SDS Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 No one is building a team. You are being asked to pick who you think is the best available player, period. I'll say it again - you are the only one saying this. No one else is doing it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'll say it again - you are the only one saying this. No one else is doing it that way. I am. That's why both of my picks are wingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Both of my picks are D-men because one is 'Colorado' and the other 'NY'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'll say it again - you are the only one saying this. No one else is doing it that way. The continue my thought... The only way any of this draft makes any sense is if you think of yourself as the GM of <insert team name here>. If the league magically voided all contracts this offseason and suddenly every player is up for grabs as part of a *ahem* SUPERDRAFT. The Oilers would start by picking the player they think gives them the best chance at being a good team. So they would weigh such factors as talent level, position played, age and clutch/intangibles to pick a player. This would mean a top player who is also young would be someone like Stamkos. They would certainly give pause to select a guy like Jagr since he's probably retired in a year and they waste their pick. If you just are picking the top player this isn't any different than a power ranking or the list from TSN. It basically has to be team building to be any fun. Carry on... :nana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) I like the idea of picking the best possible players and then in the end looking at them as the core to build around. Edited May 13, 2015 by qwksndmonster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 so one day, 20 strangers got together and started playing a game. Only, they were all playing by a different set of rules. This will be a fantastic reality gameshow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Have you ripped your hair out yet? :lol: You are all cats and I am your shepherd. And I am starting to look like Qwk's avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'm happy, I think my two picks work perfectly whichever way we decide to direct the rules. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 so one day, 20 strangers got together and started playing a game. Only, they were all playing by a different set of rules. This will be a fantastic reality gameshow. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 so one day, 20 strangers got together and started playing a game. Only, they were all playing by a different set of rules. This will be a fantastic reality gameshow. It just makes it more like real life. NYI and EDM having been picking (and making trades) by a different set of rules for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Logan Couture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'll say it again - you are the only one saying this. No one else is doing it that way. I'm doing it his way. After all it was his idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 so one day, 20 strangers got together and started playing a game. Only, they were all playing by a different set of rules. This will be a fantastic reality gameshow. Welcome to Calvin-ball. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Ryan Getzlaf And If I'm allowed: Auston Matthews If not: Carey Price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Can I get an updated draft list? I am not sure who is left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Can I get an updated draft list? I am not sure who is left. Matt Ellis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 1. WildCard (Buffalo) - Patrick Kane 2. Randall Flagg (Arizona) - Connor McDavid 3. Liger (Edmonton) - John Tavares 4. JJ (Toronto) - Corey Perry 5. Qwksndmonster (Carolina) - Jonathan Toews 6. Dudacek (New Jersey) - Sidney Crosby 7. Eleven (Philly) - Steven Stamkos 8. WildCard (Columbus) - Alexander Ovechkin 9. Thorny (San Jose) - Jack Eichel 10. Derrico (Colorado) - Shea Weber 11. TrueBlue (Florida) - Tyler Seguin 12. Whisky (Dallas) - Ryan Johansen 13. 3Putt (LA) - Niklas Backstrom 14. Taro (Boston) - Nathan MacKinnon 15. Ubkev (Calgary) - Claude Giroux 16. Ubkev (Pittsburgh) - Evgeni Malkin 17. Eleven Nfreemen (Winnipeg) - Erik Karlsson 18. Dudacek (Ottawa) - Drew Doughty 19. Taro (Detroit) - Jamie Benn 20. JJ (Minnesota) - Vladimir Tarasenko 21. Derrico (NYI) - PK Subban 22. Whisky (Washington) - Logan Couture 23. Hoss (Vancouver) - Ryan Getzlaf 24. Hoss (Chicago) - Carey Price 25. Liger (Nashville) - 26. Thorny (Tampa) - 27. 3Putt (St. Louis) - 28. Flagg (Anaheim) - 29. Flagg (Montreal) - 30. TrueBlue (NYR) - Matthews not eligible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 The continue my thought... The only way any of this draft makes any sense is if you think of yourself as the GM of <insert team name here>. If the league magically voided all contracts this offseason and suddenly every player is up for grabs as part of a *ahem* SUPERDRAFT. The Oilers would start by picking the player they think gives them the best chance at being a good team. So they would weigh such factors as talent level, position played, age and clutch/intangibles to pick a player. This would mean a top player who is also young would be someone like Stamkos. They would certainly give pause to select a guy like Jagr since he's probably retired in a year and they waste their pick. If you just are picking the top player this isn't any different than a power ranking or the list from TSN. It basically has to be team building to be any fun. Carry on... :nana: I like the idea of picking the best possible players and then in the end looking at them as the core to build around. Both of these describe my view on this as well. I'm doing it his way. After all it was his idea. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 With the 25th overall selection, from the Nashville Predators Filip Forsberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 With the 25th overall selection, from the Nashville Predators Filip Forsberg. Just don't see any guarantees this guy is elite. To me, he tops out as Thomas Vanek or Stephane Richer. Jeff Skinner, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'll trade you Subban and a 7th for Benn? For a 7th, no. Now, make it more like a 2nd and you could have a deal. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Just don't see any guarantees this guy is elite. To me, he tops out as Thomas Vanek or Stephane Richer. Jeff Skinner, anyone? I'm bold and I honestly do believe in Forsberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm bold You're the only one that thinks that. :p Just kidding I actually considered Forsberg. And we've basically passed the elite potential phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Just don't see any guarantees this guy is elite. To me, he tops out as Thomas Vanek or Stephane Richer. Jeff Skinner, anyone? I think Forsberg is really really good, with room to grow. I think he's got less pure offensive ability than Vanek, but he's a better skater and has a more well rounded game. I think he tops out as a poor man's Hossa...and I mean that in a good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 You're the only one that thinks that. :P Just kidding I actually considered Forsberg. And we've basically passed the elite potential phase. Yea we are into the 2nd tier or at least on the edge. I almost picked a certain other winger but Forsberg had a better year and has better upside IMPO. I think Forsberg is really really good, with room to grow. I think he's got less pure offensive ability than Vanek, but he's a better skater and has a more well rounded game. I think he tops out as a poor man's Hossa...and I mean that in a good way. We see things similarly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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