Canada_87
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Can someone please tell me why Corey got drafted so low in 2003?
I mean, he got 151 points that year and he was drafted 113th..
I mean, he got 151 points that year and he was drafted 113th..
Canada_87 said:Can someone please tell me why Corey got drafted so low in 2003?
I mean, he got 151 points that year and he was drafted 113th..
Evil Sather said:He was small, slow, and soft? That usually does it.
Canada_87 said:Can someone please tell me why Corey got drafted so low in 2003?
I mean, he got 151 points that year and he was drafted 113th..
tuckerdomi said:Yaah went 131st, scouts will be kickin themselfs in the rear, this kid will make the NHL.
Canada_87 said:Can someone please tell me why Corey got drafted so low in 2003?
I mean, he got 151 points that year and he was drafted 113th..
Leachmeister2000 said:He was an overager at the draft table, when you're a CHL player and you weren't drafted when you were 17-18, you automatically go down the ranks, so that takes off two rounds and when you're small and slow like Locke, you're lucky someone's picked you up. Too bad though because he is unquestionably one of the more gifted playmakers.
Canada_87 said:Can someone please tell me why Corey got drafted so low in 2003?
I mean, he got 151 points that year and he was drafted 113th..
VOB said:Locke has indeed exceeded expectations thus far but the AHL is still a significant step down from the NHL and his chances of translating his success to the NHL is doubtful. While he is certainly not a "soft" player as some posters have stated, a lack of strength is an issue and this, coupled with his skating, will prevent him from being an NHL regular.
Good postMunchausen said:If Mike Ribeiro made it, Corey has a chance, although slim of course. But Locke has the same kind of elite level vision and creativity that allowed Ribeiro to make it despite his toothpick frame, average skating and flawed work ethic.
Locke has a better shot and more drive (and as it appears a better work ethic too). He's not physical, but to say he's soft isn't accurate. He goes into danger areas and fights for pucks. If he didn't, he wouldn't be among the rookie scoring leaders in the AHL.
I'm impressed with him, and I must say, from the 4-5 games I've seen of him with the Bulldogs this year, I underrated his feistiness and dedication quite a bit. The guy has raised his game a notch. Cuddos to him. Of course that doesn't mean he'll make the NHL, but he's now one step closer.