Garth's Draft Day Strategies
by BCISLEMAN on Jun 6, 2010 3:03 PM EDT
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PrintEditor's Note: Front-paging BC's latest draft day theorizing and general strategy.
I have been giving thought to what I think Garth's Draft Day strategies should be and, while the wheels are still churning, I have come to some conclusions.
As most of us by far seem to agree, I have decided that our first choice for the #5 pick should be Erik Gudbranson (see first video after the jump). The only question in that regard is as to whether Garth should sit tight and hope that Erik comes to him at #5 or whether he should spend, say the #58 or #65 picks to move up to #3 as Florida has expressed a willingness to trade down.
Even though some pundits have Florida picking Gudbranson, I believe the Cats will pick Fowler as he is more clearly NHL ready and will provide an immediate boost to their woeful PP. I also believe that Columbus needs another big time scorer and will go with Connolly, who seems to have done well at the Combine. Still standing pat is risky and I would not blame Garth for moving up if he wants Erik.
I still like Nino a lot, but maybe the Isles' focus on Draft Day should be to enhance the bird in hand. The Isles have a top six PF candidate who they are trying to bring over. Maybe they should draft forwards who he will feel comfortable playing with and whose selection might influence him to buy out his contract and Anton Volchenkov to hear the balalaikas ringing out and the rubles jingling and get them both to the Island.
One guy I am sure that I would like the Isles to expend a second round pick on is Ivan Telegin (SEE LAST VIDEO). THN has him at 6'2", 194 lbs, so I suspect that he will fill out to about KP's size. The two of them would make rather an imposing presence on either a second or third line. He is playing for Saginaw and has not had any issues there.
Question is: who should their linemate at LW be? Kirill Kabanov would be interesting but risky (see second video). I have seen differing views on the web, but it seems clear that the troubled winger has burnt his bridges in Russia and possibly in Moncton as well. His comments at the Combine may reflect a genuinely chastened spirit and a player who will give his all for the team that drafts him. It might be worthwhile to spend a pick on him and also to sign Enver Lisin. If they work out that will be a bonus but the real goals are luring Petrov and Volchenkov here.
Another possibility would be trading for a first round pick and skillfully using assets to move up and get Nino or perhaps Burmistrov in addition to Erik. Might be tough to do though.
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KHL draft
The rather ridiculous KHL draft was held yesterday. And it seems, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl tried to pick John Tavares… That pick was nullified, though.
The Sabres once drafted a non-existent Japanesse player?
Why not draft him and hope that for some odd reason the NHL Collapses?
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
There's a story behind that...
Taro Tsujimoto was the fictional player’s name, and he played for the fictional Tokyo Katanas. This was in 1974. I’m surprised Milbury didn’t pull something similar during the Pigs at the Trough era.
paging photoshoppers
Someone get us a Lokomotiv Tavares #91, stat!
Not for nothing, “Lokomotiv Yaroslavl” is a great hockey name. Solid B+. “Metallurg Magnitogorsk” is up there too.
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Yeah, Metallurg Magnitogorsk is where it’s at.
“Let’s go Mag-nit-o-gorsk, {clap-clap, clap-clap-clap-clap}”
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We should try to draft Ovechkin with the #5
Leonsis would never see it coming.
by Thomas Wachtel on Jun 13, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's a different strategy...
If Gubrandson is gone at 3 or 4, and if they are uncertain about Connelly’s health, would you entertain trading this year’s #1 in a package, for Mr. Iginla? Obviously, it would have to be a substantial package, but furnishing Tavares with such a finisher, and a mentor to Okposo would be worth it,no?
I'm a little confused
You mean our #5 overall? I don’t see Calgary trading him and I sure don’t see us giving up the assets that would be needed if they were trading him. That’s not how you build a hockey team…no matter what Messers Burke and Milbury think.
Sorry for confusion, BC
Yes, I meant our #5 overall pick this year in a package. I was thinking about something that would help us now and in the future, instead of just waiting for a few years to let this pick develop. The truth is, until the Lighthouse project gets worked out, there won’t be a ton of spending on personnel. I do like Gubranson @ #5, and Telegin looks like an animal!
Spending is the least of the issues here
By all indications, Calgary isn’t going to trade Iginla. And they shouldn’t. He is the face of their franchise.
If they did, however, I shudder to think what Garth would have to give up to get him. Our #5 this year, our first rounder next year, Kyle, Hamonic…who knows? It isn’t going to happen and we should all thank God.
As to Telegin, yes, he is an animal. In fact, in THN’s profile, it says that his Saginaw coach nicknamed him “Drago” for the Russian boxer in Rocky IV. When he matures in a year or two, him and Petrov on the same line would be a terror—with or without Kabanov.
wow if you can get this done I vote you for GM
by Rickfansince76 on Jun 7, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Iginla
Although they haven’t found him a suitable center in the last several seasons, I’m worried that even Iginla would be a “buy high” purchase for a guy on the verge of decline. Not saying he’s about to become awful, but I wouldn’t pay big for him if his peak years are behind him.
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I am sure he still has some good years ahead but
getting him still would not be worth the assets we would have to give up. It is precisely the wrong thing for a developing franchise to do. Thankfully it is moot as Calgary doesn’t seem inclined to trade him and I cannot believe that Garth would be so foolish even if they were.
Agreed. The Isles should stay the course as the rebuilding project goes, and add key parts as necessary. Iginla would be a great marquee player to have, but I feel that the Isles would have to give up too much if Iginla were to be traded.
That being said, I don’t see the Flames trading Iginla either. He is likely to be a Calgary Flame for life.
agreed
Iginla is unlikely to go anywhere unless he either pulls a Bourque, or the Flames get a Godfather offer.
Besides, if the Isles really wanted to make a huge splash and recruit a finisher… yeah, here he goes again… it costs nothin’ but money to sign Ilya Kovalchuk for 8yr / $67 mil. But even I agree that this is unlikely, and possibly unwise if the Isles prefer to sign a high-end defender and keep some space open for the kids’ big deals.
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The Panthers
I think the fact that they admitted last Dec/Jan that they had to rebuild yet again, means they are more likely to go for a project pick then to try and get someone who can help right away.
I wouldn’t mind seeing Snow trade down.
The Islanders went from Marty McInnis and a 2nd Overall pick to Jesse Joensuu.
Trade down for what?
I mean I can see one or two spots if we want Nino and think we can still get him but I think there’s a huge drop in talent after that and just not worth it.
Gudbranson isn't really a project
It’s just that he missed so much of this year. Any team with a top five pick is likely looking at a rebuild. The Cats need scoring and a better PP. Plus they traded away several of their regular defensemen and will need help right away. I would still bet on them picking Fowler but if Garth agrees with most of us, he might be well advised to trade up—depending on what Florida wants.
Do you think they could accomplish #2 by drafting Kabanov in the second...
and would it be worth the risk?
I’m all for it as long as we take Connolly in the first, could you imagine this draft with Connolly and Kabanov as your first two picks (yikes).
I would only see a move for Kabanov if we got Gudbranson up front
If not, maybe move up and get somebody like Merrill, Tinordi, of McIlrath. Still not sold on Connolly. Whether Garth decides to go for Kabanov or not, he should get Telegin. Telegin and Petrov along with either Joensuu or Bergy would make a tough, physical, and potent third line.
No Kabanov and Connolly would be way risky, my point was...
do you think Kabanov would the type of player that would help lure Petrov and Volchenkov, or would his reputation scare them off.
I love the idea of Kabanov if we take a defenseman at #5, and stay put after that.
or would his reputation scare them off.
That is one danger we tend to fall into. The countrymen angle isn’t a bad bet, but of course people are people and can have rivalries, grudges, hatred, who knows. They might be more inclined to help Kabanov, but you can also picture the scenario where the response to a malcontent is more like, “You’re an embarrassment to your peers.”
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Dunno about Kabanov
as I have said, punditry is all over the map on him. My one thought is that he has seemed to burn his bridges with Russia hockey and possibly with Moncton as well…so it may be sinking in that his career will be over unless he gets his act together.
It would appear from Jankowski’s comment that the Isles are at least looking at him. I don’t know if there has been word as to whether Ryan and Co interviewed him at the Combine or not. They would, of course, be best placed to make that assessment. I do hope that they gave him a serious look. It would be very much in character for them to find the silver lining that everyone else missed amid the cloud of bizarre behavior that is Kirill K.
And I would love to see Ivan T. and Kirill P. as linemates.
Kabanov parts with his agent
J.P. Barry and CAA. Well, that adds more spice to this saga.
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important distinction
they parted with him…and this is his second agent, I believe. There must be a story here. His deal is way too bizarre.
seriously though
Kirill is like Darryl II. He may be just as or more talented than Erik, but Erik has the poise and maturity of a guy 10-20 years older. I really think Garth should move up to get Erik…and risk a third rounder on Darryl II.
makes me so sad...
Dammit, Darryl, you were Griffey Jr. BEFORE Griffey Jr. Today on the Baltimore/Yankees telecast they mentioned the ball he hit as a Yankee off Mussina that plunked the base of the batter’s eye in centerfield at Camden Yards. Made me remember the shot from 1987 that hit the concrete base of the roof at Stade Olympique, or the moon-shot during the All-Star Practices in ’86 that hit a speaker hanging from the roof of the Astrodome.
Watching Davey Johnson’s Mets get remodeled into Dallas Green’s Mets nearly killed baseball in my heart. So depressing.
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The thing about Darryl and Dwight
is that we will never really know just how good they might have been. And, back to our subject, we may never know how good Kitill K. can be.
It's suprisingly close
At least before Darryl went and stuffed it all up his nose. Remember that Junior benefitted a great deal from the offensive explosion post-94 strike, so that his raw numbers will be higher – but their 162-game averages for their first 8 years are a fair comparison:
Junior had a little more power, Straw had a little more speed. Junior was better defensively, hit for a better average; Strawberry walked more often (and also struck out a bit more too). Surprisingly, their 162-game averages for homers in their first eight years is identical (Junior has more doubles, fewer triples, fewer steals, fewer walks); on-base+slugging, adjusted for league and park, is very tight: Junior 148, Darryl 145 (meaning that Junior was 48% better than the average player in that time, Darryl 45% better). They both made seven All-Star Teams. They each had three top-six MVP finishes; Junior had three other times getting votes while Darryl didn’t, but Darryl won Rookie of the Year, and Griffey did not.
At that point, however, Straw had 75% of his career homers. Griffey was about to hit 200 more over the next four seasons.
I grant that their similarity scores don’t match up very well, but in terms of production and reputation, they weren’t really that far off. A little tweak and we could be talking about Darryl’s 500+ homers, 300+ steals, and Cooperstown induction. He essentially wasted his age 30-35 years, prime hitting time.
Yes, sorry, off-topic and I don’t like to do it – but I like self-linking my blog even less, and I would have talked about this there instead. No more from me, I promise.
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Really its not even close.
And Griffey hit 40+ twice prior to 1994. Darryl never had (and would never had, even without the coke) a high enough BA. or OBA. to ever be considered truly elite, and nothing close to Junior. His slugging pct. don’t come close to Juniors. He was no where close to as good a fielder as Junior. About the only area Darryl might have been better was SB, and that was slight, not to mention one of the least valuable stats.
anyway
I hope that Kirill’s future is brighter than Darryl’s, but its looking pretty strange right now.
That's the thing
I have no clue what his problem is…just that his story seems to go from bad to worse.
ok, you suckered me in
Of course Griffey had the far superior career… but for their first eight years? I messed up Junior’s link above, so it’s my own fault you can’t compare them on those terms. Until Darryl’s substance abuse problems caught up to him he was an excellent player. He never hit 40 homers… but he led the league when he hit 39 (in Shea, no less). He led the league in slugging that year, as well; Griffey did not during those first eight years.
Griffey got to play in a superior offensive atmosphere, hence higher slugging numbers. MLB’s overall slugging was in the 380’s from 1980-1992, right when Darryl was peaking. Griffey’s best years came when those numbers ranged from .403-.437.
On-base plus slugging, adjusted for ballpark and league, first eight seasons: Junior 148, Darryl 145. Wins above replacement – Griffey was worth about a win more each year during that time, the edge coming entirely from defense. (According to that measure, their hitting and overall baserunning were equally valuable in context of league and park.)
Yes, it was closer than you think.
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the important point about Straw in reference to Kirill is
that he never became what he could have been because of issues between his ears. Maybe Darryl could have had a career comparable to or better than Griffey’s or anyone else’s—-BUT HE DIDN’T. And therein endeth the lesson.
Thanks
I meant to get that distinction right. Because I was wondering: Was it something he wanted that they couldn’t deliver? Or are they cutting their losses? Or are they, being far better-versed in the PR game, just getting ahead of the story to make him look the fool? (I guess what I’m saying is I don’t trust agent any more than an 18-year-old headcase.)
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Not knowing anything about the agent
I couldm’t say. The kid does seem very immature…childlike really. How much of this is him and how much maybe his dad? I was comparing him to Darryl but in fairness to Darryl, he took a lot longer to self-destruct. I don’t know when I have seen anything like this.
For a team like the Islanders, and perhaps about half of the NHL, Kabanov may be too risky of a 1st round selection. And of course, when I mentioned the 2nd round, I was thinking of the Islanders. The Penguins or Capitals could feasibly take Kabanov in the 1st round, but I am not sure what either team’s long term needs are.
Pitt is always looking for a wing man for Sid
This would be a matter of moving up to get Kabanov with a second pick past Pitt at #20.
I don't know how the Isles coul dget both Nino and Erik
Can you explain that. I voted for it but just do not think it is poosible fo rus to get 2 top picks
I would stay at #5 and pick Erik if he is there and if he is gone go for Nino
I did say it would be tough
We would have to work a trade for a first rounder—probably in the 20s—and then make judicious use of our picks and maybe some prospects as well to move up to the #6, #7, or #8 spot. That would probably enable us to get Nino…but it is the longest of long shots and I don’t know that Garth or anyone could pull it off.
I could see it happening, remote sure, but possible...
trade our two seconds for a mid-late first offer that first and next years first
I think they would have to trade a player
likely Bergy and / or Schremp as part of a deal to get a first rounder. If they are unable to come to terms with Spurgeon, he could be part of a deal. Vancouver, for example, needs a puck mover and they have the #25 pick.
Moulson is safe, of course, but
until Bergy, Schremp, and Spurgeon are signed, the potential exists.
If Erik G is not available I can see the Isles trading down.
Had to vote for trading up to get Erik but I don’t see Garth doing that. I believe that he will sit tight, wait to see what he can do at 5 and if Erik is not there he will look to trade down. I haven’t figured out the trade down scenario but if it can be worked out I can see Garth taking that path. He knows that he needs size and most likely he will address that with FA because that is an immediate need. However if there is not too much separation in talent from picks 6-15 Garth could easily be penned in for a trade down.
He knows that he is still in rebuild mode and that he needs to fill more than a couple of positions. The Hamonic experience should be a pretty good indicator. Sure the Isles took a shot at deHaan last year but that was because the scouting staff felt very strong about that pick. Hamonic was the 3rd second rounder that we took and so far he is showing to be the the player with the most promise.
Snow and Jany seem to know what they are doing with the draft so far. Therefore I can see them moving if they see the opportunity to gain picks without losing too much talent.
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I don't know I could see them taking Nino or Connolly at five, even over Gudbranson...
not saying they will but I don’t think Grudbranson is the only fit, and I really think we need a scoring forward more than a defenseman, its just Gudbranson is such a nice fit for our defense.
I just cant see any reason to trade down either, I mean the talent after seven really drops off and flatlines till the early second (could even say the mid second), so why give up a chance for an A talent, just for another B talent, when you could easily trade into the late first with your two seconds and probably get who you want.
I believe that he will sit tight, wait to see what he can do at 5 and if Erik is not there he will look to trade down.
Certainly the precedent is there if he sees someone lower whom he likes. Man that would be nerve-wracking to go through again.
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If there is a commonality in the last two years, it is this
Garth always seems set in who he wants and bases his strategy around getting that player. He wanted Josh and he moved back just as far as he thought he could and still get him. He wanted Calvin and he bundled all his assets to move up for him.
If he wants Gudbranson, he will probably at least feel Florida out as far as moving up. If he does want him and their price is not too high—say our #58 or our #65—he will probably make the move. If he is not that committed to Gudbranson—or whoever else—then he sits and waits or he trades down with PHX.
I don't see the Isles moving up from the 5th overall pick...
…unless the Isles feel very strong about Fowler, Connolly or Gudbranson. I think Fowler and Connolly will go 3rd and 4th, which would leave Gudbranson for the Isles if they want him. The Islanders have needs across the board, and I feel it would be best for them to pick the best player available to them. However, if the Isles feel that a player such as Nino will be a better fit for them, I would imagine that they will trade down their pick by a few slots.
As for Kabanov, I wouldn’t touch him with a ten foot pole until at least the 2nd round.
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I also believe that the Isles will take Gudbranson if he is available at #5 and possibly trade down if he is off the board.But unlike the 08 draft for me it won’t be as painful as I believe there are enough quality players to choose from.That would still leave either Fowler or Connolly still in play along with Gormley,Niederreiter,Burmistrov,Granlund,Tarasenko,Telegin,Skinner(one of my personal faves),McIlrath,Kabanov,Pulkkinen,Kuznetsov,McFarland and if your looking for a mighty mite Jordan Weal.Not to mention Jack Campbell if the Isles are still into drafting goalies(Campbell might be good but I don’t really want more goalies than forwards).
Been watching Erik's interview videos
Kid has wisdom and maturity way beyond his years. And he is the most talented two way D in this draft. I think that if what the Cats ask isn’t unreasonable, Garth should move up and get him.
Then he should use the #35 to get Ivan Telegin, make a trade for another first rounder, and get another top forward—Teemu, Kabanov, or, if possible, Nino.
just reviewed my shopping list for Garth prior to last year's draft
1-top six C
2-top six LWs
1-#1 G
2-Top four Ds—one a two way defender
He got his top six C in JT, a top six LW through FA in Matt Moulson, three possible #1 Gs in the emergence of Poulin and the draftings of Koskkinen and Nilsson, and a top six defender in De Haan.
He still needs a top six LW and a top four two way defender. He has the latter if he drafts Erik. If he can trade for another first rounder, he can draft Kabanov, Teemu, or Nino and maybe sign a FA like Lisin besides. Drafting Telegin and bringing over Petrov would add more elite depth.
and I guess I was thinking of Hunts as a second line RW
but even with him relegated to the third line, there is the emergence of Blake and the possible coming of Petrov.
I think I feel more comfortable at second line LW than RW..
by moving Bailey there (and putting Schremp at second line C). I’m still not a Blake believer, and really think KO is better suited for the second line. Hunter is not a top six. Petrov is of course the wild card.
Kyle is the top line RW of the future
and Blake shows promise as a second line RW. I do not see Josh staying at C. I see Schremp being traded and Josh moving back to 2nd line C where I think he belongs. And, yes, KP is a wild card.
I wonder if we will ever see him on the shootout again. He just seems to have a knack for trying to hard and last season there were times where the intensity just wasn’t there. I think they need to pick a spot in the lineup for him and leave him at that spot. They juggled him a little too much at the beginning of last season and putting him at the point on the PP is foolish in my opinion. He needs to be up high in those situations. Hopefully they will get a better point man as a FA because they surely can’t wait until DeHaan is ready.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 8, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Garth has a move for a high pick up his sleeve
and a skilled C like Schremp is likely to attract more interest than a checking line forward like Bergy.
Oddly enough, and if I said this three years ago I would have more than likely been shot
I’m at a point where I trust Jankowski and Snow to make the right decision. As much as people are split on on the 08 draft I actually think they won out in spades.
Filatov= Baggage and probably too much of a me first guy. Could be an issue with Hitchcock but either way I know enough to give credit for avoiding him. We’ve had enough players here in the past that had issues with the coaches, management etc. Take for example the infamous Kirk Muller and Todd Bertuzzi who really was nothing more than a whiny bitch.
Luke Schenn= Will be a very good Dman but his skill set is too limited to justify drafting him that high. You can get simialar skill sets in the second and third rounds. For example, Travis Hamonic MAY have justified passing on this pick by selecting him in the second round. Not to mention Snow’s dropping back in the first place. Bailey alone has already done that.
Cody Hodgson= Injury excuse aside, easily the Scott Scissions of the 08’ draft’s top ten. Nothing more need be said there.
In this draft, my preference is for another top flight forward in the first round. This team can not attract goal scorers in the UFA market even with a slew of cap strapped teams across the NHL. Many GMs have already shown there are two many loopholes in the cap structure as is. May as well call the cap non existent.
Still, even with that scenerio, many of these guys will take less money to play in another market with better facilities and access to endorsement deals. Long Island right now is too small a market given the media arrangements with MSG and I hate to say, the outdated building which only attracts the die hards. Nike or Reebok ain’t exactly gonna pound down the colliseum doors to get Okposo or Tavares to endorse their products right now.
I do agree that the team is in need of a D. Overall it is just too weak in all areas to really matter when you look at the bigger picture. This team still does not have enough talent to ice a bona fide first line. Given that, we still need top six forwards.
Nice
Cody Hodgson= Injury excuse aside, easily the Scott Scissions of the 08’ draft’s top ten. Nothing more need be said there.
Agreed and nice anology.
Part of me wonders how certain they were on not taking Filatov. Don’t get me wrong, I am a believer in Snow and Jany’s scouting/drafting abilities but I wonder how certain they were about skipping him. They seemed sold on Bailey and they were pretty public about the decision to take him but part of me wonders what their concensus was at the time.
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by metalcoconut on Jun 8, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
They seemed sold on Bailey and they were pretty public about the decision to take him but part of me wonders what their concensus was at the time.
Yeah, that is the interesting X-factor we’ll never know. Even this year, whether they trade up/down or stay pat, we won’t know for sure if they got their man, because they may have lost at poker.
Like with de Haan last year — did someone dupe them into thinking he might be gone, or did they have solid info? And in 10 years, will it look like genius, regret, or just much ado about little?
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Wonder if Ellis was the target all along?
I sometimes wonder if Snow thought Ryan Ellis would be available with that 12th pick but Nashville grabbed him at 11 and Garth said “$%&#: oh well, this de Haan kid looks good.”
I think the consensus was that Minn wanted DeHaan
and was going to take him at #12. They certainly took the closest fascimile of De Haan when they selected. I think that in both cases it was a matter of Garth going for whom he wanted and employing tactics geared to where he thought he needed to be to get his man. I really believe that IF Garth decides to go after Nino or any other top forward after drafting either Gudbranson or Fowler with the #5, it will simply be a matter of deciding that he is willing to trade the RFAs, prospects, and picks required to do it.
I wondered about Ellis too
Man, if the walls could talk! Moving up twice and still not getting him would have cast a pall. On the other hand, you cannot win the gamble if you do not play.
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I don't know how to read the Hodgson situation
Either he’s a shirker or the Canucks need to work on their people skills…because they absolutely threw him under the bus with both hands. And this for the guy that THN has as their #4 prospect!
But I agree—as I have all along—that Garth did a great job with 2008 and with 2009, He and the rest of the gang know their stuff.
I wonder if it's both
The Canucks definitely have some curious people skills. It’d be great for Hodgson if he someday sticks it to them with another franchise.
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Hodgson for Spurgeon?
Wouldn’t that be a kick? The guy everyone thought the Isles shoulda picked in Josh’s place is brought in via the sixth round pick behind Josh.
Yeah, I hope they know what they are doing with that one
although some have said that he becomes a FA rather than go back into the draft.
Agree on '08
Luke Schenn= Will be a very good Dman but his skill set is too limited to justify drafting him that high.
Exactly. People were so enamored with his “he’s NHL ready now!” body, and he’ll be a very good player, but that kind is acquirable in a lot of ways. Loved the moves Snow made there.
In the end I trust Snow and Jankowski regardless of my preferences. This team has long-term needs at F and D, and they have more access to these players and their coaches to make an educated guess on who’s the best fit.
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I love the fact that Garth has shown he will trade up and trade down to get a guy the organization wants. That is actually a GREAT thing.
Our previous GM (no, not NS lol) showed one of two possible things: 1- that he would let his heart dictate where a guy was picked instead of where they reasonably should go based on other teams or 2- that he did not have a good enough relationship with other GMs to really know who was going to pick a player where.
When MM picked in a draft for example, he could have traded down and picked the kind he loved (for ex, DiPi)… he prob could have traded down back to #5 again and acquired assets from doing it. But he didnt. Either he just followed his heart, or he was fed info that other teams were ready to pick him at #1 (which I honestly do not believe to be true.)
Garth knows how to get his guy. That is a real comfort to me- and honestly, the Isles picks over the past few drafts have been the most promising I myself have seen as an Isles fan.
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1- that he would let his heart dictate where a guy was picked instead of where they reasonably should go based on other teams or 2- that he did not have a good enough relationship with other GMs to really know who was going to pick a player where.
Indeed, He Who Shall Not Be Named in a nutshell. Makes you wonder if other GMs enjoyed playing/misleading him … or if they just let him do it to himself.
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1979-80
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May 24, 1980: Tonelli to Nystrom. At long last, the steady build of the New York Islanders from expansion doormat to surprise semifinalist to annual contender reaches the promised land: Buoyed by a late season trade for Butch Goring that gave the team the depth up the middle GM Bill Torrey had been seeking, the Islanders knock off the Philadelphia Flyers in six games.
The victory justified the faith in coach Al Arbour who guided them from their second season to their first Stanley Cup seven seasons later. The Islanders would not be the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, but they would be the only one capable of a dynasty.
1980-81
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May 21, 1981: This time it was much easier. After falling to "only" 91 points in the 1979-80 season, the Islanders returned to their division title tradition, piling up 110 points -- a whole 13 points over second-place Philadelphia.
Between the quarterfinals (where they beat the upstart Oilers in six games) and the finals, the Islanders reeled off eight consecutive wins -- with a four-game sweep of archrival Rangers in between. As they defeated the Minnesota North Stars in five games for their second Cup, their goal difference in the final was a combined +10.
1981-82
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May 16, 1982: Another year, another landslide title. The Islanders won the Patrick Division by a whopping 26 points over the second-place Rangers, and were seven points clear of their nearest competition for the President's Trophy, the still-not-quite-ripe Edmonton Oilers.
A first-round scare against the Pittsburgh Penguins turned in the Isles' favor thanks to John Tonelli's heroics, and a true dynasty was on its way: Past the Rangers in six games, then an eight-game sweep of the Quebec Nordiques and Vancouver Canucks to run away with the Stanley Cup.
1982-83
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May 17, 1983: Not so fast, whipper-snappers. The Edmonton Oilers' steadily rising challenge for league supremacy took them all the way to the finals for the first time, where the New York Islanders summarily dispatched them in a four-game sweep. For the Islanders, the Dynasty was secured. For the Oilers, it was a powerful lesson in where talent ends and the demands of playoff hockey begin.
Four years, four Cups, 16 consecutive playoff series wins (a record that would grow to 19 until the rematch with the Oilers the following year). Mike Bossy scored 60 goals yet again, and Wayne Gretzky became acquainted with Billy Smith's crease.
