trahans99 said:
If Jack Johnson elbowed Downie and it was in his draft year how would it effect his draft ranking? Do you think he would have gone lower, same or higher (not likely as he was projected to go 2nd after Crosby).
Would GM's thought he was more risky like Robbie Schremp in his draft year?
Schremp was a different case. When he was growing up, he made a lot of enemies. One of the most arrogant teenagers ever. Plus, coming out of the 'Cuse, his skating was questionable, and although he improved by the time of his draft year, he certainly couldn't list skating as a strength.
He's so much different now. He's no Mike Gartner, but his skating has improved noticeably. And he's confident and has an edge to his personality, but not the overwhelming, abraisive, hate-inducing arrogance of his youth.
I think Johnson is a physical player who made a mistake. Hopefully he knows it, and moves on.