I hope the next GM favors a "find the most talented players possible" strategy rather than ones that fit into some vague organizational description. Do the Blackhawks and Red Wings have a type of player they like to draft? Because that seems like a better plan to follow since it results in a winning team.
So the Edmonton model?
Columbus may draft at different positions but both teams have succeeded in making no real progress in 10 years so they likely have more in common with each other than they do with the good organizations.
You know I'm going to be a total jackass right now.
Listening to some of you, why don't we just let the scouts pick the consensus and have the CBJ on auto-draft.
Holy crap that is just so much *****ing and moaning.
You know I'm going to be a total jackass right now.
Listening to some of you, why don't we just let the scouts pick the consensus and have the CBJ on auto-draft.
Holy crap that is just so much *****ing and moaning.
See you in 3 years after college?
For a bottom team doesn't seem to be any urgency, but who knows.
1) See Cannoli's posting about identifying playerss who fit your organization.
2) See Dillon Heatherington and Gabriel Carlsson.
I don't like this pick but it does potentially fit a strategy.
Boy, talk about generating excitement with your draft picks ....... I guess Jarmo does not believe in that.
Ive been finding myself agreeing with you these last two days.
This isn't about making a splash for the fan base or getting them excited, its about making the best possible decision for your team.
How many scouts has ANYONE on this board talked to? How many of these players coaches have you talked to? How many of their teammates have to you talked to?
This is what these guys do. They know far more than any of us, just because we don't agree doesn't mean they don't know what they're doing. Give these kids a chance before crucifying management.
Just pretend Abramov is the 2nd and Peeke is the 3rd if silly things like that make you feel better
I hope I'm wrong but this really smells of Ryan Collins.