sputman 1,268 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 yeah, slight exaggeration. won't we all be excited, though, to have this kid in the system, only for him never to see the light of day in a wings uniform? i hope im wrong, though. he looks spunky! Strengths: Excellent fighter. Fearless style and works hard. Just enough skating and skill to be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Im not gonna get overly excited about this........... ......... Detroit drafted an actually fighter! Im a happy chappy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 The excitement and hope over this dude is insane. Hope he doesn't become the next Ellis or MacDonald. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 The excitement and hope over this dude is insane. Hope he doesn't become the next Ellis or MacDonald. yeah, i hope he doesn't turn into a soft center or a medicore goalie as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 yeah, i hope he doesn't turn into a soft center or a medicore goalie as well. You know what I meant. Players that reach the cusp of being regulars but for whatever reason just don't make it in a Wings jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 yeah, i hope he doesn't turn into a soft center or a medicore goalie as well. Ive seen this before...he'll be putting on goalie pads in no time. Theres no hope for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) You know what I meant. Players that reach the cusp of being regulars but for whatever reason just don't make it in a Wings jersey. yeah, yeah. i remember darryl bootland getting quite a lot of love here, and now i think he's working at chilis. *edited for spelling Edited June 27, 2009 by drumshanbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 I hope more than anything i get to see this guy in a wings jersey in a few years!!! this is exactly the type of player the wings need! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norm_Maracle For Vezina 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 what a waste of a pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 I like the pick - it was just a late 6th rounder. Even if he never wears a Wings jersey you need guys like this - especially in the minors. If he adds 20-25 pounds over the next four years and plays some tenacious 4th line grinding minutes than what is the problem? If Downey leaves G.R. and Mac retires in a year or two you have to have someone fill the void - he doesn't look timid of anyone bigger than him to me and apparently he has an offensive upside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 what a waste of a pick sorry, can't take anyone with the name "Norm Maracle for Vezina" seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) Callahan scored more goals in his first season in the WHL than Darren Helm. Hes also going on a weight gain mission this summer to get his weight up to the 200lb mark. Im sensing a possible enforcer in the making... Edited June 27, 2009 by uk_redwing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Callahan scored more goals in his first season in the WHL than Darren Helm. Hes also going on a weight gain mission this summer to get his weight up to the 200lb mark. Im sensing a possible enforcer in the making... A common trend with "enforcers" is that their hands are made of stone, which is not a good thing if you want to be on the Red Wings these days. However, it seems as if the kid has good enough skill and hockey sense that he could perhaps provide great net front presence and get garbage goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 I'm happy we got this guy, and used a 6th round pick. Offensive upside is limited (in NHL terms) but I gather that he could make a solid 3rd or 4th liner. His checking/physical upside looks very solid. He's probably too young for this to happen, but imagine how good it would be to have Downey or McCarty take this guy under their wing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 As long as he can hit and fight, I'm not interested in how cute his hands look out there on the ice. We have too many skilled players already. We need some more sandpaper on this roster to even things out. I don't want another season of having a pointless 4th line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) I don't want another season of having a pointless 4th line. Our 4th line did have a point...it was to let the other team score to keep the rest of the team on their toes. Edited June 27, 2009 by uk_redwing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pokemonbreeder18 6 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Good looking player but I dont think he would fit the wings lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 As long as he can hit and fight, I'm not interested in how cute his hands look out there on the ice. We have too many skilled players already. We need some more sandpaper on this roster to even things out. I don't want another season of having a pointless 4th line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Good size for WINGS - He's listed at 5'-11" (175lbs)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sureWhyNot 19 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 what a waste of a pick You aren't being serious, are you? It was a 6th round pick, the guy has a lot of upside possibility in his offensive game, he is a above average penalty killer, this too will surely improve as he works his way through the Wings system - and he is a fearless scrapper - something that wouldn't hurt to have especially if all the other aspects of his game come along as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 Even if he doesn't make it to the NHL level, I like the fact that Holland and co. obviously are showing they want some size/physicality for the future squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 Even if he doesn't make it to the NHL level, I like the fact that Holland and co. obviously are showing they want some size/physicality for the future squad. What size are you talking about?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 What size are you talking about?! He's still probably got an inch or two of growing to do, and hes going to be 200lbs or there abouts by October. If he can bring that up to 220lbs hes well on his way to being a solid heavyweight fighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 He's 5'-11" not gonna grow 6'-1"... 5'-11" at 220lbs... OMG... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 28, 2009 He's 5'-11" not gonna grow 6'-1" Males stop growing roughly at the age of 25. He has 7 years of growing still to do. Whilst hes obviously not going to shoot up, an inch or two isnt unrealistic at all. And yes, 5"11 220lbs is also possible. Jon Mirasty in the AHL is 5"10 220lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
