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This doesn't really surprise me. Pronman has always been more bullish on the Wings farm system than the other Athletic prospects writer, Scott Wheeler, has been (Wheeler will do one of these too, and we'll rank higher). In part it can be explained by the fact that his assessments are based off of his initial rankings. So the more Pronman-guys you have the "better" your farm system will be. Generally not a problem, since he tends to get draft range correct most of the time. But he's been very open about the fact that he evaluates players based on the their "star potential" (my words). He really values flashy players. So he'd rank an Quinn Hughes type higher than a Seth Jones type, an Elias Petterson type higher than a Dylan Larkin type. Obviously, the problem with that is there's SOOOOO much more to the game than offensive totals. Having workhorse type guys is super important. Look at Vegas mauling Vancouver without any really dynamic offensive guys. Detroit has got a lot of that type of player as their top prospects: Seider, Rasmussen, Veleno, McIsaac, Mastrosimone all profile that way. If we went out a drafted purely on skill (let's say Raymond, Mysak, and Piorier) with our first three picks this year we'd probably jump WAY up in his rankings because of their dynamic offense, but all of those guys are VERY boom/bust.

Just a note- The NHL (or the players) did not cancel games. They just postponed them. Each series is still a best-of-seven. They just didn't play for a couple of days and then resumed. Honestly, no one is out anything, except for the players spending two more days away from their families.

I am solidly Gen X. And all I can say is Jesus ******* christ dude. WTF? We need more of you

I mean, if you can declare a gender, you should be able to declare a generation. I've seen Gen X ending anywhere between 76 and 85. So I guess, you can decide that. If you're more of a self-reliant, solve your own problems type...I would consider you GenX. If you're more of a blame others, depend on the government to solve your problems type...I would consider you a Millenial.

MFW

Totally agree, having him, Hronek, and Seider in your top four would be a massive advantage for our transition going forward. You'd have a righty (Hronek) and a lefty (Dunn) running your power play units as well. If he's actually on the block I'd be trying really hard to land him.

A-am I a Millenniallet?

Finding that type of a defenseman in that age range between 23 and 26 would be great for our rebuild. We desperately need defensemen that are able to get the puck out of our own zone and find the tape of our forwards. Our transition game is atrocious.

I've been watching games when I can, its cool to note that there is only TWO teams left in the playoffs that have won a Cup since 2000. Tampa and Colorado...and hopefully Dallas can take care of Colorado tomorrow. That being said, it is pretty cool that there may be a new Cup Champion this season that hasn't won one in a long time, if ever. But, I cannot wait for this playoff to be over so we can get on this the off-season and The Yzer-Plan.

I'll just leave this here, forgive the sh*tty music in the second one. Not mine.

It's not in the constitution. But the supreme court has routinely ruled that fighting words are not protected under the 1st amendment. Well since it is permissible to use violence in response to fighting words, then fighting words are therefore worse.

I'm sorry but it wasnt. It was a cartoon gif about erections.

Fixed.

There is TONS to like about Anderson, and I agree that with his injury last year, we'd be buying low. He's big, physical, fast, and has super soft hands. Look at the goals he's scored in his career. He ain't some Zach Kassian or Tom Wilson. The guy's got skill. Anderson-Rossi-Zadina second line would be badass. Given that Columbus has shedded draft picks the last couple years I think he could be had for a mid-2nd rounder and depending on the status of his shoulder MAYBE a middling prospect. If I'm Yzerman I'm all over this.

No problem my oppressed European brother. In USA we have freedom of speech. This is freedom to say just about anything in public... But there's the key words: "Just about". Because you do not have the freedom to use "fighting words". Fighting words as defined by wickerpedia: Fighting words are written or spoken words intended to incite hatred or violence from their target. Therefore hate speech is not free speech. Thank you.

Top of the list is Josh Anderson. That guy is a BEAST and wouldn't cost a ton to acquire. I like Vince Dunn quite a lot too.

Lol. Watch the nightly news. Pretty sure its already started.

Since when is equality a political issue to be debated? It's enshrined in the constitution. Hate speech is not free speech. C'mon dude. Also this is about Diversity in hockey. Quit derailing with your memorized lines from Fox News and keep it on topic.

3M is the going rate for 30 pts no?

https://theathletic.com/2009681/2020/09/01/2020-nhl-organizational-rankings-no-18-detroit-red-wings/?source=rss&redirected=1 Detroit ends up at number 18 of the Athletics ranking of farm systems. It's a drop from 13th place from the year before. Make of that what you will but obviously this years draft is another crucial one for our future.