That is your perceived cost as a fan...not actual NHL cost. Completely different
- YuenglingJagr

What is "actual NHL cost?" Do they use those fancy numbers that fans aren't allowed to have?

It has 8 major bodies, a few million smaller ones, and rotates a central axis?

I suppose that's close. Sadly, Garth and Tanner are 2 of those 8 major bodies.
- jmatchett383

Objects full of gas going in circles (ellipses) around each other

What is "actual NHL cost?" Do they use those fancy numbers that fans aren't allowed to have?
- jmatchett383

Hint: you've posted the algorithm already

Uhhh both?

You cannot wait to see how it turns out to judge a pick because that isn't a part of the decision when the pick was made. If goulbourne makes it to the NHL, good for him. If the Flyers picked someone more skilled with the puck and he makes it to the NHL, then that is better.
- YuenglingJagr

Yes, but that does not make the Goulbourne pick, a bad pick.

Yes, but that does not not make the Goulbourne pick, a bad pick.
- MJL

Agreed

Just gave $3 to Wikipedia. If you've ever used it refute something on Hockeybuzz, I urge you to do the same.

I was at the game last night and I was impressed with Goulbourne. He stood out the most to me. That and Morin is facking huge

And we have officially reach that point


- jmatchett383

Which is why I went back to my usual stalker mode.

I like turtles


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About as relevant as anything else around here

I like turtles


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About as relevant as anything else around here
- BiggE

Finally some good hockey talk. Good discussion.

Finally some good hockey talk. Good discussion.
- MJL

Now let's spend 2 hours discussing if Casey Jones was a good 3rd round pick.

And your argument is also that because Goulbourne is not viewed as a skilled guy, he was viewed as a safe pick. Is that the case? That is certainly how it is perceived.

Goulbourne was no safer than many of the skilled guys. He was a face puncher that has turned out to be a face puncher that plays a smart game. His development has nothing to do with whether or not he was a safe pick.
- YuenglingJagr

What actually bugged me about the pick was when Holmgren said something along the lines of "He reminds us of Zac (Rinaldo)." hmmm ...wouldn't that be more of a reason NOT to pick him there? haha ... I guess at that point in time Rinaldo had actually had a decent season drawing a lot of penalties.

I was at the game last night and I was impressed with Goulbourne. He stood out the most to me. That and Morin is facking huge
- Vukota

Did Pullock play?

What actually bugged me about the pick was when Holmgren said something along the lines of "He reminds us of Zac (Rinaldo)." hmmm ...wouldn't that be more of a reason NOT to pick him there? haha ... I guess at that point in time Rinaldo had actually had a decent season drawing a lot of penalties.
- Cable2k

The exact quote was, "Our scouts call him Z-2," referring to Rinaldo.

Did Pullock play?
- Cable2k

No, he's had 2 years of pro experience (according to Bill, was limited to 0-1 year).

Did Pullock play?
- Cable2k

No

Finally some good hockey talk. Good discussion.
- MJL

Because endlessly debating a 3rd round pick from 2 years ago is just so riveting

Did Pullock play?
- Cable2k

Future-Flyer Ryan Pulock

Z2 will look good in the O&B

Future-Flyer Ryan Pulock
- YuenglingJagr

I'm okay with the Morin pick, but I REALLY wanted them to take Pulock.

Z2 will look good in the O&B
- aightwebang17

I am hoping for Zolnierczyk2.

I'm okay with the Morin pick, but I REALLY wanted them to take Pulock.
- jmatchett383

At this point in time who has progressed more? I haven't heard much about Pulock since that draft. But I don't follow the Isles closely.

I am hoping for Zolnierczyk2.
- jmatchett383

Harry the Z will always be my boy

At this point in time who has progressed more? I haven't heard much about Pulock since that draft. But I don't follow the Isles closely.
- Cable2k

Pulock is closer to a finished product. Just finished his second pro season, got into a bunch of games with the Islanders and pounded home a couple of goals.

At this point in time who has progressed more? I haven't heard much about Pulock since that draft. But I don't follow the Isles closely.
- Cable2k

I would say Pulock at this point. He was very good until he got hurt against the Panthers in the 1st rd. He is really gonna help the PP once he gets a full year under his belt. Not saying Morin won't be good. Never really saw him play until last night. Man is that dude big