F.Michael

Yeah...So does that leave us with the possibility of nabbing Zadina at #6?

What really sucks is that I'll most likely be taking a nap when the draft starts (damn you 3rd shift weekend program).

Agreed.

You figure he's gone this long - why not wait 'till the 1st of July to see what offers are on the table? But I have to admit - these past 30 days - the NYI went from buffoonery to what appears to be a competent group that has every intention of making the playoffs. Tavares has some serious decisions to make.

Tradition?

Might be my opinion only, but I'm getting tired of seeing Gary B get booed everywhere he goes. People need to grow up, and realize he' the 'mouth' for the BoG. Hope the trend ends when Detroit hosts the draft, and Gary is welcomed with an applause.

Tavares might still be in play...But truth be told - I’d be shocked if he signed with the Habs. Chances are they’re taking Kotkaniemi.

With Trotz now apparently to be the NYI head coach - does this change anything with Tavares?

This is arguably 1 of the most exciting drafts that I can recall...Being a fan of the Red Wings - there's any number of possibilities that could take shape come Friday. Hell - for all we know Holland could package up our 1st, and 2nd round picks in exchange for Karlsson (cause )...

Gotta photoshop Trotz' mug on the fisherman.

IMHO - Lucic wouldn't be so bad as a Wing (even better if we drafted Tkachuk - 2 bad boys on the Wings), but ONLY if Chiarelli ate 75% of the contract. Just imagine...Tkachuk goads an opponent into a fracas - only to be speared in the gonads by Lucic...

As I mentioned before - me thinks it'll be Hughes. Plays at Michigan - played with Larkin/Jensen - was coached by Blashill. Seems inevitable.

AA is 1 of a handful of guys who can keep up with McJesus. Wonder if Chiapet will find anyone willing to take on the 'Nutcracker' aka Lucic?