theman19 47 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_dadd...?urn=nhl,120461 Near the bottom of the article. If the Rangers get this pick,....people around the league are gonna have a lot more reason to hate New York. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 Absolutely Classless...That is about all I have to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 wow, i dont know if i should be angry or applaud them for finding them loop hole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobRouse03 31 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 Maybe someone will draft Cheraponov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogeygolfer 4 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 If the rule applies to injured plays, then it should apply in this case. If you're talking about signing a dead player, or some wierd ridiculous loop hole, then forget it. the smith thing is whole-lot-to-do about nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RainingBlood 8 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 the question is did the rangers know about his condition before they drafted him if they did then no way should they get compensation for it, but if they didn't and the nhl knows for a fact they didn't then I think they should Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 this disgusts me. they actually said "...with all due respect to Alexei's family and his memory, he is technically eligible to be drafted again next year." No he's not, the poor kid isn't quite so lucky... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) Technically, it's not a loophole. If you don't sign your 1st round pick and he becomes a UFA or re-enters the draft, the team gets a compensatory pick. Phoenix got one this past draft for losing Blake Wheeler. Rangers are just making sure that they get the compensatory pick for losing a 1st rounder. Probably a little soon to be doing that, but nonetheless, they're covering their asses. By the way, the compensation for losing a first rounder is a draft pick 30 picks lower than the spot at which the unsigned player was drafted. Rangers would get a 2nd round pick. Edited November 8, 2008 by MacK_Attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 They should get the pick. I realize it comes off as sort of crass, but they have an organization to run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 Absolutely Classless...That is about all I have to say. I thought the same thing initially, but I really don't think its that big a deal. I don't know why they put out a press release about it though. It seems like they could have gotten it done quietly. Either way, Im sure its the last thing Cheraponov's family cares about right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 They are eligible for a pick if he becomes a UFA or eligible to be drafted, he can do neither because sadly he is not alive. That is why #1 they shouldn't be eligible. and #2 they show no class in attempting to do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted November 8, 2008 They are eligible for a pick if he becomes a UFA or eligible to be drafted, he can do neither because sadly he is not alive. That is why #1 they shouldn't be eligible. and #2 they show no class in attempting to do so. They are eligible for compensation if they are not able to sign their 1st round pick, which they will not be able to do, for obvious reasons. They will likely get a 2nd round pick out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 They are eligible for a pick if he becomes a UFA or eligible to be drafted, he can do neither because sadly he is not alive. That is why #1 they shouldn't be eligible. and #2 they show no class in attempting to do so. To me, whether they are right in doing this or not (they can have the draft pick as far as I care), but the way they argued their case is pretty disgusting. This line is what seals it as disgusting to me: "...with all due respect to Alexei's family and his memory, he is technically eligible to be drafted again next year." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Cherevponva. Come on... seriously? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) The guy is dead, he can't play. The unexpected happened and the Rangers lost a great player - they deserve at least something to replace such great talent. They have an organization to run. The only thing I see wrong with this situation was how the Ranger's worded their problem and how it sounds completely rude to the Cherepanov family. Edited November 9, 2008 by Four Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Isn't this considered a risk you take in drafting a player? Should we compensate all teams who's prospects never play in the NHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 I can understand the Rangers' way of thinking here...but their wording completely lacked any tact whatsoever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Isn't this considered a risk you take in drafting a player? Should we compensate all teams who's prospects never play in the NHL? Well here's the difference. The prospects got a chance to prove whether or not they were fit for the NHL. Sadly, Cherepanov didn't.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted November 9, 2008 They shouldn't get it back. Things happen, for one reason or another, and there should be no "insurance" about losing a player. This is simply the things that happen in life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted November 9, 2008 They shouldn't get it back. Things happen, for one reason or another, and there should be no "insurance" about losing a player. This is simply the things that happen in life. Maybe the NHL will look in to a rule like that for the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 The way they argued it and the timing of this case were both completely wrong, if they had waited a few months or so, then this: A.) Wouldn't come off as being extremelly inconsiderate B.) Might have even gone unoticed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Cherevponva. Come on... seriously? WOOOOOO it's the spelling police,...everybody run! seriously dude, get a hobby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) I normally don't do that but come on. Cherevponva? Anyway, sorry to have upset you. Edited November 9, 2008 by Doggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 he is technically eligible to be drafted again next year Uh, technically, no he isn't Having said that, they probly should get some form of compensation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Uh, technically, no he isn't Having said that, they probly should get some form of compensation. I would imagine that there is no rule against drafting dead players. So, technically, he probably is eligible to be drafted again next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
