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Originally Posted by FlameZilla
You think that's a bad list? Have a look at Sutter's record! 
Seriously though, in 3 drafts he picked 6 players who played over 500 NHL games. If a GM can find 2 long-serving NHL players per draft I think he's doing pretty average-to-well.
He rolled the dice on a few Russians just before the KHL era. I'd say that was a poor gamble. Krahn sticks out as a massive flop, but how could Button have known he would have crippling knee injuries which would end his career?
Other than that I don't look at that list and see 'terrible evaluator of talent'. I've certainly seen worse lists. |
Also add in McElhinney.
Finding seven bonafide NHL players in three drafts during the NHL's worst period of junior talent is solid. Pound for pound better than Sutter's draft record.