krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) One kid I was hoping we would draft (for personal reasons) but am absolutely shocked he didn't get drafted at all, is local kid Nathan Noel. He's a right handed winger, not overly big at 5'11", 172lbs. but he was ranked 54 by NHL Central Scouting. He was drafted 3rd overall in the Q two years ago and had very reasonable numbers. He scored just under a point per game with the Sea Dogs last season. How does he go undrafted through 7 rounds?... Edited June 27, 2015 by krsmith17 1 Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvanpop 98 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 One kid I was hoping we would draft (for personal reasons) but am absolutely shocked he didn't get drafted at all, is local kid Nathan Noel. He's a right handed winger, not overly big at 5'11", 172lbs. but he was ranked 54 by NHL Central Scouting. He was drafted 3rd overall in the Q two years ago and had very reasonable numbers. He scored just under a point per game with the Sea Dogs last season. How does he go undrafted through 7 rounds?... Sounds like a steal as an unrestricted free agent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinzaki 72 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Or a guy with limited projection.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 One kid I was hoping we would draft (for personal reasons) but am absolutely shocked he didn't get drafted at all, is local kid Nathan Noel. He's a right handed winger, not overly big at 5'11", 172lbs. but he was ranked 54 by NHL Central Scouting. He was drafted 3rd overall in the Q two years ago and had very reasonable numbers. He scored just under a point per game with the Sea Dogs last season. How does he go undrafted through 7 rounds?... I'm down for inviting him and others to camp and try and get a few more guys in our system Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 was surprised Filip Forsberg's bro wasn't picked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 So Paterson and Perry don't have a shot at NHL duty but Van Pottelberghe absolutely does... Give me a break. Both of these kids have just as good a shot at being NHLers as this kid. Besides, we're going to need a backup within a few years if Howard is traded. That won't be any of these kids. It will be a free agent signing... I've watched Paterson he isn't that good. 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Internet.Unknown 422 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 lol waste of a pick .. besides the russian kid this draft for me anyways has been a waste Wait until the Wings trade one of these picks for a veteran at the deadline. You'll care then. 2 marcaractac and rick zombo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,960 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Wait until the Wings trade one of these picks for a veteran at the deadline. You'll care then. We will at that time never hear the end of it 1 Internet.Unknown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 I've watched Paterson he isn't that good. Hasn't he also always played for average or bad teams and had a lot of games where he got 40+ saves? And he just turned 21 ... Not writing him off yet Wait until the Wings trade one of these picks for a veteran at the deadline. You'll care then. The next zidlicky? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted June 27, 2015 One kid I was hoping we would draft (for personal reasons) but am absolutely shocked he didn't get drafted at all, is local kid Nathan Noel. He's a right handed winger, not overly big at 5'11", 172lbs. but he was ranked 54 by NHL Central Scouting. He was drafted 3rd overall in the Q two years ago and had very reasonable numbers. He scored just under a point per game with the Sea Dogs last season. How does he go undrafted through 7 rounds?... I guess it's the same as Tyler Johnson being passed up by every team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekmanc 586 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I can't believe no one took Sebastian Aho this year either. Axel Holmström just tweeted out "Scandal, everyone are idiots" on that topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Was anybody else aware that Malkin was rumored to be being shopped? Would we even have what it takes to do that deal even if we're willing to trade Larkin/Mantha/1sts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Was anybody else aware that Malkin was rumored to be being shopped? Would we even have what it takes to do that deal even if we're willing to trade Larkin/Mantha/1sts? We absolutely have the assets. However, it would destroy our team. We need defensemen right now. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Did Anyone else see the interview with Colin White after he was drafted and think he may have something wrong with him? He reminded me of Patrick star. https://youtu.be/lSmOsSpFhA8 At the end of the video. What can the fans expect to see from you, "yeah uhhhhhh, two way game, uhhhhhh little things to help to win, yayuhhhhhhh uuuuhmmmm help guys in locker rooms uhhhhhhhhhhh." Edited June 28, 2015 by jimmyemeryhunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Did Anyone else see the interview with Colin White after he was drafted and think he may have something wrong with him? He reminded me of Patrick star. https://youtu.be/lSmOsSpFhA8 At the end of the video. What can the fans expect to see from you, "yeah uhhhhhh, two way game, uhhhhhh little things to help to win, yayuhhhhhhh uuuuhmmmm help guys in locker rooms uhhhhhhhhhhh." He looks scared as hell to me being interviewed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Yeah, some people find it difficult to speak in front of people, let alone in front of millions of people on national TV. Imagine home nerve racking it must be to be interviewed for the first time on such a large stage as an 17-18 year old kid. I'm much older than these guys and I'd never be able to do it. There would be a hell of a lot more "uuuughh's" and "uuuuhmm's" from me, that's for damn sure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Who wouldn't? This is the first time these people are speaking in front of such a big crowd with all the media, friends and family that's not an easy task. If I were one of them I'd prefer to just go to the team, then get my schedule and be done with it. I mean these kids just got drafted their minds are still trying to realize all this so I'm sure they aren't focused on doing useless interviews. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Completely agree with krsmith17 and Frank. I was recently interviewed for the news, and half of the stuff I said probably made me sound like an idiot. When you have a microphone in your face, and know that there are a ton of people watching, it can cause major anxiety. My experience was just for the local news and I am in my early 30's. This kid is a teenager and is speaking to the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 So no one else wants to call him Patrick star with me, fine! Ha. He wasn't the only awkward interview, he was just the one I felt bad for most. I know he's just a kid talking to the media, and he was probably just a bit freaked out but I thought it was funny. Very cringeworthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 So no one else wants to call him Patrick star with me, fine! Ha. He wasn't the only awkward interview, he was just the one I felt bad for most. I know he's just a kid talking to the media, and he was probably just a bit freaked out but I thought it was funny. Very cringeworthy. I think Kessels was worse. 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I think Kessels was worse. Bahahaha.Yes. I agree. He looked liked chuckee cheese trying to talk about hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poel 28 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Other than Andersson, I wasn't impressed at all when watching Van Pottelberghe during international games. I even think that for some games, other goalies would have been better options. Personally, I think that he's overrated because he moved to Sweden early. Has unique skills but gave up far too many goals when I saw him. You'll never know how young goaltenders will develop and his skillset certainly justifies an NHL-draftpick but I don't like that idea that we've just given up a 4th rounder for him. To me, he's too much of a wildcard as of now as he didn't show too much performancewise. But he must have shown Andersson something more in Sweden...otherwise I don't think Kenny would have invested a 4th rounder. Edited June 28, 2015 by poel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Hakan liked him a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,458 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Awesome story about the Wings' last pick, Adam Marsh. Considered a "problem" by some, he may turn out to be a late round steal. This may be the first pick that has Blashill written all over it, given that the kid was originally drafted by the Indy Ice, Blash's former team. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-hockey-billet-family-adam-marsh-spt-1123-20141121-column.html#page=1 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvanpop 98 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 That link isn't easy to get access to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites