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Old 04-24-2015, 03:30 PM   #289
CliffFletcher
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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina View Post
Not sure why Rielly wasn't a realistic pick at number 1. If they felt he was the guy that would best fit them long-term he would have been a great pick.
It wasn't a great draft at the top end - but that doesn't excuse the fact that the Oilers made a bad choice.
When's the last time a player that wasn't ranked in the top 3 on any of the various pre-draft lists (Central Scouting, ISS, McKenzie's compilation of NHL scouts) was taken 1st overall?
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If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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