This is an acceptable outcome. It’s not a team that’s already loaded and the kid won’t be under so much scrutiny there as he would have been in Montreal. I agree that it would have been better in the West but this is not too bad .

Love the fact that the Canes tweeted the Rags saying: you’re welcome.
- Karine Hains

ohh those snarky little canes lolll

I did check out the past 20 drafts, just for fun.
90% of the time yes.
- fidopro

I did check out the past 20 drafts, just for fun.
90% of the time yes.
- fidopro

but aren't there surprises that come up every year, in later rounds?

what do you mean?
- Pat1993

check the tapes

- Snots33_77

Marc should start the next season with that haircut

but aren't there surprises that come up every year, in later rounds?
- Pat1993

Nope! Never! It’s one through 200 and they’re numbered accordingly didn’t you know? There are zero variables. Deal with it.

but aren't there surprises that come up every year, in later rounds?
- Pat1993

of course. nothing is impossible. but you have much better chances to draft a better player at 9 than at 16. it's not rocket science.

I did check out the past 20 draft, just for fun.
90% of the time yes.
- fidopro

Barzal, Tarasenko & Tom Wilson all 16th overall picks in the last decade... I'll take my chances, besides, they have lots of picks they can use to move up

Marc should start the next season with that haircut
- Pat1993

It’s better than his current one! Lol

check the tapes
- mr.peanut

I don't recall saying getting the #1 pick wouldn't be useful...

It’s better than his current one! Lol
- Snots33_77

yeah at that point I don't think there's actually a "haircut" involved lol

yeah at that point I don't think there's actually a "haircut" involved lol
- Pat1993

Lmao!!! That’s actually true! Lol

Barzal, Tarasenko & Tom Wilson all 16th overall picks in the last decade... I'll take my chances, besides, they have lots of picks they can use to move up
- obie

wait till they beat Philly, they'll draft 24th!

of course. nothing is impossible. but you have much better chances to draft a better player at 9 than at 16. it's not rocket science.
- fidopro

can't deny the odds. but for that 7 spots difference, you still would've preferred they lose against PIT?

and the leafs lose their 1st round pick. gets better and better

wait till they beat Philly, they'll draft 24th!

- fidopro

iirc it stays 16th unless they make the final 4

wait till they beat Philly, they'll draft 24th!

- fidopro

If they drafted 31st I'd be ok with that too, * and all

and the leafs lose their 1st round pick. gets better and better
- Gramps28

Probably the happiest you've been in your 10 years as a hockey fan

can't deny the odds. but for that 7 spots difference, you still would've preferred they lose against PIT?
- Pat1993

yep.
if they had a legetimate chance for the cup, sure I would want them to play.
but chances are they'll be kicked out within days. they'll play 4-5 maybe 6 games.
I get the experience for the kids, but it's a steep price to pay imo.

let's have that talk at the draft when MINN will pick 9th, and you'll see all these young good players still available. I bet you'd which Habs still have that pick. we'll see.
for now, GO HABS GO!

and the leafs lose their 1st round pick. gets better and better
- Gramps28

great week to be a Leafs

and the leafs lose their 1st round pick. gets better and better
- Gramps28

Lafrenière just said he liked Patrick Kane lol

great week to be a Leafs
- fidopro

You have the habs getting swept with 1 goal scored in this series too?

yep.
if they had a legetimate chance for the cup, sure I would want them to play.
but chances are they'll be kicked out within days. they'll play 4-5 maybe 6 games.
I get the experience for the kids, but it's a steep price to pay imo.

let's have that talk at the draft when MINN will pick 9th, and you'll see all these young good players still available. I bet you'd which Habs still have that pick. we'll see.
for now, GO HABS GO!
- fidopro

wow... well at least you stick to your guns lol

You have the habs getting swept with 1 goal scored in this series too?
- mr.peanut

You have the habs getting swept with 1 goal scored in this series too?
- mr.peanut

nope. mind you that was my only miss in the 8 qualifying series

edit, forgot WPG. 6/8 still not bad