Eagles make a splash on the eve of the RHL16 draft
As the city of Edmonton speculated over the possible return of the man simply known as 'Moo-lay' to where it all started for him in the RHL, the city was broadsided by the tidal wave of news on the eve of the draft that the Eagles have acquired the second overall pick from the Seattle Crystals.
While details have not been confirmed by league offices, it is expected that it took a lucrative package of young up and comers to land the coveted selection. Rumoured to be part of the deal is some combination of CHL MVP Alex Radulov, Canuck centre Ryan Kesler, Philly middleman Jeff Carter and Canes power forward Andrew Ladd.
Gears were instantly shifted for the hockey-crazed town as to who the Eagles may select with what will become their highest selection in franchise history. Considering the team's penchant for identifying and grooming franchise defensemen (the team acquired Chris Pronger prior to RHL1), it is expected that Jack Johnson will become the newest Eagle.
While details have not been confirmed by league offices, it is expected that it took a lucrative package of young up and comers to land the coveted selection. Rumoured to be part of the deal is some combination of CHL MVP Alex Radulov, Canuck centre Ryan Kesler, Philly middleman Jeff Carter and Canes power forward Andrew Ladd.
Gears were instantly shifted for the hockey-crazed town as to who the Eagles may select with what will become their highest selection in franchise history. Considering the team's penchant for identifying and grooming franchise defensemen (the team acquired Chris Pronger prior to RHL1), it is expected that Jack Johnson will become the newest Eagle.
posted by Chris - Eagles at
9:39 p.m.
6 Comments:
I'd love to take both... but I'm well-stocked up front and I need a future stud in the system.
Johnson will be the man, probably sooner than later.
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Chris - Eagles, at 11:25 a.m.
Johnson's a good pick, but he is going to spend another year in college, so there will be some waiting time for him.
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Mark, at 1:07 p.m.
We're not worthy, we're not worthy oh Darth Chris :), cue the Empire Strikes Back theme music!
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Howard, at 4:37 p.m.
I have no problem waiting, as I have plenty of others coming through the system. That's mainly why I made the two trades... which I will explain further in a new post.
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Chris - Eagles, at 5:08 p.m.
Richard: we'll see when Johnson is playing 30 a night and winning Norris trophies. ;)
Jun: I almost didn't take my token French Canadian, but I didn't want to disappoint. It'll be a hell of lot more fun following his progress now that he is also an Eagle asset.
First Smyth, now Latendresse. Good times in Eagle land.
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Chris - Eagles, at 11:21 p.m.
Johnson > Brule. You won't regret this pick at all, Chris. Well done.
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Steve, at 4:38 p.m.
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