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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
2012 was probably just as good in the long run. Jankowski, Sieloff, Gillies, Kulak, Culkin, Gordon, Deblouw.
Since Feaster has taken over and has given more reign to the scouting staff to make their picks the drafts have looked more promising. Whether that turns into results remains to be seen.
One thing that seemed evident this year was a slight change in strategy. Seemed like they placed more of an emphasis on size and grit when scouting this year.
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IMO the 2011 class is considerably better than 2012 when you look at the players picked from top to bottom.
RD 1 - Baertschi
RD 2 - Granlund
RD 2 - Wotherspoon
RD 4 - Gaudreau
RD 6 - Brossoit
Not sure how much more they could have got out of that draft given their picks. Pretty well nailed every one of them.
I agree in that size looked to be more of a priority this draft especially compare to 2011 where skill seemed to take precedence over size.