PavelBrendl
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Talking about taking chances. Gorton was open to Michkov. The room puss'd out.
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KevSkillz4
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I really like Jacob Fowler kid!
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All scouts in videos liking the offensive game of Reinbacher. That's encouraging!
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That was short, and pretty light on info.
TLDR:
There was clear debate about #5 but seemed like consensus on Reinbacher being a premier D that all cup champs have. Many scouts saying his offense is high ceiling and untapped
Emphasis on Fowler, a lot actually, they liked his fire and he's top goalie everywhere he goes - they think he has starter potential for sure if you read between the lines.
Only other mentions I saw were Xhekaj, Bobrov called him Unicorn, they seem to like his package - though I'm guessing more of a meat and potatoes 3rd liner type.
They were quite high on Bogdan Russian D - said if he was an NCAA overager who did what he did he'd go early 2nd round.
Likely were thrilled they nabbed him when they did, because it seemed like they had to decide between X and him, and they got both.
TLDR:
There was clear debate about #5 but seemed like consensus on Reinbacher being a premier D that all cup champs have. Many scouts saying his offense is high ceiling and untapped
Emphasis on Fowler, a lot actually, they liked his fire and he's top goalie everywhere he goes - they think he has starter potential for sure if you read between the lines.
Only other mentions I saw were Xhekaj, Bobrov called him Unicorn, they seem to like his package - though I'm guessing more of a meat and potatoes 3rd liner type.
They were quite high on Bogdan Russian D - said if he was an NCAA overager who did what he did he'd go early 2nd round.
Likely were thrilled they nabbed him when they did, because it seemed like they had to decide between X and him, and they got both.
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PavelBrendl
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Everyone here thought Xhekaj was a reach at 101. Meanwhile, Bobrov thought he'd be gone before then. Wild.
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I would've loved more footage of the table during the two days and the Newhook talks.
Fowler wow love this kid. Will watch him close now.
Goldthorpe
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Around 6:50, there's a segment where Gordon mentions how skill is difficult to get in the NHL, and how big an opportunity the 5th pick is, but then conclude with "sometimes you take a chance and it seems thought this room said no we don't want to try this chance". Really sounds like he is refering to Michkov.
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I got that feeling as well. I definitely think Gorton was pro-Michkov but majority of scouts said pick Reinbacher instead
"I don't want it to be easy, I want the bright lights, I want the big stage, pressure is a privilege" - Jacob Fowler.
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Groupthink f***ing loser brigade we have running things.
Just once I'd love our management not to be a bunch of conservative cuck wusses.
Just once I'd love our management not to be a bunch of conservative cuck wusses.
Goldthorpe
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Both Gordon and Hughes also play devil advocate against the scouts (and Hughes mention it at one point in the beginning I believe) so I wouldn't put too much emphasis on their personal opinion.
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Hughes and Gorton are the bosses, they have the ultimate decision. Gainey picked Price even though his scouts wanted other players.
It's interesting that they got all their guys in the 4th round just as they planned.
I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
Goldthorpe
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They sure do, and they are accountable for it, but it doesn't mean they have (necessarily) a personal opinion on the matter. They could just be making sure their scouting staff collective recommendation is sound. That's the goal of playing devil advocate.
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