North American Hockey League - Main Discussion Thread

[IslesRock4]

And you made an even worse pick than Pietrangelo. Ouch.

 

[SixthSens]

Thanks for making my picks NY. I'm liking my team so far:


Patrick Sharp - Steven Stamkos - Claude Giroux
Taylor Hall - Eric Staal - Nathan Horton

Zdeno Chara - Tyler Myers

Ilya Bryzgalov

 

[flyguy]

So you're upset you didn't get a 40 point player when you can still pick a 60 point player? LOL. Chill out, defensemen are a waste to spend early picks on.

I fail to see how defenseman are wasted picks. Since there are only 20 rounds to this draft, each team can only pick 12 forwards, 6 dmen and 2 goalies. The voting is based on the best overall team, no? Not just fantasy stats.

Everyone is going to have stacked teams, yes, but IMO it will come down to who has the most well-rounded teams overall.

 

[flyguy]

Thanks for making my picks NY. I'm liking my team so far:


Patrick Sharp - Steven Stamkos - Claude Giroux
Taylor Hall - Eric Staal - Nathan Horton

Zdeno Chara - Tyler Myers

Ilya Bryzgalov

Chara and Myers is a scary idea, that is if Myers turns into a Pronger-esque player.

 

[IslesRock4]

I fail to see how defenseman are wasted picks. Since there are only 20 rounds to this draft, each team can only pick 12 forwards, 6 dmen and 2 goalies. The voting is based on the best overall team, no? Not just fantasy stats.

Everyone is going to have stacked teams, yes, but IMO it will come down to who has the most well-rounded teams overall.

If it's not only fantasy stats (I was assuming that was the case after this season) then why not pick some good defensemen instead of guys like Pietrangelo and Karlsson who are picked for...fantasy stats?

 

[The Instigator]

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[flyguy]

If it's not only fantasy stats (I was assuming that was the case after this season) then why not pick some good defensemen instead of guys like Pietrangelo and Karlsson who are picked for...fantasy stats?

I don't watch a whole lot of Blues games, but how is Pietrangelo a bad d-man? He's 21 so he's still growing into his game, but there is a reason (other than injuries) the Blues traded EJ. And Pietro definitely had something to do with it. And there is still a salary cap to worry about, so to get a very good, young dman with a cap friendly number is a necessity. Other GMs seem to agree which is why picks like Tyler Myers, etc have been made recently as well.

 

[IslesRock4]

I won't even bother haha. I tend to disagree with everyone and start pointless arguments.

 

[flyguy]

I won't even bother haha. I tend to disagree with everyone and start pointless arguments.

Alright then, that's where it looks like this was heading.

Good luck drafting your d-men. There are still a few top ones out there, but they probably won't last long.

 

[New York RKY]

The reason I am picking offensive defensemen like Karlsson and Burns early is because I am going to couple them with defensive defensemen later on.

I am trying to build a well round team like flyguy said.

It's not just about stacking offense. If we were using a sim like pickuphockey then I would grab up all the offensive players I could.

 

[IslesRock4]

Crickets...

 

[New York RKY]

habsman was on this afternoon when we had our flurry of picks but he didn't make his pick and he hasn't been on since.

I may have to do time slots even though I am hoping we can keep this going at a reasonable pace where I don't have to do that.

 

[habsman56]

PM me, i'm on my phone, somebody will have to pick for me.

 

[New York RKY]

Come on IR buddy, you around?

 

[IslesRock4]

Nah, I'm doing something on a Saturday night.

 

[IslesRock4]

Risky pick but a healthy Streit is better than any current defensmen available.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Considered Streit myself but opted for the healthier Buff. Waiting to see if my next pick will still be up for grabs.

 

[habsman56]

Bloated contract team?

And sorry for the hold up guys!

 

[New York RKY]

Considered Streit myself but opted for the healthier Buff. Waiting to see if my next pick will still be up for grabs.

Who are you waiting to see if they will be up for grabs exactly?

 

[New York RKY]

Bloated contract team?

And sorry for the hold up guys!

Well at least we won't have to worry about habsman picking for the final 12 rounds or so, he won't have any cap space to pick people, he will fill out the rest of the roster with his AHL players

 

[New York RKY]

Ovie, get on buddy we can't slow down we have a lot of people on right now!

 

[Dr Pepper]

Who are you waiting to see if they will be up for grabs exactly?

You'll see.

 

[IslesRock4]

You'll see.

Once unsaid player is on my team.

 

[New York RKY]

Trickery doesn't work on HF Boards

 

[IslesRock4]

Trickery doesn't work on HF Boards

Sure it does. Everyone is convinced that fantasy games will actually be successful, until....