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Originally Posted by transplant99
Pierre was over the top in analysis once again.
Passing on Erne by Roy meant sweet FA when you understand that the Avs have a severe dearth of prospects on D, as evidenced by the rest of that draft. Roy and Sakic both know that you dont win in the NHL without a solid defense and good goaltending, so that is the route they took, particularly when you look at the depth they already have up front of good young players. Mackinnon was a no brainer, but beyond that they drafted for orginizational need.
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Erne was suspended by his own team last year, questions about his attitude was widespread among scouts which is why Colorado and a lot of teams passed on him as a first rounder. Avs lack of D is irrelevant, they obviously believe in BPA which is why the passed on Seth Jones.