I liked Kessel and wished we’d brought him back as a UFA this off-season. I’m also not disputing the quality of the players and the timing of the trade. (Although the timing was shit)
I’m saying that Burke’s hubris, bluster and clumsiness cost us a lot more than just the two picks.
we traded...
Bollocks. We were in position for an offer sheet. We had even made a bad trade to get one of our picks back to do so. Instead, Burke in his bluster gave up a larger package, and didn’t lottery protect the pick (I don’t even think lottery protection was a thing back then - it came after as a...
The BPA at the time was Konecny. I could take him or leave him really, but the point is, we shat the bed with the 3 picks.
Had Glasses had full oversight of that draft, I think we might’ve done better.
I think it’s clear now that we should’ve kept the pick and drafted Konecny rather than get cute and roll the dice on Bracco and Dzierkals. Wonder if Dubas or Hunter is to blame for that gaffe.
I attended a show taping at the Markham Theatre circa 1987ish. I participated from the audience shouting ‘Take it Away - Mike Walden’. I was given a Super Dave hat and T-Shirt for my troubles. Wish I still had those…. I remember Blue Rodeo was the musical guest, and Regis Philben was there...
Glad to hear she sorted out Point, but on our payroll, improving Spezza’s skating is pretty minimal returns for us.
i just think there’s been a bit of over praising towards her work with us.
Back to lurking… carry on!