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Originally Posted by Swayze11
Yup, putting up points in COLLEGE. How many college free agents have panned out? I think there is a thread on it someone where on the forum.
Lets take a look at the last few Hobey Baker winners:
Drew LeBlanc - wasn't drafted. Signed as a free agent, way too early to make judgement.
Jack Connolly - Got a few sniffs as a free agent in the NHL. Signed in sweeden.
Andy Miele - The prized free agent everyone wanted. Got a few NHL games, seems to be putting up decent numbers in the AHL. Like the above, maybe a little to early to judge. Similar size to Johnny.
Blake Geoffrion - 2nd rounder on the Preds. Unfortunately had to retire due to a serious head injury. Can't make a comparison.
Matt Gilroy - The next prized college free agent. Outstanding COLLEGE stats. Looks like a depth d-man at the NHL level.
Kevin Porter - Regular NHLer. Unreal college stats. Career 4th line depth player.
Ryan Duncan - who?
Matt Carle - A solid d-man. The only really noteworthy player in the last 10 years to win the Hobey.
Again, I am not at all saying hes a bust and we should get whatever we can for him and we probably shouldn't trade him, it doesn't make sense. My point is if someone offers you a 1st round pick for him, you take it and run.
I think at the very least you are undervaluing late 1st round picks, especially in this years draft.
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You've conveniently ignored that of all of those guys only Ryan Duncan was a Sophomore, every other player was a Senior with the exception of Carle, who was a Junior. It is an award dominated by Seniors, the fact Gaudreau was a finalist as a Sophomore is huge. Trading him for a late 1st would be simply stupid.