11-21-2023, 03:17 PMspidey Wrote: Interesting take.  I think Boom did her homework on players that are a best fit for her locker room to build the team she wants for success.  After many seasons here I have seen SMJHL stars fizzle out and never live up to their hype and others who looked like mid tier players explode as they gain more of an understanding in the SHL.  The important thing is finding those who are engaged and want to be here.  Getting two players that will help one another grow is an extremely smart strategy and worth two early picks.

This league is a marathon not a sprint.  20 - 100 TPE behind the top in the class washes out as nothing long term.

Thank you to @Revontulete for the sig!