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Originally Posted by FAN
Based on the behind the scenes videos I have seen, for most teams it's not even about the head scout but rather it's about reaching a consensus. But a regime change can bring changes to how a team drafts. It's not about being romantic. It might not even be better. But to dismiss the impact a new GM can have on a team's drafting would be foolish. Just think about it. There are so many draft eligible prospects out there and beyond the consensus top guys, how would anyone go about making a list if you don't have specific things you value more? I don't think Treliving is just going to pat Button on the back and go hey find me some good players. No. I think Treliving is going to sit down with Button and the scouts and tell him exactly the qualities he values in a player.
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Which round?
For the first 2-3 rounds yes, but after that, you see a lot of pet projects. Look at ones like Adam Ollas-Mattsson, Tim Harrison, Alexander Deilert and Per Jonsson. There isn't one list that goes from 1-270 and they just pick them off according to the list all the time. Teams fight for their guys in the later round.
Weisbrod drafting a big hulking d-man in Rushan Rafikov, Darryl drafted a small skill forward in Mitch Wahl. I think the whole philosophy is without a doubt over dramatized. The 2 drafts with the most emphasis on "hockey IQ" was one with Darryl and one just after Jay Feaster took over. How about 2007? A hockey IQ guy in the 1st round pick, a hockey IQ and skating defenseman in the 2nd rounder... whats the difference between 2007 and 2011 or 2012?
If you go back through the records, even first round picks like Jankowski, Weisbrod goes on record to say he saw him late season, so how many games is that? Does that make him an expert?
I believe Treliving is a bit different, at least this draft, because the Coyotes were running a small business and a small budget, so he wore many different hats. I don't think you'll see Treliving acting as that much of a scout though... likely the big tournaments and local games, but I think its a little foolish to think a GM really has that big of a influence.