Don't like it. Classic Oilers 2nd rounder. Guy who's been hurt. Picked the guy they know rather than BPA. Nothing against Benson, the local kid thing is a nice story but this is not an unbiased selection.
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I still want Ty Ronning in the 5th
Umm wrong. Benson was projected to be a top 15 pick before injuries. Really high reward pick imo
U put it on bold. But no info on the guy. That has been my problem when you do these draft day threads. First thread for the new guys should be more then discuss. Giving actual information
I am stuck on a boat with leaf fans on the themes with dj cranking out bad rap. Not happy
This. Sometimes I wonder how many posters actually follow the prospects instead of spewing opinions that just want to slag management.
Another Pitlick to me. Let's hope this version pans out. He was certainly a kid to watch when he was a youngin... Low Risk / High Reward.
If you would ever seen him you play you wouldn't say that. Ran into some bad luck playing in the WHL but make no mistake if he stays healthy he'll make it to the bigs sooner than you think.Don't like it. Classic Oilers 2nd rounder. Guy who's been hurt. Picked the guy they know rather than BPA. Nothing against Benson, the local kid thing is a nice story but this is not an unbiased selection.
This. Sometimes I wonder how many posters actually follow the prospects instead of spewing opinions that just want to slag management.
Has Benson been hurt and slid compared to original hype? Yes. Are the Oilers very familiar (probably more so than other teams) with Benson? Yes. I assume they think he's BPA and it's not really a reach pick but you can't tell me there aren't similarities to Pitlick, Musil, Moroz.
Also, I do follow the prospects and Benson has been on the radar for the past 3-4 years.
I still want Ty Ronning in the 5th
From all I hear his injuries are not something to be concerned about in the future. Most of them were complete flukes such as a tailbone cyst.
If you would ever seen him you play you wouldn't say that. Ran into some bad luck playing in the WHL but make no mistake if he stays healthy he'll make it to the bigs sooner than you think.