I'm not against developing them-- I am saying that the draft record and development here speaks for itself.

With the situation in Utica things will get better.

MY POINT is this-- having guys season in the minors where most will plateau and languish after 2 years is not appealing to most prospects.

If this club is going to have low draft picks and look at signing NCAA players-- They are going to want to be assured that they are not going to be left to rot in the minors.

Presenting a 3-4 year plan to most prospects is not as appealing to a 2-3 year plan.

Johnny Hotnuts comes along and everybody wants to sign him-- What development plan do you think Johnny Hotnuts is going to sign up for?
- rugdnit

Let's see how the Canucks make out with the "plan" they proposed O'Connor. Jensen is a good example of a player who may just need to move on. There a tons of scouts out there competing with Benning and company, he's not trumping anyone. Treliving is just as talented at assessing talent, having a higher pick helps. 23 overall? Not sure yet.

http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/351395

$8.69 towards the high end of my budget, but just got my tax return so I'm gonna splurge.
- hillbillydeluxe

It's a nice wine.

Let's see how the Canucks make out with the "plan" they proposed O'Connor. Jensen is a good example of a player who may just need to move on. There a tons of scouts out there competing with Benning and company, he's not trumping anyone. Treliving is just as talented at assessing talent, having a higher pick helps. 23 overall? Not sure yet.
- VanHockeyGuy

It's all we can do right?

Last summer was fun. Looking forward to more fun this summer.

For those of us on Team Rebuild-- http://thehockeywriters.c...for-rebuild-in-vancouver/

Should we trade Vrbata?

That's my main focus in today's blog:

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...h-LaBate-Signed/194/68359