All-time Draft # 4b - The Minor League

[kruezer]

Seattle selects the modern day GAA record holder G Mikka Kiprusoff.

 

[Hedberg]

Phoenix selects D Randy Gregg and D Ron Greschner

 

[Leaf Lander]

rob went 296 to bobby ryan

greshner appears to be a free player

 

[Hedberg]

Phoenix will now select Randy Gregg

 

[kruezer]

Seattle will select forward Ryan Walter.

The Minor League Metropolitans

Dennis Maruk - Tom Lysiak - Pit Martin
Stephane Richer - Tomas Steen - Paul MacLean
Ed Olczyk - Kevin Dineen - Tony McKegney
Ryan Walter - xxxxxxxxx - Dennis Hull
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Herb Gardiner - Frantisek Tikal
James Patrick - Robyn Regehr
Ken Daneyko - xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Pete Peeters
Mikka Kiprusoff
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[BM67]

The Devils are pleased to select a solid two-way player who is among this years goal scoring leaders, and on pace for a 100 point season on LW

Simon Gagne

He was an NHL regular just a year after being drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1998. The skilled, speedy forward posted huge numbers during his final year of Junior, then stepped right into the Flyers lineup and posted 20 goals without a day spent in the minor leagues.

Gagne not only managed 48 points as a rookie, but he continued to score in the post season by adding five goals and 10 points during 17 playoffs games. He was named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team for his efforts. The young center blossomed into a bonafide star during his second season with the Flyers when he scored 27 goals and 59 points in just 69 games. He continued the hot start to his career in 2001-02, but his greatest accomplishment occurred away from the NHL.

Gagne, who posted 33 goals and 66 points for the Flyers was one of the young players selected to the primarily veteran-laden Canadian Olympic roster for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. Gagne chipped in a goal and three assists in six games en route to capturing the Gold Medal for Canada.

On the international stage, Gagne was instrumental in leading Team Canada to the 2004 World Cup of Hockey title and helped Canada capture the silver medal at the 2005 World Championship.

Assets Is an exceptional skater. Sees the ice well and loves to use his imagination. Has solid defensive instincts and versatility.

- TSN

 

[Spitfire11]

Detroit takes 3-time Cup-winning G Gerry McNeil


Charlie Simmer - Neal Broten - Mickey Redmond
Vic Hadfield - Brad Richards - Ken Hodge
J.P. Parise - Vincent Lecavalier - Bobby Rousseau
Kirk Maltby - Don Marshall - Mike Foligno

Jean-Guy Talbot - Ted Harris
Moose Vasko - Pat Stapleton
Joni Pitkanen - Behn Wilson

Roberto Luongo
Gerry McNeil
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[Leaf Lander]

The Toronto Marlies select:

Defenceman Robert Svehla

Has a great point shot and is a heavy hitter from the blueline. Makes smooth passes and quick decisions. Can play an important role on the power play.

At the age of 25 he was still considered a rookie, but on the ice he didn't look at all like the typical nervous greenhorn. Instead, he became one of the team's workhorses. Former coach Doug MacLean called him the toughest player to come into his hands during his three years with the Panthers. Svehla could get respect in front of the net. As an experienced skater, he cleared space at the net and attacked near the boards just as strongly. But he wasn't getting about 30 minutes of ice time per game for those reasons alone. He brought the Panthers perspective and a talent for clever passing and hard shooting

Robert Svehla - History of Hockey Bio


and C/RW/LW Pavol Demitra

Pavol Demitra is a slick shooter and puck handler with deceptive moves he has terrific speed, excellent finishing qualities and a sound ability to set up teammates. Excels at both ends of the ice. Is one of the most sportsmanlike players in the NHL.Lady Byng Trophy (2000) Played in NHL All-Star Game (1999, 2000, 2002)

Pavol Demitra - History of Hockey Bio

 

[Spitfire11]

One of the all-time great fighters, as well as a point producing defenseman, Detroit takes Behn Wilson

 

[BM67]

In need of a slick playmaking center the Devils are pleased to add a 3-time WHA all-star and the MVP of the 76 AVCO Cup playoffs

Ulf Nilsson

Nilsson was one of the players who introduced Swedish hockey to Canada when in 1974 he made his debut with the WHA's Winnipeg Jets, where his partner in offense was another great Swedish forward, Anders Hedberg. Both were often among the league's best scorers and, thanks to the Swedish duo's excellent performance, the Winnipeg Jets twice won the Avco Cup.

The legendary Bobby Hull, partnered with Hedberg and Nilsson, was able once again to demonstrate his extraordinary ability and set his amazing scoring record of 1,000 goals. The very fact that such a unique international trio existed deserves mention in any hockey encyclopedia.

Nilsson made his debut with the Swedish national team at the 1972 Izvestia Cup Tournament in Moscow. The next year, again in Moscow, he took part in his first World Championship along with Swedish aces Ulf Sterner and Stig Goran Johansson.

At the 1976 Canada Cup, he played exceptionally well for Tre Kronor and in a game against the USSR scored the decisive goal against Vladislav Tretiak. Nilsson was also included on the NHL All-Star Team pitted against the USSR at the 1979 Challenge Cup tournament.

The most memorable game for Nilsson was the one between the Winnipeg Jets and the USSR in 1978 in Winnipeg, which the Canadian team won 5-3. In that game, Hull scored three goals, Nilsson scored two, and the Nilsson-Hull-Hedberg trio won their own game against one of the world's best lineups, the Mikhailov-Petrov-Kharlamov trio.

 

[kruezer]

Seattle selects forward and personal favourite mucker, Laurie Boschman.

 

[Hedberg]

Phoenix selects Ron Duguay and Greg Adams

 

[Leaf Lander]

which greg adams?

 

[Hedberg]

The one who beat Felix Potvin and the Leafs in OT to send the Canucks to the Stanley Cup finals.

 

[Leaf Lander]

The one who beat Felix Potvin and the Leafs in OT to send the Canucks to the Stanley Cup finals.

hmmm i dont recall this please leave a link when you choose a player who could be another player. It is for data entry purposes Thanks

a link to there profile would be perfect

Greg Adams 1 - History of Hockey Bio

Greg Adams 2 - History of Hockey Bio

 

[Spitfire11]

hmmm i dont recall this please leave a link when you choose a player who could be another player. It is for data entry purposes Thanks

a link to there profile would be perfect

Greg Adams 1 - History of Hockey Bio

Greg Adams 2 - History of Hockey Bio

He wants Greg #2

 

[Leaf Lander]

He wants Greg #2

when he said he scored vs leafs im pretty sure that was adams #1

 

[Hedberg]

I want number 2

 

[Leaf Lander]

kruezer will be off the clock as off 7 am

bm67 hopefully can make his pick then

 

[kruezer]

Seattle will select defenseman Dave Lewis.

Dennis Maruk - Tom Lysiak - Pit Martin
Stephane Richer - Tomas Steen - Paul MacLean
Ed Olczyk - Kevin Dineen - Tony McKegney
Ryan Walter - Laurie Boschman - Dennis Hull
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Herb Gardiner - Frantisek Tikal
James Patrick - Robyn Regehr
Ken Daneyko - Dave Lewis
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Pete Peeters
Mikka Kiprusoff
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[BM67]

The Devils are pleased to select a goalie often hailed as the "most technically sound goaltender in the league"

Gilles Meloche

Gilles Meloche was a talented netminder who appeared in nearly 800 games during the 1970s and '80s. He was a true workhorse who saw action in at least 40 games 13 times in his career. His best years came with the strong Minnesota North Stars clubs in the early '80s.

The young backstopper welcomed the trade that brought him to the defensively weak California Golden Seals. During the 1971-72 season, he created a stir by registering four shutouts and a 3.33 goals against average. He continued to provide goaltending heroics for the next few years including the franchise's two-year relocation to Cleveland.

Following the Barons' merge with the Minnesota North Stars, Meloche started to experience winning. In 1979-80, he backstopped the club to 27 wins and led them to a quarterfinals victory over the Montreal Canadiens which ended their four-Cup dynasty. The next year, he combined with youngster Don Beaupre to form one of the best goalkeeping tandems in the league. Meloche took part in the NHL All-Star Game and won eight playoff games during Minnesota's run to the finals.

Meloche continued to work his share of games for the North Stars through the 1984-85 season. In 1982, he won a bronze medal when he represented Canada at the World Championships and helped Minnesota reach the semi-finals in 1984.

- Legends of Hockey Bio

"One night at the Oakland Alemeda County Coliseum the Canadiens were bombarding Seals goaltender Gilles Meloche, who must have faced 50 shots, but didn't score on him until the third period when Yvan Cournoyer got a breakaway. The fans saluted Meloche with a long, emotional standing ovation. It was the only time I saw a home-team goalie cheered after he had just been scored on. The game ended 2-2. I'm sorry Meloche didn't win." - Dick Irvin, My 26 Stanley Cups

 

[Spitfire11]

Detroit takes one of the top young 2-way stars, C/LW Henrik Zetterberg

 

[Leaf Lander]

The Toronto Marlies select

Goalie Reggie M. Lemelin and

In the late 80's early 90's if one went to the game they woudl most likely walk into the gardens and here the fans chant “REGGIE---REGGIE---REGGIEâ€

Reggie was well known for his Aero pads and great glove saves and the helmet pump after a big win.Reggie was a card-carrying stand-up goaltender. He just really had a flare for the dramtic and clutch save. He made saves that you thought had no chance of being saved.He relished beating "the beast" also known as the montreal canadiens

He had 19-game unbeaten streak for Calgary during 1983-84 season. It was the longest such streak by any goaltender that season and set a Calgary record for longest unbeaten streak. Was runner-up from Masterton and Vezina Trophies in 1983-84. Named NHL Player of the Month for November 1985.Set Boston postseason record (since broken) with 1,027 minutes in goal during 1988 Stanley Cup playoffsWilliam M. Jennings Trophy: 1989-90 (co-winner) All-Star Game: 1989 (Boston)Stanley Cup Finals: 1986 (Calgary), 1988, 1990 (Boston)

Reggie is now the goaltender coach of the Flyers

Reggie M Lemelin, G -Legends of Hockey Bio
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C/W Sidney Crosby

Crosby very well may be a generational player, a talent with skill that only comes around every 15-20 years. He played his junior hockey with the QMJHL Rimouski Oceanic.

There is very little he doesn’t do extremely well. He’s a wizard with the puck and has vision and playmaking ability which some have compared to that of Wayne Gretzky. He has a good repertoire of shots and can score from anywhere in the offensive zone. It’s not just his incredible offensive talents that make him such a highly touted prospect, but his ability to get it done all over the ice. Strong on his skates, Crosby isn’t afraid of physical play and uses his body to knock opponents off the puck. Crosby is an effective back-checker and knows his role in his own zone. Crosby also demonstrated that he’s chippy, putting up 84 penalty minutes this season.

Hockeysfuture Bio

 

[Spitfire11]

Detroit takes G Henrik Lundqvist

Charlie Simmer - Neal Broten - Mickey Redmond
Vic Hadfield - Brad Richards - Ken Hodge
J.P. Parise - Vincent Lecavalier - Bobby Rousseau
Don Marshall - Henrik Zetterberg - Mike Foligno
Kirk Maltby

Jean-Guy Talbot - Ted Harris
Moose Vasko - Pat Stapleton
Joni Pitkanen - Behn Wilson

Roberto Luongo
Gerry McNeil
Henrik Lundqvist

 

[BM67]

The Devils will add some muscle and some versatility by selecting at defense and right wing

Marty McSorley

Since debuting in the NHL in 1983-84, defenceman Marty McSorley has developed into one of the toughest customers in the game. His ability to rush with the puck and utilize a quick shot from the point has made him a prominent member of several NHL clubs.

In 1985, he was picked up by the Edmonton Oilers and was an important physical deterrent when the club dominated the NHL through the regular season. The next year, he experienced the euphoria of a Stanley Cup win and contributed four playoff goals in addition to muscle. In 1987-88, McSorley scored nine goals and played in a variety of situations for the Oilers when they repeated as Cup Champs.

McSorley was part of the monumental trade of Wayne Gretzky to the L.A. Kings in August 1988. He spent five years providing offense, grit, and a winning attitude on his new club. In 1993, he was a key factor with ten points as the Kings reached the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in franchise history.

Utica Devils Roster

Marc Tardif - Hooley Smith - John MacLean
Bob Bourne - Ralph Backstrom - Bob Nevin
Steve Thomas - Derek Sanderson - Ed Westfall
Simon Gagne - Ulf Nilsson - Marian Hossa
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Paul Reinhart - Ken Morrow
Jamie Macoun - Terry Harper
Jeff Brown - Jim Neilson
Marty McSorley

Dave Kerr
Olaf Kolzig
Gilles Meloche