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Originally Posted by Parallex
In my mind no. I don't think the tests are going to change anyones draft slot... the medical examinations might if it turns up something that might be a longterm ongoing problem.
I think the individual interviews are more important as are the medical examinations if they indicate anything worrisome for the longterm.
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I only put stock in it if someone totally bombs the tests, especially if that player's team was eliminated early from the playoffs.
If you went to the Memorial Cup, I'm fine with you not doing as well in these tests. Your body is probably beaten up and worn down, and you didn't get time to do the individual training that really can boost your results on the tests.
But if your team lost first round, and you bomb them, then its a problem. You have like 2 months to prepare for the combine. You should be training and should be ready to put on a show. If you fail them badly, it shows that you didn't work as hard as you should have, and I'm questioning your off season dedication to training.
Its not often this happens though.
The one thing I'm really interested in though, is player heights and weights, because I know that the ones released by their teams are often inaccurate.