CanadianGuitarist Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Posted May 31, 2008 There's four guys that could be considered sleepers, all of whom I badly want on my team. They'll probably all be gone by the end of this round, so I'm going to strategize a bit. My pick for this round was the third guy on that list. The Great Ones is looking like the early favourite, and The Great One himself probably wouldn't have had as much success without my pick. He's the second highest-scoring European of all-time. He's Jari Kurri.
nl5xsk1 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 Damn, in Tretiak, Fetisov & Mahovlich, three of the players that I really wanted - but thought would be available in a few rounds - were taken off the board. The good news, though, is that it means that the players that I wanted more - but presumed would be taken - might slip to me.
Lt. Al Giardello Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 Considering taking him instead of Mahovlich... But wanted Frank on my team because of his toughness. Him and Iginla on the same line would be pretty intense.
CanadianGuitarist Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Posted May 31, 2008 Angle's up. I'll leave my computer idle all night, as I'm staying in; hopefully we can knock a few rounds off.
nl5xsk1 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 I'm only around until 7:30 (eastern) or so. I'll try to send my picks to someone that's recently picked and have them make my choice(s) for me. I figure I have two picks before someone that's 1-8 picks again, so I can give a couple of names without too much concern of them cherry-picking one of my stupendous players. Plus, it's not like I'm leaning towards the most obscure players ... yet ... so it's not like I'll be name-dropping some surprise player.
CanadianGuitarist Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Posted May 31, 2008 ^ I'd hate for this to turn into an obscure free-for-all, like the wrestling draft. (I suppose if I don't spoiler tag it, it's half the battle). But if you have Chris Nilan or Bruce Shoebottom on that list, you should be fine. Wait. London Byers is my favourite obscure Bruin. Is it him?
Zetterberg is God Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 I wanted to use this pick to set my top line and it was another tough choice but anyway: Brendan Shanahan, LW 650 goals 690 assists 1340 points Three time Stanley Cup winner Olympic gold medalist, 2002 King Clancy Trophy winner, 2003
nl5xsk1 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 Wait. London Byers is my favourite obscure Bruin. Is it him? Not to tip my hand, but, yeah, I'm thinking of using my 12th forward pick on an enforcer ... and LB is definitely on the list of players that might join the Five. EDIT: and while I was babbling about LB, AiG took one of the players that I most hoped would still be there in a few picks.
CanadianGuitarist Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Posted May 31, 2008 Shanny's a good pick. TakerHart, with whom I'm also waiting to play Ninja Turtles, has the floor.
Zetterberg is God Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 That's one of the guys I was thinking of taking. Nice pick.
the max Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 Damnit damnit damnit. *crosses Oates off the list*
CanadianGuitarist Posted June 1, 2008 Author Report Posted June 1, 2008 Damnit damnit damnit. *crosses Oates off the list* Number two on my aforementioned sleeper list. Not only that - remember my Kurri-Gretzky interruption? As anyone who frequents the Music folder could tell you, I'd love a line of Hull-Oates.
the max Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 Oates might be at the top of my list of underrated players of my lifetime. Loved him on the Bruins and I think I wept the day he was traded for those do-nothings Anson Carter, Jim Carey and Jason Allison. He was never drafted, signed as a free agent by the Detroit Red Wings.
MFer Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 Hey, if 909 and Gert are around, could you guys make your picks if possible? This thing could go faster if I get my pick in before I leave soon (won't be back until 10 or so).
Gert T Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 I can make mine whenever, just hanging around the house.
Guest Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 Sorry, I got confused and forgot it was my pick. I'm going to double up with another member of the Avalanche... Peter Forsberg. Although often injured, IMO, the most dominant player of the clutch and grab era.
JJ Johnson Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 (edited) Great pick. There's no better player to capitalize on the "assume they're not injured" rule than Peter Forsberg. He was my backup if my other pick goes. EDIT: Mikita is a good pick too, I was wondering when he'd go. Edited June 1, 2008 by JJ Johnson
MFer Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 Well, unlike the NBA draft, I'm gonna get my coach early so... Al Arbour Second all-time in many coaching categories (including wins and games coached) and coached one of my players (Trottier). Great team builder and many people would put him as the 2nd greatest coach ahead of Toe Blake and behind Scotty Bowman.
nl5xsk1 Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 A lot of the players that I'd wanted to get with this pick are falling off the board. Except, of course, for the RW that will anchor my top line ... Cam Neely - 3 Seasons with 50+ goals, including one in which he potted his 50th in only his 44th game of the season - Fearsome hitter, and terrific fighter - Has to be up there in the "assume they're not injured" rule - He was a Bruin, which makes him superior to players unfortunate enough not to wear the Spoked B /sorry for the big-ass picture, I wanted one of him punching Ulfie and that's the best one I could find
CanadianChris Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 Nice pick. I really wanted Neely, but not more than either of the players I picked, even though I knew there was no way he'd fall to me.
Smartly Pretty Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 The most underrated player of all time, Joe Nieuwendyk. He has the same number of points as Mike Bossy. One might say "Yeah but Bossy lead the Isles to 4 cups in a row". Niewendyk lead three different teams in three different decades to Stanley Cups. He won a Calder and a Smythe. 500 goals, 1000 points. I promised myself I wouldn't take a New Jersey Devil, but for Nieuwendyk I make an exception. This gives me a first line of Ovechkin-Nieuwendyk-Hull. Fuck yeah.
JJ Johnson Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 Mike Modano, C Every North Stars/Stars scoring record Most goals and points by an American 7-time All Star Mike fuckin' Modano, I mean come on.
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 The Russian Rocket Pavel Bure, RW 5th all-time in GPG 22nd in PPG 5 times scored over 50 goals; twice scored 60 6-time all star Calder trophy winner Led the NHL in goals 3 times 1st team all-star in 1994; 2nd team all star in 2000 and 2001 - Probably the most explosive player in NHL history and one of the best pure scorers to ever lace up the skates. He'll be a great fit on the wing with Stevie Y.
JJ Johnson Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 If the guy number one on my board right now makes it to me - I don't trust Max one bit - I'm going to weep tears of joy.
The Ghost of bps21 Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 Well I hope it's who I've been thinking as I watch this draft roll on.
CanadianGuitarist Posted June 1, 2008 Author Report Posted June 1, 2008 Sons of bitches. All my eluded-to sleepers are gone, save one. Forsberg, Mikita and Bure were the three. There have been some awesome picks this round. Also, re: Forsberg, my dad and I were just talking about this a few weeks ago; Like Ken Griffey, it's too bad he was so often injured, as he legitimately could have been one of hockey's 10 or 15 best ever.
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