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Gallagher11

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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2018 at 4:02 p.m.
Thread: Who would you have taken at no 3 if you were Marc Bergevin
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gallagher11</b></div><div>I agree with Zadina, but I’m not sold on Tkachuk and Bouchard. Sure, they are going to be great NHL players for their team, but I don’t think they are as talented as the other guys in my list. They’re overrated in my opinion, but that’s just me. I think a guy like Hughes would be a better option and fit since they lack quality LHD. Kotkaniemi has more upside than Tkachuk and Brady didn’t impress me that much . As the oldest player in the draft, I expected him to be dominant, which he was, but not at the level I wanted him to be.</div></div>

Fair enough. I'm a Sens fan, so I was also disappointed they didn't take Zadina, but would not have wanted Kotkaniemi that early. I like your list, but Quinn Hughes is too small of a dman for me to pick at #3. At least with a bigger guy, it's somewhat easier for them to make the transition. I like guys like Quinn Hughes between 8-12, but not top 5. I guess it depends on your plan, but being a Sens or Habs fan, I think you'd want those high picks in the NHL lineup as soon as possible. I don't see Hughes being there in the next two years,but will be a really nice piece in 3+ years. All about what you prefer i guess!
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 28, 2018 at 10:57 a.m.
Thread: Habs future
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Price_is_the_goat</b></div><div>drafting was never the problem. development was. and i think with the addiditions of the 2 of the best coaches from junior hockey in bouchard and ducharme, whom have a great resume, we could be building something great here. also, ppl don't seem to know alexander romanov. he can be webers partner in 2-3 years. he's extremely skilled and a fantastic skater. he dropped low in rankings because he plays in the mhl in russia, where a lot of scouts don't get a prolonged look at.</div></div>

This is the best thing any Habs fan has ever said. They always seem to be pointing fingers at specifics people/problems (players, coaches, GM) when the big issues is Development. It's one thing to have all the tools (talent wise), but it's another to be able to properly use the tools. The best thing they can do right now is keeping all these kids away from the NHL and slotting them in Junior/minors/ etc. where they can work on their skills and actually develop.