tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post2938343973214359615..comments2023-07-25T11:40:43.810-04:00Comments on Blue Chip Prospects: NHL Entry Draft 2012: Should the Leafs Trade Up to #1?Curt Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-30107439091840341982012-06-06T18:26:10.162-04:002012-06-06T18:26:10.162-04:00The Leafs have the 5th overall pick which could re...The Leafs have the 5th overall pick which could result in picking the 3rd and most likely 4th best forward. Columbus and NYI may go with a d man. If we trade up to get Yakupov then we still have not addressed any of our top 2 needs on this team. Firstly we need a goaltender and secondly we need a first line center to play with Kessel. I rather stay at fifth and take my chances at the 2 G boys. Either Galchenyuk or gregorenko. They are both centers and meet our needs. If they or Forsberg are not available then consider trading down to the middle of the draft and adding a second rounder. I dont think yakupov will be as good as any of the 5 first forwards taken and besides it will take more and our first and Franson to get Edmonton's first. They would be looking for a roster player like Shenn, a prospect like Colburne and our fifth overall. Thanks but no thanks, I rather keep what we have.blueandwhitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-90685016234686238622012-06-05T04:13:19.977-04:002012-06-05T04:13:19.977-04:00Burke should look at using a late round pick on Ca...Burke should look at using a late round pick on Carter Rigby of the Kelowna Rockets. He has siz, hits, goes hard to the net and scored 20 goals as a rookie in the WHL.Keon_Kidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-58100358970954626022012-05-29T11:53:35.571-04:002012-05-29T11:53:35.571-04:00Kessel was 5th overall but he was the 4th forward ...Kessel was 5th overall but he was the 4th forward (Erik Johnson went 1st overall).Curt Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-51974626883823362582012-05-28T18:43:02.480-04:002012-05-28T18:43:02.480-04:00Kessel was taken 5th overall not 4thKessel was taken 5th overall not 4thAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-91787289296954122592012-05-28T15:01:52.502-04:002012-05-28T15:01:52.502-04:00Buzz Aldrin was the first astronaut to make a gues...Buzz Aldrin was the first astronaut to make a guest appearance on The Simpsons, in a classic episode no less. If that is the price you have to pay as the 2nd man on the moon, I would take it; no questions asked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-72407494590436985382012-05-24T12:53:56.233-04:002012-05-24T12:53:56.233-04:00I'd draft Murray, and trade to get a 2nd first...I'd draft Murray, and trade to get a 2nd first round pick in 2013. Can you see it? Murray collects the puck, moves up ice, snaps a pass to Lazar, Lazar turns in and drops it to Monahan, he shoots, he scores!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-74267765186796105422012-05-24T11:55:27.169-04:002012-05-24T11:55:27.169-04:00@Greg
I think you're right - having guys like...@Greg<br /><br />I think you're right - having guys like Crosby and OV going first overall, and breaking into the league at such a high level (both breaking 100 pts as rookies) likely skews the data a bit. <br /><br />That said, there are players such as Malkin and Gaborik were choosen second overall, and the numbers for #2 are still relatively low. <br /><br />Hopefully the numbers even out, and over the 10 years give a pretty good read. It would be nice to run the data over a broader range (say 25 years) but I fear that different eras and scoring would further skew the results. (Let's blame Gretzky, and the 80s)Darren Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313302517271339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-16160749397995940992012-05-24T09:53:05.372-04:002012-05-24T09:53:05.372-04:00I wonder if the generational talent for #1 (ie. Cr...I wonder if the generational talent for #1 (ie. Crosby) skews your data? Anyway if he can be had for what you say the Oilers want, then yes do it. I think the Marlies can supply a replacement for a d-man the Oilers would want off the Leafs roster(Gunnarson or Franson possibly) , and with the Leafs #5 pick they can probably draft probably the #1 d-man, so get it done Burkie! It would be a win-win trade.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-3719770149125976302012-05-24T09:05:10.694-04:002012-05-24T09:05:10.694-04:00hahaha the buzz aldrin metaphor is terrific!hahaha the buzz aldrin metaphor is terrific!alex chttp://xanderdds.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-31728911606499524732012-05-23T19:23:54.564-04:002012-05-23T19:23:54.564-04:00Great post. I completely agree. Leafs gotta make a...Great post. I completely agree. Leafs gotta make a deal!Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532346966378224561noreply@blogger.com