Goon Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 How about all the GM's who passed on him for some 6-4 guy? Lou got the last laugh on that one. Yep good point Dough Risebrough could learn a thing or two from his fellow gm's... John Davidson is awesome and has the Blues in the playoff hunt. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted March 30, 2009 Author Posted March 30, 2009 How about all the GM's who passed on him for some 6-4 guy? Lou got the last laugh on that one. zach was the 17th overall pick. very high pick. nj has a franchise player no doubt! that was a solid draft overall, you arent gona hit on every draft pick of course but many solid nhlers in this top 20 group http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2003e.html Quote
Torpedo Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 I'm still steamed that Lou traded up just in front of the Wild to grab him....he almost fell all the way into Minnesota's lap. On another note, I really hope the wild will step up and really try to sign Bozak...he could really help them, maybe more so than most other teams. Quote
Torpedo Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Yep good point Dough Risebrough could learn a thing or two from his fellow gm's... John Davidson is awesome and has the Blues in the playoff hunt. Umm....John Davidson drafted Erik Johnson instead of Jonny Toews....EMFJ will still likely be a good player but c'mon... Quote
jk Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 zach was the 17th overall pick. very high pick. nj has a franchise player no doubt! Yeah but he was top 10 pretty much all season and slid just as the draft approached, and even on draft day. Quote
Goon Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 I'm still steamed that Lou traded up just in front of the Wild to grab him....he almost fell all the way into Minnesota's lap. On another note, I really hope the wild will step up and really try to sign Bozak...he could really help them, maybe more so than most other teams. Risebrough is a class "A" moron and he won't sign Bozak because he is an ex-college hockey player. He'd rather sign some stiff like Sheppard or Giles. Quote
brianvf Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 A DU poster on USCHO said that there is a good chance that Bozak, Ruegsegger & Rakhshani all go pro this offseason. If true, that would be a huge blow to their offense for next season. Bozak was pretty much a guarantee to be gone, but the other two were just possibilities. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted March 30, 2009 Author Posted March 30, 2009 A DU poster on USCHO said that there is a good chance that Bozak, Ruegsegger & Rakhshani all go pro this offseason. If true, that would be a huge blow to their offense for next season. Bozak was pretty much a guarantee to be gone, but the other two were just possibilities. I think all 3 are gopne. all 3 are damn good hockey players! Quote
Siouxmama Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 AZ. Love the avatar. No time wastred getting that! Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 I think all 3 are gopne. all 3 are damn good hockey players! I've heard otherwise. I heard Rueggsegger will be a 4 year player, not because he's not ready to leave, but because he values his education. Just something I heard. Quote
redwing77 Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 I don't remember what Zach was projected as far as which line, but I doubt it was as a grinding checker. I DO remember all the commentators being amazed at how far he slipped as they were convinced he was a top 10 pick for sure. I do remember Lou practically running to the podium to draft Parise. Much like he did when he drafted Zajac. It wasn't beating the clock... it was much like a kid running home after winning a contest at school eager to tell mom and dad. It was a solid draft. Only one bust (Jessiman) in the top 17. Well... who knows about him. But seriously, with the offensive woes the Rangers have been having, why didn't they bring Parise to Madison Square Garden? I'm sure PCM would have loved that. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted March 30, 2009 Author Posted March 30, 2009 I've heard otherwise. I heard Rueggsegger will be a 4 year player, not because he's not ready to leave, but because he values his education. Just something I heard. and that may be right. i am just referring to all 3 are ready for the jump. also ruegs got hurt so maybe that is a factor either way Quote
yzerman19 Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 I don't remember what Zach was projected as far as which line, but I doubt it was as a grinding checker. I DO remember all the commentators being amazed at how far he slipped as they were convinced he was a top 10 pick for sure. I do remember Lou practically running to the podium to draft Parise. Much like he did when he drafted Zajac. It wasn't beating the clock... it was much like a kid running home after winning a contest at school eager to tell mom and dad. It was a solid draft. Only one bust (Jessiman) in the top 17. Well... who knows about him. But seriously, with the offensive woes the Rangers have been having, why didn't they bring Parise to Madison Square Garden? I'm sure PCM would have loved that. Zach was projected as a first or second line scorer. JT was projected as a franchise player Quote
tho0505 Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Not that it wasn't obvious, but this article sums up Bozak leaving for sure. Looks like he's weighing his options and then going to make a decision. The article states by "week end." http://sports.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/...ortsHockey/home http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/darren_dreger/?id=272891 Down in DUdsville, it sounds like Rueggs and Rak are still very questionable, especially Rueggs. I guess we'll see. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 I'm surprised that there isn't more MacGregor Sharp speculation. Quote
jk Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 I'm surprised that there isn't more MacGregor Sharp speculation. Senior I think. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Senior I think. Brain-gap. Sorry. I meant Fontaine (the sophomore) but had Sharp on the brain from post-season. Should Donny be worried about Schroeder? Quote
Goon Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Should Donny be worried about Schroeder? Not according to all of the Gopher fans. I would say there is a chance that the team that drafts him might want him to sign. I guess we will find out this summer. Quote
gfhockey Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Heard Kozek just got signed. Not really an ealry departure but.... he is playing with chicago wolves i think Quote
BringDeanBack Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Risebrough is a class "A" moron and he won't sign Bozak because he is an ex-college hockey player. He'd rather sign some stiff like Sheppard or Giles. Not getting drafted by the Wild was the best thing that could have ever happened to Parise. The Wild would have snuffed out his offensive game, just like they have done to every other player that comes through there. Wild organization = one big joke. The fans that still go to their games despite front office ineptitude = bigger jokes. I've heard even with losing Gaborik after the year, the Wild are pretty flush up against the cap. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted March 30, 2009 Author Posted March 30, 2009 Heard Kozek just got signed. Not really an ealry departure but.... he is playing with chicago wolves i think cool, he will play with kaip for now. best of luck to kozek. hope he can get a shot in the next 2-3 years with atlanta and show off that shot! Quote
Goon Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Not getting drafted by the Wild was the best thing that could have ever happened to Parise. The Wild would have snuffed out his offensive game, just like they have done to every other player that comes through there. Wild organization = one big joke. The fans that still go to their games despite front office ineptitude = bigger jokes. I've heard even with losing Gaborik after the year, the Wild are pretty flush up against the cap. Hence the reason I think Risebrough is a class "A" Moron. I am hoping the ownership fires him after the season. Quote
Upper Deck Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Hence the reason I think Risebrough is a class "A" Moron. I am hoping the ownership fires him after the season. Amen, brotha. Time for Dougie and "No Doubt" to go on their merry way. Time for some new blood and - hopefully - some entertaining hockey. Quote
Goon Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Amen, brotha. Time for Dougie and "No Doubt" to go on their merry way. Time for some new blood and - hopefully - some entertaining hockey. I have heard that J.L. is going to retire at the end of the season, I am hoping the new owner decides enough is enough. Risebrough has run the team into the ground and the Wild ownership has to be worried about next season and their season ticket drive. People are getting restless. There won't be a team of 18,000+ if they have a team full of AHLer on the team. Quote
brianvf Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Brain-gap. Sorry. I meant Fontaine (the sophomore) but had Sharp on the brain from post-season. Should Donny be worried about Schroeder? I would think Fontaine has an outside chance. He was right up there with Sharp in points all season. Pretty talented sophomore. I think Schroeder has a very good chance at leaving as well, depending on who drafts him. He tore it up at the WJC, which I'm sure really impressed the scouts... Going back to UMD...why do I get the idea that the Connolly's are going to be the type of players that torment the rest of the league for another three seasons? Those two look to be great pickups for Sandelin. Quote
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