Final Draft Rankings

[newfy 695]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectbrowse.htm

Theres a link to the NHL final rankings. So looking at this now who do people see the wings taking.

Macfarland has slipped quite a bit and it would be awesome if he somehow ended up still around when the wings pick.

Howden is a big kid, good on the PK and could be someone detroit is looking at.

Of course Mcilrath is projected to go right around the wings pick and we all know how sweet it would be if they got him.

Watson may end up going to the wings but his stock has really risen the last part of the season so he might go higher. Hes a big hitter, great penalty killer and he is big. Wings could use him. Oh and he's from Michigan as well.

Merril is a wings type player. Puck moving defenseman. They may end up taking him but I really doubt they do, thats not what our farm needs right now.

Oh and Kabanov has dropped outta the first round so I don't see the wings taking him

So now that we have the final rankings, what do you guys think will happen? My ideal scenario would have us landing one of Macfarland, Watson or Mcilrath. Our system has no stay at home d men or good power forwards, this draft we have 3 guys that fit what we need that should be going right around where we pick.

[Lidstrom for life 20]

Merril Merril please draft Merril. I would love to be able to watch a wings prospect play at U of M! I have actually read he is more of a defensive defenseman than a puck mover but maybe I am wrong.

Edit: I probably should have read your post before I asked my question so nevermind

Edited May 25, 2010 by Lidstrom for life

[Buppy 1,720]

From what I've read on Merril is that he has a very strong all-around game. Maybe not the most physical, but he is big. MacIlrath probably fits our needs better, but stay-at-home, physical d-men usually aren't that tough to get in FA, and not that expensive. Merril would be my top choice among the 2nd tier defensemen this year.

I haven't looked to deeply at the forwards, but from what I've heard is that after Hall and Seguin, the next 10-15 guys are fairly even. Skinner still intrigues me, even though he isn't ranked that high. Sheahan sounds good. Or Neiderreiter if he falls a bit.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

I wish they could move up 9 spots to grab Niederreiter.

Tyler Pitlick has a pretty hilarious name, why not take him?

edit: spelling

Edited May 25, 2010 by Drake_Marcus

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Awwww damn it. Did anyone read Seguin's profile?

His favourite NHL player is Zetterberg and his boyhood idol was Yzerman. Do want!

[newfy 695]

From what I've read on Merril is that he has a very strong all-around game. Maybe not the most physical, but he is big. MacIlrath probably fits our needs better, but stay-at-home, physical d-men usually aren't that tough to get in FA, and not that expensive. Merril would be my top choice among the 2nd tier defensemen this year.

I haven't looked to deeply at the forwards, but from what I've heard is that after Hall and Seguin, the next 10-15 guys are fairly even. Skinner still intrigues me, even though he isn't ranked that high. Sheahan sounds good. Or Neiderreiter if he falls a bit.

Yeah from about picks 12 - 21 or so the talent level is fairly close and the only thing that will change who gets picked is organizational needs.

The wings should be able to grab up one of Watson, Macfarland or Mcilrath with that first pick so we will fill some needs for sure.

[Doggy 130]

Does anyone who watched the Memorial Cup seriously think that Seguin will actually be picked up first? Honestly.

[Finnish Wing 110]

Draft only enforcers and we win the Cup.

[magicaldatsyuk 6]

Draft only enforcers and we win the Cup.

sikeeeeee

[wings1110 184]

Does anyone know why sheahan went from being ranked 5 to being ranked 22?

[newfy 695]

Draft only enforcers and we win the Cup.

At least they have heart, draft finnish and you get heartless floaters with no finish.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Does anyone know why sheahan went from being ranked 5 to being ranked 22?

He wants to play for the Wings?

[Finnish Wing 110]

At least they have heart, draft finnish and you get heartless floaters with no finish.

Kinda like Flip?

Maybe we should draft a Finnish enforcer then.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

I just want the Wings to either trade up for a pick who can enter the league young or go for a high risk high reward player. It'd be great to finally have someone who could step in this coming season... but picking no better than 19th overall for 20 years makes that tough.

[newfy 695]

I just want the Wings to either trade up for a pick who can enter the league young or go for a high risk high reward player. It'd be great to finally have someone who could step in this coming season... but picking no better than 19th overall for 20 years makes that tough.

I think going high risk high reward could be worth it but not with Kabanov. The guys projected to go around 20 are still supposed to be solid top 6 guys.

Macfarland may drop to us and he was supposed to be the most skilled canadian in the draft last year some were saying and a top 3 pick. He's kinda risky so we might get to pick him up.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

I think going high risk high reward could be worth it but not with Kabanov. The guys projected to go around 20 are still supposed to be solid top 6 guys.

Macfarland may drop to us and he was supposed to be the most skilled canadian in the draft last year some were saying and a top 3 pick. He's kinda risky so we might get to pick him up.

Really? In that case I agree on Macfarland. Sheahan's another guy who seems to have fallen pretty far in the rankings... but something made NHL central scouting rank him 5th midseason...

[newfy 695]

Really? In that case I agree on Macfarland. Sheahan's another guy who seems to have fallen pretty far in the rankings... but something made NHL central scouting rank him 5th midseason...

Yeah Macfarland was right up there in the top 5 last year but he only played like 20 games or something this season. He's a fair comparison to Franzen but with the physicality Mule played with before he was a scorer.

Sheahan was ranked high as well, I don't know much about him since he played college hockey but there must have been something there to make him slip.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

What do you guys think of Austin Watson? He's ranked at #14 right now but was #25 midseason. He's a Wings fan who likes Franzen... here's his scouting report:

NHL Central Scouting’s Chris Edwards

“Austin is a very good penalty killer. He plays a high-energy two-way game. He's aggressive on the forecheck and he will finish his checks. He has good hands and can shoot the puck hard. He is an excellent competitor and is a good shot blocker. I like his energy and willingness to play a role and be good at that role.”

Peterborough Petes head coach Ken McRae

“Austin is a big power forward that protects the puck very well all over the ice. He is a great shot blocker and penalty kill specialist. Austin also exhibits a great net front presence on the power-play and even strength and has a very good stick allowing him to create goals and scoring chances off redirections and tips. He also displays good leadership qualities for such a young player.”

[newfy 695]

What do you guys think of Austin Watson? He's ranked at #14 right now but was #25 midseason. He's a Wings fan who likes Franzen... here's his scouting report:

I think he would be a great pick at our spot. He might not have the huge offensive upside of some but he's a hard hitting power forwardt hat we don't have alot of. He's from michigan too.

[LeftWinger 5,153]

We all know Holland will take a European born player that will stay in the minors until he either goes back home, has no more options or never really develops into a NHL caliber player. We are all smoking pipes if we actually believe Holland will draft McIlrath if available, or any other 6'4ish 220lb North American player. Holland is about small skilled Europeans and thats the bottom line. Just watch who Yzerman drafts, we'll all be wishing Holland retired!

[Finnish Wing 110]

We all know Holland will take a European born player that will stay in the minors until he either goes back home, has no more options or never really develops into a NHL caliber player. We are all smoking pipes if we actually believe Holland will draft McIlrath if available, or any other 6'4ish 220lb North American player. Holland is about small skilled Europeans and thats the bottom line. Just watch who Yzerman drafts, we'll all be wishing Holland retired!

Yes, the Holland tactic has definitely been poor over the years.

I wonder why some of these people even are Red Wings fans. Maybe you should try Ducks or Flyers etc. if you don't like skilled Europeans.

[rick zombo 3,739]

We all know Holland will take a European born player that will stay in the minors until he either goes back home, has no more options or never really develops into a NHL caliber player. We are all smoking pipes if we actually believe Holland will draft McIlrath if available, or any other 6'4ish 220lb North American player. Holland is about small skilled Europeans and thats the bottom line. Just watch who Yzerman drafts, we'll all be wishing Holland retired!

2006 draft - Wings 1st selection - Cory Emmerberg

2007 draft - Wings 1st selection - Brendan Smithstrom

2008 draft - Wings 1st selection - Thomas McCollumov

2009 draft - Wings 1st selection - Landon Ferrarkinen

You mean like this?

[cr00d 26]

Yeah Macfarland was right up there in the top 5 last year but he only played like 20 games or something this season. He's a fair comparison to Franzen but with the physicality Mule played with before he was a scorer.

Clearly, you have never seen Mcfarland play.

He played in 64 out of a possible 68 games for the Wolves this season, not sure where you got that 20 games from. He's not an overly big kid (6'0, 190ish lbs), and he plays with almost no physicallity, he's very soft. His top 5 ranking was based solely on his offensive upside, because he does have some skill. That being said, he's pathetic in his own end.

He's comparable to Alexandre Daigle, not Franzen.

The Wings will stay far away from this kid, I garantee. He is NOT, Red Wings material.

[newfy 695]

2006 draft - Wings 1st selection - Cory Emmerberg

2007 draft - Wings 1st selection - Brendan Smithstrom

2008 draft - Wings 1st selection - Thomas McCollumov

2009 draft - Wings 1st selection - Landon Ferrarkinen

You mean like this?

Exactly. The wings don't go European in the first round they save that for the bottom rounds to get sleepers.

Not to mention theres hardly any europeans projected to be first round picks really, the wings will save picking up those guys for the second round.

[Puckpossession 3]

Yes, the Holland tactic has definitely been poor over the years.

I wonder why some of these people even are Red Wings fans. Maybe you should try Ducks or Flyers etc. if you don't like skilled Europeans.

You dont make much sense, hollands been great, what if he didnt go for the skilled euros that helped us win cups?

2006 draft - Wings 1st selection - Cory Emmerberg

2007 draft - Wings 1st selection - Brendan Smithstrom

2008 draft - Wings 1st selection - Thomas McCollumov

2009 draft - Wings 1st selection - Landon Ferrarkinen

You mean like this?

Leftwinger just got absolutely destroyed, especially because of how strong minded he was about hollands picking decisions.... LOL