Pension Plan Puppets' 2009 NHL Draft Coverage
by PPP on Jun 26, 2009 10:00 AM EDT
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PrintThe day that we have waited for since the Leafs' were officially eliminated from the playoffs last September is finally here. Somehow it matters and it's not even November. Today's draft will receive some amazing coverage from the entire SBN Hockey Megaverse and we're hoping that between Chemmy, Blurr, myself, and guest blogger Down Goes Brown that we'll do Leaf fans justice with what we're bringing you. You've already made your way through Blurr's morning goodness and as this post is going up Chemmy and I are on our way to Montreal while DGB is getting permission to change the channel to TSN.
We're going to have a post go up at 1pm that will stay at the top of the page that will feature Chemmy and my twitter feeds. We've closed the comments on it but it's an easy way to keep track of the contrasting viewpoints of our experiences. Chemmy will give you the fan's perspective and I hope to be able to provide something different/special with my press pass.
Part of the strength of our coverage will come from you folks. We'll have open threads all day (consider this one the first one) and you can fanshot any breaking news. If you are new to the site and want to join in the conversation then today's a great day to start!
Here are the Leafs' picks today (barring any trades while I am on the train):
- 7the overall - 1st Round
- 50th overall - 2nd Round from New York Rangers
- 58th overall - 2nd Round from Carolina via Edmonton and Buffalo
- 68th overall - 3rd Round
- 128th overall - 5th Round (looks like I know when I am grabbing lunch)
- 158th overall - 6th Round
- 188th overall - 7th Round
The full listing of picks is available here. The full range of SBN coverage can be found at the draft hub
And we here at SB Nation will have it all covered.
From the boss' draft day primer:
Attending the draft in Montreal this weekend are eight of the network's top bloggers, coming from as far away as Atlanta and Cornwall, Ont.: Robert of Eyes On The Prize, Matt of Bird Watchers Anonymous, Travis of Broad Street Hockey, David of Die By The Blade, Jules of Pension Plan Puppets, Jim of Blueshirt Banter, Frank from Pensburgh, and Brandon from Defending Big D.
It'll be the biggest undertaking yet for SBN Hockey, and we're planning on having audio, video, pictures and interviews from the draft floor both Friday and Saturday. Several bloggers, including myself, will also be on Twitter as things get going, so feel free to follow our coverage at:
mirtle
Pensburgh
DefendingBigD
diebytheblade
mlse
BroadStHockey
2ndCityHockeyThe rest of the hockey blogs' Twitter feeds can be found here.
So turn down the ringer on your phone, hide behind your monitor, and get ready for a couple of crazy days. Go Burke Go!
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I want Hedman to go first but I don’t want him to be forced to play with Islanders… Trade please?
Как же так может быть?
Yeah, it has to go first, because nobody remembers number 2.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 26, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Me either.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 26, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Leafs’ first round draft åick from that year is pretty much national hero in Sweden…
Как же так может быть?
Last Post from Home!!!!!!
See everyone there!
Don’t worry Matt, with the NHL wanting to expand to Europe, maybe London will hold the draft in a few years.
I’m out
"Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from weak minds."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 26, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions
58th overall - 2nd Round from Carolina via Edmonton and Buffalo
That pick has racked up some serious Frequent Flyer Miles
Resident Capologist
Can I have our pick back. It really wasn’t worth it
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by Zachary Zielonka on Jun 26, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
friendly reminder. If you see something happening, feel free to fan shot and myself or mf37 can move it to the front page if needed.
Plus, I’m at work, and actually have a tight deadline to meet, so chances are, I’m gonna miss something breaking at least once today…
If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way. - Homer
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Jun 26, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions
I've been thinking
what if all the Schenn and Tavares talk is a smoke screen? What if Burke does get Tampa’s second overall and picks Duchene?
How quickly would you need a new pair of pants?
If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way. - Homer
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Jun 26, 2009 11:41 AM EDT reply actions
I’m gonna be honest.
This afternoon is going to be the longest afternoon of work in my life. Every minute is going to drag on forever. I’m going to bring out every time-killing strategy I have; long lunch, go down to the gym, small talk with the higher-ups, you name it and I’ll pull it off today. I’m like a kid on Christmas Eve.
Resident Capologist
i may need a new pair right now…
please oh please Burkie Claus, pull a rabbit out of a hat for us today!
If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way. - Homer
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Jun 26, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
That scenario you mentioned would be epic.
7 long hours to go…
Being a Leaf fan here requires one to be sufficiently lubricated!
for me it’s the boom-boom McGuire
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jun 26, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone forgot to tell Duschene
that pleated pants are out…. wow… those things are brutal.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jun 26, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions
Hee. I was thinking the same thing. Boy needs to work on his wardrobe.
"If this is another one of your lectures about how we should all blah blah blah and whatever, well you can save it because we all know it by heart."
if Burke drafts him, the gals of PPP should volounteer to help
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jun 26, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
throw a couple million at him
it’ll sort itself out…
If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way. - Homer
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Jun 26, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s an optical illusion, it’s the pleats in the pants, I’m actually taking them back to…the pants store…
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jun 26, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting bit from TSM
After all the hubub about Jackson, he notes that if Gustavsson doesn’t sign in Toronto, Burke will go after Giguere (surprise surprise) and going the other way will be…
If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way. - Homer
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Jun 26, 2009 12:21 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe burke left some sort of mind control chemical in the water when he left
by Its Cold In Here on Jun 26, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Dare I say it...
..that picture of Duchene is giving me Wellwood vibes.
Check it out…JT and VH are looking at the camera, and MD is scouring the background for the food court.
More liks
for you twitterers out there…
TSN has arranged for top prospects Landon Ferraro and Nazem Kadri to tweet during the NHLDraft
If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way. - Homer
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Jun 26, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions
SOCAL folks
looks like the Kings are hosting a draft day party at the ESPN zone (I’m assuming the one attached to Staples Center) and apparently Luc Robitaille will be in attendance.
If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way. - Homer
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Jun 26, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions
I heard a terrible offer by the Bruins
Tomas Kaberle AND the 7th pick for Phil Kessel.
Um, hi! JFJ isn’t running the show anymore!
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