Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 While I'm not sure if we'll even get to my pick over the weekend, I want to give y'all the caveat in advance regardless ... I don't have internet access on weekends and thus if my pick comes up, I'll probably be unable to make my selection before Monday. I'll try to get online at some point between now & then to limit the down-time, but I rarely go online on the weekends so can't guarantee anything. You should PM CanadianGuitarist your picks just in case... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 While I'm not sure if we'll even get to my pick over the weekend, I want to give y'all the caveat in advance regardless ... I don't have internet access on weekends and thus if my pick comes up, I'll probably be unable to make my selection before Monday. I'll try to get online at some point between now & then to limit the down-time, but I rarely go online on the weekends so can't guarantee anything. You should PM CanadianGuitarist your picks just in case... Yeah, I considered that ... but it would have to be "my top choice is __, but if he's gone I'll take ___ and if he's gone I'll take ____". And I'm not sure how thrilled I'd be to 'show my hand' about who I was interested in, to someone else in the draft. It wouldn't make a big difference this weekend, because 1) I have two picks before CG has any & 2) at this point we're still picking the best players in league history. But when we get to the mid-100s (for example) there might be a diamond in the rough that I have in mind, that I'd be averse to sharing. EDIT: And since he's reading the thread right now, I'll just say that I don't trust CG, even though it's not true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 Agreed. Pre-rank five guys for me, and pm 'em to me. I'll pick from that list for you if you can't get online; thanks for the heads-up, I'm sure you can get some kind of amnesty if need be, having given me some notice. Then again, it may not be an issue at all - there's still four draftors in front of you. TakerHart, who ya got? Oh yeah, excellent pic of Howe, Angle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 CG, I'll get you my list before I leave work for the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 niskie, send them to me. I'm not in this thing so I don't have a decided interest. And I'm always online because I have no life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterberg is God 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 I could be wrong but isn't UndertakerHart before you 909? He hasn't picked yet so Orr could go to him if he so desires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Yeah, he's before me. I got confused. I'll delete my post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Well you both cheer for the same shitty hockey team... For the longest time I thought UndertakerHart was 909 a few times because of the AV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 I'm going to switch avatars soon. I'll choose the Red Wings so I can jump on that bandwagon. Since so far the majority of the picks have been centers I want to continue the tradition. I choose: Mark Messier. I believe he is 3rd of all time in points. He captained two teams to the Stanley Cup. His number is retired in New York and Edmonton. I don't know what else to say. Also, he never ever played in Vancouver...never. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 OK, 909, NOW you can take Orr. I can't believe I was debating taking Orr first, and he ends up going sixth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 OK, 909, NOW you can take Orr. I can't believe I was debating taking Orr first, and he ends up going sixth. That really is hard to believe isn't it? I remember saying in grade ten (! - 1999) that 1-2-3 all-time were Gretz, Orr, Howe. But 4-5? Didn't see that coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 I'm really drunk, so I don't know who picked whom at this point - especially if the pickers didn't either. Nskie sent me his picks, so continue on. I also have no problem making Max #16 if he wants to sneak his way in. Edit: I guess Max is picking for Nskie. I dunno now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 1) CanadianChris - Wayne Gretzky 2) EHME - Mario Lemieux 3) CanadianGuitarist - Patrick Roy 4) Angle Is God - Gordie Howe 5) UndertakerHart - Mark Messier That picture of Messier is one of my favourite pictures in all of sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 1) CanadianChris - Wayne Gretzky 2) EHME - Mario Lemieux 3) CanadianGuitarist - Patrick Roy 4) Angle Is God - Gordie Howe 5) UndertakerHart - Mark Messier That picture of Messier is one of my favourite pictures in all of sports. I especially like it with Bettman cropped out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Gert - it's all you, before 1 am Sunday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 With the 7th pick, Gert selects: Phil Esposito/C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 On behalf of Niskie and the [Team Name], we would like to thank [insert City] for their hospitality during draft week. With the ninth pick, we are proud to select: Ken Dryden, the Four-Story Goalie. As comedian Nick DiPaulo, a lifelong Boston Bruins fan once said, "Ken Dryden ruined my childhood." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Dammit, I was hoping both the Rocket and Dryden could be my sleeper picks. I was probably being greedy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Treble, who's just returned from Jamaica to play for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Hate to continue this run of Habs, but I pick Jean Beliveau. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Bobby Hull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Ok, so I moved the draft order and the players taken to the first post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Just wondering, is it going to be the same format as the NBA draft where Goblin will get the 1st pick in the 2nd round? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Yes, that's in the first post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 The fuck? Did I insert everyone's pick at the beginning? I remember meaning to do so, but don't remember actually doing so. Baron, you're up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Just imagine the benefits of me reading two posts up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Any chance of ol' Max getting in on this? I've never felt as alive as I did when I made Niskie's pick for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
