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I do not like this pick. I do not like most of the decisions this team makes now-a-days. That is all.
Can't believe we passed on Vilardi.
Can't believe we passed on Vilardi.
Why? Because they have a non-positive opinion? Obviously no one really knows what he'll develop to but people can believe whatever they want.
People can, yep. And it's often ridiculous. People are basically choosing to arbitrarily believe one scout over another, and the get upset about it. It's laughable. (or, even worse, people think they know more about these kids than the scouts they disagree with)
Lol, so if everyone loved the pick would you be saying they were being ridiculous? C'mon man.
Lol, so if everyone loved the pick would you be saying they were being ridiculous? C'mon man.
If they drafted Necas this would be a positive thread about stealing the next Kopitar. People love that kids IQ and that's particularly valued by Wings fans.
Instead we drafted someone who's best quality is size. He might be great! But this reaction is expected, again, if you followed the fans desires leading up to the draft.
Yes I would, and I have in the past. Patience is the only reasonable response. Everything else is being ridiculous.
Yes I would, and I have in the past. Patience is the only reasonable response. Everything else is being ridiculous.
If these Necas and Lilgren kids were so great, then why did they fall so far?
I have a feeling people on the 'inside' have a better understanding about these kids than random message forum posters.
I remember how people were up in arms about Larkin, too.
Seriously in utter disbelief. We can't score, we can't defend.....we pick a giant question mark center. An Abby replacement.
What is wrong with this management? I just don't can't even comprehend anything anymore.
yeah, this is a big part of why I don't like the pick. We should be looking for someone with high end skill. Might be more of a risk because they aren't perfect size or they aren't the fastest guy, but skill has a way of making up for physical short comings to a degree (clearly, I'm not advocating for drafting a super skilled literal midget).
Maybe the guy will surprise, but it seems like we played it overly safe on a guy with a high floor but low ceiling.
Yeah, except this Mantha clone can barely score over 1 PPG on first line minutes. He was actually outscored by a defenseman on his team.I think they pretty much see him as a Mantha like at center. I would have preferred other players, but ohh well, they must really see something in him.
I think they pretty much see him as a Mantha like at center. I would have preferred other players, but ohh well, they must really see something in him.
Agreed. When is the last big body safe pick outside the top 5 that exceeded expectations? Most of them seem to struggle to stick because they end up being too slow and can't generate offense.
Having Stars Jamie Oleksiak flashbacks.
Maybe when we were pulling Johan Ryno from the fifth round out of a swedish junior league. Drafting 9th, it's not hard for folks to zero in on the top prospects, do some research, and form some at least mildly informed opinions of prospects they like/dislike.
He's much less skilled than Mantha. Worse passer, worse shooter, worse vision, and worse hands. He's just big. That's it.
Dennis Schellenberg Hockey Prospectus - Nov. 9th: "A big kid with strong puck protection skills. Works hard all over the ice and has good playmaking skills. Uses his good vision and passing skills to distribute the puck effectively. "