Argument I had with my brother about sports salaries & draft pick priority

[Anonymous]

You buy CD's JOE?

 ac_wot

[shin]

These days, athletes tend to be awarded contracts based on their recent performance.



You can't really compare how much money players of the past made to today.



Arguably, no entertainer or athlete is worth what they get paid if they're making millions of dollars... but I think you'll find some of the more grueling jobs pay the least. It's probably not going to be a fair work for fair pay system in our little world anytime soon because how the division of wealth is currently structured.



I noticed that in the NHL the teams that go the furthest in the standings tend to have repeat success over the last decade or so. The draft used to be a better idea in sports when so many teams weren't buying and trading their picks and positions.

[Anonymous]

These days, athletes tend to be awarded contracts based on their recent performance.



You can't really compare how much money players of the past made to today.



Arguably, no entertainer or athlete is worth what they get paid if they're making millions of dollars... but I think you'll find some of the more grueling jobs pay the least. It's probably not going to be a fair work for fair pay system in our little world anytime soon because how the division of wealth is currently structured.



I noticed that in the NHL the teams that go the furthest in the standings tend to have repeat success over the last decade or so. The draft used to be a better idea in sports when so many teams weren't buying and trading their picks and positions.

Top draft picks don't always work out though shin.

[shin]

These days, athletes tend to be awarded contracts based on their recent performance.



You can't really compare how much money players of the past made to today.



Arguably, no entertainer or athlete is worth what they get paid if they're making millions of dollars... but I think you'll find some of the more grueling jobs pay the least. It's probably not going to be a fair work for fair pay system in our little world anytime soon because how the division of wealth is currently structured.



I noticed that in the NHL the teams that go the furthest in the standings tend to have repeat success over the last decade or so. The draft used to be a better idea in sports when so many teams weren't buying and trading their picks and positions.

Top draft picks don't always work out though shin.

It's definitely a big gamble to invest heavily in a draft pick. Some teams have been fortunate to win championships with young players, but it usually takes a seasoned player with experience to put them over the top.

[Anonymous]

These days, athletes tend to be awarded contracts based on their recent performance.



You can't really compare how much money players of the past made to today.



Arguably, no entertainer or athlete is worth what they get paid if they're making millions of dollars... but I think you'll find some of the more grueling jobs pay the least. It's probably not going to be a fair work for fair pay system in our little world anytime soon because how the division of wealth is currently structured.



I noticed that in the NHL the teams that go the furthest in the standings tend to have repeat success over the last decade or so. The draft used to be a better idea in sports when so many teams weren't buying and trading their picks and positions.

Top draft picks don't always work out though shin.

It's definitely a big gamble to invest heavily in a draft pick. Some teams have been fortunate to win championships with young players, but it usually takes a seasoned player with experience to put them over the top.

The best player on the Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau  was a low draft pick..



Edmonton has had at least two first over all draft picks that failed to meet expectations..



Connor McDavid is the exception.

[shin]

These days, athletes tend to be awarded contracts based on their recent performance.



You can't really compare how much money players of the past made to today.



Arguably, no entertainer or athlete is worth what they get paid if they're making millions of dollars... but I think you'll find some of the more grueling jobs pay the least. It's probably not going to be a fair work for fair pay system in our little world anytime soon because how the division of wealth is currently structured.



I noticed that in the NHL the teams that go the furthest in the standings tend to have repeat success over the last decade or so. The draft used to be a better idea in sports when so many teams weren't buying and trading their picks and positions.

Top draft picks don't always work out though shin.

It's definitely a big gamble to invest heavily in a draft pick. Some teams have been fortunate to win championships with young players, but it usually takes a seasoned player with experience to put them over the top.

The best player on the Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau  was a low draft pick..



Edmonton has had at least two first over all draft picks that failed to meet expectations..



Connor McDavid is the exception.

I think some of the lower picked players feel the need to try harder to shine.



The bigger stars often lose sight of giving it their all, especially if they already signed a big contract. Conversely, the more overlooked players who were 2nd and 3rd round picks are often still great players who haven't reached their full potential early enough to appease the scouts. Given the right circumstances, they can still be all stars.



I found a list of great NHl players who were low draft picks.



http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/7983 ... th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall



I was really surprised that 206 players were picked before Dominik Hasek.

[Anonymous]

I think some of the lower picked players feel the need to try harder to shine.



The bigger stars often lose sight of giving it their all, especially if they already signed a big contract. Conversely, the more overlooked players who were 2nd and 3rd round picks are often still great players who haven't reached their full potential early enough to appease the scouts. Given the right circumstances, they can still be all stars.



I found a list of great NHl players who were low draft picks.



http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/7983 ... th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall



I was really surprised that 206 players were picked before Dominik Hasek.

The best player on the Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau was a very low draft pick and most likely would have been a career farm team player if he hadn't got a break and made the most of it..



Being a star in junior does not translate into stardom at the pro level..



The game is very different and the players much bigger and stronger..



They don't get the open ice like they did in junior A hockey.

[shin]

I think some of the lower picked players feel the need to try harder to shine.



The bigger stars often lose sight of giving it their all, especially if they already signed a big contract. Conversely, the more overlooked players who were 2nd and 3rd round picks are often still great players who haven't reached their full potential early enough to appease the scouts. Given the right circumstances, they can still be all stars.



I found a list of great NHl players who were low draft picks.



http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/7983 ... th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall



I was really surprised that 206 players were picked before Dominik Hasek.

The best player on the Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau was a very low draft pick and most likely would have been a career farm team player if he hadn't got a break and made the most of it..



Being a star in junior does not translate into stardom at the pro level..



The game is very different and the players much bigger and stronger..



They don't get the open ice like they did in junior A hockey.

I've never seen what the minor leagues of hockey are like. I've only passively watched the NHL here, and they didn't really start airing the games on TV until the last 10-15 years.

[Anonymous]

I think some of the lower picked players feel the need to try harder to shine.



The bigger stars often lose sight of giving it their all, especially if they already signed a big contract. Conversely, the more overlooked players who were 2nd and 3rd round picks are often still great players who haven't reached their full potential early enough to appease the scouts. Given the right circumstances, they can still be all stars.



I found a list of great NHl players who were low draft picks.



http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/7983 ... th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall



I was really surprised that 206 players were picked before Dominik Hasek.

The best player on the Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau was a very low draft pick and most likely would have been a career farm team player if he hadn't got a break and made the most of it..



Being a star in junior does not translate into stardom at the pro level..



The game is very different and the players much bigger and stronger..



They don't get the open ice like they did in junior A hockey.

I've never seen what the minor leagues of hockey are like. I've only passively watched the NHL here, and they didn't really start airing the games on TV until the last 10-15 years.

You've never watched the world juniors over Christmas holidays?

 ac_wot

My husband says that's the best hockey in the world.

[shin]

I think some of the lower picked players feel the need to try harder to shine.



The bigger stars often lose sight of giving it their all, especially if they already signed a big contract. Conversely, the more overlooked players who were 2nd and 3rd round picks are often still great players who haven't reached their full potential early enough to appease the scouts. Given the right circumstances, they can still be all stars.



I found a list of great NHl players who were low draft picks.



http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/7983 ... th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall



I was really surprised that 206 players were picked before Dominik Hasek.

The best player on the Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau was a very low draft pick and most likely would have been a career farm team player if he hadn't got a break and made the most of it..



Being a star in junior does not translate into stardom at the pro level..



The game is very different and the players much bigger and stronger..



They don't get the open ice like they did in junior A hockey.

I've never seen what the minor leagues of hockey are like. I've only passively watched the NHL here, and they didn't really start airing the games on TV until the last 10-15 years.

You've never watched the world juniors over Christmas holidays?

 ac_wot

My husband says that's the best hockey in the world.

I don't even know what that is.

[Anonymous]

I think some of the lower picked players feel the need to try harder to shine.



The bigger stars often lose sight of giving it their all, especially if they already signed a big contract. Conversely, the more overlooked players who were 2nd and 3rd round picks are often still great players who haven't reached their full potential early enough to appease the scouts. Given the right circumstances, they can still be all stars.



I found a list of great NHl players who were low draft picks.



http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/7983 ... th-overall">http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798310-pavel-datsyuk-and-the-best-nhl-players-drafted-later-than-100th-overall



I was really surprised that 206 players were picked before Dominik Hasek.

The best player on the Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau was a very low draft pick and most likely would have been a career farm team player if he hadn't got a break and made the most of it..



Being a star in junior does not translate into stardom at the pro level..



The game is very different and the players much bigger and stronger..



They don't get the open ice like they did in junior A hockey.

I've never seen what the minor leagues of hockey are like. I've only passively watched the NHL here, and they didn't really start airing the games on TV until the last 10-15 years.

You've never watched the world juniors over Christmas holidays?

 ac_wot

My husband says that's the best hockey in the world.

I don't even know what that is.

It's held annually and begins on Boxing Day..



The best junior hockey players in the world compete for their country.