DANOZ28
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where is the proof that anyone really knows who bpa is, im just saying i really dislike that concept. in theory it means its obvious who teams should pick when reality is no one knows for sure. can we agree on that?
The BPA is determined by your amateur scout team... in our case, Judd Brackett and crew.where is the proof that anyone really knows who bpa is, im just saying i really dislike that concept. in theory it means its obvious who teams should pick when reality is no one knows for sure.
where is the proof that anyone really knows who bpa is, im just saying i really dislike that concept. in theory it means its obvious who teams should pick when reality is no one knows for sure. can we agree on that?
It’s almost like scouting isn’t an exact science?i'll just finish with would there be any steals of the draft if every team got the "BPA" right?
I’ll say it once, I’ll say it a thousand times.
Projecting need 2-4 years out based on current needs is a futile art.
Again this discussion started from TSK saying we should draft a RW. I agree with that if Brackett thinks a RW is the best player available where we’re picking.
i'll just finish with would there be any steals of the draft if every team got the "BPA" right?
Nobody is saying that teams don’t get their rankings wrong.
so to answer your ? if you need a C and there isn't a massive difference in talent why the heck would you draft a D? key word massive.
Except, some of us aren't projecting current needs 2-4 years out based off of current needs. I mean we had Staal and Koivu three years ago, does that mean we needed to ignore center because we had those two?
Where did I say we need to draft a right wing? Most fans were saying that we needed a center. If Drysdale was there (which some projected) and Rossi was there, would you be disappointed that we selected Drysdale over Rossi? What about Johansson over Veleno or Bokk?
Needs are fluid and it’s stupid to try to draft for needs when most kids (top picks aside) won’t be major contributors for at least 2-5 years.Except, some of us aren't projecting current needs 2-4 years out based off of current needs. I mean we had Staal and Koivu three years ago, does that mean we needed to ignore center because we had those two?
Where did I say we need to draft a right wing? Most fans were saying that we needed a center. If Drysdale was there (which some projected) and Rossi was there, would you be disappointed that we selected Drysdale over Rossi? What about Johansson over Veleno or Bokk?
See Exhibit A) Risebrough, Doug. See Exhibit B) Fletcher, Chuck
with the heat im taking it sure feels like it.Nobody is saying that teams don’t get their rankings wrong.
i would take that a step further, your #1 & #2 C are leaving soon. your D is set for the next 4-5 years even if a D pick was slightly better why on earth wouldn't you pick a C that fills your need? example boldy was listed as bpa but newhook would have filled a desperate need?If you have a Center and a Defenseman graded out about the same, then it make sense to pick the one that best fills an organizational need.
Earlier in this thread, when you said “RW and G”. Somebody else responded with “BPA”, and alas we all have wound up here, again.
Needs are fluid and it’s stupid to try to draft for needs when most kids (top picks aside) won’t be major contributors for at least 2-5 years.
I would have been disappointed if we drafted Drysdale over Rossi because I think Rossi is a better prospect.
@thestonedkoala On the third page you said “RW and then Goalie”.
You also stated earlier in the thread “Isn’t this draft pretty D-heavy? I’d hate to reach for a RW.” It’s almost like you would hate straying from BPA strategy
i would take that a step further, your #1 & #2 C are leaving soon. your D is set for the next 4-5 years even if a D pick was slightly better why on earth wouldn't you pick a C that fills your need? example boldy was listed as bpa but newhook would have filled a desperate need?
i would take that a step further, your #1 & #2 C are leaving soon. your D is set for the next 4-5 years even if a D pick was slightly better why on earth wouldn't you pick a C that fills your need?
example boldy was listed as bpa but newhook would have filled a desperate need?
with the heat im taking it sure feels like it.
i would take that a step further, your #1 & #2 C are leaving soon. your D is set for the next 4-5 years even if a D pick was slightly better why on earth wouldn't you pick a C that fills your need? example boldy was listed as bpa but newhook would have filled a desperate need?
I’d rather have better prospect pool than a diverse prospect pool. You aren’t stuck with the players you draft, trades are allowed believe it or not.
So many were mad because so many disagree that he was the BPA. The team fumbled that pick bigtime. Terrible draft board in most people's opinion, if he was their BPA.Yeah like how magically the Wild traded for a top 6 center.
A diverse pool also means that if injuries happen or if you trade a player you don't deplete what you have.
Again Minnesota thought that Johansson was the BPA. Why was so many fans mad about that?
I want to bold that sentence for emphasis, as I think that's the point that is causing almost all of the miscommunication in this thread. Good post, TaLoN!So many were mad because so many disagree that he was the BPA. The team fumbled that pick bigtime. Terrible draft board in most people's opinion, if he was their BPA.
Just because we want a BPA strategy doesn't mean we'll all agree on who that BPA is.
well not that you always explain your posts but its simple if you desperately need a C you pick the best available when its your pick not a D or a winger you think might be slightly better. problem solved. also you dont wait until all you C's are gone then panic calling every other team offering 3 or 4 1sts!I'm still waiting for DANOZ28 or TSK to explain what the thought process should be if it isn't going to be "BPA"?
If the idea is to draft for need, who decides what is needed most? When you do identify the greatest position of need, how do you decide which player at that position to pick?
How do you decide which center to choose?well not that you always explain your posts but its simple if you desperately need a C you pick the best available when its your pick not a D or a winger you think might be slightly better. problem solved. also you dont wait until all you C's are gone then panic calling every other team offering 3 or 4 1sts!