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AJD · 01-04-2011, 03:41 PM

its easy to be excited, it seems as though our picks outnumber our glaring holes, we really could be a team that drafts for ability rather than need, even if most say they do.

exciting times

patsfaninpa · 01-04-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Simkin

With the lockout, junior will probably stay at college, and overall class value will be lower. At least 2 of our 4 first picks should be traded away for next years picks.

Nope. Many juniors already declaring. The opposite of what you said is true. There's a chance there won't be a wage-scale for the upcoming draft. It's a certainty there will be one for the 2012 draft. So, they will all be coming out.