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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Yes, I know, I am pretty familiar with Chicago's situation.
But there is a fair bit of revisionist history when it comes to the Wirtz era these days. I don't dispute anything you said, but let's keep in mind that prior to 2004, Chicago had already drafted Keith, Seabrook, Byfuglien, Wisniewski, Crawford and others, as well as other assets that were used to trade for other pieces.
It is very misleading to suggest that they started a new rebuild in 2004.
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This is not revisionist history.
The selection of Seabrook and Big Buff (what, an 8th rounder?) was as a result of regular drafting for the organization and a byproduct of the stacked 2003 draft where nearly every team walked away with at least two good players (with the exception of the Calgary flames of course). The same can be said for the draft previous where they ended up taking Duncan Keith in the second round, using their mid first round selection on our beloved, Manton Slapchuk.