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Originally posted by Omega:
So what are your thoughts? Strengthen my already strong position, or pick where I'm lacking?

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Can't stand when you dawdle.

I am not drafting D men until last

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Originally posted by Omega:
Well, there are 4 slots for D. So I guess having 4 that can score over 50 points (I'm taking the risk that the three D I have can reach the 50...) is much better than having 4 in 20-30 range

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Having 4 D that can score over 50 points means you're going to have a hard time getting 4 wingers that can score over 60.

And most of us will still have 3-4 D that can score over 35-40...so you really don't make up THAT much ground.

I've been in leagues that people only run 2 Dmen the entire season.

Plus there are always Dmen who do well who arn't even drafted (I don't see Myers or Delzotto get drafted but they could easily bounce back from Sophmore slumps)

There are also guys who miss entire seasons (or most of ) who get overlooked in all spots and get picked.

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I am wondering who will try and grab Selanne, and if someone will grab him before he announces if he retires or not.

But most of you seem to believe that I will lose. I'll let my team show you what I'm made off this season. Just don't come and cry ^^

edit : If you are wondering, I was thinking of picking 2 Wingers. Of which, Tanguay was one of them. I decided to go for with my personal taste instead of what is best for the team.

Looking at what's left, there are still many players, not the best, that I wouldn't mind having on my team. And I'll find ways to do trades to strengthen my weaknesses!

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Originally posted by daner:
Nice pick on Kari stab! I was gonna pick him but with the departure of Richards from Big D I figured it was a tossup which team would have more trouble winning(scoring enough support for their goalie). I took Backstorm....meh, both are injury prone, but play for horrible to mediocre at best teams, but both can play like studs when they are on. Like I said ti was really close but without Richards Dallas truly has nothing in my mind. Loui Eriksson was a guy I wanted going into this year too until Richards left.

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I had to mull that one over because I really think having two strong starters and one guy who can put up 25+ wins with a decent SV% can make a huge difference. I originally hoped to get Backstrom with that pick because I think the team that plays in front of him will be better than the one that plays in front of Lehtonen. In the end, Lehtonen was my choice over another skater to provide more depth at G.

I also think Eriksson will not produce the same numbers this year. In my mind, he went a bit early but who knows, maybe Shron has some kind of secret tech!

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Originally posted by Omega:
edit : If you are wondering, I was thinking of picking 2 Wingers. Of which, Tanguay was one of them. I decided to go for with my personal taste instead of what is best for the team.

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Tanguay was on my radar but this year I am trying to avoid players who are linemates. No one can fault you for going a little homer, though. PK will be a beast this year.

Speaking of going homer, I had the chance to attend a luncheon where Jay Feaster spoke today. After he spoke, there was a short Q&A session. The guy was really open about the processes he has implemented since taking over from Sutter and he answered every question straight up, no evasive answers. I can see why the Flames wanted this guy in the organization.

Big note: I am going to be going out of town tomorrow and will have limited internet access for the next week. My next round pick is Berenk's any ways and a lot of players are going to be gone by the next time I pick. Just wanted to say I'll be paying attention to the boards as to who has been drafted and when my turn is up coming, but not as much. Will ask Dane, Berenk, or my buddy Zac (Lotlizard) to drop me a text when I am up or call and I could just give it to one of you.

Gonna drop you a PM now Dane.

FYI,
Jesse

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Originally posted by stab107:
I took Pavelski over Skinner because I knew from experience last year that Pavelski was C/RW. I think Skinner will be a good, productive player similar to Pavelski but the added flexibility of C/RW on Pavelski was the selling point to me. Where are you getting the info that Skinner will be dual position? Last year's experience or just a guess?

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Last year Skinner was C/RW. Infact Yahoo added RW last year, so he obviously had played enough wing to warrant the dual position. I know this because in a keeper league I dropped him when he was only C and someone picked him up and right away then he eventually gained RW eligability. I just didn't hae the room on my team for another C, had I known he was going to get that RW position I would have never dropped him. I'm about 99.99% sure that Skinner will be listed as a C/RW. Like I said I'
m a little ****ed that he fell so far now, had I known I would have taken Vokoun over Gaborik....meh, oh well.

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Originally posted by daner:
Last year Skinner was C/RW. Infact Yahoo added RW last year, so he obviously had played enough wing to warrant the dual position. I know this because in a keeper league I dropped him when he was only C and someone picked him up and right away then he eventually gained RW eligability. I just didn't hae the room on my team for another C, had I known he was going to get that RW position I would have never dropped him. I'm about 99.99% sure that Skinner will be listed as a C/RW. Like I said I'
m a little ****ed that he fell so far now, had I known I would have taken Vokoun over Gaborik....meh, oh well.

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I have a hard time grabbing rookies since alot of them go through the sophomore slump year 2.

If this were a keeper league with a large number of keepers ya for sure Skinner would be a higher pick, but then again more keepers changes the game big time.

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Originally posted by Omega:
forced pickers on every team would be better ^^

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Umm what do you mean?

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Originally posted by Omega:
I dont know of any other keeper league where some teams keep, others don't

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Originally posted by Omega:
forced pickers on every team would be better ^^

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Originally posted by Chiodos:
Has it been 24 hours yet? I'm going to be away this weekend, leaving in a couple hours so if I could get my picks in soon, that would be ideal.

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Originally posted by Chiodos:
Has it been 24 hours yet? I'm going to be away this weekend, leaving in a couple hours so if I could get my picks in soon, that would be ideal.

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1:22 PM PDT.