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 Leia
Messages: 574
Registered: May 2003
Location: England
No Cups
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| g2k wrote on Sun, 29 June 2025 07:02 |
Did anyone else find this years draft format goofy. It was like the Gary Show. I think he actually likes the microphone more than his hefty salary. The awkward walk to the widescreen where the 18 year old and the staff that drafted him try to have a conversation. It was so weird. The Goo Goo Dolls, Female wrestlers etc announcing the selections.
Call me a traditionalist, but I prefer all the big draft tables on the floor and the GM or a scout walking up to give the announcement. The staffs walking from one table to the other to make trade proposals etc.
I will say having Gaudreau’s sister make the Columbus announcements was a classy touch, but those ideas can be worked into the previous format as well. It just looked really bad with people not knowing where to go. Bettmans fake camera smile 64 times. The walk through a doorway to go chat about nothing to a widescreen. Apparently Dutchie didn’t care for it either. I hope they abandon it before Oiler draft years matter again.
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Not a fan at all, but you know what it may work for other sports and it was worth a try but it failed. What I didn't like were the NHL tv bods saying that they can't wait to get back the Sphere. It has to be time soon for Edmonton to host something. I know we've said we want the ice district finished, but that could be never.
Take me home, country road
to the place where I belong
to Alberta, to see the Oilers
take me home, country road
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