NHL Draft: HUGE Suprises

Joe Canadian · 06-26-2004, 02:14 PM

#1 Pick - Washington Capitals - Alexander Ovechkin

Who would have thought thats was going to happen?

Chappy · 06-26-2004, 05:30 PM

I just got home from the draft. There was a large crowd (over 14,000) there for the start, but most were gone by the start of the second round.

I didn't really know who many of the prospects were, but hopefully Ladd will be good for the Canes.

Mr.Opinion · 06-26-2004, 08:19 PM

Wait...the NHL still exists?

Chappy · 06-26-2004, 10:41 PM

Until September at least...

bagsangels · 06-27-2004, 05:33 AM

Los Angeles, Lauri Tukonen, w, Blues (Finland). go kings go go kings go

Long_Long_Name · 06-27-2004, 02:17 PM

Bonk on the move twice. I would've expected the Canadien to acquire more in exchange for Mathieu Garon.

Say, Steve, that signature thingy rocks, eh?

Joe Canadian · 06-27-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Long_Long_Name

Bonk on the move twice. I would've expected the Canadien to acquire more in exchange for Mathieu Garon.

Say, Steve, that signature thingy rocks, eh?

I'm pretty happy about the Bonk move... I think the Canadien could have gotten another pick or prospect, but it's still a good move for them. Bonk will be a better fit in the new era Canadien then he was in Ottawa.

And yes, the sig thing rocks. I used to use MusicMatch, because the older WinAmp I found annoying. After seeing your sig, I downloaded the new V.5 Pro and immediatly unistalled MM... it's much better then the older versions.

Riverdome · 06-28-2004, 10:52 AM

Now wait the draft did have one HUGE surprise. The high school kid from MIN taken by Phoenix at #5 was a shocker to everyone, especially the kid. He's only a Junior and will go back to MIN for his senior year and then plans to attend Univ. Of Minn. We'll see if he's plans change but I would bet they don't. Word is he has a real tight family unit so he won't be able to get a big head.

thomasthomas · 06-28-2004, 03:18 PM

Nice deals for Ottawa .. they simply had to get rid of Lalime!

Next up .. the WHA draft!!!

I wonder if that league really will even get off the ground ..

TheRockCT · 06-28-2004, 05:00 PM

Yes, but when will Ovechkin get arrested for being in a bar brawl like Padres #1 pick Matt Bush?

Long_Long_Name · 06-28-2004, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRockCT

Yes, but when will Ovechkin get arrested for being in a bar brawl like Padres #1 pick Matt Bush?

Dude, this is hockey... the only off-ice violence in high-level hockey is the US Olympic team of 1998

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mlyons · 06-28-2004, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thomasthomas

Nice deals for Ottawa .. they simply had to get rid of Lalime!

Next up .. the WHA draft!!!

I wonder if that league really will even get off the ground ..

Well, not having any competiton for a season sure won't hurt.

Asshat · 06-28-2004, 06:42 PM

I don't like hockey. I was at a hockey match one time and a bird had found its way into the stands. A kid hit it with a magazine and it was flopping around under my seat.

mlyons · 06-28-2004, 07:00 PM

Who let Asshat out of OT?

Long_Long_Name · 06-28-2004, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mlyons

Well, not having any competiton for a season sure won't hurt.

It actually might hurt in the long run.

BostonRS14 · 06-29-2004, 03:59 AM

Is was a bit surprised to see St. Louis go after Lalime, but for only a conditional fourth round pick, he was a good pick up for them...Wonder if Osgood will be back now. I don't like Ottawa going after Hasek now, well, actually I do, cause I hope he blows out his groin again and doesn't play and the Bruins win the division.

But, if there is a season next year, you can bet I'll be driving from Baltimore to DC to see the Caps and Ovechin.

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BostonRS14 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 1,029	Is was a bit surprised to see St. Louis go after Lalime, but for only a conditional fourth round pick, he was a good pick up for them...Wonder if Osgood will be back now. I don't like Ottawa going after Hasek now, well, actually I do, cause I hope he blows out his groin again and doesn't play and the Bruins win the division. But, if there is a season next year, you can bet I'll be driving from Baltimore to DC to see the Caps and Ovechin.