Not having read HP's Black Book, I wonder if scouts are seeing something of Brayden Point in Luchanko. Same size as Point now, seems to have similarly good IQ, work rate, skating ability.
Not buying the perception this is a really weak Draft and that Wings will get a lesser prospect at 15 than in most years for that reason. What could be a great Draft for defensemen is going to push a smaller group of top forwards down. Draft predictions about the OHL in particular have become a lot more optimistic and it's a good year for the WHL. Obviously a down year for the USNTDP and Sweden, but still more than enough quality forwards for where the Wings pick. Putting aside possibility of a trade, which could happen, there's a good chance IMO the Wings can pick a winger who turns out to be a reasonable facsimile of mid-round picks DeBrusk, Farabee or Mercer, any of whom would be a good addition. Or a defenseman that might go top 10-12 in another year could drop. There's lots to be optimistic about for this Draft.
Preferred top three picks: 1. C/W Helenius or RW MBN; 2. LW Mustard; 3. RW Wetsch.