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Old 08-31-2011, 07:58 PM   #641
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So is Luongo not taken because

A- He plays for the Canucks and is Roberto Luongo

B-He has problems performing in clutch situations

C- His cap hit is too much

D- All of the above
Bingo. I have tons more confidence in Ward than Luongo. I'd take Ward and 1.6 less cap space instead of 7uongolol. He has a ring and is a clutch performer.
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Old 08-31-2011, 07:59 PM   #642
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I think its because he just isn't good.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:01 PM   #643
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To be fair, I was going to pick him after Thomas so he could have his personal tire pumper at all times
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Solid, solid pick beerfest. Really like Benn.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:18 PM   #645
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Benn is the steal of the draft so far. Great 2-way player, can play all forward positions and has a cap hit under 1 mil while producing on pace for 66 points playing behind Richards and Ribeiro.

I would've picked him if Ward wasn't on board.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:19 PM   #646
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I was going to pick Ward but I thought I would take Fleury at the lesser cap hit.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:20 PM   #647
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Benn is the steal of the draft so far. Great 2-way player, can play all forward positions and has a cap hit under 1 mil while producing on pace for 66 points playing behind Richards and Ribeiro.

I would've picked him if Ward wasn't on board.
I can see Benn pushing 80 points this year.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:23 PM   #648
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Drafted Rask at 1.25M. Perhaps he would have still been available next round? I don't know but didn't want to risk it with the goalie rush clearly on.

I've saved a lot of cap space with Couture and Rask but I'm getting concerned that there won't be any decent players left to spend that cap space on.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:24 PM   #649
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So just a few minutes ago I was thinking to myself about which goalie to take after my next pick. I was thinking Luongo of course, but then I thought I know I will take Rask. I highly doubt anyone would take him, just cause he was stuck behind Thomas this year. I do think he is the best backup in the league and will be a stud tender in the very near future.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:25 PM   #650
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Drafted Rask at 1.25M. Perhaps he would have still been available next round? I don't know but didn't want to risk it with the goalie rush clearly on.

I've saved a lot of cap space with Couture and Rask but I'm getting concerned that there won't be any decent players left to spend that cap space on.

Yep you made the right call as I would have taken him 2 picks before you.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:26 PM   #651
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Drafted Rask at 1.25M. Perhaps he would have still been available next round? I don't know but didn't want to risk it with the goalie rush clearly on.

I've saved a lot of cap space with Couture and Rask but I'm getting concerned that there won't be any decent players left to spend that cap space on.
Dam you! He wouldn't have been available after the next pick had you not taken him! I will pick soon, have to re-work the plan...
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:28 PM   #652
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Ok apparently Rask was on alot of people's minds. Now that kipperfan has to rethink he will probably take my guy. However he is a Kipper fan and he is still out there.
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Drafted Rask at 1.25M. Perhaps he would have still been available next round? I don't know but didn't want to risk it with the goalie rush clearly on.

I've saved a lot of cap space with Couture and Rask but I'm getting concerned that there won't be any decent players left to spend that cap space on.
Looks like we all had the same plan

I figured he'd still be around for my Round 5 pick... he was my plan for a keeper... damn.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:36 PM   #654
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Ok apparently Rask was on alot of people's minds. Now that kipperfan has to rethink he will probably take my guy. However he is a Kipper fan and he is still out there.
Lol, trust me, I gave him some thought. But I think Niemi is smarter building block and brings much better cap value for my Hawks.

Edit: TBQ for me (after Rask was taken), I did give Kipper some thought as I mentioned above, but it really to came down to Niemi or another young goaltender, ultimately I liked Niemi more and picked him, I will be interested to see how long the other guy lasts.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:43 PM   #655
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Go ahead Hockey take Luongo. You know you want to...
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:44 PM   #656
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Come on guys keep it going! We can get to my pick tonight I know it.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:50 PM   #657
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Sorry guys was updating the roster thread, which already includes my pick.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:51 PM   #658
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Aw man. How could i had forgotten about Roy
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:52 PM   #659
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So we are on a roll right now and would love to get as many picks done as possible tonight, but since its 9 in Calgary the next picks don't need to be done until tomorrow.
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:52 PM   #660
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I think everyone should be limited to choosing just 1 starting goalie. That way everyone who is playing this at least gets 1 starting goalie it's just a matter of how good the goalie is. It would kind of suck if you had to pick 2 back up goalies. Just a thought.
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