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Originally Posted by moon
Phaneuf, Irving, Boyd, Nemiesz, Backlund were all accomplished junior players with big numbers, accolades and WJHC appearances. Phaneuf was a better prospect than any of those mentioned above. Aulie and Wahl are on par with the Arnold, Agostino's we have now. Throw in guys that made it in Brodie and Prust and it doesn't seem like we are swimming in a ton more guys than we were during Sutter's time.
Plenty of those guys grew and improved at every level they played as well.
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There is nothing bitter to swallow since I want the best for the team but a little early to be praising the great strides in scouting and drafting when about 2 guys (Monahan and Baertschi) have shown anything at the NHL level.[/QUOTE]
None of this is false - and in fact a lot of it is true. Until these players make the show - it is just hope.
But there's nothing wrong with a little bit of hope from time to time
That fact that you seek out every post with a hint of posts like the ones you responded to in this thread is why you have the reputation you do.
Some times, actually often times, fans are allowed to be fans.
And that doesn't mean every time they are - that someone should feel obligated to come along and toss a big bucket of ice water on them.