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Huntingwhale · 11-19-2019, 08:48 AM

I don't get that Daigle is labelled a bust like he is. He played over 600 games, is over 0.5 ppg, some 20 goal/50 point seasons. He was very much an NHLer in top 6 role. Injuries ravaged him, but he was a decent NHLer. Not his fault the scouts pumped him up to be a saviour.

If Daigle is to be labelled a bust, then Sam Bennett is by far a much bigger one. However as disappointing as Bennett has been due to his draft position, at least he found a role and a way to stick around. He'll likely go on to have a decent career.

I think a bust should be a player drafted high who can't even stay in the NHL. Yakupov for sure. Any other top 10 pick who could barely stick around.

11-19-2019, 08:48 AM	#27
Huntingwhale Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I don't get that Daigle is labelled a bust like he is. He played over 600 games, is over 0.5 ppg, some 20 goal/50 point seasons. He was very much an NHLer in top 6 role. Injuries ravaged him, but he was a decent NHLer. Not his fault the scouts pumped him up to be a saviour. If Daigle is to be labelled a bust, then Sam Bennett is by far a much bigger one. However as disappointing as Bennett has been due to his draft position, at least he found a role and a way to stick around. He'll likely go on to have a decent career. I think a bust should be a player drafted high who can't even stay in the NHL. Yakupov for sure. Any other top 10 pick who could barely stick around.