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Post by nash on Jul 28, 2023 16:31:21 GMT -7
I thought I'd comment on Patrice Bergeron.
I remember I drafted Bergeron. Not because I was smart or he was my secret pick, but because when my pick came up and I didn't know what choice to make Wade Cliffgard told me to draft him. I'm so smart. Smart thing #1.
The second smart thing I did is I thought I needed more scoring on the wing. I traded Bergeron to Ernest Lin for Thomas Vanek. Smart thing #2.
I'm not sure I had a smart thing #3. I didn't see Bergeron again and instead let others enjoy his ownership.
Special player and one of the many trades I've made I regret.
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Post by Shamrockville on Jul 28, 2023 17:44:44 GMT -7
While I held out hope that I'd get 3 seasons out of him, I still think the 2 that I'll have are worth the cost, basically a 1st and Ivan Barbashev for him as a 2 year rental.
Always sad to see some of our icons from our heyday retiring, but you sure have to marvel at his consistent level of 1st line play.
Maybe I should be more careful in trading a center this year, I could end up going from strength to weakness real quick if I'm not careful.
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Post by nash on Jul 29, 2023 17:32:54 GMT -7
And you have a chance of a three-peat.
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Post by alphalackey on Jul 29, 2023 20:14:47 GMT -7
Maybe I should be more careful in trading a center this year, I could end up going from strength to weakness real quick if I'm not careful. [Laughs in Pettersson, Tavares, and Zacha]
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Post by Al on Jul 31, 2023 6:51:05 GMT -7
You squandered Wade the hockey sage's knowledge!
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Post by Shamrockville on Jul 31, 2023 13:44:53 GMT -7
Maybe I should be more careful in trading a center this year, I could end up going from strength to weakness real quick if I'm not careful. [Laughs in Pettersson, Tavares, and Zacha] LOL, I said It'd be a weakness, not destitute ;-)
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Post by Shamrockville on Jul 31, 2023 13:45:44 GMT -7
You squandered Wade the hockey sage's knowledge! Right? The Cliffguard was near omniscient with his draft picks ! Cool avatar by the way Al.
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