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willus3
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 03/03/2007 : 18:37:09
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I was thinking maybe it would be good to have a separate thread for discussing or commenting on the draft and the other one strictly for the draft picks. It would make it easier to keep track of the picks and where everyone is at. Thoughts? If not just lock this one up.
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 19:03:48
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What do you think Beans? It's your topic. |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2417 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 19:06:09
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I know I'm not Beans but I don't see a problem with this except for the fact that this draft will be going extremely slow so there won't ever really be much to talk about. |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 03/03/2007 : 19:09:30
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I think it's fine. I didn't expect it to be a quick thing either. 200 picks through a number of time zones and such.
So far, the picks are expected. I would have figure Willus would take a defensive player. Argueably the best ever, but still defensive.
Picks 1-3 are what should be expected. |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2417 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 20:05:12
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He DID NOT JUST TAKE BRODEUR!
Ugh. |
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framer87
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
338 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 20:06:09
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quote: Originally posted by bablaboushka
He DID NOT JUST TAKE BRODEUR!
Ugh.
Whats wrong with Brodeur?? |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2417 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 20:07:35
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Well even though it was a little ambitious to expect Brodeur to stay until my next pick, I wanted him. Imagine the tandem of Sawchuk-Brodeur. |
Edited by - bablaboushka on 03/03/2007 20:07:57 |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 20:11:16
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Ya that sucks he was my next pick too. |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 20:23:44
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There are many great goalies out there. In fact, there are 5 in the top 50 players of all time not drafted yet. Besides, you back up could be Eddie Mio for all that matters. It's that starter. You both have fine reps between the pipes |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 03/03/2007 : 20:25:46
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Not sure if I like being the 5th pick. I am right in the middle all the way though. Have to wait for 8 picks every time. Damn |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2417 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 20:38:17
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Well look at Mik, she has to wait 16 picks between each pair... Same with Frames. So really which would you prefer? I like 7th, only have to wait 4 one way and 12 the other.
It's weird, in any fantasy draft I always seem to draft seventh. No matter how many people are participating, it always seems to be 7th. |
Edited by - bablaboushka on 03/03/2007 20:39:07 |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 21:16:16
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Willus you are solidifying my earlier thoughts about you. Defense is key in your mind. You took the two best defensive defensemen in history as your first two picks. Don't forget you need to score a few goals too.
Perhaps you should have taken Calgary. Score a goal and then play defense for 55 minutes.
Kidding. |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 03/03/2007 : 21:33:50
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quote: Originally posted by Beans15
Willus you are solidifying my earlier thoughts about you. Defense is key in your mind. You took the two best defensive defensemen in history as your first two picks. Don't forget you need to score a few goals too.
Perhaps you should have taken Calgary. Score a goal and then play defense for 55 minutes.
Kidding.
Don't you worry Beaner. Wait till you see what I do with the rest of my picks. If i couldn't have Orr I had to go with the next best thing. I'm pretty sure I'll end up about dead last in this pole at the end though. Just a hunch. What do you think of having an impartial analysis by someone? Maybe Admin if he's up to the task. That way we'll get an opinion on each team. Thoughts? |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 21:42:38
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I think that we should use this at the end to debate our teams. Then, at the end, the 9 people in the draft will pick the top 3 teams, without being able to vote for thier own team.
I doubt we will get an impartial opinion from the masses. No offense intended, but many on this site are not old enough to remember the 80's, let alone before that. I myself do not remember much before 85ish.
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2007 : 21:46:24
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I don't remember like 95ish |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 07:26:34
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I think I am the oldest in this pool, I hope that is an advantage, and not a disadvantage...sometimes when I take my Geritol pills things get a little cloudy...so if I pick Dave Reese as my second goalie please ignor the pick...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
Edited by - PuckNuts on 03/04/2007 07:27:05 |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 07:45:08
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Good pick Semin. You got a lot of heart there. And a great leader. I'm still having trouble picturing Orr wearing a Dallas jersey though. Just doesn't seem right. |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 07:46:56
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Pucknuts, I'm liking your team very much so far.
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 08:26:21
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Willus, looks like you are setting up a defensive team...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 09:14:48
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That is my one concern with this draft. Because it seems the majority of the people on this site are under the age of 25, it will be a popularity contest rather than an objective view of the team. |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 09:35:12
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That's why I figure my team will be dead last. |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 11:24:04
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I will more than likely pick some players that I may not have liked while I was growing up...I may take some players from Montreal, being a Leafs fan that will be hard to do, but I am going to try to build the best team possible...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 14:38:11
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Jean Beliveau. Very nice Beans. |
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1915 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 15:37:22
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I was going to pick Jaques Plante next
1CF beat me to it...
~~~~~GO STARS~~~~~ |
Edited by - semin-rules on 03/04/2007 15:42:06 |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 15:43:41
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quote: Originally posted by -oil-country-
The Atlanta Thrashers welcome Vladislav Tretiak as there starting goalie.
Good choice, that was why I mentioned non NHL players, he was more than likely one of the best to not play in the NHL...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 15:48:41
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Wow....I actually didn't know that he never played in the NHL. |
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Guest8336
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Posted - 03/04/2007 : 15:50:41
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I think I's take Holocek before Tretiak. |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 15:51:28
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quote: Originally posted by Guest8336
I think I's take Holocek before Tretiak.
Sorry that was me.
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 16:28:53
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quote: Originally posted by -oil-country-
Wow....I actually didn't know that he never played in the NHL.
He was invited to play for Montreal but the Soviet government wouldn't let him. |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 19:49:22
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I'm actually really surprised that no current players have been drafted yet. Hey Framer, are you a Trottier fan? Or did my I Miss thread come back to haunt me? |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 19:52:30
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I selected Martin Brodeur...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 19:58:20
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quote: Originally posted by PuckNuts
I selected Martin Brodeur...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak...
Yes you did. I totally overlooked that. Apologies. |
Edited by - willus3 on 03/04/2007 19:59:39 |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:02:32
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Beans, can you list on here whose names go with what teams and what the order is so it's all in one location for easy reference? Thanks. |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:06:18
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quote: Originally posted by willus3
quote: Originally posted by PuckNuts
I selected Martin Brodeur...
Yes you did. I totally overlooked that. Apologies.
No problem, but you are right, other than Brodeur, I wonder why no active players have been selected...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:10:27
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What is everyones time zone... I am in the Eastern Time Zone...
It is 11:10 pm...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:35:16
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Im Mountain Time Zone it is 9:35. |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:41:40
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Mountain here too. |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2417 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:51:20
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quote: Originally posted by PuckNuts No problem, but you are right, other than Brodeur, I wonder why no active players have been selected...
Well I am going to choose an active player after OC makes his next pick...
I am Atlantic time, it's 12:52AM here. Yes, my body still won't shut down for another couple hours, but hey I only have to get up around 12:30 tomorrow so I'm good! |
Edited by - bablaboushka on 03/04/2007 20:52:48 |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:54:36
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I bet you have Sakic in mind...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:56:19
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I hope OC and Babs pick soon, I need to hit the sack...
I will hold on as long as I can...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2414 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:58:26
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Not a bad pick at all...
Babs its way past your bedtime...
Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright, until they speak... |
Edited by - PuckNuts on 03/04/2007 21:07:20 |
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