ATD2025 Draft Thread

[Habsfan18]

Quebec HC is thrilled to add Sprague Cleghorn, D.

@BenchBrawl is on the clock.

This is the ATD heartbreak I referred to earlier lol

 

[BenchBrawl]

I've been working on a potential deal since this afternoon but waiting for the GMs to get back at me, this might take a few minutes to a few hours. I apologize.

 

[Hitru]

Looks like trade is accepted. At work so will keep this short. Gallifrey picks our 1C in Joe Sakic

@GKJ is up

 

[GKJ]

Philadelphia will select our captain and first center: Steve Yzerman

@tabness

 

[VanIslander]

I always want Stevie. I loathe as always the Wings. I have twice given in and all-time drafted him. He should go Bobby Clarke, Frank Nighbor territory imo.

One of the greatest performances us Vancouver Canuck fans all can't forget: Stevie Y on ONE-FRIGGEN LEG! It ignited Detroit to rebound. It was the NHL story of the month, spoken about everywhere, featured in Sports Illustrated, was a key factor in the series.

 

[Habsfan18]

Can't go wrong with either guy, and they typically and rightfully come off the board within picks of eachother. But all is right in the ATD world when it's Sakic first. That's how it should be, IMO. At least in terms of abilities. Need leadership in particular though? Give me Stevie.

 

[VanIslander]

'responsible'... 'whether we needed a tying or winning goal, or an important face off or a shot to be blocked on a penalty kill or any kind of big play, he was generally responsible for it..

 

[VanIslander]

He was a step above.

 

[Hawkey Town 18]

My availability is going to be limited today, if anyone who is picking later in the 3rd wants to move up to pick 51, PM me and offer.

 

[Habsfan18]

I believe @tabness has until 6:12PM est before being skipped. So about 2.5 hours left on his clock.

 

[Professor What]

So, is it possible to get a bios thread? Or can just anyone set it up?

 

[BenchBrawl]

So, is it possible to get a bios thread? Or can just anyone set it up?

Anyone can do it.

I just create one: ATD2025 Bios Thread

 

[VanIslander]

Researching bio material used to be more fun before paywalls, dumbed-down 'smart'phone apps and rampant ADHD.

(Heralding for the lost earlier generation of the 'net; technology is a short-term benefit but a long-term cost.)

 

[tabness]

sorry for the delay i literally checked in like a few minutes before i was up too lol

was thinking of Yzerman at 33 too but wanted to see if he would be available later, ah well

a few centers I could go with but I will go with a favorite in Henri Richard, C

 

[BenchBrawl]

Researching bio material used to be more fun before paywalls, dumbed-down "smart"phone apps and rampant ADHD. (Heralding for the lost earlier generation of the 'net.)

Did you finally get a PC?

 

[Habsfan18]

Fellas, I'm posting this here as you are the one crew I think might appreciate my badass find today! Sorry for off topic. Was excited so had to share.

It's about 25 years old and from Roger Edwards Sport Ltd. It's in fantastic shape and made with great quality. Obviously made to look "vintage." Paid like $40, couldn't resist! Ignore my ugly mug lol

 

[BenchBrawl]

sorry for the delay i literally checked in like a few minutes before i was up too lol

was thinking of Yzerman at 33 too but wanted to see if he would be available later, ah well

a few centers I could go with but I will go with a favorite in Henri Richard, C

Coffey and Henri are an incredible skating combo.

Too bad you didn't get Yzerman, but Henri makes for an even more interesting team with your Potvin-Coffey start.

 

[VanIslander]

Did you finally get a PC?

I was a journalist with PCs and mobile phones in the late 1990s.

I gave up my last laptop in '21 and have been "smart"phoning it ever since, when away from the office's computer & printer.

 

[jigglysquishy]

I was secretly pulling for Yzerman so we could keep the teammate reunion streak going.

 

[VanIslander]

Researching bio material used to be more fun before paywalls, dumbed-down 'smart'phone apps and rampant ADHD.

(Heralding for the lost earlier generation of the 'net; technology is a short-term benefit but a long-term cost.)

Parr of my point was: desktop PCs were awesome!!!

The mobile Internet generation we are in now has 'simple', 'less detail', 'quick' "options" ... one reads and nods, as if that's a good thing.

 

[tinyzombies]

Charlie Conacher, RW - Will slot in well with Trottier. A bigger Bossy?

 

[nabby12]

Charlie Conacher, RW - Will slot in well with Trottier. A bigger Bossy?

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The Big Bomber!

 

[Habsfan18]

Great fit with Trottier there!

 

[tinyzombies]

Great fit with Trottier there!

Trottier and Conacher on the boards - two tons of fun.

 

[VanIslander]

Charlie Conacher, RW - Will slot in well with Trottier. A bigger Bossy?

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A difference being Bossy was upset at scouting and rookie criticism of his "responsibilty", he thereafter committing himself to backchecking.

Conacher grinned when once asked about his play away from the puck: GM Dick Irvin identified him in his autobiography as one of two Leafs who cared more for individual accomplishments than team rewards, targeted as part of the reason why the stacked 1930's Leafs only won one cup.

(Maybe Trotts would swat the Big Bomber on the back of his head to keep him in the game; a dogged-overtly demanding work ethic coach would help.)