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Post by Detroit Cherni on May 2, 2006 13:26:02 GMT -5
Just to let everyone know, and break the hearts of everyone out there. The Atlanta Thrashers will be retaining the #2nd overall pick in the 2006 NsHL Entry Draft.
Unless there's a solid offer that comes my way that absolutely blows the socks off my feet, we are keeping the pick, and will be selecting Jordan Staal 2nd overall.
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Post by Anaheim GM on May 2, 2006 14:45:50 GMT -5
So, you're pretty much in the same boat as you were last week. Except you haven't gotten any ridiculous, far out, can't say no, would be crazy not to do it offers, right?
Scratch Anaheim off the list. We don't need to be that high now that you mentioned who you're taking. Dallas, oh Dallas!!!!
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Post by Detroit Cherni on May 2, 2006 15:02:25 GMT -5
Ah yeah, pretty much the same boat Mark. And I will say that I have received some very generous offers from teams, but nothing that's made my jaw drop. Not trying to make that sound like an insult, but I figure if I'm this high in the draft I have to try and cash in as best as possible. Can't blame me?
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Post by ColumbusGM on May 2, 2006 15:08:08 GMT -5
Ah yeah, pretty much the same boat Mark. And I will say that I have received some very generous offers from teams, but nothing that's made my jaw drop. Not trying to make that sound like an insult, but I figure if I'm this high in the draft I have to try and cash in as best as possible. Can't blame me? You never should have mentioned who you're taking. It kills the value of your pick. Now the only ones who will approach you are teams who wanted Staal (which should be a fair number of teams, as Staal is the second best player in the draft IMO). If Dallas wanted kessel, and though you were going to take him, they might have tossed you a 3rd rounder to guarantee they landed Kessel. Never show your cards  |
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Post by formerBostonGM on May 2, 2006 15:18:38 GMT -5
GMs constantly lie to the media about their draft picks. Look at the Houston Texans
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Post by Detroit Cherni on May 2, 2006 15:59:05 GMT -5
Greg......Not to put you down, but I do know what I'm doing. I appreciate the concern!
And Jeff.....You're exactly right. lol
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Post by ColumbusGM on May 2, 2006 18:11:43 GMT -5
Greg......Not to put you down, but I do know what I'm doing. I appreciate the concern! And Jeff.....You're exactly right. lol I hear ya, don't worry. Staal has been the consensus #2 by scouting services recently (maybe only one), so it doesn't really matter anyways. |
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Post by LAKingsGM on May 2, 2006 18:56:38 GMT -5
Until he selects Staal, it's propaganda. I liked the tactic. It makes no difference, really. There's only one selection ahead of him. For those other GMs that love Staal (and I'm thinking its about 28 other GMs), this pick has increased value now. Who wouldn 't want this guy? So, you can look at it a bunch of ways.
Nathan Kopsack
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Post by Detroit Cherni on May 3, 2006 1:00:32 GMT -5
Greg......I re-read my post, and sounded a little insulting. That wasn't what I meant, just to clarify. It's all a part of the scheme! lol Didn't want you to get the wrong impression. See I saw it the same way Nate explained it. A rush in having to get out of the house so I wouldn't be late for work kept my answer a little shorter than what I wanted to explain.
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Post by ColumbusGM on May 3, 2006 10:28:51 GMT -5
Greg......I re-read my post, and sounded a little insulting. That wasn't what I meant, just to clarify. It's all a part of the scheme! lol Didn't want you to get the wrong impression. See I saw it the same way Nate explained it. A rush in having to get out of the house so I wouldn't be late for work kept my answer a little shorter than what I wanted to explain. I took it the way you intended it, have no fear. ;D I realized my post seemed a little like I was preaching as well, which isn't how I meant it. I'm hoping to land the fourth pick or fifth pick, who knows who I want though  |
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Post by formerDallasGM on May 3, 2006 22:00:08 GMT -5
Rumors out of Dallas is that the Stars will select Vince Young - University of Texas with the 3rd pick of the NsHL Draft  |
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Post by ColumbusGM on May 4, 2006 10:22:40 GMT -5
Rumors out of Dallas is that the Stars will select Vince Young - University of Texas with the 3rd pick of the NsHL Draft So...you've been looking at my draft list eh? Who's the mole? Did Chris Pronger sell you that information?
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Post by formerDevilsGM on May 4, 2006 11:07:41 GMT -5
I have a feeling that "Dealin Dave" goes back to his trading ways and trades that pick?
You can tell he know how to work the deals:
"Atlanta will retain their pick, (long pause) unless we get a great offer".
Just cause of that line I am thinking of what to offer.
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Post by Anaheim GM on May 8, 2006 9:13:02 GMT -5
Rumors out of Dallas is that the Stars will select Vince Young - University of Texas with the 3rd pick of the NsHL Draft When I read this I almost fell out of my chair laughing. This morning it hit the funny bone, for some reason. Good stuff. |
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Post by Detroit Cherni on May 9, 2006 17:43:44 GMT -5
Los....You think you know me so well. You're in for a surprize!!!!
unless the right deal comes along......
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