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  1. I guess the truth is... up in smoke?
  2. Mad respect for the username. Great books.
  3. The release on his shot is deeeeecent.
  4. If we draft for character and ability, this shouldn't really be a problem. Something I'm irrationally worried about is the perceived logjam that'll develop over the next few years if we keep this up, though. It's like my BeAGM modes. Too many high potential player forced out of the lineup by assistant coaches because there are slightly better players (right now) ahead of them. Then those players lose out on development time. Also, if you add in the human element, it'd be hard to see so much talent ahead of you and figure you still have a chance.
  5. We thank you. Kinda in the same boat. He might pan out, he might not. I would love for him too. I do think playing in Europe should end for him this season. Next year, Utica. Could be a stacked team, and who doesn't like prospects developing in a winning culture? I don't Jim Benning doesn't.
  6. That's interesting... Maybe we should make something of Benning's comments about "where he ends up"? Benning almost always talks about the immediate future of players rather than their long term value.
  7. Honestly unbelievable. Well, it is until I think about Burr's defensive value and his worth as a leader on and off the ice. Still highway robbery though.
  8. I really like that Benning's "administration" has prioritized intelligence and character the last couple drafts. These are inherited traits for the most part that can't be taught. That's not to say they can't be accentuated or dulled, but for the most part they're ingrained from the get-go. Lind, Gaudette, Petterson, and Juolevi are all examples of this. Gadjovich seems to fit the definition as well. I'd add in some of the other picks from this year but I haven't seen enough of them to comment. I think the greatest asset of these traits is their coachability. The players can understand the dynamics of the game like their coach does, and so his strategic adaptations won't be wasted on them. This could and should make for a terrifically tactical team. I'm so freaking into that. Back to Lind - I see him as a middle six forward with scoring ability, but he could excel. I feel (major hope here) like he might be Benning's Pominville of his tenure as GM here. That would make me soooooo happy. God I can't wait for preseason. GCG!
  9. Yeah man. Where would he fit? I can see it as a cap dump, but not as a trade for Gudbranson....
  10. It depends on his development curve but I think Petterson can be a first line guy. Vilardi is just so damn smart. Still processing his slide...
  11. Vilardi is definitely a steal at 11. Petterson, if he develops well, will be dominant. He creates space for himself. And he distributes like a boss. I'm stoked.
  12. I agree. Talent can't be linearly accounted for neither can it be linearly graphed. But this doesn't change the philosophy of BPA. You take into consideration whatever you deem to be relevant factors and then choose BPA. This is outside of relevant team needs. If it isn't, then you're modifying the BPA philosophy with a "team x"'s BPA. That would vary team to team, obviously. I think BPA is a strong way to build your team.
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