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So draft doesnt matter, does it. Then why even have a draft, or why even have a draft with the poorer teams picking before the better teams?Birko19 said:Let me start by saying that draft positions do not matter at all, Brad Richards was drafted 64th overall in the 98 draft while Manny Malhutra went 7th overall, I think we all know who's the better one.
Like somone said, comparing Hudler to Michalek is like comparing apples to oranges, Hudler is a more talented player who has a better offencive upside, while Michalek is a better all-round player.
If you ask me, I think Michalek is a safer choice, but not necessary the better one, he looks like a Bobbly Holik type of player with better skating and similar type of numbers (50-60 points), while Hudler is a risk, but could turn out the better one if he meets his top potential, if Hudler ever reaches that level, I see him becoming a 70+ point player playing a Larionov type of game, only with more talent and skill.
And I have more question for you. Why did Hudler go in the late 2nd & Michalek go early 1st? And furthur , what has Hudler exactly done in the last 18 months to make him such a greater prospect than his draft position deserves.