I am not complaining at all, I just saying that SY not collecting, but loosing picks and it is only means we're not tanking, that's all
That’s pretty hilarious. That’s how I have felt about Eklund this whole process. He is more impressive than Raymond was last year, and Raymond was drafted 4th in a strong draft. I don’t understand how Eklund isn’t the consensus number 3 in a weaker draft, using that logic. No one wants to give him his dueanyone else think it's weird that they have Eklund at first or second in almost every category but have him at 5th in their ranking?
That’s pretty hilarious. That’s how I have felt about Eklund this whole process. He is more impressive than Raymond was last year, and Raymond was drafted 4th in a strong draft. I don’t understand how Eklund isn’t the consensus number 3 in a weaker draft, using that logic. No one wants to give him his due
I think Lucas Raymond projects to be a lot better NHL player, Raymond has a legit NHL shot and is a real duel threat player. We will see, he has more offensive versatility to date. Raymond drove the most offense at the WJC this year according to the fancy stats, he does plenty of things to merit his standing.
I actually find Lysell the better skater of the two. But there is a lot of flash to Eklund, he actually gives me some Jonathan Drouin vibes. But I will trust the pick if the Wings get him, but I was thrilled to get Raymond, actually had him at #3 in front of Stutzle. I think he has more upside, people are freaking out a little too much over Raymond's year in my opinion. He looked the part of a very dangerous offensive player when you actually watched the games, at least he did to me.
Old Man Mike wanted to keep the streak going while he was alive. Who's to argue against the wishes of a dying man after all he did for the team?Here's a fun thought: If the Wings had started rebuilding properly in 2012 after Lidstrom retired, they probably would've landed multiple top-3 picks before the draft was overhauled in 2016. As soon as they dropped in the standings and started missing the playoffs, the draft was overhauled and prevented them from drafting better than 4th. Just more salt for the wound.
I don’t view his skating and puck skill as high as others, re: Eklund. I think his hockey sense is really really good, and his shot is good.
I think that’s why I’m not quite as high on him as others.
I would be over the moon with this as our draft.Max's final Mock for us
Red Wings mock draft version 3.0: Final predictions for Detroit's first 4 picks
6. C Mason McTavish
23. LHD Carson Lambos
38. LW Zachary L'Heureux
48. RHD Aleksi Heimosalmi
Babcock didn’t even have our teams play that gritty, he just played a shut down game. I wish we were more gritty in the end of the 2000s, I think that’s why the penguins beat us in the rematch. With that being said I absolutely would love those guys as picks, especially Mctavish and l’hereux.That would be a killer haul. Heimosalmi falls into that Eemil Viro/Albert Johansson type of smooth skating puck mover.
The other 3 would be a Babcock wet dream if you want grit and skill.
Without question.Looks like Eklund is the best draftee
Rosen and Poltapov? Two of my favorites. I would be thrilled with this result even if I am not so high on McTavish.NHL Mock Draft 2.0: From 1 to 224, Corey Pronman projects all seven rounds – The Athletic
Corey Pronman of The Athletic dropped his 7 round mock today. It's behind a paywall, but below is who he has the Wings taking. Not much to say outside of probably the first 2-3 rounds since he has us taking no LD and 2 goalies the rest of the way.
Mason McTavish, C, Peterborough-OHL (6)
Isak Rosen, RW, Leksands-SHL (23)
Logan Stankoven, C, Kamloops-WHL (38)
Prokhor Poltapov, LW, CSKA-MHL (48)
Danila Klimovich, RW, Minsk Zubry-Belarus Jr. (52)
Benjamin Gaudreau, G, Sarnia-OHL (70)
Liam Dower Nilsson, C, Frolunda-Sweden Jr. (94)
Ben Roger, RHD, London-OHL (102)
Joe Vrbetic, G, North Bay-OHL (128)
Manix Landry, C, Gatineau-QMJHL (134)
Brody Lamb, RW, Dodge County-US High School (138)
Simon Motew, RHD, Kitchener-OHL (166)