tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post456453295277279335..comments2024-01-15T09:53:40.089-05:00Comments on Black Aces: First Salvo In Battle Of Ontario - Rookie EditionJeremy Milkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719907099819957578noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-72998338302298994042009-09-11T16:49:34.616-04:002009-09-11T16:49:34.616-04:00Regarding Hoffman, I've read that he was consi...Regarding Hoffman, I've read that he was considered by some to have an 'attitude problem' and thus carried an extra risk of not developing into a professional player. Can't say I put much stock into that, Dany Heatley seems to have made it pretty far.<br /><br />Heyo!hambownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07105598249429771683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-82725019022690006902009-09-11T16:20:57.901-04:002009-09-11T16:20:57.901-04:00Hoffman slipped that far because this wasn't t...Hoffman slipped that far because this wasn't the first draft he was eligible for. Therefore, because he's older and has had more time to mature, he's seen as someone who is closer to their potential rather than someone still far away from it. Or so is my interpretation.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16952786903082616931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-78164275059261626392009-09-11T14:24:01.507-04:002009-09-11T14:24:01.507-04:00Matt:
Murray wanted Kadri because he already has ...Matt:<br /><br />Murray wanted Kadri because he already has Karlsson and Wiercioche in the system, but forward prospect depth is weak (I'm being generous). <br /><br />Good news is, we'll get to see them go head-to-head for years to come...and I'm willing to bet Cowen turns out to be the better pro.<br /><br />- JalenJalennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-51256386449998289262009-09-11T14:19:57.789-04:002009-09-11T14:19:57.789-04:00didn't see much of the game, but loved Zach Sm...didn't see much of the game, but loved Zach Smith's skating & passing, as well as Lehner's play. This looks to be a good year for the draft, very promising.hambownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07105598249429771683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-36554875408552174042009-09-11T13:48:27.187-04:002009-09-11T13:48:27.187-04:00Matt:
Go get the pilons for our game of half of h...Matt:<br /><br />Go get the pilons for our game of half of half court...that's if you can remember where you left them after the rookie game!Canucnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721271986892279353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-44229400254898319032009-09-11T13:14:07.512-04:002009-09-11T13:14:07.512-04:00Hah, Kadri is going to own the senators for years ...Hah, Kadri is going to own the senators for years to come. Cowan the better pick by 2-1? Yea right, thats why Murray wanted Kadri, not Cowan right?Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-39672265567866691322009-09-11T12:24:27.450-04:002009-09-11T12:24:27.450-04:00I agree with Canucnik, Cowen's gold. Everyone&...I agree with Canucnik, Cowen's gold. Everyone's excited about Karlsson, and I think he'll be an outstanding pro, but Cowen's the crown jewel of our prospects.<br /><br />Frankly, and this will earn me some scorn, I liked Cowen better than either of the big swedes that went ahead of him, in large part because I saw him much more.<br /><br />Kadri could turn out to be a game changer, but he could be a bust, too. I didn't see enough consistency in his junior game, though he obviously brings a high skill level. Cowen is simply "can't miss" IMO.<br /><br />- JalenJalennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-21464442332460651292009-09-11T08:47:28.072-04:002009-09-11T08:47:28.072-04:00KADRI will look like a bug on Cowen's visor wh...KADRI will look like a bug on Cowen's visor when he starts playin' for real with the "Big" guys...we got the better man in that draft by a margin of two to one!<br /><br />I think you are a closet "Burke" fan which is "OK" but he got blind sided by his own scouting staff on his first pick ever as the Leafs GM.Canucnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721271986892279353noreply@blogger.com