747Guy Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/s...ers/6024249.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatspin7 Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Im all about that. Keep local talent playing for the home town team. Great for Parise, Great for the Wild, Great for the Twin Cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxhockey03 Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Would that be good in terms of Parise staying longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Would that be good in terms of Parise staying longer? I think so because the Wild have a pretty low payroll. I don't forsee them throwing a large amount of money at Parise in the near future. He'll probably stay around another 2 years or so. Can we count on him staying all four? IMHO, no. I think it will be a David Hale type situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 The Wild don't seem to be in a rush to move ahead their young talent. It would seem Bouchard and Gaborik are talents so exceptional they were able to make a contribution at a young age. I'm no expert but from my perspective they seem willing to bring players along slowly. Plus, the Houston team has a number of young talented players on it, so they are not lacking there either. Just my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 This is Shooter we are talking about...the only difference between him and Sid is Shooter actually went to college No offense but I still dont like this pick for the Wild. The Wild need big power forwards not more undersized playmakers. I am not knocking Parise I just dont think he fits the needs the Wild have. They lack size, something Parise is lacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammy Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Would that be good in terms of Parise staying longer? I think the Wild don't really have one trend over the other. There are instances in which they have been more patient and a few instances in which they did the opposite. For instance, if you look at Bouchard, I don't see him as being far superior to Parise. Bouchard is physically even smaller than Parise is and I would gather they are relatively similar in regards to hockey sense and skill..... the Wild felt Bouchard was ready to play NHL last year so it is possible they may feel similar about Parise. I would also say that unlike some NHL teams, the Wild seem more open to bringing smaller players into the lineup at a faster pace. But I don't feel anybody can honestly say what they'd do because the Wild haven't shown a major tendency either way. If they feel a guy is ready (even one as slight as Bouchard), they will take him right away. Risebrough has mentioned that the team is looking to get younger as well so they may be looking to bring more prospects in to challenge. My feeling is Parise will be gone if the Wild stay in their current draft spot anyway. I am hoping they'll trade up from their current spot to get a better player but I guess we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I tend to agree with Hammy. I really don't know if Parise will be around at pick 21. If he is I think they might snatch him up as they have had pretty decent success with Bouchard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OETKB Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Whether Parise stays or not has a lot to do with how he'll perform this coming season, doesn't it? He got overlooked in the national spotlight because of UND's slump at the end of the season, but still finished with an exceptionally strong 60+ points as a natural freshman. How can an NHL team not give him an offer if he scores 70+ points? For that matter, don't you all think that Bochenski and Schneider are at risk for early departure after this coming season? Those guys could score 70+ and 50+ points, if all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I think even the most biased Sioux fan would have to admit that Parise probably won't be ready for an NHL line for another year or two, at least. He still has alot of growing and learning to do. Most NHL teams probably are going to watch their payrolls in view of the likelihood of a strike/work stoppage and not rush to sign high $$$ draft picks unless they can contribute almost immediately. It's cheaper than having them earn their stripes in the AHL. On a somewhat related note, I understand that some of NHLPA reps are whispering that the strike/work stoppage could last 12-18 mos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OETKB Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 In any case, I do believe it is good policy for an NHL team to look for draftees in their region. You want the best talent, but you also want some local talent to draw in those crossover fans from college and junior ranks. IMO, there isn't enough of that in the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 On a somewhat related note, I understand that some of NHLPA reps are whispering that the strike/work stoppage could last 12-18 mos. If it lasts that long they might as well keep on striking til the end of time cause NO ONE will care. The league is in shambles anyways and a strike that lasts more than a few days could cause irreparable harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 I think even the most biased Sioux fan would have to admit that Parise probably won't be ready for an NHL line for another year or two, at least. He still has alot of growing and learning to do. Most NHL teams probably are going to watch their payrolls in view of the likelihood of a strike/work stoppage and not rush to sign high $$$ draft picks unless they can contribute almost immediately. It's cheaper than having them earn their stripes in the AHL. On a somewhat related note, I understand that some of NHLPA reps are whispering that the strike/work stoppage could last 12-18 mos. Of course Parise is not yet ready for the NHL. He needs to put on a few pounds of muscle before he will be even considered ready by the NHL organizations. On the work stoppage note, the league and the players really need to think about what they are doing. Look what happened to baseball. And as much as we don't like to admit it, baseball was more popular at that time than hockey is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted June 8, 2003 Share Posted June 8, 2003 I am kind of wonderin which team that Vanek ism going to play for this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 I am kind of wonderin which team that Vanek ism going to play for this season? Hopefully whichever team it is...it's in the AHL or the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 I wouldnt hold your breathe on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slap Shot Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 For what it's worth, no college player picked in the Top 10 of the NHL draft has played all four years in college. The closest were: 3 years Aaron Ward #5 overall Jason Herter #8 overall Doug Zmolek #7 overall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 I wouldnt hold your breathe on that one Don't worry, I'm not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman0099 Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 As much as I'd like to see Parise play for the Wild, I tend to agree with Handyman on this issue. The Wild have plenty of small speedy playmakers, but they are lacking in the big forwards. In reality someone like Vanek would probably be a better draft. Hopefully the wild can trade up for a higher pick, but who knows... I would like to see Parise go before #21 anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdahl Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 The SI mock draft shows Suter at #3, Vanek #7, and Parise #10. Frankly, that strikes me as a little high for Vanek and a lot high for Parise. I suspect Mr. Dolezar knows better than I, though, and it would certainly be great for the WCHA and college hockey if it turned out that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksioux Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Apparently, Charley Walters is changing his tune now (sorry if someone already posted this elsewhere): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyeagle Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 From The Shooter's column today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Since we all seem so interested in the predictions of such knowing sources, who's going to post the predictions of Dark Star and Grandpa Sid? The draft will be what it will be. The days after the draft will be the ones I'm interested in watching. There could be some very interesting story lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksioux Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 From The Shooter's column today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmidtdoggydog Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Several of the mock drafts I have seen have Parise going to Calgary with the 9th pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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