rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 Detroit's first round pick: Tommy Cross. Fine by me. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=11054&hubname= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 That could very well happen, assuming the Wings actually use their pick this year. Next to Swedes, the Wings do draft a lot of American College players. Cross does seem to get good reviews in the scouting reports, so he might be worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 No relation to Cory Cross RIGHT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 His favourite player is Lidstrom and favourite team is Detroit too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 welcome to the Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) No relation to Cory Cross RIGHT? I figured someone would bring that up. Only I thought we'd see a Cory Cross sucks joke thrown in there, so I'm quite disappointed. They are not related. Cory Cross was born in Edmonton. Tommy Cross was born in America. Not sure on the city, but I know they are not related. Edited June 20, 2007 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 That could very well happen, assuming the Wings actually use their pick this year. Next to Swedes, the Wings do draft a lot of American College players. Cross does seem to get good reviews in the scouting reports, so he might be worth it. Guh? Out of the 346 players from colleges (or headed to college) in the 2001-2005 drafts, the Wings drafted 3. That was actually the lowest number in the entire NHL and the next closest teams (TOR and MTL) drafted 6 apiece. Source: http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/stories/061307aab.html The Wings basically ignore the college ranks--which is really strange being that there's a half dozen teams in their own backyard. -Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommie2 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 Detroit's first round pick: Tommy Cross. Fine by me. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=11054&hubname= I don't think it's going to happen.They need c-men more than they need young d-men.I see them drafting a right winger if they keep there pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agalloch Report post Posted June 20, 2007 Another defenseman. What a surprise. And honestly, I expect another defenseman as well, though I don't think that we should take one. If we do end up taking one, I hope it's Petrecki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 Guh? Out of the 346 players from colleges (or headed to college) in the 2001-2005 drafts, the Wings drafted 3. That was actually the lowest number in the entire NHL and the next closest teams (TOR and MTL) drafted 6 apiece. Source: http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/stories/061307aab.html The Wings basically ignore the college ranks--which is really strange being that there's a half dozen teams in their own backyard. -Tim I thought I saw somewhere that they did draft a lot from College's. I guess not then. Yep, so since he's not a Swede, I don't he'll be coming here. Sven Jonsson would be more like it, or any player with a swedish sounding name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 I thought I saw somewhere that they did draft a lot from College's. I guess not then. Yep, so since he's not a Swede, I don't he'll be coming here. Sven Jonsson would be more like it, or any player with a swedish sounding name. I always joke that we'll take the best available Jiri or Tomas. -Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 I figured someone would bring that up. Only I thought we'd see a Cory Cross sucks joke thrown in there, so I'm quite disappointed. They are not related. Cory Cross was born in Edmonton. Tommy Cross was born in America. Not sure on the city, but I know they are not related. The only advantage would be he'd score on his first shot on his first shift. But nothing after that... (Better?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted June 20, 2007 I think the Wings are going for defense as well. It just makes sense. Even though we have an awesome core of defenseman, we also have to make sure when some of our guys retire, we have suitable replacements to step up. Hopefully Cross is just what we need in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,151 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 ...well, it's settled then, well all like Cross, he's North American, more specifically, American, he's over 6' and at 18 by the time he makes the NHL he will be well over 200 lbs. Done deal... ...that means that Ken Holland will draft Haken Peupen with their first round pick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 ...that means that Ken Holland will draft Haken Peupen with their first round pick... Considering Detroit's last four 1st and 2nd round picks have been Jakub Kindl(CZE), Justin Abdlekader(US)Shawn Mattais(CAN), and Cory Emmerton(CAN), I'd say your logic of drafting a small skilled SWEDE is leaning a little towards the old cliche. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
detroitdan 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) I'd like to see them take Akim Aliu...he seems like he's got an edge to him and he's a pretty big kid...this team needs to get bigger...I'd love to see them pick him if he's still around at #27 Edited June 20, 2007 by detroitdan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 His favourite player is Lidstrom and favourite team is Detroit too So he's smart AND a good player? Sign me up! Considering Detroit's last four 1st and 2nd round picks have been Jakub Kindl(CZE), Justin Abdlekader(US)Shawn Mattais(CAN), and Cory Emmerton(CAN), I'd say your logic of drafting a small skilled SWEDE is leaning a little towards the old cliche. Quoted for truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) Considering Detroit's last four 1st and 2nd round picks have been Jakub Kindl(CZE), Justin Abdlekader(US)Shawn Mattais(CAN), and Cory Emmerton(CAN), I'd say your logic of drafting a small skilled SWEDE is leaning a little towards the old cliche. Was Jimmy Howard a first rounder? I thought they took him with the 20 something pick. Will check on it though! Edit: Howard was 64th overall pick in second round, I was wrong!! Edited June 20, 2007 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) So he's smart AND a good player? Sign me up! Quoted for truth. I know you're referring to him liking Lidstrom when you say he's smart. But he really is a smart player. Sounds like he can do a bit of everything: run the PP, hard shot, good skater, pro-size already, looks after his own end first, has a mean streak, uses his size along the boards and to clear the (edit) crease. A complete defencemen. I think Detroit's #1 priority is a big center, but if there are no decent options at #27, then Cross would be perfect. Oh, and I'd take him over Aliu. Although Aliu has great upside, I think Cross would be the more sure-fire bet to be a solid NHLer. Edited June 20, 2007 by rick zombo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 Cross sounds like a very reasonable pick for Detroit and it works for me, although I'd really like them to pick a physical winger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 Cross sounds like a very reasonable pick for Detroit and it works for me, although I'd really like them to pick a physical winger. I want them to take Pacioretty. He sounds like he's going to be nasty, and it'd be nice to see a Wolverine end up on the Wings for once. But he's a college player, soooo....... -Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor G 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 Cross sounds like a very reasonable pick for Detroit and it works for me, although I'd really like them to pick a physical winger. Gillies would be your pick then, if he lasts that long (highly unlikely). He can skate and if (a big if) he is as tough as his uncle, then anyone drafting him would be very lucky. The players that might be available at 27th in my very "non-expert" opinion is Petrecki, Maclean, Sweatt, and Cross. 3 of these are defenseman. Now if you are willing to take a chance Pacioretty has a great chance to be a very good power forward. But he is very raw in his development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 I'd like to see them take Akim Aliu...he seems like he's got an edge to him and he's a pretty big kid...this team needs to get bigger...I'd love to see them pick him if he's still around at #27 I think there is a good chance he may be. I really hope the Wings take him, it would be a risk but if everything pans out he could be a force on the ice. If we keep Bert, Aliu could take his place in a few years. I can only hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 The Wings shouldn't draft a player who has a decent chance at being a good NHL er...they should trade Zetterberg to Chicago so they can draft Kane. /sarcasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted June 20, 2007 Gillies would be your pick then, if he lasts that long (highly unlikely). He can skate and if (a big if) he is as tough as his uncle, then anyone drafting him would be very lucky. The players that might be available at 27th in my very "non-expert" opinion is Petrecki, Maclean, Sweatt, and Cross. 3 of these are defenseman. Now if you are willing to take a chance Pacioretty has a great chance to be a very good power forward. But he is very raw in his development. I loved watching Sweatt play when he was with the NTDP. He was one of those guys that really impressed me the first time I saw him like Kessel, Kane, Hensick and Mueller. I'm kind of surprised he didn't have a better year out at CC...but then again their team was way down in scoring from what they're usually at, and he was 3rd on the team in points. I like that kid a lot. He's a burner for sure. -Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
