Prospect Info: 2025 draft discussion

[Frk It]

Preseason Top 30 for the 2025 NHL Draft

It's the end of August and that means a new OHL season is right around the corner. It also means that it's time for me to release my first d...

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[Henkka]

William Horcoff - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of William Horcoff, 2007-01-23 Birmingham, MI, USA USA. Most recently in the USHL with USNTDP Juniors. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

Next Draper pick ?

"I've seen a lot of this kid...."

 

[JediOrderPizza]

William Horcoff - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of William Horcoff, 2007-01-23 Birmingham, MI, USA USA. Most recently in the USHL with USNTDP Juniors. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

Next Draper pick ?

"I've seen a lot of this kid...."

More like just a Horcoff pick,

 

[lilidk]

More like just a Horcoff pick,

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17 years old 6'4" center, will play in NCAA, not bad

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

17 years old 6'4" center, will play in NCAA, not bad

The trajectory has promise

If he stagnates, Probably a 3rd rounder.

 

[lilidk]

The trajectory has promise

If he stagnates, Probably a 3rd rounder.

I know nothing about guy , but I don't like the idea to have father and son in the same organization

 

[SantosHalper]

I know nothing about guy , but I don't like the idea to have father and son in the same organization

Red Wings have always been a family business-team, first the Norris family and then the Ilitch family.

 

[lilidk]

Red Wings have always been a family business-team, first the Norris family and then the Ilitch family.

I know , but it's potential discomfort In the locker room

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Bigger guy so it does usually come along slower, but William Horcoff has significant skating issues to this point. He was a prolific U15 scorer that slowed down once the kids caught up somewhat size wise. If they project his skating fixing he is intriguing, just doesn’t feel like he is going to be an early to mid round pick at this point.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Bigger guy so it does usually come along slower, but William Horcoff has significant skating issues to this point. He was a prolific U15 scorer that slowed down once the kids caught up somewhat size wise. If they project his skating fixing he is intriguing, just doesn’t feel like he is going to be an early to mid round pick at this point.

His skating is a real issue.

 

[Frk It]

His skating is a real issue.

Bigger guy so it does usually come along slower, but William Horcoff has significant skating issues to this point. He was a prolific U15 scorer that slowed down once the kids caught up somewhat size wise. If they project his skating fixing he is intriguing, just doesn’t feel like he is going to be an early to mid round pick at this point.

Have not seen him play at all, good to know.

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

I have the same "is he really good or is he just big for his age" question I did with Crouse/Ras/Logan Brown with Will Horcoff.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

I have the same "is he really good or is he just big for his age" question I did with Crouse/Ras/Logan Brown with Will Horcoff.

Well the examples you gave could all skate.

 

[Frk It]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825528619260883261

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825528619260883261

I already like him. Draft this man!!!

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

I already like him. Draft this man!!!

Not against it, lets see how he does in NA.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Melvin Novotny

I'm a fan.

 

[Frk It]

This kid looks really impressive on paper. Has been great in international tournaments. Any idea why he isn't regarded higher?

Viktor Klingsell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Viktor Klingsell, 2007-02-10 Järfälla, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the J20 Nationell with Skellefteå AIK J20. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

This kid looks really impressive on paper. Has been great in international tournaments. Any idea why he isn't regarded higher?

Viktor Klingsell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Viktor Klingsell, 2007-02-10 Järfälla, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the J20 Nationell with Skellefteå AIK J20. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

From what I've read, size and skating.

 

[Hazy Little Thing]

17 years old 6'4" center, will play in NCAA, not bad

An offensive Brady Cleveland. Just 10 points in the USHL last year, woof. Happy to bring to to the prospect camp later on.

 

[Eye of Ra]

 

[memgardens]

Watched Martone yesterday. He'll be off the board for us, my goodness him and Rehkopf are going to combine for a lot of goals this year.

(Name was marky9er but had to make a new account)

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Bump.

Gustav Hillstrom?

Also, I think everyone should start looking at the 2025 NHL draft.

 

[lilidk]

Bump.

Gustav Hillstrom?

Also, I think everyone should start looking at the 2025 NHL draft.

I feel like it's a big waste of time. I've been watching those picks for so long. I know more about them than actual NHL players. We are not going to be bottom 5 , so it's too early. Also we don't have idea if we have any draft picks in the first or we have couple of them.

 

[Gniwder]

I think the Wings finish closer to 8th next year. Not great lotto odds but maybe we get lucky?

So the proper way to express pessimism about the current roster is to show optimism about the draft position?

Copp doesn't suck, he's getting us better picks! Am I doing it right now?