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I'm looking forward to it all. I miss hockey in general and for the first time in a few seasons, there are some reasons to be excited. I'm not sure if we will finish 30th or 31st again but it's certainly possible. As long as there is some growth and some competitive hockey, I will be happy. It would be nice to see some things go right for Blashill. As for the whole Pierre Luc Dubois discussion, he would be a great fit on any team. I wish we could land someone like him. Hopefully Raymond and some of other recent/upcoming picks hit their ceiling.

Pretty bad last night. Podkolzin was making Broberg his ***** all night.

I'm actually quite excited for the season to begin. It's been a few seasons since I've felt any sort of optimism. I'm not expecting playoffs but I am cautiously optimistic there will be some improvement and growth. We signed a solid goaltender. We lost a few of the horrible contracts finally (that Ericsson deal was the longest 6 years of my life), Steve has been making some shrewd moves, I liked our draft this year and I'm excited to see some of the kids work their way onto the roster. I really hope Zadina can start to make the leap this year. LGRWs!

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I absolutely love this kid and would take him in a heartbeat. A 1st, 2nd and 3rd would be a steal. Looking at what Calgary gave up to get Hamilton (who has since been shipped out of town due to rumored attitude/mental health issues), I think that would be a great price. But I agree, I don't see Columbus letting him go. One of the best young d men in the league. In theory, our pick will certainly be a lotto pick. Just not sure at what percentage. But Werenski would instantly and significantly improve our defensive group.

Panarin was never coming to Detroit. #pleezbaleevit

Our only hope is to fleece Holland or maybe Ottawa will bail us out of our s***ty contracts like they seem to be doing for Toronto.

Buying them out at this stage makes zero sense. Just have to ride out that last year and ditch those contracts.

That's an interesting order. How come you put Broberg ahead of Byram? Sounds like we are in for an exciting draft this year. Lots of intriguing prospects.

Yep Florida seems to be a hot potential landing spot for a bunch of guys. Apparently rumblings in the Edmonton media that Holland was super high on Broberg and that Yzerman may still take him. Thoughts? Huge reach?

That would be a thing of a beauty. But I don't see us as one of his top choices unfortunately.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I was expecting to be shunned for being a n00b haha. From the little bit of browsing I've done, it seems there will be some good discussions to look forward to. I'm excited for next season already. Can't wait to see how Steve begins to right the ship!

Thanks man. I've been looking for a place to discuss the Red Wings for a long time - one that is not completely littered with idiots (like every article on Facebook). I think I've found it. I'm excited. A few months ago I thought we had a shot at Byram. I feel there is no way LA passes on him. And I wouldn't be shocked if Chicago or the Avs sniped him either. Either way, exciting draft with a lot of intriguing prospects.

Then we try to trade down to 8th and take whoever falls to us.