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Regorium · 03-03-2016, 05:12 PM

I think Hall was the right pick.

Consider that Seguin had several years of "attitude issues" in Boston with a veteran leadership core. Imagine that in Edmonton! He'd be a 50 point center at best, while Hall is probably a 90 point LW'er with boston or elsewhere.

The problem is Edmonton's development and lack of sheltering.

Look how awful they've become when RNH is out of the lineup. Had they had a #1C to shelter RNH, let him learn the game and bulk up, face the second D pairing, he would be much better than he is now. This year he's being basically thrown to the wolves to shelter McDavid and Draisaitl - good for the two prospects, but I feel bad for how RNH's career could've gone.

03-03-2016, 05:12 PM	#134
Regorium First Line Centre Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary Exp:	I think Hall was the right pick. Consider that Seguin had several years of "attitude issues" in Boston with a veteran leadership core. Imagine that in Edmonton! He'd be a 50 point center at best, while Hall is probably a 90 point LW'er with boston or elsewhere. The problem is Edmonton's development and lack of sheltering. Look how awful they've become when RNH is out of the lineup. Had they had a #1C to shelter RNH, let him learn the game and bulk up, face the second D pairing, he would be much better than he is now. This year he's being basically thrown to the wolves to shelter McDavid and Draisaitl - good for the two prospects, but I feel bad for how RNH's career could've gone.