09-10-2006, 10:31 PM
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#181
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Commie Referee
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan
Only 2-3 defencemen get around the 70 point range and they have all been taken. There are a whole bunch of them in the 30-50 point range, so there will be plenty of selection there I think.
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That's what I'm hoping for as well. It's just so tough to leave a decent scoring forward on the board for a d-man that will net you about 10 or so less points.
It's actually one of the great points about a pool like this........who's strategy is better?
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09-10-2006, 10:53 PM
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#182
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Self-Ban
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Calgary
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I've done other pools where points are accumulated for a players plus minus, as well as other stats like penalty minutes. that makes you think a little more about which defencemen you want to pick, as well as forwards (don't want a player that gets 70 pts, but is -20).
In pools where you get points just by players accumulating points, it is tough to use a high draft pick for a forward.
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09-10-2006, 11:03 PM
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#183
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Calgary
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I'm not going to pick a high ranking defenceman over a high ranking forward (who'll probably get more points) when, in all probability, the high ranking forward wont be around for my next pick.
This is my first pool, so maybe my logic is flawed, but isnt more points a better thing?
Last edited by doozwimp; 09-10-2006 at 11:07 PM.
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09-10-2006, 11:13 PM
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#184
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Commie Referee
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doozwimp
This is my first pool, so maybe my logic is flawed, but isnt more points a better thing?
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Of course, the thing is what sort of d-men or goalies will be around later? Do you take an 80 point forward now and a 30 point d-man later, or a 60 point d-man now and a 50 point forward later? Those are the choices you'll have to weigh.......same for goalies. It's totally up to you what kind of gameplan you're going with.
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09-11-2006, 12:11 AM
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#185
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tromboner
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: where the lattes are
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I've got Jagr, Briere, and Zubov. Zubov and Briere would have been my picks at 22 and 23, so I'm very glad to have them. Zubov, IMO, was the best defenseman available, and Briere, if his PPG are an indication, could have a huge season if healthy. Right now, I've again got two guys I'm hoping will slip to me... but as I PMed JiriHrdina too many picks last time, I doubt I'll get both of 'em.
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09-11-2006, 12:16 AM
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#186
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I believe in the Pony Power
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My overall philosphy is to not get risky with the first 3 picks of my draft. Hossa is among the most consistent guys in the NHL the last few years and will get me enough points with my first pick. Same with Burnaby Joe - won't win an Art Ross but will get me the PPG I need from a high pick.
My strategy with Bergeron is that worst case he gets around 70-75 points and if he breaks out he could be a steal for the third round.
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09-11-2006, 12:37 AM
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#187
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damn onions
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I've landed Arnott, Zetterberg and Alfredsson. Alfredsson is a consistent 100 point guy who on that magical line last year hopefully can repeat. I'm hoping Arnott on Nashville's top line can create some major damage.
I tried to pick guys that I didn't think had a history of too many injury problems in the past... although Arnott may have I think at one point. In past pools, injuries have always been what dooms me.
edit-
I'd also quickly like to thank TOTF for setting this thing up, I find it pretty fun to be in this pool with people so deep in hockey knowledge.
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09-11-2006, 07:09 AM
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#188
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Commie Referee
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
Alfredsson is a consistent 100 point guy who on that magical line last year hopefully can repeat.
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Actually, Alfedsson has only hit the 100 point barrier once, and that was last season. That being said, he should get a lot of points again this year. Pretty safe pick.
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09-11-2006, 08:54 AM
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#189
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Self-Ban
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Calgary
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ARGH! I really wanted Andy McDonald.
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09-11-2006, 08:56 AM
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#190
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Retired Aksarben Correspondent
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Spokane, Washington
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The guy I had pegged for my selection in the 3rd round was Bergeron. I was really hoping to get him there. I'm optimistic that Boyes and Bergeron have a Spezza & Heatley thing going. If so, I think both could be worthy of the high selection. The good players are going fast. With such a large number of teams those last couple of picks could be pretty iffy.
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09-11-2006, 09:32 AM
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#191
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tromboner
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: where the lattes are
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Darn you Tilley! I was hoping people would be overlooking Cole.
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09-11-2006, 09:38 AM
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#192
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Retired Aksarben Correspondent
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Spokane, Washington
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The hardest thing is to get good value for a pick. Cole was a guy I thought might do well this season and I couldn't risk not taking him this round. I didn't think he would last another 39 selections. Same deal with Boyes.
Last edited by Tilley; 09-11-2006 at 11:34 AM.
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09-11-2006, 01:51 PM
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#193
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Solid pick in Prospal Eagle Eye! Come on guys lets keep it moving. I have someone in mind for my pick. I just hope he is around when my turn comes up.
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09-11-2006, 02:20 PM
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#194
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Calgary
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I'm really not liking my team right now
Jokinen
Pronger
Bertuzzi
Rolston
Don't know what it is...but my Selanne pick was taken RIGHT before my pick. I think he will be a steal that late.
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09-11-2006, 04:39 PM
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#195
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tromboner
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: where the lattes are
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Nagy would've been at the top of my list (or damn close) at this point in the draft too. Nice pick.
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09-11-2006, 04:42 PM
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#196
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I believe in the Pony Power
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Nagy could prove to be an unreal pick. His PPG last year was among the best. But can he stay healthy?
I had my eye on him as well.
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09-11-2006, 04:47 PM
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#197
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damn onions
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Nagy could prove to be an unreal pick. His PPG last year was among the best. But can he stay healthy?
I had my eye on him as well.
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Lets hope he can stay healthy... on last year's pace at a full season he should at or just over 90 pts... so here's hoping he will be dynamite.
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09-11-2006, 04:49 PM
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#198
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Self-Ban
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pagal4321
I'm really not liking my team right now
Jokinen
Pronger
Bertuzzi
Rolston
Don't know what it is...but my Selanne pick was taken RIGHT before my pick. I think he will be a steal that late.
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I disagree (and I'm not trying to console you, even though I stole Selanne from you). Jokinen and Pronger are great picks. Rolston could be sketchy, since he may not be playing with Gaborik this season, but he could still do well for a 4th round pick. Bertuzzi could go either way. He is going to be playing with Jokinen. will their egos collide?
at least you didn't take ****ing Stillman with your second pick.
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09-11-2006, 05:00 PM
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#199
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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Nice job on the Nagy pick. He was next on my list as well.
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09-11-2006, 05:04 PM
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#200
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tromboner
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: where the lattes are
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Pitkanen's off the market too now... almost as if JiriHrdina leaked my list (j/k).
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