number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 17, 2013 You dont like Kronner? Is that what I said? Or can you not read? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 17, 2013 Ok back. Was way to busy over the weekend. Now time to look at the hope and pray part of the draft, rounds 5-7. Normally you are lucky to find AHL quality players in these late rounds. Most teams tend to look for 1 thing: size or speed that a guy has and take a gamble. Again, this is a deep draft. There will be some future NHLers taken in the later rounds. Before I add some new names to the pot, there are a couple guys already mentioned that could slide into the 5th round. Buckles and Hill. Buckles 6-2/210 RH C has been every where in mock drafts. From the 3rd round through the 6th round. he has size, speed, and is a producer, but he has been playing at a lower level to preserve his eligability for college. if he is available in the 5th, this would be a true steal. Tyler Hill 6-6/225 LH LW. before the seaason there was a ton of buzz about this kid. Then he had a "disappointing" USHL season. Now CS has him in the 180's of NA skaters. Another kid that if drafted in the 5th or later rounds could be a steal. But he is also a guy that never signs. Now for some new names: Saku Maenalenen 6-3/185 LW Jorgen Karterud 6-4/190 LW Jake Montgomery 6-3/195 LW Mitchell Dempsey 6-3/210 LW Williem Haag 6-1/200 RW Sergei Kuptsov 6-2/212 RW Viktor Crus-Rydberg 6-0/190 C Jordan malette 6-2/200 C Maxim Mamin 6-1/185 C Jonathon Ismael Diaby 6-5/225 D Parker Reno 6-2/195 D Tyler Stanton 6-3/175 D Alexei Bereglozov 6-4/190 D Anton Cederholm 6-2/205 D Marcus Hogberg G Antoine Bibeau 6-1/210 G Most of these guys have good talent. But all have a question mark. For the Russians much of it is "will they come over". Others it is foot speed, or work ethic. But that is the name of the game at this point of the draft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted June 17, 2013 Is that what I said? Or can you not read? Well, we DID build our defense around him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) Well, we DID build our defense around him... yeah and Edmonton built there's around Justin Schultz... but that doesn't make him a foundational player. Just means they don't have one at defense. Edited June 17, 2013 by number9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 yeah and Edmonton built there's around Justin Schultz... but that doesn't make him a foundational player. Just means they don't have one at defense. I think by definition that makes them foundation's of a defense, which was axe's point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) I think by definition that makes them foundation's of a defense, which was axe's point. Good lord. A player you build a team around is a #1 guy, not a #3 caliber guy who happens to be playing the #1 spot because there's no one ahead of him. I understand your points but its irrelevant to the original argument. Edited June 18, 2013 by number9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 Good lord. A player you build a team around is a #1 guy, not a #3 caliber guy who happens to be playing the #1 spot because there's no one ahead of him. I understand your points but its irrelevant to the original argument. Kronwall is one of the 10 best d-men in the league but I still woiuldn't say he is someone to build a team around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 You build around what you HAVE, not what you wish you had. We can all argue until we are blue in the face if player X is a true #1 D or a top C etc..... But that really don't matter, because there is only so many of those type of players around. Everyone would love to have Weber to build their blue line around, or a Nicky, but again, there is only one Weber and was only one Nick. A number 1 D on one team might only be a number 3 on another team. But that doesn't change the fact that you build around them. Then when someone better develops, you change and build around them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 You build around what you HAVE, not what you wish you had. We can all argue until we are blue in the face if player X is a true #1 D or a top C etc..... But that really don't matter, because there is only so many of those type of players around. Everyone would love to have Weber to build their blue line around, or a Nicky, but again, there is only one Weber and was only one Nick. A number 1 D on one team might only be a number 3 on another team. But that doesn't change the fact that you build around them. Then when someone better develops, you change and build around them. I don't think we're building around Kronwall at all. We're building a pretty balanced D right now. Nicky is the kind of guy you build AROUND Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted June 18, 2013 I don't think we're building around Kronwall at all. We're building a pretty balanced D right now. Nicky is the kind of guy you build AROUND You're awfully excitable sir... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 5 days and a wake up until the draft! Time for everyone to place their bets and picks! Who you got in the 1st? My pick: Gauthier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 With the 18th pick of the 2013 NHL entry draft. The Detroit Red Wings select Center Max Domi, London Ontario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingCraig 32 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Anthony Mantha or Samuel Morin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Anthony Mantha or Samuel Morin Mantha is who I would take, but I don't think Holland will draft him. I would love to be proven wrong Kenny! 1 Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Ok back. Was way to busy over the weekend. Now time to look at the hope and pray part of the draft, rounds 5-7. Normally you are lucky to find AHL quality players in these late rounds. Most teams tend to look for 1 thing: size or speed that a guy has and take a gamble. Again, this is a deep draft. There will be some future NHLers taken in the later rounds. Before I add some new names to the pot, there are a couple guys already mentioned that could slide into the 5th round. Buckles and Hill. Buckles 6-2/210 RH C has been every where in mock drafts. From the 3rd round through the 6th round. he has size, speed, and is a producer, but he has been playing at a lower level to preserve his eligability for college. if he is available in the 5th, this would be a true steal. Tyler Hill 6-6/225 LH LW. before the seaason there was a ton of buzz about this kid. Then he had a "disappointing" USHL season. Now CS has him in the 180's of NA skaters. Another kid that if drafted in the 5th or later rounds could be a steal. But he is also a guy that never signs. Now for some new names: Saku Maenalenen 6-3/185 LW Jorgen Karterud 6-4/190 LW Jake Montgomery 6-3/195 LW Mitchell Dempsey 6-3/210 LW Williem Haag 6-1/200 RW Sergei Kuptsov 6-2/212 RW Viktor Crus-Rydberg 6-0/190 C Jordan malette 6-2/200 C Maxim Mamin 6-1/185 C Jonathon Ismael Diaby 6-5/225 D Parker Reno 6-2/195 D Tyler Stanton 6-3/175 D Alexei Bereglozov 6-4/190 D Anton Cederholm 6-2/205 D Marcus Hogberg G Antoine Bibeau 6-1/210 G Most of these guys have good talent. But all have a question mark. For the Russians much of it is "will they come over". Others it is foot speed, or work ethic. But that is the name of the game at this point of the draft. The Wings don't even need scouts just a tape measure and a scale. 1 wingsfan4795 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 Mantha is who I would take, but I don't think Holland will draft him. I would love to be proven wrong Kenny! I'm on the Mantha bandwagon until he goes earlier than 18. We'll see though. Max Domi looks like a really good player, but doesn't help our size issue. Time to get a power forward in the 1st round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 I'm on the Mantha bandwagon until he goes earlier than 18. We'll see though. Max Domi looks like a really good player, but doesn't help our size issue. Time to get a power forward in the 1st round. He is stronger, tougher and more physical than most of the taller guys mentioned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingCraig 32 Report post Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) He's a goal scorer...something we need badly...but a 6'7 defenseman who can skate, fight and hit would be nice also Plus it will be interesting to see if the Wings take a goalie later in the draft.I don't think they will. I would draft mainly forwards with a project or 2 later Edited June 24, 2013 by RedWingCraig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 25, 2013 He's a goal scorer...something we need badly...but a 6'7 defenseman who can skate, fight and hit would be nice also Plus it will be interesting to see if the Wings take a goalie later in the draft.I don't think they will. I would draft mainly forwards with a project or 2 later Don't need a Dman. We are loaded with blueline prospects. BTW I would change the thread title to daft day thread if I knew how..... Mods feel free to do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted June 25, 2013 5 days and a wake up until the draft! Time for everyone to place their bets and picks! Who you got in the 1st? My pick: Gauthier Mantha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingCraig 32 Report post Posted June 25, 2013 Don't need a Dman. We are loaded with blueline prospects. BTW I would change the thread title to daft day thread if I knew how..... Mods feel free to do Morin would be a welcomed addition...anyone we draft isn't gonna be ready for a few years and who knows what the defense will look like then...but Mantha is my first choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted June 25, 2013 Mantha is worth the pick. He's got moxy. We need that. Brunner, Smith, and Tatar have that moxy too. Cockiness is not what we want, but Datsyuk and Z taper those young guys' cockiness and turn it into moxy. Then we are exciting to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) I may be the only one but I hope we trade down again. This draft is very deep. It's easy to read up on the top 30 player profiles and get excited about those guys. Id like to see something bold. Something along the lines of trading the 18th overall pick for San Jose's' three 2nd round picks. Throw in spare parts on either side to make it work. Would give us 3 picks in a row in the top 50 at 48,49, 50 as well as another at 58. But that's me.... Edited June 26, 2013 by Son of a Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 I may be the only one but I hope we trade down again. This draft is very deep. It's easy to read up on the top 30 player profiles and get excited about those guys. Id like to see something bold. Something along the lines of trading the 18th overall pick for Dallas' three 2nd round picks. Throw in spare parts on either side to make it work. Would give us 3 picks in a row in the top 50 at 48,49, 50 as well as another at 58. But that's me.... I would love that idea, but I doubt Nill would go for that seeing how he values middle round picks. Maybe Flip, Tootoo, and our 1st??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted June 28, 2013 This Sunday, draft. Starts at 2pm IIRC. I will be working until 7pm. Once I get home, then I will be online tracking the picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites