2023 Draft Discussion

Status
Not open for further replies.

lilidk

Registered User
Mar 4, 2008
11,208
4,387
Just look who Yzerman drafted in the first round. With exception of Raymond it's big guys , who are playing physical , fast on your face game. We should continue drafting that same way . Don't expect we are going to draft guys like Cristal , Brindle or Pellikka
 

Reddwit

Registered User
Feb 4, 2016
7,803
3,553
I’ve gotten to the point where I would be excited if we got Barlow with our top pick.
Me too. But I’d be pretty disappointed if we drafted yet another winger in the first after Barlow , and it was a 5’9” one.
 

Frk It

Mo Seider Less Problems
Jul 27, 2010
36,941
15,881
who hurt you Frk it
How much time you got?

Kids gonna score 50 in the OHL and has one of the best shots in the draft and did well in the skating drills at the top prospects game.

What more do you need Mr Barry?

Cristall doesn't strike me as an Yzerman type pick.

Very talented, but lacks everything else.
For as much as he seems to be a size queen with defenseman he has had a bunch of small forwards during his tenure as GM.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Realgud

lilidk

Registered User
Mar 4, 2008
11,208
4,387
Never seen him playing, but he is both forward and Defansman with decent size and could be available at the beginning of second
 

SantosHalper

Get off my lawn
Mar 21, 2012
2,826
3,538
somewhere around nothing
Eduard Sale doesn't have contract for next year, EP says he has a "junior" contract with Brno. If Red Wings would pick him, i think they would sign him and then loan him to Sweden. Sale did have a short visit to Finland but Red Wings org prefers Sweden, so the nordic countrys ain't unfamiliar for Sale and there's a spot opening in Rögle ;)

Intresting little detail, bit more control over the developmental route. Of course official contract with Brno would not stop Yzerman but since he's a gentleman, i wouldn't believe that Yzerman would pry away Sale from Brno. Obviously extra year in Sweden would be better than extra year in Czechia.
 

Realgud

Not good enough for SKA
Nov 4, 2013
5,776
7,221
realguddraftsimulator.com
Never seen him playing, but he is both forward and Defansman with decent size and could be available at the beginning of second
I like him. After the big 4, he's my fav along with Cerrato and Minnetian from the USNTDP. Had no idea he played defense though, only saw him playing forward.
 

Voodoo Glow Skulls

Formerly Vatican Roulette
Sponsor
Sep 27, 2017
5,816
3,078
For as much as he seems to be a size queen with defenseman he has had a bunch of small forwards during his tenure as GM.

I don't disagree.

I don't think his compete and defensive play will be good enough.

Just look who Yzerman drafted in the first round. With exception of Raymond it's big guys , who are playing physical , fast on your face game. We should continue drafting that same way . Don't expect we are going to draft guys like Cristal , Brindle or Pellikka

Brindley's got two outta three.

And two outta three ain't bad.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Rzombo4 prez

Christien

Registered User
May 1, 2010
5,300
3,873
Any of you guys in here like Benson? I like what I've heard about him, I just haven't been able to catch any of his games.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Realgud

jfrank21

Registered User
Oct 1, 2009
1,174
1,463
Any of you guys in here like Benson? I like what I've heard about him, I just haven't been able to catch any of his games.
Absolutely. Just havent felt he would be available at Detroit's pick. He's small but ridiculously intelligent and skilled, and not afraid to take a hit to make a play. Not a huge burner, but very slippery. If he's there, I want him.
 

lilidk

Registered User
Mar 4, 2008
11,208
4,387
Any of you guys in here like Benson? I like what I've heard about him, I just haven't been able to catch any of his games.
Simply out of rich. If we win lottery, should be Bedard or Fantilli, if we don't he will be gone before our pick
 

OgeeOgelthorpe

Riccis per 60 record holder
Feb 29, 2020
18,362
20,135
Any of you guys in here like Benson? I like what I've heard about him, I just haven't been able to catch any of his games.

Compares well to Cole Perfetti as a prospect. C/W in the WHL, projects more as a winger in pro.

I liked him better than Savoie and Geekie on Winnipeg when I saw them this season. If he’s available at 8-9-10 because there were some other surprises? I guess that depends on who else is around, but lean towards yes.
 

wings95

Registered User
Mar 17, 2009
3,655
182
Georgia
Anyone know anything about Charlie Stramel? He is a right shot center playing at Wisconsin. He is already 6’3 216?pounds. Supposedly he skates well. This is according to the hockey writers. Thanks
 

NickH8

Registered User
Jul 3, 2015
3,752
3,963
Anyone know anything about Charlie Stramel? He is a right shot center playing at Wisconsin. He is already 6’3 216?pounds. Supposedly he skates well. This is according to the hockey writers. Thanks
Meh. I don't see him being anything more than a 3rd line guy.
 
  • Like
Reactions: wings95

Realgud

Not good enough for SKA
Nov 4, 2013
5,776
7,221
realguddraftsimulator.com
Anyone know anything about Charlie Stramel? He is a right shot center playing at Wisconsin. He is already 6’3 216?pounds. Supposedly he skates well. This is according to the hockey writers. Thanks
I like him. There's a lot of potential with him. At his best, he shows excellent promise but the issue is that he is quite inconsistent for now. Sometimes he skates and handles the puck really well and other times he looks slow with not so great hands. Sometimes he's very physical, and some other times he's quite passive.
 

OgeeOgelthorpe

Riccis per 60 record holder
Feb 29, 2020
18,362
20,135
Maybe get him with one of the seconds if he is still there? Big, supposedly can skate, right shot, why not take a chance?

He won’t be. I’d guarantee he’s a mid-late 1st.

The kid reminds me a lot of Charlie Coyle. I see his skill and keep wanting more because he can flash strong abilities on the puck and will make a play that makes you think he’ll be top 6, but then he’ll disappear for the rest of the game and fall into a checking only role.

But…his size/skating combo makes him just about a guaranteed NHLer.
 
  • Like
Reactions: wings95 and Realgud

Voodoo Glow Skulls

Formerly Vatican Roulette
Sponsor
Sep 27, 2017
5,816
3,078
Got Detroit in a mock on the mock draft board.

Any suggestions? Late round picks? Sleepers?

EDIT: 3 2nds in a row.
 

jfrank21

Registered User
Oct 1, 2009
1,174
1,463
Wrap it up....impossible for this to happen, but we can dream!
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot (2).png
    Screenshot (2).png
    254.8 KB · Views: 6
  • Like
Reactions: Reddwit
Status
Not open for further replies.

Ad

Upcoming events

Ad

Ad