By Hextall454You need to know this about me: I'm fiercely loyal to the team that I draft. Even though I wouldn't be charged a dime should I make a transaction, I take a lot of pride in carefully selecting the roster of skaters that will lead me to my first-ever Lord Manderville's Cup. (Named after Kent. Don't ask.) I'd rather let Vaclav Prospal drive my plus/minus into the ground rather than drop him for an equally streaky and mediocre wing. Unless an injury, AHL demotion, or ethical conflict arises, I dress the players that I handed an oversized jersey and crappy truckers' hat to on Draft Night. Nonetheless, the commissioner steps to the podium, ethical conflict in hand.With the 2nd pick in the draft, the Red Bank Salsa Sharks select Sidney Crosby.Look, I didn't expect Ovechkin to drop. But the clock started ticking and I...
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