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Old 07-30-2014, 12:21 PM   #43
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Now we're down to guys who are all very unlikely to ever be NHL regulars.

At this point, my sole criteria becomes: who is actually going to play in the show?

I'm going with Gilmour as the least-long of the long shots.

Kanzig has the most upside, but is still very much a long shot.

McDonald? Predicting that a teenage goalie will be an NHLer? Hey, If you'll buy that, I've got some excellent timeshare investment opportunities for you.

Smith is a runner too, but I'm going to stick with Gilmour. Vanilla defenceman who is good and improving. Culkin is probably a valid choice too.
Historically about 25% of 2nd round picks turn out. With having a couple from this most recent draft still on board, I rather like our chances of one of the two suiting up as a NHL regular.
Maybe they should have gone higher, or maybe this is just a testament to how deep this pool has surprisingly quickly become.

Some 2nd round stats here.
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