Hockey Convert

Yeah, as others have said, it's a crapshoot on anyone, but their impression of him seems to be that he has a solid foundation; so now, we'll just have to see how he develops. I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. It seems to say something that they picked instead of trading down, no?

Yeah, seems smart. Bastards.

Yeah, I hate them, but they've done well.

Goddam ducks.

Could've happened to anyone, really.

Kuznetsov out. Edit: Etem, Merril, McFarland still available.

Vancouver's OUT. And another for Florida. They're certainly loading up on prospects.

Yeah, and a little confusing. In every draft thread recently, in response to calls for a physical D-man, many have said, "the Wings draft for skill! They'll get the best skill available, regardless of position!" Well, now we have it. Time for the coaching to take over, and see where it goes.

No trade, they're going up!

I think that's what disappoints me the most about that pick.

Could Etem or Tarasenko fall that far? Could be good forward options if so, and the way it's going, who knows?

I love that. I'm going to find whoever made it and send them a case of beer after this.

Yeah, they're probably already taking him back stage to kick him in the nuts and impregnate his girlfriend, just to start him down the path the ****** side. Frickin ducks.

Pierre McGuire is such a ******* moron... I am already tired of listening to him make authoritative claims on exactly how good each prospect is going to be in the NHL. There's a reason you're in the announcer booth, Mr. Clean. Shut. Up.

Definitely no argument there! We did just give Bertuzzi a raise; might be time to get some use out of him...

I'm not sure it would have any effect; his head seems to be made of some sort of solidified Cheez Wiz. Also, if Cooke touched Bettman, I'd be concerned about some sort of black-hole of douchery forming and consuming the earth.

I think I agree with this, handed out by the league-review mentioned above. It seems like on-ice calls might be dicey, and prone to being blown too often. Also, get rid of the Instigator.

If that did happen, though, would that not be the most epic, if very Pyrrhic, karmic justice ever? Anyway, we'll find out in a few hours now. If nothing exciting is on the table still at 21st, I guess why not trade down for a more shotgun approach if someone's willing?

My coworker claimed there was a rumor the Sharks might try to get him. Sounds plausible, at least, but who knows?

No, I realize there are more problems with this than just the thread rules. I guess the part that I really agree with is that adding two tougher guys to the fourth line would legitimately help the Wings; however, that's not even feasible, as you point out, at least until next year when we have more players rolling off contracts. Ritola, it seems to me either needs to have a complete shot to prove himself, or be traded; and I honestly don't know enough about him to say which is appropriate. As to realistic outlook: do you think it would be enough if we kept the forwards we have, and added a good D-man? Be it Boychuk, O'Donnell, Exelby, whoever; assuming that happened and the rest of our defense corps stepped up to make a really solid unit all year, could the Wings make a cup run on that? (This isn't rhetorical, I really am curious.)

Rules be scuppered; I like the sound of this. (Don't know much about O'Donnell, though.)

That worries me too. I'd like to have someone who will go to the playoffs with the team.

You know; that's interesting. I'd be curious to see that in practice.

This! I could not agree more. I think starting with one this year could be a step in the right direction, too.

...which is largely your fault, yes.