2023 Draft Discussion

[Frk It]

Anyone else torn on Colby Barlow?

On one hand, when I watched the CHL Top prospects game he looked like he was at his 10 yr HS reunion while everyone else looked like they were at HS graduation. Have had to wonder if some of his success comes from being more developed than his peers at this stage.

On the other hand, I think the way he plays could absolutely translate to the next level. Have read/watched a lot on him, and the consistent thing you hear is that he gets to high danger areas and he can create for others when getting to high danger areas.

 

[Holden Caufield]

Barlow looks great and dominate for a 17 year old.

But you are absolutely right. He looks like a 35 year old Brauny lumberjack. Normal to wonder if his advanced maturity limits his potential upside.

At the same time, we all remember the Ovechkin ‘doctored birth certificate’ Rumors because he looked 30+ years old at 17 aswell… and that worked out okay. Could say the same about teenage Lebron.

I think at the very least Barlow has a really high floor. That shot is already lethal and I’m confident he is going to be able to put the puck in the net.

 

[NickH8]

Anyone else torn on Colby Barlow?

On one hand, when I watched the CHL Top prospects game he looked like he was at his 10 yr HS reunion while everyone else looked like they were at HS graduation. Have had to wonder if some of his success comes from being more developed than his peers at this stage.

On the other hand, I think the way he plays could absolutely translate to the next level. Have read/watched a lot on him, and the consistent thing you hear is that he gets to high danger areas and he can create for others when getting to high danger areas.

Barlow looks great and dominate for a 17 year old.

But you are absolutely right. He looks like a 35 year old Brauny lumberjack. Normal to wonder if his advanced maturity limits his potential upside.

At the same time, we all remember the Ovechkin ‘doctored birth certificate’ Rumors because he looked 30+ years old at 17 aswell… and that worked out okay. Could say the same about teenage Lebron.

I think at the very least Barlow has a really high floor. That shot is already lethal and I’m confident he is going to be able to put the puck in the net.

Barlow scores goals lots

 

[Coach Reggie Dunlop]

Daniil but. That’s all I gotta say. I see absolutely huge potential there.

 

[jfrank21]

Anyone else torn on Colby Barlow?

On one hand, when I watched the CHL Top prospects game he looked like he was at his 10 yr HS reunion while everyone else looked like they were at HS graduation. Have had to wonder if some of his success comes from being more developed than his peers at this stage.

On the other hand, I think the way he plays could absolutely translate to the next level. Have read/watched a lot on him, and the consistent thing you hear is that he gets to high danger areas and he can create for others when getting to high danger areas.

It's just his stache...if he shaved it, he would look a lot younger. I mean, I dont see it being a huge factor, it hasnt hampered someone like Mason McTavish...or going back to some other guys who looked mature for their age but werent successful simply because they were bigger than everyone else....Hartnell, Nathan Horton, Drew Doughty, etc. In fact, part of Barlow's appeal to me is that he doesnt need 4-5 seasons to physically develop to be able to handle the men's game. Plus, we are desperately in need of someone with his skillset and how he plays the game.

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

Here's my hot take: if the Wings make the playoffs, I think Matthew Wood would be an interesting guy to draft. Skating is one of the most commonly improved attributes post-draft, and he has a lot of skill for a big dude.

 

[NickH8]

Daniil but. That’s all I gotta say. I see absolutely huge potential there.

But would be a great pick. Has some risks but his potential is sky high. His shot is so good. I love these raw prospects in this range.

 

[lilidk]

Daniil but. That’s all I gotta say. I see absolutely huge potential there.

If he is available in second round then yes

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Here's my hot take: if the Wings make the playoffs, I think Matthew Wood would be an interesting guy to draft. Skating is one of the most commonly improved attributes post-draft, and he has a lot of skill for a big dude.

Agreed on skating.

On the flip side of him is his defense, inconsistent effort.

That I don't like.

 

[TheOctopusKid]

No, we are drafting Riley Heidt! No arguments! /threadclosed

 

[lilidk]

I know we are not going to get Michkov , but he has so far 5 points game in KHL.
But moved to MHL , not much from him there. I am not watching those games, just following statistics. If he is struggling in MHL why than draft him in first 2 rounds.

 

[Frk It]

I know we are not going to get Michkov , but he has so far 5 points game in KHL.
But moved to MHL , not much from him there. I am not watching those games, just following statistics. If he is struggling in MHL why than draft him in first 2 rounds.

Where do you see he has bad stats in the MHL? I see he has only player in the KHL and VHL this year.

 

[lilidk]

Where do you see he has bad stats in the MHL? I see he has only player in the KHL and VHL this year.

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[GoBoltz56]

Where do you see he has bad stats in the MHL? I see he has only player in the KHL and VHL this year.

He's saying Daniil But was sent to the MHL.

 

[Frk It]

Calum Ritchie is a viable option for us in the 10-15 range IMO:

 

[Frk It]

He's saying Daniil But was sent to the MHL.

Ohhhhh, I see now.

 

[Frk It]

 

[Murmansk16A]

Calum Ritchie is a viable option for us in the 10-15 range IMO:

I don't follow the Junior and Euro leagues that closely. Is Ritchie supposed to be better than Felix Nilsson? Are they both centers? It sure would be nice if the Wings could get another first round pick.

 

[Frk It]

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

David Edstrom is looking like a riser. A lot of right-place-right-time hockey sense. Very similar to Mazur, Bertuzzi and Perron in that regard.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Barlow looks great and dominate for a 17 year old.

But you are absolutely right. He looks like a 35 year old Brauny lumberjack. Normal to wonder if his advanced maturity limits his potential upside.

At the same time, we all remember the Ovechkin ‘doctored birth certificate’ Rumors because he looked 30+ years old at 17 aswell… and that worked out okay. Could say the same about teenage Lebron.

I think at the very least Barlow has a really high floor. That shot is already lethal and I’m confident he is going to be able to put the puck in the net.

Am I the only one who doesn't think Barlow is that big? He may be developed, but he is league average by NHL standards. Perhaps he grows more, but I am not seeing this specimen that everyone else is. I didn't like him when we were drafting around 9, but I really like him mid-first or later.

 

[Reddwit]

Am I the only one who doesn't think Barlow is that big? He may be developed, but he is league average by NHL standards. Perhaps he grows more, but I am not seeing this specimen that everyone else is. I didn't like him when we were drafting around 9, but I really like him mid-first or later.

It's not necessarily the size as much as it is the physical maturity. I had the same concerns about Laf - size be damned, dude looked like he was in his 20s in his draft year. The concern isn't that these guys dominate with their size, but that they've already come into their "man strength" or are close to it and are therefore able to bully guys who haven't physically arrived yet, which is the majority of the guys they play against.

 

[Holden Caufield]

It's not necessarily the size as much as it is the physical maturity. I had the same concerns about Laf - size be damned, dude looked like he was in his 20s in his draft year. The concern isn't that these guys dominate with their size, but that they've already come into their "man strength" or are close to it and are therefore able to bully guys who haven't physically arrived yet, which is the majority of the guys they play against.

Exactly. Barlow is younger than all these teammates, but looks like the older kid at the party who buys the beer.

Great player with an already NHL caliber shot. And definitely would not be opposed to drafting him. Just a noticeable thing.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Exactly. Barlow is younger than all these teammates, but looks like the older kid at the party who buys the beer.

Great player with an already NHL caliber shot. And definitely would not be opposed to drafting him. Just a noticeable thing.

That dude looks like the villain in an 80s highschool movie that drives an IROC-Z Camaro.

Hey @Frk It , aside from Ryan Leonard, what does your crystal ball say about physical skilled power forward types in this draft? That Sens game has me thinking we need a guy who can get in the other team's shit but still finish plays.

 

[Realgud]

That dude looks like the villain in an 80s highschool movie that drives an IROC-Z Camaro.

Hey @Frk It , aside from Ryan Leonard, what does your crystal ball say about physical skilled power forward types in this draft? That Sens game has me thinking we need a guy who can get in the other team's shit but still finish plays.

Maybe Coulson Pitre?