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Talmadge was picked to go to St. Cloud. I got an email from a friend who saw the letter. <p></p><i></i>

I just think this is wrong, he just moved here. My son has been playing in Mn since he started hockey and he has played every summer with or against most of the boys going to ST Cloud. I think this is wrong that this kid can move into Minnesota to advance his hockey development and take a spot from a kid who was born in Mn.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Just thought I would put a spin on the Private school, open enrollment vs home grown issue. Heheheheheheheheheheehe. <p></p><i></i>

Dare I say....I told you so. <p></p><i></i>

So you picked him to get to ST Cloud. What is your track record? How many have you scouted that made it to the show? How many that you thought would, didn't get past high school?<br><br>This is just for crediability, everyone gets lucky once in a while. <p></p><i></i>

I didn't pick him...I have nothing to do with the selections. I'm going to draft him in the futures draft though. And.....my track record is pretty good. I've sent a few to the big show and have some others who will be there soon. <p></p><i></i>

It's really nothing to get worked up about. This kid is 10 yrs. worth of development away from the show. I just see a lot of potential. <p></p><i></i>

On top of that....if it makes you feel better...the role he will play will probably never get his salary above the league minimum...if he even makes it and that's a BIG if. <p></p><i></i>

And since I've already placed my foot firmly in my mouth once by getting caught up in this forum....i bid you all farewell....this will be my last post. <p></p><i></i>

I am far from worked up, as you can see in the previous post I am pretty light hearted. I just wanted to know how much I should respect your opinion on player talent. You have a lot of insite on the topic and this kid has caught your eye. It's nice to hear what you guys (scouts) look at and what you look for. Thanks for finally posting your opinion. <p></p><i></i>

Does anyone besides gopherdad see anything any different about this kid than anyone else? <p></p><i></i>

I'm wondering what youthinnk nickelslots. i mean waht you really think putting aside that you might not like the kid the most? <p></p><i></i>

How about a little back ground for those of us not in the know <p></p><i></i>

see Cheap Players thread <p></p><i></i>

i dont have an issue with him just moving here. that shouldnt matter. for those people who think he is cheap or a goon as some might say you might be right but everyteam needs a tough guy/grinder. right now i think he is in toronto with the blades. im sure he is doing good up there against the tough physical canadian teams. that is where he will standout as a good player. but remember i havnt seen him play yet just my opinion from wut ive heard.<br><br><br><!--EZCODE HR START--><hr /><!--EZCODE HR END-->I am the <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE START--><span style="text-decoration:underline">soup</span><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE END--></strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->erstar. <p></p><i></i>

This kid moved to MN with his family, good for him. Glad to see a kid from Dist. 4 making it. Good luck. <p></p><i></i>

Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 10:17:14 -0700 (PDT) <br>From: "Richard Talmadge" <richardtalmadge@yahoo.com> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert <br>Subject: James David Talmadge <br>To: ggibs60@earthlink.net <br>CC: jperry@compassgroupmn.com <br> <br>Dear Sirs,<br> <br>My son is honored to have been chosen to participate in the 25th Annual Minnesota Hockey Advance 15 Summer Festival. However, it is with deep regret that we must inform you that David will be unavailable from May 13 to July 29 due to a prior commitment to play in the Czech Republic.<br> <br>Minnesota Hockey is our priority. We apologize for the fact the David will be unable to participate in the Festival. We have discussed this matter at length and have decided that the most honorable way to represent Minnesota Hockey is to keep the commitments we have made to others. Rest assured that next season our schedule will be clear during the Festival week. <br> <br> <br>Respectfully Yours,<br> <br>Rick Talmadge<br><br><br><br>THIS IS A COPY OF THE EMAIL THAT I SENT TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE ADVANCE 15 PROGRAM. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE TRUTHFULLY TOLD YOU THAT WE WILL NOT BE TAKING ANYONE'S SPOT IN ST. CLOUD.<br><br><br>JOSHDOG AND SOUP--YOU GUYS ARE A COUPLE OF CLASSY KIDS. YOUR PARENTS HAVE DONE WELL. I SINCERELY HOPE THAT ONE OF YOU ARE THE ALTERNATE THAT WILL TAKE DAVID'S PLACE IN ST. CLOUD. <p></p><i></i>

thank you mr. talmadge(spelling). joshdog is the albert lea coach and i am a 92 so i am too young to do select 15's. ill however see you guys around next season when you play mankato<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br><br><!--EZCODE HR START--><hr /><!--EZCODE HR END-->I am the <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE START--><span style="text-decoration:underline">soup</span><!--EZCODE UNDERLINE END--></strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->erstar. <p></p><i></i>