OPPF Draft Thread I

[BenchBrawl]

Yeah, twists like this are more entertaining than trades. Not quite as hostile either, haha.

The only problem with trades is... me basically.Objectively, it's true, I was almost always at the center of controversies, even if I still think I was right.

 

[ImporterExporter]

I wouldn't mind changing the format of the main draft, even if I'm a purist at heart, as long as it still generates research.

Once there's no research done at all in the ATD is when the whole thing dies.

One problem with this format is it excludes many great players.

Not really if you get 25-30 teams. At least not THAT many IMO. I'd be fully on board making something close to this the format going forwad in all seriousness.

 

[TheDevilMadeMe]

I think this format could get stale if we did it every year for 10 years. But it's great right now!

 

[BenchBrawl]

I think this format could get stale if we did it every year for 10 years. But it's great right now!

It would never get stale if we randomized the players and which franchise they played for, but that's not really do-able.So agreed.

We could do one where the players would count for the 2nd franchise they played for, or something like that.

 

[ImporterExporter]

I think this format could get stale if we did it every year for 10 years. But it's great right now!

Sort of like the main ATD?

 

[BenchBrawl]

Also, say we took a 20 years break, then one or two generations of new players would get injected into the player pool.That can change the dynamic, but unfortunately there's not enough coming in every year to shake things up.

Edit: @tinyzombies is up

 

[ResilientBeast]

Also, say we took a 20 years break, then one or two generations of new players would get injected into the player pool.That can change the dynamic, but unfortunately there's not enough coming in every year to shake things up.

Edit: @tinyzombies is up

Don't worry I'm counting down the games till I can draft xxx way too high and ruin my draft

Not sure if he qualifies as an undrafted for this (if he does he's mine)

 

[tinyzombies]

Glenn Hall

 

[tinyzombies]

Sorry no reception - can someone notify next?

 

[tony d]

@ck26 is up.

 

[ck26]

Weak franchise? Insane scoring record on mostly-awful rosters in the dead puck era? A left winger who would look really good next to Bryan Trottier?

Paul Kariya, LW, ANA

@Voight

 

[Voight]

NVM

 

[Voight]

Valery Kharlamov, LW (USSR)

There was a different LW I wanted but I had already picked from his team... likewise there was a solid D available but he's froma deep franchise.

 

[Hawkey Town 18]

Were you also planning on picking whichever Red Wing I didn't? Ha.

It was a combination of both of your picks, each one made Lindsay better value.

I’d rather not be picking the same teams as you, not saying I don’t agree with your picks, it would just make things easier for me.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Kharlamov strongest LW left at this point.

Great pace guys.

 

[TheDevilMadeMe]

Kharlamov strongest LW left at this point.

Great pace guys.

It was either Kharlamov or Schriner for my 2nd pick back there. How often does one get to say that?

 

[BenchBrawl]

It was either Kharlamov or Schriner for my 2nd pick back there. How often does one get to say that?

This is what makes it so great

 

[BenchBrawl]

Iceman is online, as are most GMs following him if not all, we might keep going on a run here

 

[Iceman]

Seals selects Rod Langway, D

 

[BenchBrawl]

Damn, Langway was in strong consideration.Solid D from a weak franchise.

Also a possible good partner for Shore.

 

[BenchBrawl]

If anyone has IE on FB or whatever, let him know he's up.

 

[Iceman]

Damn, Langway was in strong consideration.Solid D from a weak franchise.

Also a possible good partner for Shore.

The thing is, when I was talking about #2 dmen, I was mostly referring to him. I actually considered him with my last pick but it's just not worth it with top 5 dmen on the table. Langway here makes sense, at least for my team this time around. There are a few other options around his range, but if you go down to #2's, you can't pick a O6 dman, at least not right now.

 

[tony d]

I messaged him on Facebook. Oh and solid pick with Kariya, had thought about putting him with Lemieux.

 

[BenchBrawl]

The thing is, when I was talking about #2 dmen, I was mostly referring to him. I actually considered him with my last pick but it's just not worth it with top 5 dmen on the table. Langway here makes sense, at least for my team this time around. There are a few other options around his range, but if you go down to #2's, you can't pick a O6 dman, at least not right now.

I agree

 

[ImporterExporter]

Just got home from work and picking up my son. Getting dinner fixed for him and then I'll get a pick on. 30 minutes give or take please.