Post by drury2396 on May 20, 2011 14:54:18 GMT -5
Some random thoughts through 8+ rounds...
1. Good call by Adam to decide on no trading during the draft. In past drafts, I've made some savvy moves that have led to great success (swung a deal in a 14-team league allowing me to get the Sedins with back-to-back picks late in the third round in 2007...I've won the league every year since), but it also has led to teams going in very specific and narrow directions (very young, old, etc.). Thus far, it's clear some teams are going on the young side, but at the same time, every team looks pretty good so far - lots of parity. Part of this should obviously be attributed to the talent pool of our GM's, but I'd also attribute much of it to the "no trading during the draft" policy.
2. Love the dedication thus far - special thanks to Ryan for staying up at 2:00 in the morning (his time) to keep the draft moving.
3. Have to think Big Ev's team is the favorite for next year. Still early, but he has a handful of over-30's who are still going to be something special for the foreseeable future (H. Sedin, St. Louis, Iginla, Zetterberg).
4. Sidenote on St. Louis - don't expect him to slow down soon. He's a physical specimen, and should be an elite player for at least the next three seasons. One kid Adam and I know (committed on a full ride to Vermont) worked out with him over the summer, and he said that St. Louis' calves are bigger than his thighs, and this kid is pretty cut/big. Not sure if any of you have seen the St. Louis workout article in SI, but that should give you a pretty good idea of the guy's work ethic.
5. I've been surprise but the err...lack of surprises, thus far. Not many people going "far off the board" just yet.
1. Good call by Adam to decide on no trading during the draft. In past drafts, I've made some savvy moves that have led to great success (swung a deal in a 14-team league allowing me to get the Sedins with back-to-back picks late in the third round in 2007...I've won the league every year since), but it also has led to teams going in very specific and narrow directions (very young, old, etc.). Thus far, it's clear some teams are going on the young side, but at the same time, every team looks pretty good so far - lots of parity. Part of this should obviously be attributed to the talent pool of our GM's, but I'd also attribute much of it to the "no trading during the draft" policy.
2. Love the dedication thus far - special thanks to Ryan for staying up at 2:00 in the morning (his time) to keep the draft moving.
3. Have to think Big Ev's team is the favorite for next year. Still early, but he has a handful of over-30's who are still going to be something special for the foreseeable future (H. Sedin, St. Louis, Iginla, Zetterberg).
4. Sidenote on St. Louis - don't expect him to slow down soon. He's a physical specimen, and should be an elite player for at least the next three seasons. One kid Adam and I know (committed on a full ride to Vermont) worked out with him over the summer, and he said that St. Louis' calves are bigger than his thighs, and this kid is pretty cut/big. Not sure if any of you have seen the St. Louis workout article in SI, but that should give you a pretty good idea of the guy's work ethic.
5. I've been surprise but the err...lack of surprises, thus far. Not many people going "far off the board" just yet.