Knowing that you have never shown any ability to understand even remedial concepts beyond he shoots, he scores, I am choosing to respond to this drivel so others can see it.
I would never have drafted Zegras. We are currently in an era where teams are valuing video game styles of players long on flashy skill sets but short on character and perseverance. Zegras has ungodly moves, but doesn't have a stitch of leader in him. I am incredibly happy the Kings avoided that mistake, even if Turcotte doesn't pan out. Boldy and Cozens have been handled very well, and if the Ducks can land a top pick this summer to reduce the need to scheme around Zegras, they will be in a much, much better position than most teams to step forward.
But the Ducks have made some stellar draft choices, especially last year. They have been drafting for spine and team framework, and thise players have yet to make a mark on the NHL squad.
They have made some mistakes in their NHL scouting, and haven't insulated the top picks with quality character players - the Klingberg signing has backfired massively in particular. Their coaching is awful, and letting a young roster off the hook essentially in camp by scrapping the entire season for a high pick was a pretty suspect decision. You can get those high picks organically while still building positively, but they let their roster know that losing was the plan all along and that they signed a high-end player specifically to try and buy a high pick at the deadline.
Now back to your regularly scheduled derp, derp, derpity derp-derp.
Preaching to the choir!
