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Old 04-09-2013, 11:01 AM   #53
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Originally Posted by FlameZilla View Post
While I am actually very positive about these prospects, I feel I have to be a bit of a negative nancy & remind you that we have had very promising crops of prospects before. A very small percentage of our prospects in the last 10 years have lived up to their potential. Many of whom put up similar points totals in junior -- if not better -- to our current batch of promising youngsters. The vast majority of our prospects ended up unable to convert these talents to the pros or they were never given a proper opportunity by the club to do so. Only playing devils advocate, but we must remember that none of these guys are a sure thing to succeed, and that includes Sven.
yeah call me jaded, but "drafting has been improving" has been said every year the past few years. While it looks like it has actually improved, I will be extremely happy if we get even half of what you expect.

and yes, build defense out. Look at Edmonton. Look at the Avs and their three "No 1 C's" ....
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