Draft Chat Thread

[HF_Rangers]

Bobby Ryan is #2 as predicted a couple of minutes ago.

 

[Victory Ali*]

Why does Burke always seem like he wants to kick someone's ass?

 

[Jacob]

But with every Pens fan claiming the Pens are one of the most popular franchises in the league, one would think they could sustain such a payroll without losing any money, no?

Never heard that claim.

 

[jstreet]

Burke's got to tone down that excitement!

 

[turnbuckle*]

the Ducks scouts loved Ryan, not a surprise at all. Great pick.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Never heard that claim.

I always hear it when someone bashes the Pens. I've never believed it, but it's always something said.

 

[jstreet]

interesting., not his job to draft according to positional needs...

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I just like how Burke thinks he should lecture the guy on what a GM is supposed to do. Man, Burke seems like such an *******. He's always seemed like an *******, though...

 

[Augustus]

Scratch that...the podium has more personality than Bettman AND Crosby.

Ease up on the 17 y.o. kid. He's been bombarded with attention since he was 10 and has painfully learned the dangers of a too-strong quote that gets blown out of proportion. The kid is all right.

That said, he is also advised to widen his endorsement potential by offending nobody and that will also keep his comments somewhat white bread-y.

 

[HF_Rangers]

James Duthie just got served by Burke.

 

[The Post Man]

Wow so much for Johnson at #2

 

[Chileiceman]

I can't believe Brian Burke was working on television.
Was he always that serious?

 

[Cropduster]

Not to pick by positional needs? Best player avaliable? Sounds like the Ducks are an expansion team

 

[jstreet]

I just like how Burke thinks he should lecture the guy on what a GM is supposed to do. Man, Burke seems like such an *******. He's always seemed like an *******, though...

he seems strictly business, yeah he could stand to loosen up a bit.

 

[1Timer]

I love these emotional little one-liners that the draftees are giving.

*rolls eyes*

 

[colonel_korn]

Why does Burke always seem like he wants to kick someone's ass?

He's upset that Crosby didn't drop to #2.

 

[Victory Ali*]

I love Jack Johnson, I can't wait to see him in the NHL.

 

[Augustus]

I love these emotional little one-liners that the draftees are giving.

*rolls eyes*

The draftees are as well rehearsed and spontaneous as Miss America semi-finalists.

 

[jstreet]

I just feel bad for all of these draftees. Doesnt seem much like a party for them.

 

[The Maltais Falcon]

Interesting, Pierre thinks Johnson won't go to school. I tend to agree with Bob that he'll go to Michigan for at least a year.

 

[mmbt]

Not to pick by positional needs? Best player avaliable? Sounds like the Ducks are an expansion team

I don't care who you are, you draft the BPA. It's unlikely any kid is going to be an impact player anytime soon, and who knows what your needs will be 4, 5, or 6 years down the road.

 

[Brad*]

Duthie has an emotional breakdown by the 20th pick. What a tool.

 

[HF_Rangers]

Jack Johnson is #3, good pick by the Canes

 

[Augustus]

I just feel bad for all of these draftees. Doesnt seem much like a party for them.

Given the new CBA, the party's over for first-year players.

 

[Victory Ali*]

Anyone think the Wild will take Price?