Amirov. Sounds like a James Bond villain. The Cup Drought is Forever. The Playoffs are not Enough.
- gergeswillems

The Draft That Gagged Me!!

They were all set for them to take the Frenchie Lafriere!
- HenryHockey

He was going to take him but Marty Lapointe told him it wasn't Lafreniere. Bergy was very disappointed and took Guhle instead.

No "Diversity", I tell you.. None...
1 Black guy and 50% Canadians.
I need to call United Nations.
Shameful!

The Draft That Gagged Me!!
- mcmastermike1968

For Leaf Fans Only.

What a waste of a pic. When the only negative for drafting Askarov is the number attached to the pic, you pick Askarov. You'll need elite goaltending when the team is ready, he would have brought that. For years. Now instead well get a top 9 forward in a few years who won't produce as much points as some people drafted after. And from what I can see is just, it's risky to pick him that high. Its risky to pick anyone.
- VonDouche

Surprising. Wondering if there’s something in the works for a more seasoned prospect G, or someone like Demko, etc....Whilst I’m not shippin’ chickens over Raymond, feeling more moves to come this week. Too many solid moves for cap-strapped teams to throw in the towel or stick people in the eye.

Shoe polish Head Stan Bowman takes Reichel.

What a waste of a pic. When the only negative for drafting Askarov is the number attached to the pic, you pick Askarov. You'll need elite goaltending when the team is ready, he would have brought that. For years. Now instead well get a top 9 forward in a few years who won't produce as much points as some people drafted after. And from what I can see is just, it's risky to pick him that high. Its risky to pick anyone.
- VonDouche

I go back to trusting Yzerman. He knows how to build a winner.

Rinne has been on the decline for years. He's old now. Saros can't stop a beach ball. Askarov is a good pick for them.
- gergeswillems

But not a good pick at 4? That doth naught make sense

Surprising. Wondering if there’s something in the works for a more seasoned prospect G, or someone like Demko, etc....Whilst I’m not shippin’ chickens over Raymond, feeling more moves to come this week. Too many solid moves for cap-strapped teams to throw in the towel or stick people in the eye.
- mcmastermike1968

Stevie will likely draft a goalie with one of those second round picks.

No "Diversity", I tell you.. None...
1 Black guy and 50% Canadians.
I need to call United Nations.
Shameful!

- StargateSG1

Uuummmmm......que?🤔🤭

What a waste of a pic. When the only negative for drafting Askarov is the number attached to the pic, you pick Askarov. You'll need elite goaltending when the team is ready, he would have brought that. For years. Now instead well get a top 9 forward in a few years who won't produce as much points as some people drafted after. And from what I can see is just, it's risky to pick him that high. Its risky to pick anyone.
- VonDouche

1) The correlation between draft position and NHL success is extremely weak for goalies. Much weaker than with skaters. Teenage goalies are notoriously hard to project and high end talent is often available in later rounds.

2) It is not nearly as hard to acquire an elite goalie as you think it is. Over the last 10 years combined, a narrow majority of Vezina finalists were playing for a team other than the one that drafted them.

Askarov was probably picked about where he deserved to be IMO. High potential reward but also high probability of busting too.

But not a good pick at 4? That doth naught make sense
- VonDouche

Not according to Yzerman. He knows a hell of alot more than we do.

1) The correlation between draft position and NHL success is extremely weak for goalies. Much weaker than with skaters. Teenage goalies are notoriously hard to project and high end talent is often available in later rounds.

2) It is not nearly as hard to acquire an elite goalie as you think it is. Over the last 10 years combined, a narrow majority of Vezina finalists were playing for a team other than the one that drafted them.

Askarov was probably picked about where he deserved to be IMO. High potential reward but also high probability of busting too.
- Sven22

I had him at #13. It's about what I expected.

Stevie will likely draft a goalie with one of those second round picks.
- gergeswillems

Take some time to season, but there’s going to be a FA signing Friday-ish to carry the mail. Not surprised to see a trade or 2 before then as well that could help quell our G angst...

Take some time to season, but there’s going to be a FA signing Friday-ish to carry the mail. Not surprised to see a trade or 2 before then as well that could help quell our G angst...
- mcmastermike1968

Greiss Greiss baby.

Uuummmmm......que?🤔🤭
- mcmastermike1968

It's a joke, but it sounds just as stupid when all other industries push and praise "diversity"

For Leaf Fans Only.
- gergeswillems

In Poile’s Shippy Service

Devils take Mercer.

Greiss Greiss baby.
- gergeswillems

Dude, that meme was a gem! Showed it to a workmate from WI who called it a hoot.

Dude, that meme was a gem! Showed it to a workmate from WI who called it a hoot.
- mcmastermike1968

It's a joke, but it sounds just as stupid when all other industries push and praise "diversity"
- StargateSG1

Meh..... would opine that’s for a different blog, IMO.

are we saving all the trades for tomorrow????

Dude, that meme was a gem! Showed it to a workmate from WI who called it a hoot.
- mcmastermike1968

If I had a meme budget I’d hire G, no question. Picasso meets Warhol meets Rockwell meets Jason Voorhies

are we saving all the trades for tomorrow????
- HenryHockey

I guess. Fairly quiet on that front

A Zary moment! Coming soon!