grsbmd 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 It hasn't happened since 1992, but I'm thinking this might finally be the year that the Wings use their first round pick to select a forward. Their group of defensive prospects is really deep, and they don't seem to have many potential top forwards in the pipeline. What do you guys think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted June 8, 2008 i wouldnt mind, allthough the general consencious from experts say that the draft drops off quickly after the first top 7-8 with 5 of them being forwards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYags 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I think they will, it only makes sense. We have crazy depth in defense and two talented goaltenders behind ozzie. I'm not at all sold on Kopecky, I think he'd be more useful as trade bait.. sign a forward Kenny! Get it done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I've heard that this is a pretty deep draft, top 15 potentially NHL-ready players, so who knows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ti-girl 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 Tyler Ennis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 (edited) Hard to say. It's clear they like to build the team from the blue-line out. So don't be surprised if it's a D prospect. But they could stand to invest in a physical North American forward. Or a scoring (right) winger. And of course more goalie depth would be good. I think they'll stick to organizational philosophy and simply draft the player they deem as the best available guy at #30. Regardless of position. Edited June 8, 2008 by rick zombo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feldmarschall 9 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 Thread title reminds me of those crappy "Is this the year?" ads the NHL ran. I had to watch the parody on YouTube just now. Thanks much, OP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony 3 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 im gonna guess and say we trade out of the first round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I really hope we do. Wings already have more then enough depth on Defense, so it would be wise to use this one on a forward IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.B. 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 One would think so, but it is hard to predict. We are drafting so late in the first round that the player will probably not be able to come in and contribute immediately, and will most likely need 4 to 5 years to develop. So, in 4 to 5 years, who is to say that we will have more depth defensively than we do offensively? But, looking at our prospects, the two things we need are tough, big, physical defensemen, and a power forward. Defensively, other than Erricson and potentially Quincey, we do not have any tough physical D-men in our system (unless you count Kolosov, but he may or may not be re-signed next year), and with both of those players about to wear out their stay in GR, we need to replenish the system in that department. Offensively, Mursak, Ritolla, Emmerton, and Axellson are potential top-6 forwards, and we have checking line guys in Helm, Abs who will be on our team for years. The one thing we lack is that power forward that every teams covet, and only the lucky ones have. Hopefully, we can nab one, because (and I hate to say this) but we traded away a beauty in Matthias last year, and we need to find another one this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I don't get the impression that the Wings care much about need. Obviously nobody they pick is going to make the big club any time soon. 3 years, minimum - that's how long ago Helm, Abdelkader, and Ritola were drafted and they're just now breaking on the scene. At #30 you just take the best player available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I was reading this mock draft, and they had Detroit picking another D from Sweden. Erik Karlsson. I guess we will see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings56 1 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 (edited) i wouldnt mind, allthough the general consencious from experts say that the draft drops off quickly after the first top 7-8 with 5 of them being forwards top 7-8? most definetly not. This is the deepest draft in a long time. Most of the top 10 are defensemen. The wings will get a quality foward by the 30th pick. And also if anyone remember's how late players like Perry and Richards fell to in the first round. No experts are saying after the top 7 or 8 players it drops off, and it is not 5 fowards. The one thing we lack is that power forward that every teams covet, and only the lucky ones have. Hopefully, we can nab one are you forgetting the MULE! he is as good as any team can ask for. He is in a great situation and better realize it. He has sick hands and is a power foward. like i said though, he is in a great situation playing with such good players in Datsyuk and Hank, so if he leaves for big money, which i expect he will try for with another great season next year then he won't suceed as in Detroit. Any way, he is the wings powerfoward. Edited June 8, 2008 by redwings56 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian Geek 2 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 i wouldnt mind, allthough the general consencious from experts say that the draft drops off quickly after the first top 7-8 with 5 of them being forwards Thank God for good drafting, we'll find another gem in the s***pile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 well, with all the depth in defense we do have, maybe this year we trade up in the draft to try and get a higher pick. it couldnt hurt with all the depth we have to try and draft a good forward in the first round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 (edited) I'd like A.J. Jenks or Anton Gustafsson. Btw, nhlentrydraft2008.com is a great site, you should have a look. Edited June 8, 2008 by Systemfel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 If I were the GM I'd get another defenseman. Unless a good player drops dramatically like Esposito did last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 On XM the mockdraft they had a goalie going for Detroit, they also said this is an extremely deep defensive draft. Also for physical D-man I thought Kindl was supposed to be pretty physical, or at least fights; thats what I heard anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 I'd like A.J. Jenks or Anton Gustafsson. Btw, nhlentrydraft2008.com is a great site, you should have a look. I don't think Jenks will be around after 29 picks. Maybe Gustafsson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) My two guesses are Zac Dalpe http://www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/featuredP...p;playerID=1016 Greg Nemisz http://www.nhlentrydraft2008.com/featuredP...p;playerID=1022 Edited June 9, 2008 by Superman54 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMAC 25 18 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 i would like to see them pick a forward but whoever they do pick up should be good b/c detroit is known for developing players and having great scouting so even if they don't pick one in the first round they'll do fine later in the draft i mean look how far in the draft zetterberg was taken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Hard to say. It's clear they like to build the team from the blue-line out. So don't be surprised if it's a D prospect. But they could stand to invest in a physical North American forward. Or a scoring (right) winger. And of course more goalie depth would be good. I think they'll stick to organizational philosophy and simply draft the player they deem as the best available guy at #30. Regardless of position. Christ, here we go with this crap again. We just won the friggin cup with a mostly European team but we need more physical North Americans! We don't want any more of those soft Europeans like Zetterburg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom, Frazen. Just pick a phyisical North American. Sometimes I wonder why I read these forums Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 top 7-8? most definetly not. This is the deepest draft in a long time. Most of the top 10 are defensemen. The wings will get a quality foward by the 30th pick. And also if anyone remember's how late players like Perry and Richards fell to in the first round. No experts are saying after the top 7 or 8 players it drops off, and it is not 5 fowards. are you forgetting the MULE! he is as good as any team can ask for. He is in a great situation and better realize it. He has sick hands and is a power foward. like i said though, he is in a great situation playing with such good players in Datsyuk and Hank, so if he leaves for big money, which i expect he will try for with another great season next year then he won't suceed as in Detroit. Any way, he is the wings powerfoward. What the hell are you basing that on? I haven't seen anything that indicates that he wants to leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 James Wright in the first 1st, and then we pick Luke Adam in the 2nd or 3rd round. He's a huge Wings fan, a good young guy, size and all of that. Doesnt hurt that I grew up next to him and know him personally . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Christ, here we go with this crap again. We just won the friggin cup with a mostly European team but we need more physical North Americans! We don't want any more of those soft Europeans like Zetterburg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom, Frazen. Just pick a phyisical North American. Sometimes I wonder why I read these forums There's no need to jump off the deep end dude. I think he's just trying to say that it'd be nice to have another Shanny type of character in this team's future. Franzen is fantastic- I'm dying to see his McFarlane action figure on my shelf (who knows when that'll happen- they have a kinda slow turn-around time and haven't stated intentions to do a Mule figure yet). But I'd still like another big power forward like him to replace Holmstrom on the first line when he retires (since he's going to be retired long before Dats or Z). Is that feasible in the first round at #30? I dunno- stranger things have happened and this is a deep as hell draft. Still- I wouldn't be surprised if the Wings traded down for a couple of high 2nd round picks so they could pick up the other Staal kid and some other tempting prospects. I suggest people read the Hockey News 2008 Prospect edition- it's a very interesting read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites