DarkandStormy
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18 OT first-round games...no series went 7.
Hawks, Wild, CBJ, Sharks, Canadiens....all eliminated.
Hawks, Wild, CBJ, Sharks, Canadiens....all eliminated.
18 OT first-round games...no series went 7.
Hawks, Wild, CBJ, Sharks, Canadiens....all eliminated.
Because Connor McDavids are vanishingly rare and you can't assume that you'll get one just by deciding you're going to fail this year.Sharks eliminated by Edmonton...someone please tell me again why draft position doesn't really matter.
Because Connor McDavids are vanishingly rare and you can't assume that you'll get one just by deciding you're going to fail this year.
Because Connor McDavids are vanishingly rare and you can't assume that you'll get one just by deciding you're going to fail this year.
You'd think 2012 would be evidence enough for people.
Not every draft has a sure shot #1 but wouldn't we rather have McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon, Seguin (assuming we were smarter than Edmonton) Crosby, Stamkos, Ovechkin,Tavares than the guy we took?
That's 8 out of 12 #1's who seem to disprove the vanishingly rare concept.
And not to mention guys like Eichel & Malkin among other #2's who would have made a nice pick.
I've disagreed with you on this subject in the past, while I hardly consider my thoughts on the subject settled.
But I'm going to ask at this point, what's to be done about it? The team finished third in points this season and once again we're faced with the hope/possibility/likelihood? that the team is primed for repeat appearances in the playoffs. (A position I have admittedly argued against.) But should we start hoping the team finishes at the bottom of the league for the next couple seasons?
Hmm. We had three All-Stars this year plus a Calder finalist. When were they drafted again?I knew someone would come through. Continue to live in bliss.
Some will disagree but as good as Werenski appears to be I would still have preferred Matthews.
Sharks eliminated by Edmonton...someone please tell me again why draft position doesn't really matter.
Wait, are you using the Edmonton Oilers to support an argument for draft position?
Wait, are you using the Edmonton Oilers to support an argument for draft position?
Not every draft has a sure shot #1 but wouldn't we rather have McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon, Seguin (assuming we were smarter than Edmonton) Crosby, Stamkos, Ovechkin,Tavares than the guy we took?
That's 8 out of 12 #1's who seem to disprove the vanishingly rare concept.
And not to mention guys like Eichel & Malkin among other #2's who would have made a nice pick.
Our drafting hasn't been bad, our luck in the lottery has. If I remember right we were like a ball away from getting one of Connor or Matthews.It's less about draft position and more about luck, to me. But to write off draft position entirely isn't right, either.
"It is one of the biggest dates on the NHL calendar — the draft lottery.
To be held Saturday in Toronto, it’s become arguably the greatest influence on the NHL standings. Good or bad, look at the effect its had on Arizona, Buffalo, Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver."
-Elliotte Friedman an hour ago
The problem for the CBJ is mostly just bad luck imo.
Our drafting hasn't been bad
What the Pens did in tanking to get Crosby and Malkin was masterful. Never seen it done like that before.
It's less about draft position and more about luck, to me. But to write off draft position entirely isn't right, either.
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The problem for the CBJ is mostly just bad luck imo.
well...yes. Without Connor McDavid I don't see them in the playoffs much less winning a series.. Last couple of picks haven't been bad.
So Porty tweeted that LeBrun and Burnside are out at ESPN. Looks like they've totally thrown-in the towel on NHL coverage at that sinking ship.