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"I have no idea what I am doing" -Pat VerBleak
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He has improved but he is still not a good skater.Ha you gotta be kidding. Two years ago it looked like he was skating on his ankles.
He has improved but he is still not a good skater.Ha you gotta be kidding. Two years ago it looked like he was skating on his ankles.
Hard to argue with picking him at this spot. Great size, great shot, good skater for his size.
Just have to hope he hasn't inherited his father's terrible personality. Have to wonder if that whole deal might have played a role in his fall in the draft (even though it definitely shouldn't).
What's the story with this?
Ex-mayor in disgrace of a sizeable Montreal suburb. Was a small-time dictator/bully to such a degree that it led Radio-Can's investigative reporting show to make an entire show on him. Abusive to employees, would threaten citizens with lawsuits for criticizing him online (using city funds), various abuses of power. For example, got the coach of the local girls soccer team fired for not giving his daughter enough playtime. The phone call he made to the team's manager was made public, it was a truly great example of an insane sport parent. Was implicated in corruption investigations, town was put under provincial supervision, then he finally resigned this year.
Again, ideally it shouldn't influence Raphael's draft ranking. But combined with the fact he apparently doesn't interview well ... maybe it did.
Here's an English language link to the story
okTerrible pick for the Oilers, the last thing they need is players with questionable attitudes.
Terrible pick for the Oilers, the last thing they need is players with questionable attitudes.
Again, ideally it shouldn't influence Raphael's draft ranking. But combined with the fact he apparently doesn't interview well ... maybe it did.
Here's an English language link to the story
dumb statement
good solid pick
can and could convert his chances
if he gets more physically involved over next short while he will make nhl impact
I could call your post dumb, instead try making an effort to explain why it's dumb.
Do we have an issue with lazy players that lack compete? Absolutely.
Is the criticism of this player the same as above? Yes.
Are the many scounts who saw him play wrong? Potentially, but I'd rather side with them over HF. When mulitple professionals are seeing a lack of compete, it's probably true.
Can't believe we got him with our 2nd.He reminds me of Josh Anderson. He's going to be a good one.