Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted March 11, 2014 Senior Admin Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Many analysts and observers alike were caught off-guard this week when Austin Gow, General Manager of the Yukon Rush, made the decision to draft young defensemen Donald Draper tenth overall in the first round of the VHLM Dispersal Draft. Most experts had him pegged to go somewhere in the third round. This week, we had a chance to sit down with both Mr. Gow and Don Draper and see why the decision was made to draft such a generic player in the first round. Yukon Rush defensemen Donald Draper at our interview. Q: This question is for GM Gow. What were the main determining factors in your choice to draft Draper so early on? Many experts predicted him to go in the later picks in second round, at best. Additionally, he was a late entry to the draft. Did you have your eye on him before his official entrance to the draft? A: The main determining factors were his passion and his drive, hands down. I didn't even know his name until his official entrance to the draft, but as soon I spoke to him I knew he would be worth the pick. He has the motivation and the potential to become a truly great player in the VHLM and I think he's going to bring a lot of depth to the Yukon Rush this season and we are very happy to have him. Our next pick wasn't until the third round and I knew he wouldn't stay on the market that long. Q: This one is also for Mr. Gow. Do you have any idea how much Draper will be playing this season? We haven't seen him on the ice thus far in the season, will that trend continue? A: Draper has got to work his way up, and he know's that. Hard work never goes unrewarded here in Yukon. If he works hard, he'll get opportunities. As I said before, Draper has a lot of drive and passion and I fully expect him to become one of our top defenders by the end of the season.Q: Okay, this one is for Don. Don, how surprised were you to hear your name called in the first round on Sunday? A: I was extremely surprised to hear my name in the first round. I was expecting, in the best of circumstances, to go somewhere in the late second round or early third. I do want to take this time to thank my GM, Mr. Gow, for taking a chance on me. I can't think of a better organization for me to grow and play under than the Yukon Rush and Mr. Gow. Q: Last question. For Don, again. What do you hope to accomplish in your rookie season here in the VHLM? A: Well, mainly I just want to prove myself. I want to prove to everyone that I was worth the first-rounder. Also, it would look pretty bad on Mr. Gow if I ended up being a flake, so I guess I better work my ass off! Alright well thank you, gentlemen, for joining me this week. I wish you both the best of luck this season. Edited March 11, 2014 by Draper Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/5958-claimeddon-draper-the-biggest-surprise-of-the-draft/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,618 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 The 24 hours registered before being a 1st rounder, Don Draper. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/5958-claimeddon-draper-the-biggest-surprise-of-the-draft/#findComment-51804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
STZ 5,360 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Dick Whitman tbh Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/5958-claimeddon-draper-the-biggest-surprise-of-the-draft/#findComment-51808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Admin Will 4,660 Posted March 11, 2014 Author Senior Admin Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) The 24 hours registered before being a 1st rounder, Don Draper. I had just got my foot in the door! and notice he bags under my eyes in the pic up there...went on a bender with sterling last night Dick Whitman tbh watch where you say that, never know where betty might be lurking Edited March 11, 2014 by Draper Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/5958-claimeddon-draper-the-biggest-surprise-of-the-draft/#findComment-51821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan036 4,602 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Nice media spot. So far you are proving why I made the pick! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/5958-claimeddon-draper-the-biggest-surprise-of-the-draft/#findComment-51880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Svoboda_3 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) Content: 3/3 529 words. Most first Media Spots are interviews and this was no different. It's good that you are being rewarded and given an equal opportunity. This interview depicted your dedication and how hard you plan on sticking with it.Grammar: 2/2 Two small things. know's = knows question. For Don = question for Don Appearance: 1/1 It was fine, it could have used a title or color, but at least you differentiated the interviewer and interviewee by bolding.Overall: 6/6 Edited March 12, 2014 by Svoboda_3 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/5958-claimeddon-draper-the-biggest-surprise-of-the-draft/#findComment-52312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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