ATD2025 Draft Thread

[rmartin65]

I am a big fan of Conacher. That was a fantastic pick.

 

[tinyzombies]

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

I've seen this debate elsewhere. He was also known as hardworking and moved to defense late in his career, so he obviously could play defense. Dick Irvin was a h@rdass.

 

[ChiTownPhilly]

I am a big fan of Conacher. That was a fantastic pick.

Best move on the board, I think.

Wrote about C. Conacher a bunch during the HoH top-100 project. Discovered a few things.

 

[ImporterExporter]

I feel like a trade is brewing!

 

[tinyzombies]

Best move on the board, I think.

Wrote about C. Conacher a bunch during the HoH top-100 project. Discovered a few things.

Pretty sure I read that. Wasn't expecting "best move" but I'll take it on behalf of the bomber.

 

[Habsfan18]

I feel like a trade is brewing!

Check trade thread.

 

[ImporterExporter]

Check trade thread.

You're good to pick now.

 

[BenchBrawl]

OP updated

 

[Habsfan18]

Alright, I've had a particular 1C in mind from the moment I decided to draft Guy Lafleur. Thought I could wait for him but with this run on C's, I didn't want to take the chance of him not making it to 58. A few of the teams in between picks 50 and 58 already have their 1C, but who knows..this player could've still been on someone's radar. And even if this was unnecessary, I'm considering it worth the risk to guarantee his selection.

It's a fit I think is a great one and one that I feel may have been used in the past but I'm not entirely sure as I haven't looked back. And if not, it surely should have been used, IMO.

Baltimore selects the 1951 Hart Trophy winning Milt Schmidt, C

The Mark Messier of his era, Milt was considered by Maurice Richard as the greatest center iceman he had ever played against. Tough and talented with a heavy shot and playmaking chops, Milt will run through you to make a play. xxx also considered Milt the best player in hockey when he first broke into the league.

I felt this selection doubly important as his aggressiveness and playstyle will hopefully be useful against Mario Lemieux, Joe Sakic and Frank Nighbor who are in the division.

Schmidt - Lafleur is a duo I like a lot.