Guest Shoreline Report post Posted June 23, 2007 Booing Stevie Y is as bad as cheering for Adolf Hitler. What the f*** was that? Regardless, with Pierre's description him, seems pretty appealing. That's ok. I've asked a few people in the San Jose area who, in their opinion, is/was the best all-time player in NHL history, and their answer was Jonathan Cheechoo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 Whens our next pick? 3rd round, 88 overall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 Ill be watching this guy this fall here in WI Me too! I'm excited to see Turris, Smith, and that other kid playing for UW this year. Anytime a kid is heavily recruited by the Badgers and Wolverines you know he's probably going to be a player. Rankings don't always mean everything, and if they really liked the kid, why not go for him. They obviously had him ahead of Petricki, Cross, and some of the others available. And St. Mike's has churned out some good players. -Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 anyone think kenny may have a deal in the works? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 no akim coming for detroit inless u trade up but that wont happen... i would have liked to see nick in detroit ... but heres for Smith... GO GET EM!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 Yeah.. like the Sharks need to get any BiggerTougherFaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted June 23, 2007 Yeah.. like the Sharks need to get any BiggerTougherFaster. They took your pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 I hope the Wings can trade up and still grab Aliu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 Yzerman said Smith is an offensive defenceman who is a great skater. We love these type of guys... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 yeah its always good to get a offensive defenceman that can skate control the put...has good work ethic..can forecheck..back check......fight......hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan4life19 26 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 3rd round, 88 overall. No worries, Detroit's magic doesn't happen until about the 6th round... a 3rd round pick is gravy at this point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashenden 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 28. BRENDAN SMITH image Pos: Defence Shoots: L Height: 6'1" Weight: 170 lbs. Born: 2/8/1989 From: Toronto, ON Team: St. Michael's (OPJHL) RANKINGS TSN: 28 CSB: 68 NA ISS: 54 RLR: 49 McK: 47 THN: 46 The TSN Insider's Forecast: The St. Michael's Buzzer defenceman will get discounted a little because of the level of competition in the Ontario Provincial Jr. A League, but there are few defenceman at any level that can skate the puck up the ice like Brendan Smith. He has a tendency to try to do too much with the puck but scouts like the raw potential. Smith is currently committed to the University of Wisconsin for this fall, but the St. Michael's Majors of the OHL are said to be putting on a push to sign him. This is a factor for some teams. One club that likes Smith said they would be less inclined to take him if he plays in the OHL because he needs the extra development time in college. Another team, though, suggested the sooner he starts playing a pro style schedule, the more he will develop. Smith is a strong candidate to be taken between 20 and 30 but could slip a little, to the top of the second round. From NHL Central Scouting: A skilled defenseman with good puck skills. Has good mobility and a good skating stride. Able to join the rush well and is creative with the puck. Needs to make better decisions with the puck and move it quicker. Needs to improve the consistency of his physical play. From ISS: Smith has very attractive attributes, which include his strong skating and puck-handling abilities. Playing in a Tier 2 league for the last two years has allowed him to play with great confidence and at times with too much comfort. He loves to rush the puck whenever he gets a chance and loves to step up and challenge the opposing team early. He has just recently returned from a minor injury to rejoin his team for the 2nd round of the playoffs. As of late, he has brought his game under control and has learned to pick his spots better and play a less risky game. When under control and playing smart, Smith is a very intriguing prospect. Year Team GP G A Pts Pim 2006-2007 St. Michael's (OPJHL) 39 12 24 36 90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 I hope the Wings can trade up and still grab AliuI want Akim as well. Go for it Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaytan Report post Posted June 23, 2007 I'm all for it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 I can't believe Montreal passed up on Esposito. Stranger then that, they took an American instead! Guess it isn't so french-canadian biased after all. Another surprise was how far Cherepanov slipped down. #17 overall? Surely I thought he would be a top 10 pick. Just like the Wings actually using a 1st round pick, this draft is full of oddities! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan4life19 26 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 A little off topic... but is round 2 of the draft also televised... I was flicking through the satellite and TSN said "NHL draft" at like 4am... would that be a repeat or the second round? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.T.Hun 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 I was pleased to see the USHL getting some props from the TSN guys. I get to see some Green Bay Gamblers games every so often. You can tell that most of the players aren't NHL material, but there's always a few that you look at and say, "He's something special." The USHL has become a legit junior hockey league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 A little off topic... but is round 2 of the draft also televised... I was flicking through the satellite and TSN said "NHL draft" at like 4am... would that be a repeat or the second round? From what I've heard, no. It's suppose to be available online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 A little off topic... but is round 2 of the draft also televised... I was flicking through the satellite and TSN said "NHL draft" at like 4am... would that be a repeat or the second round? NHL.com is scheduled to have a live video stream off of their site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowcelticwing 18 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 (edited) NHL.com is scheduled to have a live video stream off of their site. Cool, I didn't think i'd get to watch the next round's of the draft .can't wait to see what the Wings are gonna do next. Edited June 23, 2007 by glasgowcelticwing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kindlwillbegreat 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 (edited) anyone else watching rounds 2 to 7 on the nhl network?? lol dammit the swedish goalie was taken 36 PHX (from EDM) JOEL GISTEDT 12/7/1987 Uddevalla SE 5' 11" 174 SWEDEN FROLUNDA G L saint louis are trying to copy the wings and going for swedes lol 39 STL SIMON HJALMARSSON 2/1/1989 Varnamo SE 5' 11" 161 SWE-JR. FROLUNDA JR. RW L Edited June 23, 2007 by kindlwillbegreat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 anyone else watching rounds 2 to 7 on the nhl network?? lol dammit the swedish goalie was taken 36 PHX (from EDM) JOEL GISTEDT 12/7/1987 Uddevalla SE 5' 11" 174 SWEDEN FROLUNDA G L Im watching it but im kind of annoyed, im missing all the picks because these announcers just keep talking through the picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kindlwillbegreat 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 (edited) Im watching it but im kind of annoyed, im missing all the picks because these announcers just keep talking through the picks. ya i know what you mean lol ...... go to www.nhl.com and click on the 2nd round picks so like that you check it out if you miss some due to the interviews ........im hoping goalie kent patterson is still available at 88th i know its eklund but i been saying this for days that the flames were gonna go after ryan smyth ................ RYAN SMYTH RIGHTS TO CALGARY (e3) and other morning rumours from the draftToday @ 10:19 AM ET | Comments (24) CALGARY WORKING TO OBTAIN RYAN SMYTH.(e3) The Rumour is that Smyth's negotiation rights would be traded for Eric Nystrom Edited June 23, 2007 by kindlwillbegreat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 ya i know what you mean lol ...... go to www.nhl.com and click on the 2nd round picks so like that you check it out if you miss some due to the interviews ........im hoping goalie kent patterson is still available at 88th I dont know if they will draft a goalie wiht howard in the lineup, i want that akim aliu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kindlwillbegreat 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2007 (edited) dammm the ducks took a power forward i had also hopes for 42 ANA (from MIN) ERIC TANGRADI 2/10/1989 Philadelphia, PA US 6' 3" 207 OHL BELLEVILLE C L I dont know if they will draft a goalie wiht howard in the lineup, i want that akim aliu well they will draft a goalie this year , they have too they dont have any goalies in the system besides howard and larsson in sweden damm 2 goalies selected back to back , 3 in the 2nd round so far 48 NYR ANTOINE LAFLEUR 12/12/1988 Gatineau, QC CA 6' 4" 186 QMJHL PEI G L 49 COL (from CGY) TREVOR CANN 3/30/1989 Oakville, ON 5' 10.75" 199 OHL PETERBOROUGH G L nashville just selected goalie jeremy smith ........so much for not having any good goalies this year lol looks like everyones panicking and picking them up in the 2nd rd, im sure will get some european goalie Edited June 23, 2007 by kindlwillbegreat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
