zata20 4 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 I retract what I said earlier. Pit didn't get Mike Lee. They traded their pick to Phoenix who took him. Not that anyone probably paid attention, but in case someone did, I wanted to set the record straight. Who is Mike Lee? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Who is Mike Lee? Folks up here are quite hot on him. Here's the story: Michael Lee North American Goalie Fargo, USHL Final Rank: 4 Midterm Rank: 3 Position: Goalie Catches: Left Height: 6' 1" Weight: 185 Born: October 5, 1990 Born in: Fargo, ND, USA • In 2008-09, Lee posted a 26-15-4 record, including three shutouts, with a 2.40 goals-against-average and a .918 save percentage. His win total and save percentage ranked second among USHL goaltenders. • He was the recipient of the Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year, a coveted award for USA Hockey members. • The native of Roseau, Minnesota helped the U.S. Junior Select Team capture a tournament title at the 2008 World Junior ‘A’ Challenge while also being named to the All-Tournament Team after recording a perfect 4-0-0 record and a 2.00 goals-against average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Question... Generally speaking, are we Wings fans usually upset with their picks that turn out to be Franzen and Filppula? I'm just trying to gauge on whether or not this excitement is fool's gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Come on.... Haula!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Question... Generally speaking, are we Wings fans usually upset with their picks that turn out to be Franzen and Filppula? I'm just trying to gauge on whether or not this excitement is fool's gold. Franzen was considered a joke pick -- unheard of and 24 years-old. Flip was decently well-received. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Mitchell Callahan... 188 PIM's in 70 games in the WHL last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) Kid's a spitfire -- 23 fights last season! http://www.hockeyfights.com/players/8849 That's 3 prospects with fight credits. Damn Haula goes right after... I wanted him! Edited June 27, 2009 by egroen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) Wings choose Mitchell Callahan. Anyone know anything about him? Thanks, guys. I smell GRIT!!!!! Edited June 27, 2009 by 55fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Wing 26 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Mitchell Callahan... 188 PIM's in 70 games in the WHL last season. First google result for him is from hockeyfights.com!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Mitchell Callahan... 188 PIM's in 70 games in the WHL last season. Wonder who Kenny has him mixed up with? Or where he's planning to trade him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Sunday, June 07, 2009 Callahan, Mitchell - RW - Kelowna WHL Mitchell Callahan / Kelowna Rockets WHL RW-R / 5-11, 175 / 17-Aug-91 Skating: 50 / Skill: 40 / Sense: 40 / Compete: 65 / Tough: 75 Strengths: Excellent fighter. Fearless style and works hard. Just enough skating and skill to be interesting. Weaknesses: Might not have the frame to play his style at the next level. Who'd have thought the toughest guy from the Dub in this year's draft would be from Southern California? The rugged style and fighting ability is the big draw here. But has just enough skating and skill to make for an intriguing middle round sleeper. Great on-ice work ethic. Is strong defensively and a decent penalty killer. Lots of improvement from September to March this season. I think there could be some hidden offensive upside. Even if his best case upside is only a 5-10 goal scorer in the NHL, with the defensive play, physical style, and willingness to drop the gloves, that could be a really valuable guy to have. Summary: I don't care that he's only 5-11, this guy can play it tough. I'd want to roll the dice on this guy with a late 3rd or a 4th. Draft Day: Was previously listed as a late-91 birthdate, so he's gone under the radar a bit. But NHL teams have certainly noticed. There's a chance he goes shockingly early (2nd round isn't impossible). Otherwise I think he might be a middle rounder. I question the author's overall draft and talent analysis but it is something on him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spydrwebb 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 First google result for him is from hockeyfights.com!! he doesn't back down from bigger guys... for whatever that's worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 I question the author's overall draft and talent analysis but it is something on him... Sounds like Pain Train 2.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 I love the drafts! Right now people are like, "who is this kid? There's no info on him at all!", then 5 years later people are saying, "Damn, Holland and Co. are freaking gods to find these guys!" Our future is bright! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Sounds like Pain Train 2.0 Sound's a bit like Kocur to me... Probably not as powerful but similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spydrwebb 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Sounds like Pain Train 2.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Sound's a bit like Kocur to me... Probably not as powerful but similar. I was just joking about Lilja since they mentioned he was a fighter. But now that you mention it, he is really more Kocur-like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsRedWingFan 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 John Tavares has the personality of a bread crumb. Or Sidney Crosby. Pretty sure Abdelkader was a fan of the Wings. he was .. they had a photo of him in our local newspaper during the recent playoffs at 4 years old wearing a RedWings jersey ( I'm from the same hometown as Abby) and another thing ... Pens coach Dan Bylsma grew up 15 minutes down the highway from Muskegon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 27, 2009 3left shooters 3 right shooters thus far... goodgood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Detroit drafted a fighter :D :D ...and I jizzed in my pants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 sweet a tough guy and he wears 24! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Sound's a bit like Kocur to me... Probably not as powerful but similar. f*** yeah. We need our next Probbie or Kocur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Detroit drafted a fighter :D :D ...and I jizzed in my pants. I thought they drafted two fighters. Or at least one fighter and one guy with a taste for fighting. I suggest you sleep all day tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) f*** yeah. We need our next Probbie or Kocur. Not just that. He's got enough skill to play on the team. He's almost perfect for a fighter draft pick. Future Grind Line of Julien Cayer-Some Center-Mitchell Callahan!!! Edited June 27, 2009 by titanium2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 from that article "Even if his best case upside is only a 5-10 goal scorer in the NHL, with the defensive play, physical style, and willingness to drop the gloves, that could be a really valuable guy to have." ahhh yess please!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
