Walman6million 248 Report post Posted March 23 (edited) Right hand D to keep an eye on at the draft: Axel Sandin-Pellikka - 5'11"/176 - Avg rank: #13 - SWE - Mobile, dynamic, offensive Dman David Reinbacher - 6'2'/187 - Avg rank: #22 - AUS - Mature, no weaknesses, but no flash, two-way Dman Lukas Dragicevic - 6'2"/190 - Avg rank: #29 - CAN - Smart, physical, offensive Dman, with poor skating Oliver Bonk - 6'1"/176 - Avg rank: #37 - CAN - Well rounded two-way Dman Tom Willander - 6'1"/179 - Avg rank: #44 - SWE - Mobile defensive Dman Honorable mention: Beau Akey, not ranked as high as the others, but he's a super smart and talented offensive Dman who could be a great dark horse pick in the 2nd round. Sandin-Pellikka is the obvious first choice for a lot of reasons. But I can't see SY passing on the many talented centers available to pick him instead. And he more than likely won't be there at our next pick. Then we should pray that Reinbacher is still available with our 2nd first. He plays the exact same game that Seider did when we drafted him. Mature, vet-like, mistake-free, game. Will he explode into a an offensive shop wrecker like Seider? Probably not, but then again there's always a chance... Dragicevic is an interesting choice if both those former guys are gone. He's big, physical, talented, and smart. If you can improve his skating he looks he could be a 40 pt NHL Dman. If you can't he might not be able to keep up in the NHL... If the first two are gone and SY doesn't want to risk it on Dragicevic, there's Bonk and Willander (but maybe you take someone else and hope they slip to our 2nd round pick). Bonk is a solid two-way guy. Good defense. Good first pass. Not amazing at anything. Willander more fits the SY mold. Great skater and shuts it down defensively. An interesting forward in this draft for us: Noah Dower-Nilsson (brother of wings 5th rounder Liam Dower-Nilsson) Center - 6'0"/183 - Avg rank #39 - SWE Better than his older brother. Uber talented with skill, sense, vision, and creativity. Lacks intensity and sometimes has questionable decision making. Could be another Berggren for us, or could be another Jurco. Edited March 23 by Walman6million 1 Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axl Foley 85 Report post Posted March 23 A Willander-Wallinder pairing would be a mouthful. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 248 Report post Posted March 23 12 hours ago, Axl Foley said: A Willander-Wallinder pairing would be a mouthful. Wallinder - Willander Johansson - Johansson 2 TLGTrico and HockeytownUW reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axl Foley 85 Report post Posted March 24 Seider-Seider Edvinsson-Edvinsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 248 Report post Posted March 24 20 minutes ago, Axl Foley said: Seider-Seider Edvinsson-Edvinsson Why would we have x2 eddoggs and seiders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,672 Report post Posted March 25 We need somebody that can PUNCH FACES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 540 Report post Posted March 25 3 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said: We need somebody that can PUNCH FACES. The Hockey Writers, who are often out to lunch, suggested Lawson Crouse as a trade target... a big power forward that can score... sign me up! 1 Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwingsfan58 75 Report post Posted March 26 2 hours ago, mackel said: The Hockey Writers, who are often out to lunch, suggested Lawson Crouse as a trade target... a big power forward that can score... sign me up! Works for me, I'm game that's for sure. 1 Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,672 Report post Posted March 26 Offseaaon moves: Zadina and 2024 1st to AZ for Crouse Sign Foligno Sign Reaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,751 Report post Posted March 27 In my current Franchise mode in NHL23, which I'm in season 2038-39, I drafted Willander way back in the first draft. 29th overall. Unfortunately he never made the NHL in my franchise. He played 11 seasons in GR until he was released and went to Calgary for 2 seasons, now he's in Ottawa to start this season. Maybe in the real world he'll have a better NHL career! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 540 Report post Posted March 27 8 hours ago, Jonas Mahonas said: Offseaaon moves: Zadina and 2024 1st to AZ for Crouse Sign Foligno Sign Reaves Yes. No. No. Trade 2024 2nd or 2023 3rd for Tom Wilson 1 Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
town123 76 Report post Posted March 27 So.... Husso out for the rest of the season maybe? Speaking of which, I did the tankathon thingy today and I must say, we land 1st or 2nd a bunch more often than when we were 10th and 11th. Just sayin'. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 248 Report post Posted March 28 On 3/12/2023 at 11:33 AM, Walman6million said: When it comes to Griffins... Re-sign: LD, Jared McIsaac ------ just turned 23 and is getting better after injuries derailed him RW, Matt Luff ------------ solid vet presence who's played well C, Danny O'Regan ----- solid vet and need the C depth G, John Lethemon ------ need the G depth Sign: C, Joel L'Esperance --------- on AHL deal with GR, award him 2-way deal, local kid, been good, need C depth RD, Oscar Plandowski ------ our 2021 5th rd pick, long shot prospect but we desperately need RHD in GR C, Amadeus Lombardi ------ our 2022 4th rd pick, nothing left for him to learn in the OHL, time to sign LW, Robert Mastrosimone -- our 2019 2nd rd pick, good senior year in NCAA this year, college over, time to sign C, Pasquale Zito -------------- our 2021 6th rd pick, been a solid contributor in the OHL for 3 years, should take next step LD, Willian Wallinder --------- our 2020 2nd rd pick, need to get him on NA ice ASAP Release: RW, Alex Chiasson --------- too old and will likely go somewhere else to try to get back into the NHL C, Chase Pearson ---------- been leapfrogged at this point, never going to happen for him LW, Pontus Andreasson --- too small and not skilled enough, probably goes back to SHL C, Jasper Weatherby ------- unskilled defensive center, don't need RD, Seth Barton ------------- young but talent-less, roster spot would better used on someone else RD, Wyatt Newpower ------- young but talent-less, roster spot would better used on someone else G, Victor Brattstrom --------- Not good, will probably go back to the SHL Hirose - Kasper - Czarnik Hanas - O'Regan - Luff Lombardi - L'Esperance - Soderblom Mastrosimone - Zito - Doucet Edvinsson - McIsaac Johansen - Sebrango Wallinder - Viro Plandowski Cossa Lethemon Zito, Plandowski, and Mastrosimone getting signed might not happen, but I'd like to release a lot of bad prospects from GR, so it would be a good time to bring new guys like this in. I'm 100% that we will ink Lombardi and Wallinder this year though. Another interesting option would be signing Mazur and Buium, but I like their situation in the NCAA and I'm happy to leave them there for now. Would rather see what we have in Zito and Plandowski and get those two out of the poopy CHL. SY more than probably also signs some vet RHD for GR and an AHL goalie (maybe Ned). We have way too many LHD in the system. I prefer to plan like Eddogg and Kasper aren't going to make the team. Then, if they do make the team, cross that bridge when we get there. So far: We've signed Tuomisto for RHD instead of Plandowski. I'm a lil surprised by this, but it's not a problem. Plandowski is nothing special as of right now. Tuomisto is 6'5" on the other hand so why not I guess. I just think he plays for the griffs for x2 seasons and then goes back to Finland. Wallinder has signed as expected. Robert Mastrosimone apparently won't sign, but who really cares. He most likely never goes beyond the AHL. Maybe it's time to sign Mazur instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,672 Report post Posted March 28 3 hours ago, Walman6million said: So far: We've signed Tuomisto for RHD instead of Plandowski. I'm a lil surprised by this, but it's not a problem. Plandowski is nothing special as of right now. Tuomisto is 6'5" on the other hand so why not I guess. I just think he plays for the griffs for x2 seasons and then goes back to Finland. Wallinder has signed as expected. Robert Mastrosimone apparently won't sign, but who really cares. He most likely never goes beyond the AHL. Maybe it's time to sign Mazur instead? Do we have any prospects that arent G A Y? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 248 Report post Posted March 28 5 hours ago, Jonas Mahonas said: Do we have any prospects that arent G A Y? Stop using homosexuality as a pejorative. Defense depth for next year right now: LHD - RHD Walman - Seider Chiarot - Tuomisto Maata - Lindstrom (RFA) Edvinsson - Barton (RFA) Johansson - Newpower (RFA) Sebrango Viro Wallinder McIsaac (RFA) We literally have x2 RHD under contract in the whole org. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,896 Report post Posted March 28 1 hour ago, Walman6million said: Stop using homosexuality as a pejorative. Defense depth for next year right now: LHD - RHD Walman - Seider Chiarot - Tuomisto Maata - Lindstrom (RFA) Edvinsson - Barton (RFA) Johansson - Newpower (RFA) Sebrango Viro Wallinder McIsaac (RFA) We literally have x2 RHD under contract in the whole org. My guess is we def see Yzerman go C and RW with those two first-rounders. We'll get RHD plus in UFA who can fill in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redw1ngs 148 Report post Posted March 28 SY taking Reinbacher with 1 of those 1sts. 1 town123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,896 Report post Posted March 28 Bedard and Reinbacher is the dream, even if it means trading up with the Islanders pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 663 Report post Posted March 28 18 minutes ago, marcaractac said: Bedard and Reinbacher is the dream, even if it means trading up with the Islanders pick. What are we as a community sacrificing to have this come true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 2,590 Report post Posted March 28 33 minutes ago, marcaractac said: Bedard and Reinbacher is the dream, even if it means trading up with the Islanders pick. Isles are going to the conference finals. Pick will be 29th at best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 540 Report post Posted March 28 What would a trade with Arizona look like for Keller and Crouse? Would the 2023 Islanders 1st, 2024 Bruins 1st, our own 2024 1st (top 10 protected) sliding to an unprotected 2025 1st, Wallinder or Johansson, plus Fabbri and Zadina for their roster do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walman6million 248 Report post Posted March 28 3 hours ago, marcaractac said: Bedard and Reinbacher is the dream, even if it means trading up with the Islanders pick. In the 2nd round my dream is: 1. Dower-Nilsson 2. Willander 3. Akey Two centers and 3 RHD with our first 5 picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 7,718 Report post Posted March 28 I think we need a surefire 1C prospect out of this draft. Assuming we don't win the lottery that means we're limited to Smith, Yager, Moore, Dvorsky as guys with reasonable 1C upside. Guys like Ritchie and Heidt are longshots as well. Of all these guys only Smith is a surefire 1C. I say go get him. Package as many of our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounders as necessary to make it happen. If we walked away with Smith, Sandin-Pellikka/Reinbach, and only one 2nd round pick I'd still be thrilled with the haul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redw1ngs 148 Report post Posted March 28 6 minutes ago, kipwinger said: I think we need a surefire 1C prospect out of this draft. Assuming we don't win the lottery that means we're limited to Smith, Yager, Moore, Dvorsky as guys with reasonable 1C upside. Guys like Ritchie and Heidt are longshots as well. Of all these guys only Smith is a surefire 1C. I say go get him. Package as many of our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounders as necessary to make it happen. If we walked away with Smith, Sandin-Pellikka/Reinbach, and only one 2nd round pick I'd still be thrilled with the haul. Id put Danielson in that conversation to. I agree tho if we can get Smith SY needs to make it happen. Outside of the big 3 hed be the best bet as a future 1c. I still wouldnt rule Kasper out of that either but agree that we need 1 more top tier c in the org as 1 can always switch to w. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
