Quote:
Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
Anyone that thinks a draft position no longer matters after draft day has got to be smoking something. The statement "Former first round pick" follows every player in every sport for the rest of their lives. This is generally due to the fact that at least one team in the league deemed said player to be the best player available - they have exceptional talent.
|
The media says things like that because the media likes labels.
It's why the Oilers are still 'the young and talented' while the Flames are still 'hardworking overachievers'
Just because the media sticks with things like that, doesn't make them true or relevant.
The draft is a snapshot, a moment in time. It is irrelevant now.