It has been confirmed by other sources. Regardless, both picks were on him. There was a huge heated debate between Giroux and Fisher, which was won by the Minny scout. And then the draft after they felt the pressure of the draft in Montreal and the recent US high school picks not panning (Fisher and ironically Pacioretty and McDonagh), that made them sway for the local guy. Had we drafted Giroux, that pressure would have not been there (as much).
the other sources were his minions like Grunt were they not?
I'm not trying to make excuses for Timmins, he made those picks. I'm willing to accept that they were debating the other guys but ultimately, they made the wrong picks.
That inability to accept blame or admit to being wrong must have been what attracted him to McCagg.
Beyond comprehension? In hockey?
Le-fever’s done a pretty good job w Fla D as he did w Avs
No surprising given MB petty insecurity around Habs legends.
And yet despite this, we are told that Bergy is well respected in hockey circles. Just goes to show you how profoundly they love smelling their own flatulence.
Now do the Laval Rocket.
He is, within his own circle of friends and players from his generation. But he's also insecure and feels threatened by those outside of his own circle.
Daigneault was the second best player in the 77-78 Pee Wee Ville Emard Hurricanes, Bergevin was 3rd
