All-encompassing anti-Pittsburgh thread

[MuckOG]

How is this under scouted? I mean, there are some odds here and there, but it's not like scouts didn't check out these kids before this year.

I'm sure they were scouting many of these players before this year, but a lot can change in a single year. A couple of years ago Raty was the consensus #1OA prediction. Now, he'll be lucky if he gets grabbed in the top 15. Missing an entire year of in-person scouting for those that are playing, and missing a entire season where some players have seen very little game action is a big deal.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Missing an entire year of in-person scouting for those that are playing, and missing a entire season where some players have seen very little game action is a big deal.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't they still doing scouting and while not in-person in some cases, they are still watching the films and everything? Also if most kids aren't playing or playing oddly, doesn't that kind of level the playing field?

 

[MuckOG]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't they still doing scouting and while not in-person in some cases, they are still watching the films and everything? Also if most kids aren't playing or playing oddly, doesn't that kind of level the playing field?

Grab any random 10 scouts and ask them if they get a better feel for a player if they are watching them in person vs watching video. My bet is that 10/10 would say "in person".

And to you second point, yes I agree. That's what makes this draft so interesting to me. The boards will be all over the place. Trying to figure out BPA will be next to impossible.

 

[Miro4Norris]

Hahaha just found this thread. It was fun to read as a Pens fan!

Well, at least your team's situation looks way brighter now anyways. Expect Rossi's situation I came here to read about. And you still robbed us with that trade, Zucker sucks

 

[57special]

Zucker is doing his best/worst, for sure. After all, his home base is still in Minnesota.

 

[OtherThingsILike]

Is there a point where, should the Wild lose, any of you would bandwagon the Penguins? Or are you overly concerned about the difference between something like the 26th and 32nd picks?

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Is there a point where, should the Wild lose, any of you would bandwagon the Penguins? Or are you overly concerned about the difference between something like the 26th and 32nd picks?

Personally would never bandwagon the pens. Too much favoritism from the league and crying from Crosby in the past to cheer for them at all.

 

[GuerinUp]

Is there a point where, should the Wild lose, any of you would bandwagon the Penguins? Or are you overly concerned about the difference between something like the 26th and 32nd picks?

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

If I'm bandwagoning if/when the Wild get eliminated it'll probably be Carolina.

 

[OtherThingsILike]

Heh. I guess Zucker wasn't as popular there as I'd thought.

 

[57special]

I liked Zucker. He was our best forward for a minute, there. I used to like PIT, because I like watching greatness, but have gone off them. Still root for Crosby to do things...PIT is heading for a long, dark night, unless they luck out and draft someone like Bedard, or Wright.

 

[TaLoN]

Heh. I guess Zucker wasn't as popular there as I'd thought.

Nice guy, was quite overrated here though. A one trick pony as a forward.

I was thrilled about the trade, it was a steal.

 

[GuerinUp]

I liked Zucker. He was our best forward for a minute, there. I used to like PIT, because I like watching greatness, but have gone off them. Still root for Crosby to do things...PIT is heading for a long, dark night, unless they luck out and draft someone like Bedard, or Wright.

 

[DANOZ28]

Heh. I guess Zucker wasn't as popular there as I'd thought.

i had a meltdown when the wild traded zucker , not sure why he cant find chemistry there maybe homesick?

 

[JTG]

This thread never really gained traction. As a Pens fan, I expected it to be much more committed.

 

[Wild11MN]

This thread never really gained traction. As a Pens fan, I expected it to be much more committed.

Hard to get excited about a first place team winning all the time.

 

[JTG]

Hard to get excited about a first place team winning all the time.

I get it. You all still won the deal. Zucker probably won't even be on the team next year.

 

[TaLoN]

I get it. You all still won the deal. Zucker probably won't even be on the team next year.

We sold high on Zucker... maybe not at his peak high, but pretty high. Knew this was a great deal the moment it was announced, no matter where the picks fell into place.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

This thread never really gained traction. As a Pens fan, I expected it to be much more committed.

Once y’all got back into it, was sad to come In Here

 

[JTG]

We sold high on Zucker... maybe not at his peak high, but pretty high. Knew this was a great deal the moment it was announced, no matter where the picks fell into place.

He is a good hockey player, but he just doesn't fit in well in the lineup. I wouldn't be shocked to see him in Seattle, honestly.

 

[Gurglesons]

Zucker has been a tremendous disappointment for us. Seems like a nice guy, but damn.

 

[Minnewildsota]

Zucker has been a tremendous disappointment for us. Seems like a nice guy, but damn.

Zuckers best attribute was/is his speed. He’s starting to get to the age where you start to lose steps. Making him less effective.

 

[TaLoN]

He is a good hockey player, but he just doesn't fit in well in the lineup. I wouldn't be shocked to see him in Seattle, honestly.

He's got one toll in his toolbox... speed. That makes him great on the rush. Once setup in the zone, he's much less effective.

Chances are, if he's not beating you with speed, he's not beating you.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Anyone know the highest this pick could be?

 

[2Pair]

Anyone know the highest this pick could be?

Pick will be between #25 and #31