It's a safe bet that as long as this franchise feels and succumbs to the pressure to hire French Canadian coaches and draft French Canadian players, we're fucked. Though I've tired of them drafting American high school students, I really felt Chris Kreider was the BPA at #18. But hey, we'll have a smart guy to play in the 'A' for a number of years. That's good. Go Crimson.
The fact that attending an NHL draft is actually boring is the best-kept secret in the NHL. You sit around for 10 minutes before a pick is made, and then after the announcement, wait another 10 minutes.
It was probably worse last night because of no trades.
I went to the draft here in Ottawa last here. I left after pick #10.
Leblanc was projected to go between 12 and 17, so its not like they picked a 3rd rounder. If you can't choose between two guys there's nothing wrong with going for the local. I believe the Wild did that as well last night. As for the coaching, I believe the french thing is bullshit, but again, Babs, the sly fox got around it by picking the best possible candidate.
And to be fair, in the post pick interview LL did say he was only expecting to stay at Harvard "a year or two" before playing in the NHL. I dare say a jump directly from Harvard and their 20 game schedule (or whatever it is) is unlikely, but maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.
And even though her brother's a fucking Leaf now, I thought Kadri's sister (i assume) looked pretty hot. Got that ethnic look going for her you know. Is that PC to say? Probably not eh.
I'm so glad they picked him. Now I will soon have connection with a habs prospect. He went to school and is friends with guys i work with so I'm gonna try to arrange a little motivational chat with him.
You know what? The most interesting thing about Leblanc that i read is the fact that he played on a line with this year's #3 pick and a probable #1 pick in next year's draft... and he totally didn't look out of place.
It's time we draft some local boys -- French, English... Martian for all I care -- who bleed red, white and blue...
@ moeman Saying he's not as ugly as Lucic is like saying he's less annoying than Avery. Says he plays like Jordan Staal... I could definitely get used to that.
Lower down on the page, Carolina's pick Philippe Boucher is said to have the same style as Max Pacioretty. Huh? Patches is already a model for other players' styles?
It's a safe bet that as long as this franchise feels and succumbs to the pressure to hire French Canadian coaches and draft French Canadian players, we're fucked. Though I've tired of them drafting American high school students, I really felt Chris Kreider was the BPA at #18. But hey, we'll have a smart guy to play in the 'A' for a number of years. That's good. Go Crimson.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that attending an NHL draft is actually boring is the best-kept secret in the NHL. You sit around for 10 minutes before a pick is made, and then after the announcement, wait another 10 minutes.
ReplyDeleteIt was probably worse last night because of no trades.
I went to the draft here in Ottawa last here. I left after pick #10.
I will hate Chris Pronger even more now that he's a Flyer.
ReplyDeleteI will hate the Flyers even more with Pronger on their team.
Leblanc was projected to go between 12 and 17, so its not like they picked a 3rd rounder. If you can't choose between two guys there's nothing wrong with going for the local. I believe the Wild did that as well last night.
ReplyDeleteAs for the coaching, I believe the french thing is bullshit, but again, Babs, the sly fox got around it by picking the best possible candidate.
And to be fair, in the post pick interview LL did say he was only expecting to stay at Harvard "a year or two" before playing in the NHL. I dare say a jump directly from Harvard and their 20 game schedule (or whatever it is) is unlikely, but maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.
ReplyDeleteAnd even though her brother's a fucking Leaf now, I thought Kadri's sister (i assume) looked pretty hot. Got that ethnic look going for her you know. Is that PC to say? Probably not eh.
Hey, there's a great reason to attend the draft:
ReplyDeleteTo pelt rotten eggs, tomatoes, and whatever else you've got lying around the kitchen, at that insufferable dwarf, Gary Bettman.
If this report is true, and that little pile of smegma interfered with the Lecavalier trade, he'll be less loved in Canada than Mahmoud Ahmadinejad:
http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/hockey/2009/06/26/9940196-sun.html
I'm so glad they picked him. Now I will soon have connection with a habs prospect. He went to school and is friends with guys i work with so I'm gonna try to arrange a little motivational chat with him.
ReplyDeleteIs Brian Burke ten or something with his whole our-fans-are-better-than-yours shit?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I didn't see a single MILF but there were some hot sister/girlfriends there.
The PPP gang cannot keep any effing plans. SHEITTTTTTT.
ReplyDeleteIf Bettman really intervened in a potential Lecavalier to Montreal trade, that is a breech of ethics.
ReplyDeleteAs commissioner he should not be taking sides. He probably told Tampa the league (i.e. Canadian fans) would cover their losses.
Could we organize some sort of protest using the internet? If those Iranian kids can stand up to the mullahs ...
I like Nattinen's size and skill set, but Jesus Christ is he an ugly motherfucker.
ReplyDeleteYou know what? The most interesting thing about Leblanc that i read is the fact that he played on a line with this year's #3 pick and a probable #1 pick in next year's draft... and he totally didn't look out of place.
ReplyDeleteIt's time we draft some local boys -- French, English... Martian for all I care -- who bleed red, white and blue...
He's not as ugly as Lucic and TSN says Joonas #36 has a smooth stick.
ReplyDelete@ moeman
ReplyDeleteSaying he's not as ugly as Lucic is like saying he's less annoying than Avery. Says he plays like Jordan Staal... I could definitely get used to that.
Lower down on the page, Carolina's pick Philippe Boucher is said to have the same style as Max Pacioretty. Huh? Patches is already a model for other players' styles?
Detroit GM Ken Holland doesn't think he has the cap space to sign Hossa.
ReplyDeleteSmart man that Ken Holland.
Where the fuck were you!?!?
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