Kane, needs to step up NOW. You're right: the UFA/RFA/Trade circuit should plug any leaks we have assuming we get the right talent and the CEO with all of the hockey credentials of Elenor Roosevent stays the smeg out of things.