FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 NHL.com has a feature where they took 3 folks and they each ran a mock draft of the first round. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=415494 They all picked different players for the Wings. Does anyone know of these 3 possible prospects? Adam Kimelman says Dylan Olsen, D, Camrose (AJHL) Brad Holland says Chris Kreider, C, Phillips-Andover Academy (HS-Mass.) Shawn P Roarke says Carl Klingberg, F, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden) The first link in each line is to the "expert's" picks. The second link in each line (if available) is the hockeydb.com profile for that player. Sadly, no one thinks Tavares will be around for pick #29. ;) Have the Wings ever drafted anyone out of high school before? I don't follow prospects and such, so I have no idea who they would pick, but for those of you that do follow such things - who do YOU think they'll pick and why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Well I wouldn't mind too much if they picked the Frölunda kid - I'd get to watch him play . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Pretty sure they drafted Abdelkader out of highschool "mona shores" along with Nick Oslund? right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Pretty sure they drafted Abdelkader out of highschool "mona shores" along with Nick Oslund? right Abdelkader came out of MSU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) Abdelkader came out of MSU. They drafted him in 2005, which was the year he graduated high school. Any scouting reports they had on him came from his play for the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders of the USHL. It's tough because whoever they draft this year won't likely don a Wings jersey for another 5-7 years if they're lucky enough. But have it Jimmy Nill and Hakan! Edited April 6, 2009 by titanium2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 I've seen Olsen once. He was OK, but . . . I think there's better out there projected for the high second round. I'd like to see them get a D with better size to replace Stuart/Lilja in 3-4 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson, F, Timra (Sweden) "He may be small, but Lightning have had pretty good luck with Martin St. Louis." 6'1 200lbs is not small for a 17 year old... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted April 6, 2009 We need an offensive defenseman soon.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 6, 2009 We need an offensive defenseman soon.. Sebastien Piche Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XxGoWingsxX 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Sebastien Piche You beat me too it...nice choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Also Kindl is pretty gamn offensive as well isn't he? and he's played few years in AHL already... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
34Legace34 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) If he cleans up his defensive game (which ive heard he has been doing), than Kindl could be the answer to the need for an offensive defenseman. edit : just looked at his stats for Grand Rapids. Hasnt had the best year, 32 pts in 77 games, and is a -14 which shows his defensive game needs work. Edited April 6, 2009 by 34Legace34 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 We need an offensive defenseman soon.. 2 of the last 3 Red Wing 1st round oicks have been offensive d-men. Kindl and Smith. Detroit needs a BIG center and a BIG physical defenseman. Or a right hand shot on the wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Probie 7 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson, F, Timra (Sweden) "He may be small, but Lightning have had pretty good luck with Martin St. Louis." 6'1 200lbs is not small for a 17 year old... Yeah, I spotted that too. Buddy is looking up the wrong info.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson, F, Timra (Sweden) "He may be small, but Lightning have had pretty good luck with Martin St. Louis." 6'1 200lbs is not small for a 17 year old... And not a bad player either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
