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Shortly after taking to Twitter to announce his intent to transfer, former Minnesota wide receiver A.J. Barker directed his followers to a long and harshly worded blog post that included allegations of mistreatment by Minnesota coach Jerry Kill.
In a post on his personal Tumblr page, titled "My Letter to Jerry Kill, why I quit," Barker, the team's leading receiver, accuses Kill and members of the Minnesota medical staff of failing to properly inform him of the nature of an ankle injury he suffered during a touchdown catch against Purdue on Oct. 27.
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"Now, in honor of my family and myself I'm done with you for good," Barker wrote. "In light of that pathetic, manipulative display of rage and love you put on this past Thursday, I have come to the decision, with the guidance of my parents and my closest friends, that my time on this team has come to an end.
"It kills me that I have to do this before the season's over, but this is the only way I can protect myself against the manipulation and abuse I'd have to endure from you the rest of this season."
Barker's post also includes two separate allegations of discrimination based on his religious beliefs. Barker said after sending out the link that he is an atheist.
"Last spring before the spring game I was called a [gay slur] for my spiritual views by [tight ends coach Rob] Reeves where other players on the team heard him say it," reads Barker's post.
"You referenced my spiritual views on three different occasions claiming 'if I were a bad person I'd hold it against you.' Well, Coach Kill, taking everything into account, the fact you felt the need to say that on three different occasions goes to show that it probably did play a part in your views of me."
The post touches on an episode on Thursday, when Kill yelled at Barker, in front of the team, over what he felt was Barker's reluctance to adhere to the team's rehabilitation schedule.
Barker called the episode "a 20 minute [tirade] where you attacked everything about me, from an athlete to my character as a person. I took every word of it replying faithfully 'Yes sir. Yes sir. No, sorry sir' and watched as you demeaned me to a point of no return.
"You took the one thing you had a say in (my football playing career and my future) and you held it against me in an attempt to break me, going as far as to tell me I'll never get a scholarship or see the field again."
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On Sunday, Barker told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that Kill and Minnesota's training staff "felt I should be healthy right now. They felt that my injury at Purdue shouldn't still have me injured.
"Coach Kill blew up on me that I should have been ready a week and a half ago. Coach Kill wants to win; there's no doubt about it. I'm not trying to sabotage the team. For me and my future, I just felt it was best to move on now rather than wait two months."
Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague released a statement Sunday:
"Coach Kill received an email from A.J. Barker today notifying the Coach that he has quit the team. Coach Kill tried reaching out to A.J. after receiving the email, but was unable to connect with him. We understand A.J.'s frustration with his injury, and we regret that he has chosen to leave the team on these terms. Our concern first and foremost is student athletes and we wish A.J. well."
Despite missing the last three games due to injury, Barker leads the Golden Gophers in receptions (30), receiving yards (577) and receiving touchdowns (7).
Since Barker is a walk-on, he can transfer from Minnesota to another FBS program and not sit out the 2013 season.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Crisis Intervention
Episode One: Crisis Intervention, or, Why You Need Writer Friends.
Script and Film Editing: Natalie Whipple
Excessive Eyebrow Acrobatics: Kiersten White
Yes, you never, ever want to be one of my critique partners. I am SCARY.
35 comments:
- Natalie Whipple said...
Can I just say that I LOVE how Youtube decide to pick your glare for the freeze frame? Because I LOVE it.
- January 27, 2010 at 7:30 AM
- Grimmster24 said...
Hee hee hee. You ladies bring much joy into my life. Really. That. was. awesome. :-)
- January 27, 2010 at 7:33 AM
- Debbie (Nerd Goddess) said...
As I said on Natalie's blog, my favorite part was your spooky opened-on-it's-own fridge. ;)
- January 27, 2010 at 7:44 AM
- Valerie Geary said...
Hilarious!!! Loved every minute of it! Oh and... who's the ghost in your fridge?? :D
- January 27, 2010 at 7:52 AM
- Jonathon Arntson said...
- January 27, 2010 at 7:52 AM
- owlandsparrow said...
I love this! I've only recently discovered both of your blogs, but I'm so glad I did. You and Natalie both have such helpful, applicable posts (or, well, um...fun posts, like today) that are infused with so much personality. Since I'm a Wordpress girl, I Twitter-friended you both so I'd be able to see when you post new stuff. Just wanted to say hi, and thanks, for taking the time to blog.
- January 27, 2010 at 7:58 AM
- Kiersten White said...
It's true. My fridge is haunted by the spirits of food far past-date.
- January 27, 2010 at 8:15 AM
- Book Crazy Jenn said...
Thank you for making me laugh today! :D
- January 27, 2010 at 8:24 AM
- Amanda J. said...
Oh man, I don't know how dull my life would be if I'd never found either of you, but I'm so glad I did. You're both hilarious and made of awesome. :D
- January 27, 2010 at 8:24 AM
- Kayeleen said...
I love the fridge opening in the background. As I watched, my fridge mysteriously opened as well, with plaintive cries of "juice in my cup!"
It's so fun to see people having a good time with writing. I love that writers don't have to be brooding, brandy in my coffee types. Cause really, brandy and I don't get along that well. She's kind of bitter about my talent.
- January 27, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- Mireyah Wolfe said...
....your glare is actually scarier than my mother's. I'm so glad you've reassured me that angry Kiersten still likes me. :)
Awesome video--you guys should totally do it again! LOL
- January 27, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- inthewritemind said...
Awesome video! It put a smile on my face today when I really needed one. You and Natalie definitely need to do one again :)
- January 27, 2010 at 8:34 AM
- RKCharron said...
Hi :)
Thank you Kiersten & Natalie :)
I loved the backwards robe. The opening fridge & the plaintive "Moooom!" cry. I didn't know Kiersten sounds like Holly Hunter, tres cool!
Very fun!
Thank you again,
- January 27, 2010 at 8:38 AM
- V. S said...
Too funny!
- January 27, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- Carrie Harris said...
SNARF. I just commented at Natalie's blog, but I'm still laughing. Especially at the freeze glare.
- January 27, 2010 at 9:09 AM
- Nisa said...
Oh my goodness! You two are so cute! That was too funny!
- January 27, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- Kristan said...
Wait, episode 1?! As in, there are MORE coming?! SUHWEET!
- January 27, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- Andrea Cremer said...
I love you guys so much! Hilarious, but so true. Writer friend intervention keeps me going every day. DAFT FTW!!
- January 27, 2010 at 9:36 AM
- Lady Glamis said...
Your eyebrows are extremely talented, Kiersten. I'm impressed!
This is just brilliant, brilliant. :)
- January 27, 2010 at 9:39 AM
- Anthony said...
The Mommy Glare(TM) at 2:01ish was CLASSIC.
I felt the chill all the way up here near Seattle. That you can summon it scares me. It scares me a lot.
- January 27, 2010 at 11:14 AM
- Corey Wright said...
I love the wailing fridge.
Great video, ladies!
- January 27, 2010 at 11:32 AM
- Kasie West said...
LOL So funny. I'm extremely jealous of the one eyebrow raise. I've always wanted to do that. And the magic fridge behind you added much drama. And Natalie, you own a purple robe. That's awesome. Oh and love the shirt, Nat. :)
- January 27, 2010 at 11:59 AM
- Samantha Bennett said...
You girls are adorable! I loved the raised eyebrow.
- January 27, 2010 at 12:06 PM
- Jessie Oliveros said...
That's hilarious. I finally got to see Natalie "in person." I tried to vlog this week and realized just how wierd it feels to talk to a webcam, so now I am much more impressed with you.
- January 27, 2010 at 2:56 PM
- Whirlochre said...
There are people who believe the moon landings were a mock-up.
Those same people will believe you and Natalie are in the same room and only pretending.
- January 27, 2010 at 4:07 PM
- Mariah Irvin said...
I love this! I can't wait for more :)
- January 27, 2010 at 4:18 PM
- Amber Tidd Murphy said...
Stopping in from Natalie's blog... you were so adorable on the vlog that I had to check out your writing. :)
I'm sure you've been bathed in compliments all day, but your voice really is very pleasing to the ear.
- January 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM
- lora96 said...
Amusing and adorable.
My fave was the refrigerator opening repeatedly. :)
- January 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM
- Kiersten White said...
I'm so glad my haunted fridge was a hit. It wasn't even planned. Shockingly enough...
Amber--Thank you! I was a little worried that everyone would be terrified of me...I'm not really THAT mean to Natalie.
Well, okay, when she threatens to quit I am. But it's *nice* mean.
- January 27, 2010 at 4:23 PM
- Adam Heine said...
I was waiting for you to snap at the fridge-opener. "GET OUT OF THE FRIDGE YOU LITTLE BANDIT!"
Although whoever opened it probably wouldn't have known you were acting. I guess it's better you didn't do that :-)
- January 27, 2010 at 7:33 PM
- Myrna Foster said...
I loved your reaction at the end.
- January 27, 2010 at 11:35 PM
- Marybeth Poppins said...
I love the mini ghost in the corner
- January 28, 2010 at 5:31 AM
- Margo Kelly said...
OH my gosh! That was so funny. For my first visit to your blog - - you hooked me.
Margo Kelly
- January 28, 2010 at 6:37 AM
- CKHB said...
I loved:
"Who else could write cybernetic zombies?"
"Maybe Carrie Harris..."
- January 28, 2010 at 7:18 AM
- Kimberly Franklin said...
Oh. My. Gosh! That is the funniest thing ever. Good job guys.
So, when is the next episode coming out? Can't wait!
- January 28, 2010 at 6:26 PM


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The awards banquet for adult scout leaders will be held Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orangeville church.
The Castle Valley Chapter of the Archeology Society will meet on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the CEU Prehistoric Museum in Price. Charmaine Thompson and Renee Barlow will be presenting on the recent pot discovery in the mountains of the Manti LaSal Forest.
The Huntington City 2010 dog licenses are now due. Proof of current rabies vaccination must be presented before license can be issued. Deadline for dog licenses is March 1. Dog licenses may be purchased at the Huntington City Fire Station on the following dates: Feb. 27-9:30 a.m.-noon (Brett Griggs D.V.M.).
The Emery High School Rodeo Team is sponsoring an indoor yard sale March 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Emery County Recreation Building in Castle Dale. Booth Rental-$25. Booth space is limited so call early to reserve a spot. Craft vendors welcome. Contact: Dawnette Gordon at 749-9095 or 687-2204.
Learn how to tie flies like a pro starting March 2 for five weeks. $20 registration fee includes nearly all supplies. Register at Emery County Recreation Office before March 1.
Orangeville City rabies and licensing clinic will be held on Feb. 27 at the New Fire Station 10 a.m.-12 noon. 2010 Dog tags are available at the City Hall, bring in your rabies information when licensing your dog. $8 for altered dogs and $25 for unaltered dog. All dogs need to be licensed in the city, house dogs and outside dogs by March 1. After March 1 there will be a late fee of $25 per dog.
The White Wash Sand Dunes open OHV area will be closed for filming for approximately one week in late May, early June 2010. The Ruby Ranch Road, as well as all the other roads and trails in the area will remain open for visitor use. For example, the roads and trails in the Crystal Geyser area will be available for motorized use, and may be used as an alternative to the White Wash Sand Dunes. Filming dates are subject to change. Check for updates posted at www.discovermoab.com/atv.htm before planning a trip to the White Wash Sand Dunes. For additional information you may contact the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission at 435-259-4341 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Registration is now open for the April 10, 2010 ACT achievement test. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register before March 5. The cost for the ACT test without writing is $32. When combined with the optional ACT Writing Test, the total cost is $47. Students who qualify may apply for a fee waiver through their high school counselor.
Come Explore the Mysteries of "The W. D. Huntington Expedition of 1854." Presented by: Wade Allinson, historian and researcher of the San Rafael. Mark your calendar, Feb. 18, at the Museum Of The San Rafael 6:30 p.m. We will be electing new officers. It is time to pay our dues. They are still only $5.
A new salon will open at 35 West Main in Castle Dale. An open house will be held on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at noon. The salon will offer hair cuts for everyone, color treatments, tanning, nails, pedicures, manicures, mens face shaves, waxing and much more. Tyra Crosland is the new business owner and she welcomes everyone to come and check out Studio C. on Feb. 22. Call 609-9519 for appointments.
Are you a parent, grandparent, or student who wants to know what is happening in our community? Join us for an evening of information and sharing. Carbon High School Auditorium, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Hear from the experts: Carbon High School students, Carbon County Drug Task Force, and Judge Johansen. School and community agencies will be available for assistance and distribution of resources.
Gov. Gary Herbert will speak at the Emery County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner on Feb. 24 6 p.m. at the San Rafael Museum, Castle Dale, Menu: rib eye steak or turkey mignon, $25 per plate. Everyone is invited to meet the candidates and participate. RSVP to Bill Dellos 748-2488 by Feb. 19.
The Orangeville Library is holding a used book sale Feb. 16-19 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Come check it out.
Will be holding amateur radio operator training and upgrade classes starting Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Emery County Sheriffs office. Call Brett Mills 749-9012 for details.
Will start February amateur radio operator classes at CEU in Price, Utah. Call Ross Sacco 613-5201 for times and dates.
The San Rafael Piecemakers Quilt Guild is issuing a call for entries for the second Annual Coal Country Quilt Show to be held March 19-20 at the Fairgrounds Event Center in Price. All quilts, contemporary or antique, are welcome. For more information call Michelle Anderson 435-749-9445.
Cleveland Town will sponsor a Rabies Clinic on Feb. 27, from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Cleveland Cemetery Storage Building, 200 N. 600 E. in Cleveland. Dr. Griggs will be the vet this year. All dogs are required to have a current rabies shot before they can be licensed for the new year. All dogs must be licensed by March 1. Dog licenses are $5 for spayed or neutered, $15 if not. All dogs owner are encouraged to take advantage of this clinic. This will be the only clinic held this year. Late fees will be assessed after March 1.
Emery County Recreation is in the process of making a booklet containing a list of all county recreation events, registration dates, and activities. If your city, club, or group have any items that they would like to include in this booklet, please send the information to Emery County Recreation as soon as possible.
A beginners golf class will be held Feb. 25 and run through April 1 at 6 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation Center for ages 8-99. This class will teach you golf terminology, etiquette, how to use clubs and much more information. A $25 fee is required. Bring your clubs with you. If you don't have clubs, they will be provided. Sponsors and golf clubs and cash donations are welcome. The class will be taught by Jordan Leonard and Carl Sitterud. Register at Emery County Recreation before Feb. 22. For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.
Come join the Millsite Golf Academy and enjoy a great sport.
Feb. 20 - 5 man draw for team 50 bird shoot. Must be signed up by 6:30 p.m.
March 6 - 50 bird individual handicap shoot. Must be signed up by 6:30 p.m.
For more information call: Jeremy - 749-9768, Jason - 609-0047, Eric - 749-0432 or Bummer - 749-2287.
There will be food handler's classes for all persons working in restaurants, bars, nursing homes, school cafeterias, convenience stores or deli's. Classes will be taught in Price at Southeastern Utah District Health Dep't. located at 28 S. 100 E. at 9 a.m. 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 and March 16.
In Castle Dale at 25 W. Main at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. on Feb. 17 and March 17.
Emery County 4-H family photos on March 5, 6, and 7 at the Emery County building, upstairs at 75 Main Street in Castle Dale. For a 16x20 $10, other sizes will be available. This is a great 4-H fundraiser. Support 4-H, learn how you can get your entire picture packet free. Call the extension office at 381-2381 for an appointment.
Your local medicare counselor may be able to help.
Is your yearly individual income $16,245 or less?
Are your individual assets limited to $12,510 or less?
Do you have questions regarding your current Rx plan?
If you answered yes to any of these questions contact your local Medicare Counselor for an appointment by calling 1-435-637-4268 ext. 714.
My name is Elmer Mirza, and I am a 27 years old male from Salt Lake City.
I have been seraching for a kidney donor for almost two years and don't seem to find any.
I was diagnosed with a kidney failure two years ago.
I would really appreciate if someone would be willing to give the gift of life, I would be very grateful if they could contact my transplant coordinator Barbara Middlemiss at 801-879-2318.
Would you like to help make a story on a page come to life on the stage?
Then Community Theatre needs you!
We need: DIRECTORS, costumers, make-up helpers, construction crews, backstage helpers, musicians, choreographers.
We are looking at doing fun shows such as "Newsies", "Jungle Book", and "Honk."
If you are interested in helping out in any of these areas please call Tricia Erickson 381-2019 leave a message if no answer.
Youth City Council has a new advisor, Carmen Humphrey. The council is open to youth in Orangeville 7 through 12 grades.
Applications are available at the city hall, library and at Emery High School. Please come and join in for the fun and opportunities that are available to the youth. You can contact Carmen at 748-5674 or call city hall 748-2651.
Come join the Huntington Youth City Council. Great opportunities to serve your community and learn leadership skills. You can even qualify for college scholarships. For more information contact Julie Jones at (435) 687-9744.
6 year old Xander Archuleta is in need of a bone marrow transplant. This family is in need of your assistance for treatment which will take place at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah and for associated expenses such as travel to treatments.
A donation account has been set up at Zion's Bank under the name of Xander Archuleta. You can donate at any Zion's Bank Branch by simply telling them Xander's name.
Are you looking for employment?
Are you considering changing careers?
Do you want to know what skills employers are looking for?
Need help preparing a resume?
Do you want to practice your interview skills?
Then the Department of Workforce Services in Castle Dale is the place to come!
Free workshops are offered every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. beginning Aug. 12 that cover these and other topics critical to your job search and career advancement.
Call 435-381-6116 for more information
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Emery Center:
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Lunch - Every Wednesday
Blood Pressure -Feb. 17 Shopping bus Jan. 13- 2nd Wednesday - 1 p.m.
Bingo- Feb. 3 - 1st Wednesday
Band plays - Feb. 24 - 4th Wednesday
Empty Nesters - last Monday - 4:30
Castle Dale Center:
Blood Pressure- Feb. 2 & 16- 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Lunch/Bingo - Every Tuesday
Line Dancing - Every Thursday - 10 a.m.
1st/3rd/5th Monday - 1:30 p.m.
DUP - 2nd Monday - Feb. 8
Art Class - Every Tuesday - 3 p.m.
Phase 10 games - Mon - 1 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.
Rook Club - Every Thursday - 1:30 p.m.
Shopping Bus - Call for reservation
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Blood Pressure- JFeb. 8 & 22 - 2nd & 4th Monday
Lunch/Bingo - Every Monday
Line Dancing - Feb. 8 - 2nd Monday - 1:30 p.m.
Excercise - Mon. - Fri. - 6:30 a.m.
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Ferron Center:
Blood Pressure- Feb. 1 & 15 - 1st & 3rd Monday
Lunch - Monday/Tuesday
Excercise - Every Thursday 1 p.m.
Green River Center:
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Lunch - Tuesday/Wednesday
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Ceramics and/or Shopping - Call for dates.
Rachel Peterson's songs can be heard online now at http://www.iheartradio.com/new2/artists/missleah Her stage name is Leah.
Self-guided presentation walks students through the sometimes-confusing financial aid application process. The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority is very pleased to announce "Navigating the FAFSA," a much-needed new resource to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (commonly called the "FAFSA"). This tool is a self-directed presentation that guides students through topics explaining the purpose of the FAFSA, how to obtain a PIN to sign their FAFSA securely online, what information should be gathered, how to complete the FAFSA, and how to submit it. Easily found on the front page of the UHEAA website, this presentation gives high school counselors and financial aid professionals another tool to help their students. To access the presentation go to http://www.uheaa.org/ and click on the "Navigating the FAFSA" button. The presentation can also be found through UHEAA's Facebook page.
A newly established AA meeting will be held every Monday night from 7-8 p.m. at the Huntington Senior Center, 176 West 100 North.
Desert Edge Christian Chapel in Huntington is hosting a new website, www.desertedgecc.com. Information about services, current events, comments, prayer requests, sermons and Bible studies times are available on line.
Do you have a friend or a loved one who is serving in the military in a combat zone? If so, Operation Home Support would like to add their names to their list. Once on the list, the ladies of Operation Home Support take it upon themselves to send these soldiers care packages and letters to let them know they are appreciated and loved. So if you have someone in mind, or know of someone who is serving in a combat zone in any branch of the military, please contact Jan Hess or Dixie Swasey to add their name to the list. Thank you for all of your help and support. American Legion Auxilary Unit 42 Jan Hess 435-384-2753 or Dixie Swasey 435-384-3172.
A New Orleans doctor is looking for veterans of either the Iraq war or the war in Afghanistan who have suffered traumatic brain injury or post traumatic stress disorder to participate in a free pilot trial of treatment that so far has had 100 percent beneficial results. Veterans who qualify will be flown to the clinic (and home later) free, and sponsors are making lodging, meals and transportation available at vastly reduced rates. Interested veterans are asked to call Dr. Harch's office in New Orleans for an interview at (504) 309-4948.
Narconon reminds parents that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs with youth is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your kids help if they need it. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all classes of drugs. Narconon also offers free addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers. 877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com
Seeking officers, enlisted men, WACs, cadets, Britons, civilians and /or their families and friends who were stationed at Cochran Field, or lived in Macon, Ga. during WWII, who would be willing to contribute artifacts, photos, articles and stories pertaining to their experience with the men and women working there. If so, contact: Mike Rowland, Archivist, WR-LC/MU, 1942 Heritage Blvd., Robins AFB GA 31098-2442.
To donate DVDs to veterans who otherwise do not have access to them, visit www.dvds4vets.org. For more information call Laurance at 1-914-835-3673.
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power wheelchairs to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk safely, nor self propel a manual wheelchair and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. If the patient's need is for use in the home, call for more information to see if they qualify. Call toll free 1-800-246-6010.
Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is looking for host families in the local area to host a foreign exchange student. These young ambassadors are between 15 and 18 years of age and all speak English. Student's profiles will start arriving for students from various countries. Students come with t


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"Do unto others." It's a concept that's hard to argue against.
So when Lakers center Dwight Howard was asked Thursday what he thought of Shaquille O'Neal essentially saying last week that he prefers Andrew Bynum and Brook Lopez, Howard cited The Golden Rule in wondering why Shaq would even go there.
"He hated the fact that when he played, the older guys were talking about him and how he played, and now he's doing the exact same thing. Just let it go," Howard said, via Lakers.com. "There's no sense for him to be talking trash. He did his thing in the league, one of the most dominant players to ever play the game. Just sit back and relax. Your time is up."
This is not the Dwight Howard we would've expected, not after the drama we've heard about going down in Orlando last season before he was traded to Los Angeles.
Howard could've easily fired back and started a feud. Instead, he sounded more like a man who was looking to end one before it even began.
"I have respect for (Shaq) and what he did for basketball. That's it," Howard said. "Like I said, he already did his thing. He played. When my time is up there's going to be someone else who can do everything I can do and probably do it better. Instead of me talking about it, I'll do my job to help him get where I'm at. That's what guys who've done it before should do."


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Anna's co-star in "The Last Five Years", Jeremy Jordan, has given an in-depth interview to Broadway World in which he reveals some new details about the project. A few highlights: They are rehearsing now, with filming scheduled for June. It will film mostly in New York. Other actors will be cast. Live singing will be employed for certain sections, while others will be pre-recorded. Anna might have another movie to do between rehearsals and filming (What could it be??). Lots of stuff in here, enjoy! So freakin' excited for this movie.
PC: THE LAST FIVE YEARS on film could be the launching pad for your rising star to rise even higher. Do you anticipate that?
JJ: Yeah, I hope so! I mean, while it is still a musical, it is really next-level material – it's hardcore, heavy, intense and fun, too. I am so excited about it. I can't wait to get started.
PC: So, filming starts in June? Where will you shoot?
JJ: Yeah, we are scheduled to start shooting in June and we will be filming mostly in New York, as far as I know. That's the plan. I have my first rehearsal on Sunday, actually.
PC: A Happy Easter it will be!
JJ: Yeah, Anna [Kendrick], the director and I will be having rehearsals all through April. So, we are starting off and then she has to go film a movie or something and then when she comes back we will hit the ground running.
PC: Have you two worked together before at any point?
JJ: No, no – I've actually never even met her in person yet. We've spoken on e-mail and stuff, though. We were trying to get together recently, but I guess she doesn't live in New York so it is a little difficult. Hopefully, we will get a drink before we start rehearsals and everything and, I don't know, get to know each other's favorite colors or something. [Laughs.]
PC: You will need to have quite a rapport for these two roles, don't you think?
JJ: We will. I can't wait to get started on rehearsals.
PC: Will there be any other actors in the movie?
JJ: Yeah, it is not going to be just us – the whole movie, at this point, is about ninety-five percent sung-through with a few lines of dialogue here and there. A couple of people get to say other things, though – you'll see Elyse, the girl that Jamie ends up leaving Cathy for. And you will see Jamie's agents. You'll see all the people at the summer stock theatre in Ohio, too.
PC: No way! Even Wayne the Snake?
JJ: I think that's that plan! You know, it's the real world, though – it's taking place in the real world. When we do our songs, even if they are solos, when we do the songs in the scenes I will be singing to her and she will be there in the scene and reacting but I will be the one singing and vice-versa. But, that's just the way that it is right now – things could change. That is the sort of concept that we are going for at the moment. I think it is going to be incredible.
PC: It sounds revolutionary.
JJ: Yeah, it's kind of experimental in the way that it is structured, though – you know: solo, solo, solo; for a movie, that's kind of weird and different.
PC: The score is so remarkable. Have you ever sung Jason Robert Brown's music before?
JJ: I haven't. I haven't ever sung it in a professional setting, at least. So, I am totally, totally pumped. I think the album came out right before I went off to college, so I remember it being a huge, huge thing at the time.
PC: You can say that again – I'm 28, too; I remember.
JJ: Of course! Of course! Yeah, man, it was this huge thing! You know! I just remember everyone being like, "This is the holy grail of musical theatre recordings!" I was actually talking to Anna about it, too – she's the same age as us. So, yeah, it's just amazing we're doing it. THE LAST FIVE YEARS is this quintessential piece and every song is an actor's song and every song is incredibly difficult and incredibly powerful and incredibly amazing. It was one of those things in college where, like, you gauged how good you were by how well you were able to pull off a song from THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
PC: That's so funny – and true, too.
JJ: Yeah, I mean, if you could do "Moving Too Fast" and "Nobody Needs To Know" really, really well, you kind of knew you would make it someday, somehow! [Laughs.]
PC: Have you discussed if the profanity will stay in or not? To qualify for a PG-13, a f-bomb or two might have to go.
JJ: [Pause.] Wait, this is supposed to be PG-13? [Laughs.]
PC: I assumed so. Is it?
JJ: Well, I don't know – the script that I read actually had quite a bit of nudity in it, but I think they ended up taking a lot of that out. I think that it can still be PG-13 how it is, though. I don't think there are that many "f*cks" in it, are there?
PC: At least three or four.
JJ: Yeah, he says it once or twice and she says it twice, I guess, so I guess you are right – but, that's not a lot, really. There is no way I can foresee them changing any of it because of that, though.
PC: Are you considering live singing for any of the film?
JJ: Well, I think that some of it needs to be sung live – at the same time, I think that a lot of it can't, though. Some of the production numbers would be too difficult to do live onset, I think – especially on something with a low budget like this.
PC: Can you give any examples yet, even at this early stage of the game?
JJ: I think some examples would be "If I Didn't Believe In You" – something like that – or "A Miracle Would Happen"; some of those sort-of spoke-sung songs you kind of almost have to do live because they are so spontaneous and in the moment that to focus on lip-synching and trying to get the exact perfect placement of every word in while also getting to that emotional place that you have to get to to bring off the song, you're not going to be able to commit one-hundred-percent to the scene and the action and the emotion of it if you are thinking about getting the lyrics properly placed just like when you recorded it two months ago.
PC: So, pre-record can be perilous on a movie musical, too.
JJ: Yeah, I mean, I think that with things that are more sort of rhythmically in place – songs like "Shiksa Goddess" or "Moving Too Fast" have a really rhythmic through-line and so those songs are a little bit easier to follow along to on a recording as opposed to some of the songs that are more spoken and have more freedom or more legato, which is a lot of the score, too. So, I think we will be doing lots of stuff live, but not all of it.


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Cracks In The Drafting?
Jonathan Willis
January 14 2012 03:05PM
Stu MacGregor has received near-universal acclaim for his work on behalf of the Oilers at the NHL Draft. MacGregor replaced Kevin Prendergast in time for the 2008 selections, a change as welcome as the switch from Barry Fraser to Prendergast had been way back when Kevin Lowe made it in 2001.
As with Prendergast, MacGregor made good on his first pick at the helm of the Oilers' amateur scouting department, selecting Jordan Eberle 22nd overall in 2008. For the first time since that pick, I think there are signs that the Oilers may not be significantly better than the average team at the draft table.
Of course, saying "there are signs" is worlds different than saying "fire the scouts!" It's always difficult to evaluate the work of a scouting group without a) seeing their entire ranking of the draft, rather than the seven guys they usually get to pick and b) years of time to watch the results.
With that in mind, let's revisit the data we do have: the picks made under MacGregor's watch.
|Jordan Eberle
|22 ov./1st Rd.
|Starring in the NHL, and a key piece for the Oilers
|Johan Motin
|103 ov./4th Rd.
|All but finished with the Oilers; left org. for Sweden
|Philippe Cornet
|133 ov./5th Rd.
|A longshot having a good AHL season
|Teemu Hartikainen
|163 ov./6th Rd.
|Very much a player of interest, nearly NHL-ready
|Jordan Bendfeld
|193 ov./7th Rd.
|Out of the organization.
Overall, not a bad group. Eberle's been stellar, Hartikainen's playing above his draft number, and Cornet may yet have a career at hockey's highest level. Of the busts, Motin got into an NHL game thanks to injuries before getting shunted down the depth chart, and Bendfeld was an ECHL enforcer for a while.
|Magnus Paajarvi
|10 ov./1st Rd.
|Playing in the NHL, still has lots of time
|Anton Lander
|40 ov./2nd Rd.
|Arguably in over his head at the NHL level right now
|Troy Hesketh
|71 ov./3rd Rd.
|Cameron Abney
|82 ov./3rd Rd.
|ECHL-level enforcer
|Kyle Bigos
|99 ov./4th Rd.
|6'5", 230lbs college defender. Has 66 PIMs, 12 pts in 18 GP.
|Toni Rajala
|101 ov./4th Rd.
|Playing in Finland, unlikely to play for Oilers
|Olivier Roy
|133 ov./5th Rd.
|0.915 SV% in the ECHL
Again, it's not a bad group. Magnus Paajarvi was an eminently justifiable pick – most pre-draft projections had him between 6th – 9th overall and he slid to 10th, and there are plenty of positive signs there. Anton Lander is a guy the organization obviously believes in, while Kyle Bigos is probably the best unknown prospect in the system. Roy is an NHL prospect, while Abney and Rajala aren't total write-offs at this point.
|Taylor Hall
|1 ov./1st Rd.
|Starring in the NHL, arguably most important piece for Oilers
|Tyler Pitlick
|31 ov./2nd Rd.
|Four goals in 33 games as AHL rookie.
|Martin Marincin
|46 ov./2nd Rd.
|Play has dipped in WHL after phenomenal start to 2010-11
|Curtis Hamilton
|48 ov./2nd Rd.
|Three goals in 29 games as AHL rookie.
|Ryan Martindale
|61 ov./3rd Rd.
|Five goals in 28 games as ECHL rookie.
|Jeremie Blain
|91 ov./4th Rd.
|Near point-per-game guy in QMJHL, injuries a concern.
|Tyler Bunz
|121 ov./5th Rd.
|In second of two superb season in the WHL
|Brandon Davidson
|162 ov./6th Rd.
|Top defenseman for Regina of WHL.
|Drew Czerwonka
|166 ov./6th Rd.
|Improving longshot.
|Kristians Pelss
|181 ov./7th Rd.
|Improving longshot.
|Kellen Jones
|202 ov./7th Rd.
|22-year old ECAC forward has 5G/11A in 21GP
This is where things get interesting. One year ago, virtually everybody from this draft class (outside of the bottom three) were tracking very well. The trio of Pitlick, Hamilton and Martindale were all coming off strong seasons in junior. Marincin had cooled as the season carried on but still played quite well, while Blain, Davidson and Bunz were all gaining traction.
A year later, and things have changed a lot. Pitlick and Hamilton have both had uncertain starts to their professional careers; Martindale has been undeniably disappointing. Marincin has failed to live up to the promise of early 2010-11, while Blain hasn't visibly progressed. Bunz has played very well (and should have been at the World Juniors) while Davidson has improved once again.
It's way too early to cast final judgment on anyone of the picks made between Pitlick and Davidson. It is not, however, too early to say that the initial optimism based on that group's combined 2010-11 output was a little too pronounced.
|Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
|1 ov./1st Rd.
|Starring in the NHL, arguably most important piece for Oilers
|Oscar Klefbom
|19 ov./1st Rd.
|Very much on track as top prospect
|David Musil
|31 ov./2nd Rd.
|Not very far behind Klefbom
|Samu Perhonen
|62 ov./3rd Rd.
|Suffering through a tough year in Finland
|Travis Ewanyk
|74 ov./3rd Rd.
|Season derailed by injury.
|Dillon Simpson
|92 ov./4th Rd.
|Puck-mover in his second college season
|Tobias Rieder
|114 ov./4th Rd.
|22 goals in 33 OHL games, leads Kitchener in scoring.
|Martin Gernat
|122 ov./5th Rd.
|Nearly a point-per-game defenseman for the Oil Kings
|Frans Tuohimaa
|182 ov./7th Rd.
|Sub-average goalie in Finland's top league.
There are lots of positives here, starting with Nugent-Hopkins' phenomenal start to his NHL career, and carrying through to promising prospects in Klefbom and Musil. Simpson, Rieder and Gernat are all tracking well. Perhonen and Tuohimaa are long-range prospects, but they're struggling, while we know that serious injuries at Ewanyk's age are a major concern in the long-term.
In Conclusion
… there is no conclusion. The most important thing to take away from this is that the book is still very much open on the work of Stu MacGregor and his staff in Edmonton. The Eberle pick was a superb one, and there is a lot to be positive about, but the struggles of the key prospects from 2010 in their first professional season should give us pause, because it's the first time we've seen a really significant reversal for important players that were tracking well.
The good news is that it may be those reversals don't mean much in the long run. The jump to the AHL can be a tough one – something that Joe Colborne, one of the best prospects around showed.
January 14 2012, 03:08PM
we're so getting the FIST pick .... again
The Eberly pick was decent but the RNH and Hall picks were definitely not diamonds in the rough. Macgregor is over rated....
January 14 2012, 03:20PM
Great read Mr. Willis, Do you think there's a chance that Bunz or Roy back up Dubnyk if the Oilers let go of Khabby this off season? I know looney tune question but concidering this team is in rebuild mode for the next 2-3 yrs at least, why not toss in the young goalies too right?....right?
Jordan Eberle mock raft 2008. Hockey news had him at #13. Stu picks him#22. decent pick if not obvious, but not brilliant.
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January 14 2012, 03:29PM
You know, Willis, reading your twitter feed, and now this, made me realize how much of a fan you still really are - panicking like the rest of us commoners - only with a privilege of more than just overreacting comments, rather overreacting posts.
We're only 1.5 years into the 2010 draft class development.
Chill out, hommie! :)
January 14 2012, 03:53PM
Lowetide's not gonna like this post ;)
Do the Oilers go for the best player or a dman ?
You know, Willis, reading your twitter feed, and now this, made me realize how much of a fan you still really are - panicking like the rest of us commoners - only with a privilege of more than just overreacting comments, rather overreacting posts.
We're only 1.5 years into the 2010 draft class development.
Chill out, hommie! :)
January 14 2012, 04:12PM
Looks like Pitlick, Lander and Martindale aren't quite the threats to Gagners job that everyone thought they were.
January 14 2012, 04:14PM
Dont really have a complaint about mcgregor, but he's most certainly been over rated by the fan base.
January 14 2012, 04:31PM
I think Prendergast excelled in the 2nd round and again in the late rounds, Stu excels in round 1 and then again in the late rounds.
I would still take Stu over 90% of other teams scouting staffs.
Btw, Scouts arent supposed to have a 100% success rate JW, just so you know.
What's he batting? .500? That's considered excellent.
January 14 2012, 04:44PM
You have done the first critique of Stu's work.Its about time.We have to realize that he only sees the early picks and has to rely on his scouts.The whl players which he is most familiar with are pretty good.The others?? I think the previous guy tended to pick skilled mostly small players.ie Cogliano and Gagner.He also bombed big time in 2003 ,2004 and 2005 so Stu doesnt have to do much to be better. I first saw Paajarvi at WC and i thought he looked awfully soft.I am pretty sure he will be traded as he is getting softer.Marcinin looked good at wjc and since being traded has been on fire so i have hope for hom. The guy they should get after is Klefbom as he looked as least as good as larsson did last year and Larsson is doing pretty decent with the devils.Get him signed and bring him over he is better than most of the defence we had on the ice last night
January 14 2012, 05:05PM
Lowetide's not gonna like this post ;)
I like it fine, but don't agree. Let's take Marincin as an example. His boxcars were very impressive last season in the first half and then he fell off badly.
A quick glance suggests that his offense has gone away completely this season but that has a lot to do with Brett Connolly making the Lightning.
Here is his even strength offense:
2010-11: 67, 6-18-24 .358 2011-12: 32, 3-9-12 .375
I think we can say with authority that he is unlikely to be a major PP performer as a pro but then again we're looking for a guy with a nice range of skills.
I am far more encouraged by his season and would consider it a major recovery from a lost second half in 10-11.
The Eberly pick was decent but the RNH and Hall picks were definitely not diamonds in the rough. Macgregor is over rated....
Truer words have never been spoken..."MacGregor is over rated..."
With the transparency in the Scouting reports these days, my grandmother could have made the top picks that MacGregor has made the past 4 years. He will deserve praise when some of the 4-7 round picks pan out like they have in Detroit.
January 14 2012, 05:13PM
It's great seeing all the draft selections laid out like that. I never really understood the Hesketh or Abney picks when they happened, so no surprise to me that they were busts. Other than that I don't really see a lot of wasted picks there.
Correct me if I am wrong, but when I was reading the article, I didn't really get the sense that you (JW) believed that Stu is doing a bad job, it's just that he's not doing quite as good a job as it seemed like he was last year. That is because some of the prospects have started trending the wrong way. Is that the right way to interpret your words here?
January 14 2012, 05:15PM
Who wouldn't be intoxicated by the package that is MPS. Till he learns to challange d'men 1 on 1 without being intimidated, he'll never reach those top 6 dreams we all had for him. I'd kinda like to see him play mad, never see him flustered at all.
He needs to start dishing it out rather than being on the receiving end all the time.
January 14 2012, 05:22PM
How many useful NHL players does Stu MacGregor need out of the 2010 draft, after #1, for the year to be considered a success? I say one or two.
An important thing to remember is that Pitlick and Hamilton were never projected to fill in top three spots in the forward core, like, say, Eberle, Hall, and possibly Paajarvi. They were drafted as potential useful third line players who might have the ability to move into the second line if injuries hit. Pisani and Moreau types. Maybe a Jarret Stoll if we're lucky.
That's the sort of player that has plenty of time to develop into what you hope for them to become. They might not arrive until they are twenty three or twenty four and still go on to have long, successful careers in Oiler silks.
But I will defend Marincin, who I think has not tracked poorly so much... as been in an awful situation most of the year. If you look past the hot start, he's still done well, taking into consideration circumstances. The Prince George Cougars are dead last in the WHL in scoring, to the point that they have roughly half as many goals as do the league leading Edmonton Oil Kings (!). At a glance, the average WHL team has between 140-150 goals at this point, whereas the Cougars have 96. For comparison sake, in the NHL, the league leading team is only about fifty percent more productive than the one trailing--so Marincin has been trying to create offense all year on a team that is not simply bad offensively, but abysmal. I think, just by nature of the position, that if your team is awful offensively, it's much harder to create things as an offensively oriented defenceman, because so much of your offence comes from creating opportunities for your forwards--if they can't score, then you can create a lot of scoring chances in vain. This might explain why the scouting reports, which told us a year ago that Marincin looked like a tired player in the second half, were generally positive about the player, despite being off the pace from a year ago. Also of note--the Prince George Cougars were ranked ninth a year ago in overall scoring--about the same level of offensive competence as Marincin's new team, the Pats, are at now.
It's only been two games, but on his new team, the Regina Pats, who are tied for eighth in league scoring in a twenty two team league (so, a high-average team offensively), has three points.
I see Marincin as a very talented player that may have a longer adjustment period. He might break in at around 23, like Petry or Gilbert, and then steadily gain traction in the league. Long-term prospect, IMO, but an extremely exciting one.
January 14 2012, 05:31PM
I'm not sure why this post is being taken as negative toward MacGregor; it's not meant that way.
There have been some definite bumps in the road, and this was an attempt to take a relatively balanced look at how the Oilers drafting had been under MacGregor.
There's lots of story left to be written.
Other than the first round picks everyone else is still an open book. Lucky for the Oilers Hartikainen and Lander improved their skating.
Lander slipped to the 2nd round because of poor skating and he's improved upon this ten fold. Most passed on Hartikainen because some scouts said his skating was "lacking" to "atrocious".
Eberle was expected to go right where he did. Even Pierre McGuire was saying Eberle will go to the Oilers during the entire 1st round and had him labeled at 22nd. So if TSN McGuire and most panelist says this than why does Stu Macgregor get so much praise for the Eberle pick?
Paajarvi, Hall, RNH all just fell on their lap imo. Paajarvi has yet to prove much, he plays soft for his size and won't go to the dirty areas. He needs to change that aspect of his game if he ever wants to be effective. Funny thing is Paajarvi has never shown to be a big point getter so not sure why everyone expects him to be.
January 14 2012, 05:51PM
Why does MacGregor get so much credit? Because the Oilers spent YEARS not taking the guys available around their pick and going off the board to chase Jesse Niinimaki.
I think the Eberle pick is a selection that the scouting department deserves credit for, even though it looks so obvious today.
On draft day 2008, it was no so obvious.
Hockey news had Eberle at #13. Sounds obvious to me at #22
I am assuming McGuire had Eberle to the Oilers because it looked like a typical Oilers pick. Having Cogliano, Gagner and Nilsson (although not a pick, but in the line up) - the Oilers looked like they were going with skill and speed. At the time they figured Cogliano, Gagner and Nilsson were going to be part of the core group. So why go with another small skilled forward? Luckily, Eberle panned out - Nilsson and Cogliano did not.
Much of these draft picks are based on luck if they aren't in the top 10.
Pitlik, Hamilton, Martindale were ALL junior elegible this year. I don't see low boxcars as a big concern (yet), they are all playing pro a year early technically.
Marincin by reports was a 30 minute a night D-man on a very poor team this year, no wonder the boxcars were down. I bet he is a point-per-game guy in Regina the rest of the year.
I'd like to see the stats (I know they exist) on the odds of 3rd rounders and later that become servicable NHLers (or even impact ones) before eventually making judgement on MBS. I'm with LT in thinking it will be better than average.
Looks like Pitlick, Lander and Martindale aren't quite the threats to Gagners job that everyone thought they were.
They never were, none of them put up as many points as Gagner did in Junior, or made the NHL at age 18. Pitlick may have the tools to be a better player, but I'm not to sure he has the toolbox. Lander is a checking forward that should be playing in the AHL right now, and Martindale has some pretty glaring skating issues.
January 14 2012, 07:37PM
I'm not sure why this post is being taken as negative toward MacGregor; it's not meant that way.
There have been some definite bumps in the road, and this was an attempt to take a relatively balanced look at how the Oilers drafting had been under MacGregor.
There's lots of story left to be written.
Probably just because the title implies that there are cracks in MacGregor's armor, which kind of implies that that's the intent of the article.
Nice piece though, very interesting to see all the selections laid out like this. I'm not sure that Philippe Cornet will ever play in the NHL, but he's a beacon of hope for players like Hamilton and Pitlick.
January 14 2012, 08:11PM
I can't understand why Pitlick, Hamilton and Martindale weren't sent back to junior? It's not like they tore up their respective leagues last year.
Just seems like another example of poor asset management by Tambellini. We talk about the Detroit model, even a successful team like Nashville, as examples of how to run franchises. Well those franchises never rush prospects. So what makes us smarter than everybody?
Oh right...... Mr. Dithers....
Those euro billboard outfits make me laugh.
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January 14 2012, 08:37PM
I'm a fan of MBS and think he's done well. Time will tell and coaching will have a lot to do with how the prospects pan out.
Renney not giving MPS an extended opportunity with skilled line mates is destroying MPS' development.
How can u send MPS down to regain his confidence and bring him back up to be paired with line mates that have 2 goals combined? How's that going to help his confidence?
Coach Verbal should not return next season.
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and the helmet, the shoulders, the forearm, the elbows, and so on.
I get a laugh from the Euro ice surfaces too. At the Spengler Cup, "hey ref where's the face-off dot on this freekin rink?"
Prendergast is terrible. How many Golds have the Canadian Jr's won since he became head Scout at Hockey Canada?
Btw... Picking Eberle at 22 is a much greater success than taking Hemsky at 13. Eberle is already a better player than Hemsky IMO... And in EVERYbodies opinion a better player than Hemsky was as a 21 year old.
January 14 2012, 10:06PM
Agreed that is is still probably too early to truly evalute MacGregor's work. That said, I still think that a fairly large amount of prospects are tracking well. The big jump is when they start playing pro. This time last season, Teemu was just starting to heat up after a slow start so there is still plenty of time for guys like Hamilton and Pitlick to turn it around.
Remember 1995? I was only 2 years old but im sure a lot of you remember that draft.
Just be glad they are actually taking the expected pick and not doing stupid things.
January 14 2012, 11:25PM
I hope I am proven wrong but right now I would rather have a few players taken after MP than him. Ellis, Kulikov and Rundblad would all fit the Oilers' needs more than MP at this point. I wonder if Nashville, Florida or Phoenix would take MP straight up for any of them?
Probably not, although with Yandle and OEL in Phoenix already maybe they would trade MP for Rundblad??
January 15 2012, 01:10AM
Great article, JW.
Its nice to see the draft picks displayed like this. Unless one does some serious digging its hard for the average fan to really see the draft pick progression.
I would like to see one of these articles maybe once a year?
January 15 2012, 01:50AM
Hockey news had Eberle at #13. Sounds obvious to me at #22
Not obvious. To you maybe, but not to the rest of us who have followed the Oilers picks for years.
Case(s) in point off the top of my head, (and I don't have the world's best memory either):
Steve Kelly - 1995, as mentioned above by Sean. Was the obvious pick not Shane Doan? He was picked one pick later.
Alexei Mikhnov - 2000. Was the obvious pick not the player who fell into the Oilers lap, but was kindly snapped up the very next pick by the Pittsburg Penguins? Think the Oilers could use Brooks Orpik on their blueline today?
THE 2003 draft. Zach Parise FELL to Oilers at #17. Obvious, easy pick to you, not so to the Oilers, who traded that pick to the Devils to move down and pick up an extra 3rd rounder. Then, instead of picking the higher ranked prospects in Mike Richards or Ryan Keslar, they opt for someone they liked because of his 'never-die-attitude' on a last place team, Marc-Antoine Pouliot. The bonus 3rd round addition for moving down: J.F. Jacques.
Unless you've been following the draft for a while, especially the Oilers work, never assume anything you believe to be a slam-dunk will take place. The Oilers had been drafting atrociously for 30 years, UNTIL Stu MacGregor took over. I think if the job was that easy it would have been done by the other men on the job before him. Don't forget that we're looking through a crystal ball now. Back when the selection was made we could have been very sorry we passed up on Larsson, etc, etc. Now it is easy to say RNH was the right selection, in hindsight. Stu MacGregor has done awesome, and sometimes just by taking the most obvious player, and letting others take draft risks with all the shiny pennies they see on the way to the draft table.
Let's give him some credit for doing 'the right thing'...not everybody does, or will.
All in all, excellent article, Jonathan! It's cool to get another perspective about his drafting, and look at his prospects and what they have done this year...very interesting! I know it will take years to properly evaluate these draft years, but I still feel that his drafting is ahead of the curve compared to the other teams, even with our mid to late round picks. He is definitely light years ahead of what we have had here since the first glorious draft years set us up for a dynasty to enjoy! :D
January 15 2012, 06:39AM
Prendergast is terrible. How many Golds have the Canadian Jr's won since he became head Scout at Hockey Canada?
Btw... Picking Eberle at 22 is a much greater success than taking Hemsky at 13. Eberle is already a better player than Hemsky IMO... And in EVERYbodies opinion a better player than Hemsky was as a 21 year old.
Don't forget how much better he is than the guy who went 6th overall.;-'just saying
MacGregor may not be overrated. It may be the Oilers managerial and coaching is not developing the talent he is assembling for us . I tend to lean toward the latter ! Not like the latter has any stellar record of success to begin with .
January 15 2012, 08:20AM
In other news, Jesse Niinimaki has 104 points in 140 games the past three seasons playing for llves Tampere in the sm-liiga league..he's only 28, he's got speed to burn, get him over here!
January 15 2012, 08:27AM
Nevermind, after checking out the leagues site, I think Tomas Zaborzky deserves a call..
January 15 2012, 08:51AM
...while i thought that Lander would start the season in OKC as did just about everyone with a voice and a keyboard he hasn't played a minute there ...what really happened there JW? who did he impress so much that he stuck here or was the parade of injuries starting earlier than most thought keep him up here? ...he's skilled but i agree with you in that he's in a bit over his head here and may have benefited from a starting stint in heartland country...
btw...are you going to be posting any of the oliersnation draft standings anytime soon? haven't seen an update this year ...thanks
January 15 2012, 08:56AM
Do the Oilers go for the best player or a dman ?
Personally, I think you should always pick the BPA. Needs are a terrible way of picking and have burnt teams before. It is also why I am of the opinion Tambo gets off his lazy A$$ and becomes ultra aggressive so we can pick both BPA and for need this year. I guess it also depends on who the Oilers think is BPA?
January 15 2012, 09:57AM
Marincin got traded at the WHL deadline, his game on Friday playing with Regina had him tally a goal and two assists. We'll see if that's things to come because he's on a competent team now.
January 15 2012, 10:02AM
Don't forget how much better he is than the guy who went 6th overall.;-'just saying
~ why would we care that Eberle is better than Filatov?~
January 15 2012, 10:15AM
Criticizing Stu is like throwing the baby out with the bath water. Nobody criticizes upper management of this dysfunctional organization more than I do, however, before you say Stu is overrated back it up with some facts. Tell me who has done better. Look at the other 29 orgs and rank them. I think that is already done somewhere by another in the long line of rankings for everything. I would give Stu at least a B+ or A- since his arrival which is pretty damn good for the drafting business.
January 15 2012, 11:03AM
Stu has done an excellent job drafting. Hamilton & Pitlick turned 20 yrs old a couple months into their first pro season & the Oilers are bringing them along carefully in the pro ranks. Same can be said for Roy & Abney, yes Abney who is taking on all the big boys (40 to 50 lbs heavier) than his 205 lbs & he's learning his job well.
January 15 2012, 12:06PM
Could someone please explain to me the love affair with Detroits drafting and development system? Sure they got lucky in 1998-1999 with Zetterberg and Datsyuk, but you have to go back to 2004 to see a draft of consequence, Johann Franzen. They have a few late round players who have NHL games (Helm, Abdelkader in 2005) but those are third and fourth liners that every team drafts. Go to Hockeydb and check it out.2006-2008 is a wasteland of guys buried in the ECHL and AHL. 2009-2011 features exactly one guy Thomas Tatar who has 9 games in the NHL. What they have is a core of elite players drafted decades ago (Lidstrom was drafted in 1989, for Pete's sake) that they have managed to keep intact, and as a result attract good free agents to a winning team. If Oilers had been able to keep the team of the 80's together, they probably could have done the same
January 15 2012, 01:38PM
The plan is to update the NN pool tonight - I just didn't have time to do it while covering the WJC's, but we'll move back toward weekly updates.
...great news thankyou JW


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