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Weakest draft in years: '[Bleeping] terrible'
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08:37 AM ET 06.18 | Fans hoping their teams can rebuild through the draft may have to wait until next year. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And, by all accounts, this NHL draft could be ugly. ... Yes, a long summer (and fall), complete with labour strife, may lie ahead with the collective bargaining agreement set to expire Sept. 15, but it will be business as usual when teams gather next weekend in Pittsburgh. The fans who pack the stands for the first round Friday at the Consol Energy Center might want to temper their excitement because some of the guys sitting at those tables making the picks are less than thrilled. "It's (bleeping) terrible," said one Eastern Conference executive, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "This year's draft has to be the worst draft in 12 years."
Former No. 1 Taylor Hall, Getty Images
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wow...way to build up excitement there Mr. Anonymous Eastern Exec.
Spiny Norman
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My guess is the quote could be attributed to Garth Snow, as the #1 pick 12 yrs ago happened to be Rick DiPietro.
THE BISHOP!
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Could be the Irked one. He is just now realizing he should have traded away his first rounder for this year too.
Rex Racer
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This is what I thought also
Spiny Norman
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Weakest draft in years: '[Bleeping] terrible'
Said Burkie while in the local watering hole.
Canuck eh?
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what time is "Last Call" in Toronto?
Spiny Norman
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Ive read an article stating that this was the deepest draft for D-Men in a while.
bostongm
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It's long since past. They just can't get the drunken fools out of the ACC.
Canuck eh?
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I meant the regular pubs, not the team's offices...
Spiny Norman
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I've also read many articles saying this is a deep draft. i guess we will find out in about 5 years.
Nard Dog
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If there is a lockout, does that mean the Oilers get to pick 1st overall again?
roamer
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It wasn't Burke. He stands behind all the dumb things he says.
Ron Mexico II
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You'll have to ask Danny or Argos. I'm out on the left coast and every province has its own liquor laws but from what comes out of To***to I'm guessing never.
Canuck eh?
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I think that is just some sour grapes from Ottawa because they aren't hosting the draft. We'll fix these guys up with some Primanti Brothers sandwiches and some Sam Adams beer and every player will look a superstar.
Burgh-Fan
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Now my stomach is rolling...
THE BISHOP!
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You must've had some Father's Day celebrations. ;-)
roamer
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Sam Adams? Not a local Pittsburgh brew?
Nobody expects…
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I'm sure Hall likes his pic with this article.
shiprock
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I'm sure Hall likes his pic with this article.
shiprock
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can't you just picture him, like one of the last guys left in the pub and the two women left there also that still won't give him the time of day....
Spiny Norman
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