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Originally Posted by djsFlames
The drafting of Gaudreau, Brodie, even Monahan when guys like Horvat and Ritchie were highly touted, and a guy as recent as Mangiapane in the 6th round are why I'm comfortable with our scouting staff moving forward. Tod Button, Jim Cummins (scouts the USHL) and the retired Tom Webster deserve credit for recognizing talent and potential even late into the draft.
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Drafting Monahan ahead of Horvat and Bennett instead of Nick Ritchie in 2014 is not some sign of managerial sagacity, it is a sign that management is not incompetent. Horvat was not even a point/game player in his draft year.