tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321669368617074100.post5897010320805976211..comments2023-10-31T09:01:31.435-06:00Comments on Nothing 2 See Here: NHL Entry Draft (2007) - ReviewYKOilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17691795778800270630noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321669368617074100.post-89197005012190761042007-06-24T09:52:00.000-06:002007-06-24T09:52:00.000-06:00Thanks PO, I'll defer to LT, mc and the rest on th...Thanks PO, <BR/><BR/>I'll defer to LT, mc and the rest on the 'best blog' matter but reading the words is very nice regardless.<BR/><BR/>No question - missing on Cherepanov there is crazyness imo. The guy was top-4 talent in this draft. If you like Plante that much then trade for the 16th.<BR/><BR/>yeesh.<BR/><BR/>Hey Mr. D,<BR/><BR/>I actually updated my review a bit just to say more about the LA and the Washington cock-ups.<BR/><BR/>To whit:<BR/><BR/><I>"A) Backlund was on the board as late #24 while B) Petrecki was a highly rated d-man going in. Washington needs more draft picks like it needs a kick in the head so trading up for Backlund or taking Petrecki and doubling their chances of getting a high-end D-man to turn out (from Alzner and Petrecki) was the way to go."</I><BR/><BR/>In other words, Washington had a rare chance to cover their bet and passed - bad playing imo.<BR/><BR/>The LA miss was alarming. Knowing that they were taking Hickey, trading down there was THE BEST MOVE. Period.<BR/><BR/>They probably could have dropped all the way to Boston at #8. No way Boston would not have given up, at the least, a 3rd to move up 4 spots in the draft and get a legit shot at Gagner and Voracek.<BR/><BR/>Compared to what San Jose and St. Louis did Los Angeles and Washington screwed up horribly.YKOilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691795778800270630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321669368617074100.post-5113072398473228382007-06-23T09:57:00.000-06:002007-06-23T09:57:00.000-06:00Well,The Oilers did better thanLos Angeles & Washi...Well,<BR/>The Oilers did better than<BR/>Los Angeles & Washington<BR/><BR/>The foolishness of taking Alzner 5th was highlighted when the Caps passed on the opportunity to take Petricky 28th.<BR/><BR/>Why didn't LA trade down?<BR/>What could the Oilers have thrown into the pot with the 15th pick to get the 4th Pick?<BR/><BR/>Anyways, I'm more OK with this draft then last evening.<BR/><BR/>Good Breakdown<BR/>San Jose - Couture & Petrecki great<BR/>St Louis - Eller, Cole & Perron - Bingo!Wimpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900034528127189849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321669368617074100.post-24554560537248499322007-06-23T01:49:00.000-06:002007-06-23T01:49:00.000-06:00Excellent analysis YK. The best blog on the web IM...Excellent analysis YK. The best blog on the web IMO.<BR/><BR/>My own thoughts from HF<BR/><BR/>Cherepanov carried some risk, but talent wise, he is top 3. With 3 first round picks, it would be a reasonable gamble to pick him at 15. For teams with only 1 pick, it was NOT AS reasonable of a risk.<BR/><BR/>Gagner, Cherepanov, and trade up to select Plante. I like that much better than<BR/><BR/>Gagner, Plante, Nash.<BR/><BR/>If you think about it, Nash and Plante have plenty of question marks surrounding themselves too. Both projected early 2nd rounders - if you're going to gamble on projects, do it right.<BR/><BR/>At the very least, Esposito was there at 15.<BR/><BR/>Bob Stauffer called it. The Oiler organization just doesn't have the guts.<BR/><BR/>A shame. Just like Lowe's undelivered promises and sinking down this once, a proud organization.PunjabiOilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088226953507404268noreply@blogger.com