Cause all #1's suck? Not quite seeing the connection. - Canada Cup
Your preaching drafting and development calling us the Oilers but are rushing your first overall into the lineup. It has failed 3 of 4 times so far for the Oilers
more like I think the defense needs a shakeup and our forwards are coming along. We have lots of talent developing but the D needs a makeover. - SMBDragon
Your preaching drafting and development calling us the Oilers but are rushing your first overall into the lineup. It has failed 3 of 4 times so far for the Oilers - VANTEL
I think thanks to the oilers that's why you see less and less 18 year olds in the NHL.
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May 29 @ 8:48 PM ET
Your preaching drafting and development calling us the Oilers but are rushing your first overall into the lineup. It has failed 3 of 4 times so far for the Oilers - VANTEL
Leafs have been very patient with their top picks. If Matthews is good enough, he'll play. If he's at Eichel's level he should be fine.
Jesus, I was in bed at one after my dads 60th bday. Not a chance in hell you'll catch me up till 9am. Thats ludicrous lol. - vancity787
it was fun.....I had company to keep me up so its understandable. seems like every sunday is the same story. friday morning was 7am....but pages ago was the reason why. totally worth it
yes....and he's NHL ready ....Is there now space for him though? We have so many coming into the system...plus hamuis to consider
He'd fix our offensive D issue though - SMBDragon
There's NO D men in this draft that are NHL ready for atleast 3 years.. If Juolevi is the consensus best on most boards watching him this tourney proved it.. Also showed why Benning went after Gudbranson.. I want tkachuk, he plays an NHL style big game and think he'd be perfect out in the west. I think he's the way safer pick.. But without a doubt it's him or dubois.. Most seem to favour dubois because he might be able to play center but I'd say he'd be a nice consolation prize
Shannahan isn't Kevin Lowe. As I said, Leafs have been very patient with their picks. I'm not really worried. - Canada Cup
It's a bit early to say Toronto is being patient just because their top 10 didn't make the NHL. Probably would of had top picks even with them in the line up.
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May 29 @ 9:02 PM ET
more like I think the defense needs a shakeup and our forwards are coming along. We have lots of talent developing but the D needs a makeover. - SMBDragon
Our forwards are coming along to retirement.
It's great to have Bo, JV, and Sven but everyone else is either in their prime or past it. We have one good forward prospect, and that's all he is.
Shannahan isn't Kevin Lowe. As I said, Leafs have been very patient with their picks. I'm not really worried. - Canada Cup
Well I have said it before and I know you are a good guy but you have to understand the irony when a Leaf or Oiler Fans come in here and give us advice about rebuilding.
You are talking about patience with our draft pick who we don't even know who it is or how they do at training camp while you take your first pick and insert him into the NHL without even trying out. That is Oileresque.
You talk about the expertise of Shanny who has been doing the job for two years? It is way to short of a time frame to declare this as the way to rebuild.
Detroit usually have their prospects in the AHL for 4years or so. TO will be putting Nylander in the NHL after one year in the A.
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May 29 @ 9:05 PM ET
It's a bit early to say Toronto is being patient just because their top 10 didn't make the NHL. Probably would of had top picks even with them in the line up. - manvanfan
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May 29 @ 9:06 PM ET
Well I have said it before and I know you are a good guy but you have to understand the irony when a Leaf or Oiler Fans come in here and give us advice about rebuilding.
You are talking about patience with our draft pick who we don't even know who it is or how they do at training camp while you take your first pick and insert him into the NHL without even trying out. That is Oileresque.
You talk about the expertise of Shanny who has been doing the job for two years? It is way to short of a time frame to declare this as the way to rebuild.
Detroit usually have their prospects in the AHL for 4years or so. TO willbe putting Nylander in the NHL after one year in the A. - VANTEL
One year in the A is more than Jake, Jared and Bo got combined....
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May 29 @ 9:07 PM ET
Well I have said it before and I know you are a good guy but you have to understand the irony when a Leaf or Oiler Fans come in here and give us advice about rebuilding.
You are talking about patience with our draft pick who we don't even know who it is or how they do at training camp while you take your first pick and insert him into the NHL without even trying out. That is Oileresque.
You talk about the expertise of Shanny who has been doing the job for two years? It is way to short of a time frame to declare this as the way to rebuild.
Detroit usually have their prospects in the AHL for 4years or so. TO will be putting Nylander in the NHL after one year in the A. - VANTEL
I think Shanny is following the Chicago model more so than the Red Wings
There's NO D men in this draft that are NHL ready for atleast 3 years.. If Juolevi is the consensus best on most boards watching him this tourney proved it.. Also showed why Benning went after Gudbranson.. I want tkachuk, he plays an NHL style big game and think he'd be perfect out in the west. I think he's the way safer pick.. But without a doubt it's him or dubois.. Most seem to favour dubois because he might be able to play center but I'd say he'd be a nice consolation prize - MaWLz
None of the top 3 are RHD helps why he got Guds. Not a glaring need for a centre unless going to be a legit 1st liner. LW Van has Sven and no other real, young or prospects that fit top 6 role.
Thanks, I enjoyed the article, the writer conveyed my emotions precisely. I really don't want this guy, I believe as quoted, "Compensation is a large and worrisome consideration. Lucic is coming off a three-year deal worth $6 million per, including making $6.5 million in salary last year. There's no telling what he'll be looking for on his next contract. It's not likely to be a substantial raise on the $6 schmill that he was just making, but that might already be an over-payment".
And this statement is why I'm not a fan of Lucic, "On the surface, Lucic wouldn't seem like Linden and Benning's type of "character player", what with his penchant for sucker punches, groin spears, and death threats".
There's NO D men in this draft that are NHL ready for atleast 3 years.. If Juolevi is the consensus best on most boards watching him this tourney proved it.. Also showed why Benning went after Gudbranson.. I want tkachuk, he plays an NHL style big game and think he'd be perfect out in the west. I think he's the way safer pick.. But without a doubt it's him or dubois.. Most seem to favour dubois because he might be able to play center but I'd say he'd be a nice consolation prize - MaWLz
ya Id agree that after watching both of them Id pick tkachuk if given the choice. Hes also been in the knights systems and they have a long history of producing top talent players. So its a slam dunk
Thanks, I enjoyed the article, the writer conveyed my emotions precisely. I really don't want this guy, I believe as quoted, "Compensation is a large and worrisome consideration. Lucic is coming off a three-year deal worth $6 million per, including making $6.5 million in salary last year. There's no telling what he'll be looking for on his next contract. It's not likely to be a substantial raise on the $6 schmill that he was just making, but that might already be an over-payment".
And this statement is why I'm not a fan of Lucic, "On the surface, Lucic wouldn't seem like Linden and Benning's type of "character player", what with his penchant for sucker punches, groin spears, and death threats". - Makita
I read that and seemed like a bit of a stretch, Lucic was partially a Benning player in Boston and inquired when Boston was going to trade him but wouldnt give up the cost
