Amazing how that pick was bounced around 3 times too. I am insanely happy with Dermott
As has been argued back/forth a lot since that draft when we traded down........who won?
Philly, getting to draft good little player Konecny?
Or the Leafs, getting both Demott and Bracco?
I'd say that today, the Flyers are ahead in that deal. But long-term, Dermott alone might be the best player to of the three. Bracco? Who knows?
i never understood the love people have for konecny..hes a decent young winger. conner brown and zach hyman have effectively the same amount of points as him through their first 2 years(granted more games played). hes a good depth piece but dont think hes ever going to be a star...and we have wingers for days in our system. even if it was 1 for 1 i take dermott everytime, especially knowing what we know now having seen what he can do with the big club.As has been argued back/forth a lot since that draft when we traded down........who won?
Philly, getting to draft good little player Konecny?
Or the Leafs, getting both Demott and Bracco?
I'd say that today, the Flyers are ahead in that deal. But long-term, Dermott alone might be the best player to of the three. Bracco? Who knows?
Guys like Percy and Finn were "Big Names" back when the Leafs had a laughable prospect pool. Dermott is the real deal for a top organization with a very deep prospect pool.
even if it was 1 for 1 i take dermott everytime, especially knowing what we know now having seen what he can do with the big club.
I agree that Dermott is now looking like at least an equal. I think Konecny was projected to have a higher upside, is all. If he ends somewhat realizing that potential, and becomes a 25-goal-55/60 point winger.......and Dermott continues to do what he's doing and can become a dependable 40 point, 2nd pairing D-Man........I take Dermott every time.
Now I'd like Bracco to break out so we can REALLY slam dunk that move.
They are underrating him based on his stat sheet, but by watching the games, Bracco has been very good so far and has taken major strides this season. He has been a pleasent surprise of how quickly he has adjusted to pro hockey. Keefe has praised him a lot.I hope nobody's sleeping on him. He's tremendously skilled and very fun to watch. I'll call it now, I think he makes the team next year.
I saw that and I'm happy you posted it over there.Mentioned you posted this here, and posted it over in the mains Dermott thread, because it was pretty interesting and impressive.
Rielly-Doughty
Dermott-Zaitsev
Borgman-Liljegren
So I decided to crunch the numbers.
Since Dermott fixed our defense, the leafs are 19-5-5, good for a 122pt pace.
In those games, the leafs have allowed 2.66gls/gm, good for 6th in the league in that time span, and would also be good for 6th in the league on the season.
So I decided to crunch the numbers.
Since Dermott fixed our defense, the leafs are 19-5-5, good for a 122pt pace.
In those games, the leafs have allowed 2.66gls/gm, good for 6th in the league in that time span, and would also be good for 6th in the league on the season.
Where's the cap issue?
Yeah I don't see a problem. Not to take this super off topic but the cap space is fine with a big addition to the Leafs.Matthews, Marner, Nylander and Doughty...