ely s 457 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 It will be Nazar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 1 hour ago, town123 said: Long name? Berg? Never mind...lol Did i miss an anti semetic joke? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, bIueadams said: Did i miss an anti semetic joke? nope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 12 hours ago, Jonas Mahonas said: one tough thing about the #8 pick is getting a guy who is nhl ready or close to it. Kasper will take 2-3 years before he becomes a Wing. Thats a long wait. I hope we trade up to get Jiricek. He will be NHL ready in a year. Why do you think this? He's one of the most physically developed players in the top part of the draft and has already been playing productive minutes in a top men's league at 17 years old. Currently he's playing very well at the World Championships against NHL level talents. With Kasper the only drawback is upside IMO. He reminds me of draft age Dylan Larkin. Despite having every tool you'd want, it wasn't obvious that Larkin was going to be a top six center at the time. Obviously that one worked out for Detroit, but there was some unknowns there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
town123 175 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 32 minutes ago, bIueadams said: Did i miss an anti semetic joke? Haha nope, just trying too hard for a unisyllable joke . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Why do you think this? He's one of the most physically developed players in the top part of the draft and has already been playing productive minutes in a top men's league at 17 years old. Currently he's playing very well at the World Championships against NHL level talents. With Kasper the only drawback is upside IMO. He reminds me of draft age Dylan Larkin. Despite having every tool you'd want, it wasn't obvious that Larkin was going to be a top six center at the time. Obviously that one worked out for Detroit, but there was some unknowns there. He's 17. We havent played a guy under 19-20 years old in a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 Just now, Jonas Mahonas said: He's 17. We havent played a guy under 19-20 years old in a long time. Agreed. I guess I was interpreting your original post more conservatively than you intended it? I don't think it's unrealistic for Kasper to be on the Raymond/Edvinsson timeline (on the Wings roster in his draft plus two year). That's not a "long wait" as your original post suggested, but it IS within the 2-3 year timeframe you mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Agreed. I guess I was interpreting your original post more conservatively than you intended it? I don't think it's unrealistic for Kasper to be on the Raymond/Edvinsson timeline (on the Wings roster in his draft plus two year). That's not a "long wait" as your original post suggested, but it IS within the 2-3 year timeframe you mentioned. Im hoping you are right. Just seems like the D+2 players typically fall in that top 6 pick range. Then D+3 for picks 7-15. Then a binch of uncertainty after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said: Im hoping you are right. Just seems like the D+2 players typically fall in that top 6 pick range. Then D+3 for picks 7-15. Then a binch of uncertainty after that. Typically I'd agree with you, but I think things are changing a bit these days. Teams have figured out that one way to manage the salary cap is to spend a lot on high end free agents and then underpay entry level guys to balance it out. That means teams have a strong incentive to find young, NHL ready (or close to it) talent, and get them into the lineup as soon as possible. In Raymond's case he could do it because he's super skilled (if underdeveloped physically). In Seider and Edvinsson's case they were already physically developed at 18. I think Kasper is close to those guys IMO. There is no noticeable flaw in his physical tools. He doesn't need to get bigger, stronger, faster (even though he will). If the Wings draft him I'd fully expect him to play his draft plus one year in GR (at center) and then be vying for a roster spot thereafter. 2 Jonas Mahonas and town123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 I like Kasper @ 8. Say "Marco Kasper, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider" out loud. Rolls off the tongue. Feels right. 10/10. Would draft. Savoie screams "Yzerman guy," but I'm not sure he'll be available. Nazar would be great, though the thought of taking a winger with our first pick after the absolute dogs*** slog that was the second half of our season kinda makes me wanna punch myself in the face idk. 1 bIueadams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted May 18, 2022 47 minutes ago, Dabura said: I like Kasper @ 8. Say "Marco Kasper, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider" out loud. Rolls off the tongue. Feels right. 10/10. Would draft. Savoie screams "Yzerman guy," but I'm not sure he'll be available. Nazar would be great, though the thought of taking a winger with our first pick after the absolute dogs*** slog that was the second half of our season kinda makes me wanna punch myself in the face idk. Nazar will be availavle at 15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redw1ngs 149 Report post Posted May 19, 2022 16 hours ago, Dabura said: I like Kasper @ 8. Say "Marco Kasper, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider" out loud. Rolls off the tongue. Feels right. 10/10. Would draft. Savoie screams "Yzerman guy," but I'm not sure he'll be available. Nazar would be great, though the thought of taking a winger with our first pick after the absolute dogs*** slog that was the second half of our season kinda makes me wanna punch myself in the face idk. imo Kasper screams Yzerman guy. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted May 19, 2022 2 hours ago, redw1ngs said: imo Kasper screams Yzerman guy. I think he will be available Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted May 20, 2022 10 hours ago, redw1ngs said: imo Kasper screams Yzerman guy. Fair. I say it re: Savoie because Yzerman had great success with smallish centermen in Tampa. He reminds me of prime-years Tyler Johnson. But you could certainly make a case for Kasper being closer to what Yzerman would like in an 8th-overall forward. Personally, I'm Team Kasper. 1 redw1ngs reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redw1ngs 149 Report post Posted May 20, 2022 9 hours ago, Dabura said: Fair. I say it re: Savoie because Yzerman had great success with smallish centermen in Tampa. He reminds me of prime-years Tyler Johnson. But you could certainly make a case for Kasper being closer to what Yzerman would like in an 8th-overall forward. Personally, I'm Team Kasper. Samsies 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted May 20, 2022 Is your child a wings fan? Be on the lookout for the codes messages they use to communicate. 1 1 Dabura and AtlantaHotWings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted May 20, 2022 10 hours ago, redw1ngs said: Samsies Ok, Im on board too then. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,751 Report post Posted May 20, 2022 This Kasper fella seems feisty. I like that. Count me in. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwingsfan58 123 Report post Posted May 21, 2022 On 5/19/2022 at 10:16 AM, redw1ngs said: imo Kasper screams Yzerman guy. He's 100% there at #8 but if Matthew Savoie falls i'd rather take him. 2 Akakabuto and Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,961 Report post Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) On 5/20/2022 at 9:40 PM, diehardredwingsfan58 said: He's 100% there at #8 but if Matthew Savoie falls i'd rather take him. I do not know too much about all these guys (yet, I will do research as the draft gets closer) but if Savoie is there, I do believe Yzerman takes him. But then again, with all the lists out there, he is rarely still available at 8. Outside of Lambert, I will have to start researching Kasper and Nazar, amongst others. Here is McKenzie's Top 32: Here is Button's: Other than the top 3, these two have vastly different opinions on these players. I trust them both when it comes to ranking, but Savoie at 4, then at 17? Button doesn't even have Lambert in the top 32. I would love for Button's to be a the right one, Yzerman could trade down to get Savoie and another 1st then snag another C or a LHD. Either way, I hope this means that Savoie will fall to 8! But either way, I trust Yzerman and support who he thinks is the right player! Edited July 22, 2022 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
town123 175 Report post Posted May 21, 2022 Any clues where we could move up in the draft trading #40 & #52? I can't find an NHL draft position value chart anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted May 21, 2022 1 hour ago, town123 said: Any clues where we could move up in the draft trading #40 & #52? I can't find an NHL draft position value chart anywhere. would take a player too. those 2 picks wouldnt be enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 988 Report post Posted May 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Jonas Mahonas said: would take a player too. those 2 picks wouldnt be enough. add in a former #6 pick who needs to fill nets....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted May 21, 2022 51 minutes ago, AtlantaHotWings said: add in a former #6 pick who needs to fill nets....? what i was thinking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted May 21, 2022 4 hours ago, LeftWinger said: I do not know too much about all these guys (yet, I will do research as the draft gets closer) but if Savoie is there, I do believe Yzerman takes him. But then again, with all the lists out there, he is rarely still available at 8. Outside of Lambert, I will have to start researching Kasper and Nazar, amongst others. Here is McKenzie's Top 32: Here is Button's: Other than the top 3, these two have vastly different opinions on these players. I trust them both when it comes to ranking, but Savoie at 4, then at 17? Button doesn't even have Lambert in the top 32. I would love for Button's to be a the right one, Yzerman could trade down to get Savoie and another 1st then snag another C or a LHD. Either way, I hope this means that Savoie will fall to 8! But either way, I trust Yzerman and support who he thinks is the right player! No one seems to have a clue at this draft. Fans and experts alike. 1 LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites