Player Discussion Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Part VII) - Pretty Mint Edition

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Who's that?

My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
Mmm-m-m-my-yy Zadina!

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

All right, no more Bobby talk from me.

I always know who you mean and pretty sure many do.

 

[OldCraig71]

I always know who you mean and pretty sure many do.

I know that you know and I know that many know what we know, you know?

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I know that you know and I know that many know what we know, you know?

I knoooow, right!?

 

[Runner77]

Or maybe, y'know, it's just you

Listen, Bub.

 

[Mrb1p]

I know that you know and I know that many know what we know, you know?

I know that none of you know and I also know that I know but I don't know all.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

@OldCraig71 @Runner77 @Mrb1p

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Listen, Bub.

Hey dont go stealing my schtik, Bub

 

[blarneylad]

Remember the video of the girl shockingly dissapointed at the draft that Montreal took Kotkaniemi? I mean at the time an astute hockey fan would know a) that Kotkaniemi was a legit prospect and b) based on her reaction it was evident her level of knowledge was bare minimum.

But I'd like to see a reporter track her down and interview her. It would be amusing.

 

[Mrb1p]

Remember the video of the girl shockingly dissapointed at the draft that Montreal took Kotkaniemi? I mean at the time an astute hockey fan would know a) that Kotkaniemi was a legit prospect and b) based on her reaction it was evident her level of knowledge was bare minimum.

But I'd like to see a reporter track her down and interview her. It would be amusing.

Revisionist history, there was like five person who liked the pick at the time, most of the people had their panties in a bunch over Zad and Tka

 

[Mrb1p]

Kotkaniemi is three points out of the 2nd spot for the calder. Let's hope for a late season surge playing with better talent.

 

[googlymoogly]

Who's that?

He's that guy who said we will regret passing him over for Koko.

 

[MasterDecoy]

He really could get calder nom consideration if keeps it up!

No he won’t

Edit: consideration. Sure

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Revisionist history, there was like five person who liked the pick at the time, most of the people had their panties in a bunch over Zad and Tka

5 is an understatement. It wasnt a majority, but we were quite a few who liked the pick.

I was mostly relieved it was one of the 3 players I wanted rather than Le Zadina.

 

[Mrb1p]

No he won’t

Edit: consideration. Sure

The third spot is 100% open. He's three points off the lead at this point, why wouldn't he get one ? He's also been heating up offensively.

 

[G0bias]

5 is an understatement. It wasnt a majority, but we were quite a few who liked the pick.

No doubt. I think the disparity was greater when you ventured off to the main boards.

Here, lots of us debunked the idea Kotkaniemi wasn't considered a top-5 worthy pick by the people who really mattered (ie. McKenzie's polled scouts, Sharks'(or was it Dallas) head scout going on record on 690, that they had him up there too, Chayka confirming post-draft he was their 1st choice etc.

 

[NotProkofievian]

No doubt. I think the disparity was greater when you ventured off to the main boards.

Here, lots of us debunked the idea Kotkaniemi wasn't considered a top-5 worthy pick by the people who really mattered (ie. McKenzie's polled scouts, Sharks'(or was it Dallas) head scout going on record on 690, that they had him up there too, Chayka confirming post-draft he was their 1st choice etc.

Whoa, wait what?

 

[Born in 1909]

Jack Todd publicly called for the KK pick back on April 29.

I know that many posters here serious issues with good-old-Jack.

Personally, I don't.

Jack Todd: Finnish centreman Jesperi Kotkaniemi could fill a big hole in Habs' lineup

Ps. Its a fun, after-the-fact, read on the scouting of young KK.... Recommended for his fans.

 

[G0bias]

Whoa, wait what?

To clarify, I meant first choice for their pick, not as in ahead of Dahlin.
It's in the Coyotes behind the scenes draft video. At some point, he mentions after Montreal made their pick Hayton was their guy.

edit: Here's the exact quote (@ 10:40 in the video). "I knew Montreal were standing pat, they were gonna take the best center available".

 

[G0bias]

Jack Todd publicly called for the KK pick back on April 29.

I know that many posters here serious issues with good-old-Jack.

Personally, I don't.

Jack Todd: Finnish centreman Jesperi Kotkaniemi could fill a big hole in Habs' lineup

He and Bryan Wilde were just regurgitating what Grant was saying. Luckily, this time it wasn't Michael McLeod.

 

[HabsForHire]

Remember the video of the girl shockingly dissapointed at the draft that Montreal took Kotkaniemi? I mean at the time an astute hockey fan would know a) that Kotkaniemi was a legit prospect and b) based on her reaction it was evident her level of knowledge was bare minimum.

But I'd like to see a reporter track her down and interview her. It would be amusing.

They were zadina's billet family and were habs fans, we does everyone bring this up ...

 

[donghabs98]

I was under the impression most of us were aware in the weeks leading up to the draft that Kotkaniemi would be our pick. It seemed like the idea begun to pick up steam close to the draft due our need at center and his hockey IQ. I was definitely not surprised at the pick. That said a lot of Habs fans I met at work were surprised because many assumed Zadina was the clear cut choice at number 3.

 

[blarneylad]

No doubt. I think the disparity was greater when you ventured off to the main boards.

Here, lots of us debunked the idea Kotkaniemi wasn't considered a top-5 worthy pick by the people who really mattered (ie. McKenzie's polled scouts, Sharks'(or was it Dallas) head scout going on record on 690, that they had him up there too, Chayka confirming post-draft he was their 1st choice etc.

My point. The know-nothing fans (ie the girl with the clueless look of bewilderment) can now eat their crow.

 

[Mrb1p]

No doubt. I think the disparity was greater when you ventured off to the main boards.

Here, lots of us debunked the idea Kotkaniemi wasn't considered a top-5 worthy pick by the people who really mattered (ie. McKenzie's polled scouts, Sharks'(or was it Dallas) head scout going on record on 690, that they had him up there too, Chayka confirming post-draft he was their 1st choice etc.

Alain Chainey said he was the BPA
Tim Burke said he was the BPA
5 scouts from Bobby Macs list
Timmins list
Chayka's comments

That's coming god damn close to majority that thought he was the best (Though Chainey isn't employed anymore.)

They were zadina's billet family and were habs fans, we does everyone bring this up ...

No they were not.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

They were zadina's billet family and were habs fans, we does everyone bring this up ...

Why won't this false fact just die already?