Eh, this argument is flawed. We had guys like Burr, Kes, Coke, Ruutu. He would’ve been loved just like all of them, especially if he giving you 100 points.
Can’t blame the fans. At the time Juolevi type dman was a need. However, imo, when it comes to the draft you always pick the best player available over positional need, especially in the 1st round.