- JRR1285

When there's two top-end players in a draft the 2nd pick is really probably the best spot to be for a GM. There's no possibility of blame when it's only two clear-cut picks. If Shero takes one guy and the other one turns out to be much better then he looks like a giant dingus.
- eichiefs9

Yup. Gorton and Co. in a win win situation

- mdw7413

Need to change your rooting interest.

Need to change your rooting interest.
- JRR1285

That was easy

That was easy
- mdw7413

When there's two top-end players in a draft the 2nd pick is really probably the best spot to be for a GM. There's no possibility of blame when it's only two clear-cut picks. If Shero takes one guy and the other one turns out to be much better then he looks like a giant dingus.
- eichiefs9

I can agree with you on this on principle. It takes stress out of the decision for sure. Though in terms of whether fans can blame you or not, ask Ron Hextall about fan opinions on taking Nolan Patrick. Fans will always find a reason to blame you if things don't work out, regardless of whether in a vacuum it was a no brainer or not. It's sort of like you guys and Ho-Sang. 10/10 you still probably should have still taken him.

He was (frank)ing a top 5 center in the league and surrounded by poop on skates for most of his time there.
- mdw7413

It was such a tiny subset of Islander fans that actually didn't like him and/or blamed him for the team never really taking the next step. Anyone with a half-functioning brain knew that it was Snow's shenanigans that resulted in being mediocre, at best.

I can agree with you on this on principle. It takes stress out of the decision for sure. Though in terms of whether fans can blame you or not, ask Ron Hextall about fan opinions on taking Nolan Patrick. Fans will always find a reason to blame you if things don't work out, regardless of whether in a vacuum it was a no brainer or not. It's sort of like you guys and Ho-Sang. 10/10 you still probably should have still taken him.
- 2sticks1puck

Those people are typically the minority though. People that just can't handle the reality that not every draft is going to produce a 2nd overall pick like Malkin/Seguin/etc...

Those people are typically the minority though. People that just can't handle the reality that not every draft is going to produce a 2nd overall pick like Malkin/Seguin/etc...
- eichiefs9

Kakko.

Those people are typically the minority though. People that just can't handle the reality that not every draft is going to produce a 2nd overall pick like Malkin/Seguin/Kakko, etc...
- eichiefs9

fixed

It was such a tiny subset of Islander fans that actually didn't like him and/or blamed him for the team never really taking the next step. Anyone with a half-functioning brain knew that it was Snow's shenanigans that resulted in being mediocre, at best.
- eichiefs9

I'm shocked you didn't ask me which center was he (frank)ing...

Didn't feel like changing the way I wrote it

Kakko.
- JRR1285

- jimbro83

You gotta get on the St. Louis train too.

You gotta get on the St. Louis train too.
- JRR1285

Is this a hobo reference, because I got dibs being the caboose

You gotta get on the St. Louis train too.
- JRR1285

There's gotta be a little conflict in David Backes mind right now, he spilled blood and guts for that franchise

Is this a hobo reference, because I got dibs being the caboose
- mdw7413

I prefer the idea of a soup kitchen.

Is this a hobo reference, because I got dibs being the caboose
- mdw7413

You're the passenger car.

There's gotta be a little conflict in David Backes mind right now, he spilled blood and guts for that franchise
- jimbro83

Was it Getzlaf that leveled him and said "wakey wakey Backes"?

Edit: It was Duncan Keith.

I prefer the idea of a soup kitchen.
- tomburton99

In a prius?

Was it Getzlaf that leveled him and said "wakey wakey Backes"?
- JRR1285

i don't remember that, I remember Seabrook absolutely annihilating him once in playoffs though


this is one I remember

In a prius?
- mdw7413

That's not even a car, change my mind.

i don't remember that, I remember Seabrook absolutely annihilating him once in playoffs though


this is one I remember
- jimbro83

Yeah, just reading it. Apparently Keith said it after Seabrook destroyed him.

Towards the end you'll hear it.

Kakko.
- JRR1285

I know Ranger fans are typically illiterate, but you guys sure spell "Knight" oddly

In a prius?
- mdw7413