They've done pretty well for themselves, despite only having five 1st round picks since 2000.
However, from 2010 to 2012, they've only had 2 players play a game in the NHL.
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They've done pretty well for themselves, despite only having five 1st round picks since 2000.
However, from 2010 to 2012, they've only had 2 players play a game in the NHL.
Drafting Datsyuk and Zetterberg so late is what sets them apart. Unbelievable that they were taken so late and in consecutive years. Otherwise they've had similar success to other teams (with later picks).
Dastardly Jerks
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I love how those two picks alone set forth a decade of "WINGS ARE THE BEST SCOUTING AND DEVELOPMENT ANYWHERE IN THE HISTORY OF EVER" statements into motion.
HadesGigas
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Raw in Columbus last night:
Unhandled Exception
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So I didn't watch the Lottery and just learned that Rich Pracey was our representative there. He's our amature scout, Sherman was no where to be found. Could potentially read into this as our GM spot being up for grabs soon. Sherman seemingly had no where better to be unless he's locked in an office with Lacroix and Kroenke Jr fighting for his job.
Columbus are in our division now. If they won they would kept Jones or demanded a huge return for him. Neither option would have been good for Philly.
CrazedArabMan
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Dang, you have just been pouring on the salt here lately haven't you? Did the Wings kill your dog or something? Anyways, yes D and Z have helped with the saying of how well our scouting is. However, we are completely stacked in terms of prospects at both forward and defense right now with an amazing young goalie in Mrazek leading the Griffins into the playoffs. We have one of the top prospect pools in the league at the moment, and all of that without top 10 draft picks or even many first round draft picks at that since Holland trades them away like candy. Say what you will, but at the end of the day, our scouting as done a great job and finding players that complement this team very well and it has worked over the last 20 years to our advantage.
Also take into account our rookies unfortunately over-ripe in the AHL and there are a few who are still down there who would probably be playing on other teams right now. We also have had a number of rookies play for us this year, most of which are showing they belong in the NHL with Nyquist and Tatar showing true top 6 potential. Unfortunately Smith had a poor year for being our top prospect, but he still shows great potential and am hoping he can shore up his defensive game in the off-season.
Unhandled Exception
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Some where Kyle Quincey is shedding a tear
CrazedArabMan
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Don't remind me of that stupid trade, though he has been much better since he broke his jaw and what not, still, would rather of had that first round pick. :/
This new mock draft predicts the entire first round.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...aft-how-lottery-results-shape-the-first-round
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...aft-how-lottery-results-shape-the-first-round
Not following the 2013 drsft much, but these guys pretty much nailed the 2012 draft:
http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/
Visited that site a lot leading up to the draft. They had the Habs talking Alex Galchenyuk for months before it happened, etc.
http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/
Visited that site a lot leading up to the draft. They had the Habs talking Alex Galchenyuk for months before it happened, etc.
brucewaynegretzky
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This makes a lot of sense.
I'd REALLY like to see the Flyers find a way to pick ahead of Edmonton.
If they could do it cheap enough. I don't want to seem them trade away any of our young guys to move up four or five spots.
yankeehater
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Surprised to see MacKinnon fall to 3rd. I thought most people were saying he was a lock for top 2.
Interesting picks, and the Flyers reaching a bit for Nurse makes sense, I had no idea he had that random relation to Philadelphia.
One guy who projects as a second rounder has me intrigued - Madison Bowey. I knew nothing about him before the U18s but he looked really good in the two games I saw as a solid all around defenceman, and he's from Winnipeg so I'm predisposed to imagining him in a Jets sweater already. It's embarrassing how badly Manitoba does in generating NHL talent comparative to other small provinces in Canada.
Dubbedinenglish
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MacKinnon is a lock for #2. Don't see how we don't draft him. Exactly the player we need.
I agree. I'm surprised both these mock drafts had Drouin going second.
Things could get crazy outside the top four spots. Shame we can't just skip these next two months of playoffs and go right to the draft.
To take Nurse or Ristolainen or someone else?
This doesn't take into account how the Sabres are going to sell off the entire team to move up. =)
brucewaynegretzky
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I'd prefer Nurse, but to be honest I just want the Flyers to get whoever THEY prefer because their scouts have proven to be so freaking good. And Edmonton seems like the most likely team to snatch whoever we want.
Coldnoodle
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They fucked up every pick after the top 3 though.
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
Zod the Bear
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Sounds like Nashville's already gotten a call about the 4th overall. Wouldn't be surprised if Holmgren's already on the phone.
Not sure what we could really do to move up without losing too much, though.
Assuming Nurse and Ristolainen are gone in the top 10, Zadorov or Pulock should still be available.
brucewaynegretzky
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If he trades Couts NOW just to get the damn pick I'm actually gonna convert over to the realm of "crazy fan who sends in angry letters."
Zod the Bear
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Is angry code for ricin?
Wonder if the Flyers'll follow through and sign Zaitsev. Think he's free as of today.
yankeehater
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I will be right with you if we trade him and dont get Weber/Jones back. Fuck that I want a cant miss #1 defenseman and nothing else.
He literally has no flaws in his game. He's incredible both defensively and offensively, and excels at every aspect of his game while being amazingly athletic.
Fata1moose
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Just something I noticed in the GTA V trailer. (sorry if it's been pointed out already)
I noticed that as well, bet that would have never been in there if LA hadn't won the Stanley Cup last year. Wonder if Los Santos has an equivalent to the Staples Center.
Just something I noticed in the GTA V trailer. (sorry if it's been pointed out already)
Had to rewind to make sure. Pretty cool.
"Los Santos Kings"? "Los Santos Crowns"? "Los Santos Royals?"
Kuro Madoushi
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Johnson? Hedman? Phillips? Bowmeester?
He's different. He could have played in the NHL this year.
The Seth Jones cool factor already reaping benefits.Just something I noticed in the GTA V trailer. (sorry if it's been pointed out already)
I'm right behind you guys.
Just something I noticed in the GTA V trailer. (sorry if it's been pointed out already)
Please let there be a zamboni you can steal.....
Why would want to trade assets just to take Barkov? There's no point moving to 4th otherwise.
Dastardly Jerks
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Nyquist and Tatar showing true top 6 potential? Even rookies on other teams fourth lines did better than 13 combined points in 40 games.
You're cool, but it's playoffs time and the Wings suck... So armour up
Zod the Bear
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Because Holmgren.
Or Snider.
They are interchangeable.
Though, I'm willing to bet it's more Snider than anything. He loves meddling with things and he's too fucking hungry to win another cup.
He's basically the NHL's Al Davis.
RIP Crosby
They were just cleaning up his period.
tee hee
So there's nothing to it.
equippedwithtowel
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Zod the Bear
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No logic. Just me being paranoid about stupid things happening.
I feel you. I am going to be paranoid until the Flyers pick at number 11.