1st round talent who went in the 5th and passed over by more teams than just the Leafs. So what do you know about him that 30 teams scouting teams don't?
So when Stefanovich fell to the 5th round he wasn't a first round talent anymore?
I've worked with 3 Triple A Midget teams in my career. It's quite possible the kid has never been coached, and just allowed to do what he wants, and because of his size he gets away with it.
So what he's in AAA? YOU'VE never seen him play. You've probably never seen ANY of these kids! I'm not saying I have, but you just keep whining and complaining about everything like you know each and every prospect in this draft.
Reality check bud: You don't. Now sit back, relax, and go search up our picks on Youtube to make you feel like you know something. K?
Reality check: you like to trust blindly, others don't. There is a ying to your yang; criticizing picks based on size alone is fine. If you don't like it, how about you go do your own relaxing?
I think it's hilarious that you don't find it amusing that he plays AAA hockey and was drafted. If players in highschool hockey are questioned because of their competition level, what do you think being in AAA hockey means?
Yes, because everyone must agree with taking players in the lowest level of hockey POSSIBLE, who evidently (according to, you know, scouting reports?) doesn't use his 6'6 size to any effect.
Point being, there are players available who produce in decent leagues. Decent numbers, at that. Players who are known for a reason...call a 6'6 lumbering player "high reward" all you want, doesn't make it so. People simply like to call a player with height "high reward", as if there's loads of super tall players in the NHL who came about the same way.
The point is, Madic, whoever you draft in the 5th round is going to have serious flaws in his game. No matter who the Leafs pick it would be possible to say, this is pick is stupid because (insert flaws here). That's the nature of the NHL draft. Late round "gems" are guys who have serious flaws that they somehow overcome in the years after they are drafted.
So when Stefanovich fell to the 5th round he wasn't a first round talent anymore?
Stefanovich was considered to be a top 15 type talent , but due to his "character" issues (IE he is lazy , inconsistent) he fell all the way to the 4th/5th round .
Rajala is considered to be a top 20 talent , but has the buildup of a 12 year old girl .
I'm trying to point out that by saying "they" you mean the media. Think for yourself, don't rely on the media as they don't know crap either. You just assume well I haven't heard of the player-so he must suck.
Oh one other thing-BURKE takes the scouts opinions as to who should be taken.
If you don't like the picks ***** about the Scouts. Burke has some input, but likely hasn't seen the majority of the guys after say Round 3.
Seriously though, How old are you? I bet you are under 20.
Funny how he seems to be improving on the flaws that kept him out of the first round. That's the difference between first rounders and lesser lights - the number and/or severity of perceived flaws.
The point is, Madic, whoever you draft in the 5th round is going to have serious flaws in his game. No matter who the Leafs pick it would be possible to say, this is pick is stupid because (insert flaws here). That's the nature of the NHL draft. Late round "gems" are guys who have serious flaws that they somehow overcome in the years after they are drafted.
The point is, Madic, whoever you draft in the 5th round is going to have serious flaws in his game. No matter who the Leafs pick it would be possible to say, this is pick is stupid because (insert flaws here). That's the nature of the NHL draft. Late round "gems" are guys who have serious flaws that they somehow overcome in the years after they are drafted.
Who's asking for a gem? I'm not bashing the pick because it's "high risk"; I don't think there's a risk at all. He plays a pathetically low level of hockey for his age and doesn't impress overly there either, according to reports.
Bubnick, for example, produces at a high level of competition. So though he has flaws, he still plays a large part on his team at a high level.
Unless Gustavsson is a sure thing, this pick makes absolutely zero sense, and even if he is, it still doesn't make sense. Oliver Roy is a 1st round talent, no way he should still be on the board.
And of course, as I type this, Edmonton goes and takes him. Lowe's probably pissing his pants laughing at Burke right now.
I've worked with 3 Triple A Midget teams in my career. It's quite possible the kid has never been coached, and just allowed to do what he wants, and because of his size he gets away with it.
Stop being positive and suggesting other possibilities. This is the thread where we complain about EVERYTHING.
Is it really griefing and abuse if the best part of a player's scouting report is "can make a pass now and then"? Sounds like the complaints about this selection are 100% justified given that scouting report.
Show me one late rounder who doesn't have huge flaws. There's a reason why all these guys are on the board. Professional scouts and GMs often say that in the late rounds you are looking for a guy who has just one quality that could translate to the NHL level and you hope the rest comes around as he matures. They're all longshots.
I don't mind people disagreeing with pick in principle, but many people are disagreeing with picks when they haven't even heard of the player. At that point I think they should clue in to the fact that their knowledge base is not sufficient to make a judgment. Just my opinion..
They have been one of the worst drafting teams over the past ten or so years. People here think that they are genius' for going for the highest ranked players.
Is it like this every year on draft day? My god...
unfortunately, yes.
"The Leafs didn't acquire the players that I compiled form my hockey draft mags!. Fire Burke!"
