It's why we watch the games. Kylington was also the next "Karlsson" when he was 16.

I remember when people thought Ekblad would be the next "Pronger" even though the only thing they had in common was that they were tall, talented and defensemen.
- AdamFrench

Yeah Ekblad isn't Pronger, never was.

Mostly because he doesn't try and elbow people in the head all the time.

He receives them instead.

The guy compared to Lidstrom in Sweden was Norlinder.

I mean, it's still early for him but I have my doubts.

- Scabeh

So in an article published September 22, 2016 on TSN, they have the following as the projected top 10 picks for the 2017 draft (https://www.tsn.ca/mckenz...an-patrick-draft-1.567410) - I've placed where they were actually drafted after their names:

1. Patrick (2)
2. Liljegren (17)
3. Kostin (31)
4. Comtois (50)
5. Tolvanen (30)
6. Vilardi (11)
7. Vesalainen (24)
8. Tippett (10)
9. Foote (14)
10. Andersson (7)

The actual top-10:

1. Hischier
2. Patrick
3. Heiskanen
4. Makar
5. Pettersen
6. Glass
7. Andersson
8. Mittelstadt
9. Rasmussen
10. Tippett

So crazy inaccurate. The 2016 projection for that 2017 draft was that the best it would produce is Patrick who would be a 2nd line centre. I think perhaps that Heiskanen, Pettersen and Makar may all clear their throats in a meaningful way right about now.

Pretty excited to watch Leafs play the Tampa Bays tonight

Yeah Ekblad isn't Pronger, never was.

Mostly because he doesn't try and elbow people in the head all the time.

He receives them instead.

- Scabeh

So easy to get another Pronger. Teach a psychopath to skate and give them a hockey stick. Tell them that their opponent's spine is their mother.

Yep

Again, waiting for 2023 for when the Penguins get handed their next generational superstar 1st overall pick to keep it going.
- AdamFrench

Having a chuckle as I remember Burkie sounding off when a reporter mentioned the "Pittsburg blueprint" related to drafting

Pretty excited to watch Leafs play the Tampa Bays tonight
- TheMussel

Me too. Expecting another low scoring dandy like the last one. Hopefully Willie can rev 'er up again tonight. Go Leafs!

Well, I got a parking ticket while visiting my mother in the hospital.
Now, I'll have to watch the game at home.

At least Gord will be calling the game with Ray doing the color.
- dmnted

Best color man in the league. Bar none. Was a heck of a player in his Hartford days.

So easy to get another Pronger. Teach a psychopath to skate and give them a hockey stick. Tell them that their opponent's spine is their mother.
- Monkeypunk

Well, I got a parking ticket while visiting my mother in the hospital.
Now, I'll have to watch the game at home.

At least Gord will be calling the game with Ray doing the color.
- dmnted

I like Gord Miller

Pretty excited to watch Leafs play the Tampa Bays tonight
- TheMussel

Objectively evaluating both teams, I like the Toronto Maple Leafs in this one.

Objectively evaluating both teams, I like the Toronto Maple Leafs in this one.
- Zezel

Calling the bank to remortgage now. Thanks

Pretty excited to watch Leafs play the Tampa Bays tonight
- TheMussel

Same - Bouillabaisse with a Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris tonight. Going to take the dog for an extra long walk to justify having desert (key lime pie!)

I have a friend who works for the Frontenacs.

Apparently Shane Wright has been very underwhelming for this franchise player he is supposed to become.

Same - Bouillabaisse with a Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris tonight. Going to take the dog for an extra long walk to justify having desert (key lime pie!)
- winsix

key lime pie rocks

ordering in, don't want to make a mess or any leftovers, gotta run to mexico on tuesday

Lucas’s blog is locked 🤨

I like Gord Miller

- Fakepartofme

I like Ray, Miller and Simpson.

Ray and Simpson are probably the 2 best.

Same - Bouillabaisse with a Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris tonight. Going to take the dog for an extra long walk to justify having desert (key lime pie!)
- winsix

Making practice Christmas double strawberry cheesecake today. Supposed to be light. Stupid dog is on LTIR. No walks

Making practice Christmas double strawberry cheesecake today. Supposed to be light. Stupid dog is on LTIR. No walks
- Canada Cup

Now you can fit another dog and a couple cats under the cap for the playoffs.

So in an article published September 22, 2016 on TSN, they have the following as the projected top 10 picks for the 2017 draft (https://www.tsn.ca/mckenz...an-patrick-draft-1.567410) - I've placed where they were actually drafted after their names:

1. Patrick (2)
2. Liljegren (17)
3. Kostin (31)
4. Comtois (50)
5. Tolvanen (30)
6. Vilardi (11)
7. Vesalainen (24)
8. Tippett (10)
9. Foote (14)
10. Andersson (7)

The actual top-10:

1. Hischier
2. Patrick
3. Heiskanen
4. Makar
5. Pettersen
6. Glass
7. Andersson
8. Mittelstadt
9. Rasmussen
10. Tippett

So crazy inaccurate. The 2016 projection for that 2017 draft was that the best it would produce is Patrick who would be a 2nd line centre. I think perhaps that Heiskanen, Pettersen and Makar may all clear their throats in a meaningful way right about now.
- Monkeypunk

Liljegren would have gone first overall, but he had mono.

Pretty franking ignorant of you to not point this out, Monksie.

Now you can fit another dog and a couple cats under the cap for the playoffs.
- Zezel

Same - Bouillabaisse with a Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris tonight. Going to take the dog for an extra long walk to justify having desert (key lime pie!)
- winsix

Pretty weird thing to feed your dog, but whatever.

Pretty weird thing to feed your dog, but whatever.
- Atomic Wedgie

Agreed - Although I don't want to waste my culinary skills on strangers

Dr. Pepper is an underrated beverage.

I like Ray, Miller and Simpson.

Ray and Simpson are probably the 2 best.
- annoyed

Love Ray and Simpson

I wish O'Dog would do colour

Love Ray and Simpson

I wish O'Dog would do colour
- Zezel

Just no