I wouldn’t say that at all. Couple of small guys and few bigger kids. I like what he picked up. Especially Vilenueve in the 4th round. Pick up like what 4 or 5 rhd. Not bad. Got some talent up front. The other thing to consider is that there was no combine so height and weight may be a bit off.
I wouldn’t say that at all. Couple of small guys and few bigger kids. I like what he picked up. Especially Vilenueve in the 4th round. Pick up like what 4 or 5 rhd. Not bad. Got some talent up front. The other thing to consider is that there was no combine so height and weight may be a bit off.
Villeneuve and Niemela are the only pics i can nod to.....tho i gave advantage to Cotton and Perrott in my simulation....
You don't draft gritty players. Look at the Lightning. They drafted strictly by talent and then through free agency and trades brought in bigger and more rough players (Maroon, Goodrow, Bogosian, etc). Biggest story of the playoffs is how stupid every GM was for passing on Brayden Point at the draft. The NHL isn't about big zero-talent players that can hit; its about fast, high IQ, and skillful players that can produce. Always draft on talent, then bring in the bottom six plugs in free agency to beat up the other teams stars.
You don't draft gritty players. Look at the Lightning. They drafted strictly by talent and then through free agency and trades brought in bigger and more rough players (Maroon, Goodrow, Bogosian, etc). Biggest story of the playoffs is how stupid every GM was for passing on Brayden Point at the draft. The NHL isn't about big zero-talent players that can hit; its about fast, high IQ, and skillful players that can produce. Always draft on talent, then bring in the bottom six plugs in free agency to beat up the other teams stars.
If everybody drafts on talent then where do the guys you trade for, to so call finish the job, come from.
Someone didn't bother reading my other posts to understand my point.
You bring in the big guys via trades in FA. You don't waste a first round pick because someone has "grit".
What do you give Dumdaz for this draft. I rate it a B at best. Look at Steve Y or Dorion. After the top 5 picks you look at their mix of picks and I think they got the A.
What do you give Dumdaz for this draft. I rate it a B at best. Look at Steve Y or Dorion. After the top 5 picks you look at their mix of picks and I think they got the A.
I mean, Yzerman and Dorion both had higher picks in each round so of course they brought in more talent than we did. Overall, I felt like Dubas brought in a good amount of value. I think its around an A-
A lot of Dorians and Steve Ys last 5 or 6 picks are big players.
I never once said a GM should target small players. They should target skilled players regardless of whether they are 5'10 or 6'6. That is my main point; prioritize skill over everything.
You don't draft gritty players. Look at the Lightning. They drafted strictly by talent and then through free agency and trades brought in bigger and more rough players (Maroon, Goodrow, Bogosian, etc). Biggest story of the playoffs is how stupid every GM was for passing on Brayden Point at the draft. The NHL isn't about big zero-talent players that can hit; its about fast, high IQ, and skillful players that can produce. Always draft on talent, then bring in the bottom six plugs in free agency to beat up the other teams stars.
I think you nailed it. I feel that Dubas is closely following the Tampa Bay model of years past and trying to snatch the Point/Palat/Kucherov type of players. This draft is the perfect example. We'll see how well it worked four-five years from now.
You don't draft gritty players. Look at the Lightning. They drafted strictly by talent and then through free agency and trades brought in bigger and more rough players (Maroon, Goodrow, Bogosian, etc). Biggest story of the playoffs is how stupid every GM was for passing on Brayden Point at the draft. The NHL isn't about big zero-talent players that can hit; its about fast, high IQ, and skillful players that can produce. Always draft on talent, then bring in the bottom six plugs in free agency to beat up the other teams stars.
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I think you nailed it. I feel that Dubas is closely following the Tampa Bay model of years past and trying to snatch the Point/Palat/Kucherov type of players. This draft is the perfect example. We'll see how well it worked four-five years from now.
You mean Tampa Bay who drafted their Cup core of skillers listed above from 2011-2014 ( and the main two in 2008 and 2009 ) ? Its the D behind them that made it happened and trading for those guys costs you, ask Muzzin.
well damn, further 6-9 years of mocking to be served by other Fan bases on top of 53 Years......by that time Desert Queen will be in Arizona, Tavares, Rielly and Muzzin in retirement home...cant wait for the Parade tho.....