2025 DRAFT Discussion

[JediOrderPizza]

I don't think he makes it to twelve.

 

[RedHawkDown]

Please god let Martin fall to us please

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Please god let Martin fall to us please

Waiting to get Ryan Leonard'd again.

 

[schuelma24]

Waiting to get Ryan Leonard'd again.

If Martin goes early, it means Smith/Aitcheson/Eklund is certainly there, which I'd be very happy with.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

If Martin goes early, it means Smith/Aitcheson/Eklund is certainly there, which I'd be very happy with.

Not really big on the defenders besides the top guy. Eklund would be ok I guess.

 

[lilidk]

Not really big on the defenders besides the top guy. Eklund would be ok I guess.

Eklund is not just ok.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Eklund is not just ok.

I'm sorry William! Didn't mean to disrespect your brother.

But this draft to me is whatever. I'm fine if they pick, but also fine if they trade it for help now.

 

[lilidk]

Use to be everyone loves Raymond and now everyone loves Martin.
Id get him also , but I am pretty sure it will be much better prospect that will be available after Martin.

 

[lilidk]

I'm sorry William! Didn't mean to disrespect your brother.

But this draft to me is whatever. I'm fine if they pick, but also fine if they trade it for help now.

A lot of things will depends on how kids will perform in GR this playoffs and Larkin Yzerman situation.

 

[wingsfannnn9191]

Schaefer misa Martone desnoyers hagens frondell 100% all gone by 12.. o’brien With the hype he’s had and I’m sorry to say the tournament martin’s had someone will grab him . That’s 8, ppl always talked highly of eklund I’m sure he’s gone. 9

Right shot Dman are always in demand so I’m sure someone takes mrtka. 10

Leaves us with one of smith/aitcheson probably ... think teams will get scared of McQueen and there’s a high chance he’s there .... bear ...nesbitt, Spence?

I’d say if we don’t trade the pick for immediate help or trade back that’s who were probably looking at ... which means we’ll pull a Seider and draft a gastrin at 12 out of the blue

 

[schuelma24]

I do find it a bit funny that a week ago I think 90% of us, myself included, would have blown a gasket if Yzerman took Martin at #12. Now we're worried he won't make it.

I definitely wouldn't be sad if he's there and he's the pick because I genuinely believe you can never stack enough tough to play against centers, but I still think a LD and/or top scoring winger is a slightly higher need.

In other news, I continue to think Frondell is overrated. I know he came right from the playoffs, but he was underwhelming in a pretty weak U18 tournament. Also, IIRC he really started popping this year when he was put with Eklund.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I do find it a bit funny that a week ago I think 90% of us, myself included, would have blown a gasket if Yzerman took Martin at #12. Now we're worried he won't make it.

I definitely wouldn't be sad if he's there and he's the pick because I genuinely believe you can never stack enough tough to play against centers, but I still think a LD and/or top scoring winger is a slightly higher need.

In other news, I continue to think Frondell is overrated. I know he came right from the playoffs, but he was underwhelming in a pretty weak U18 tournament. Also, IIRC he really started popping this year when he was put with Eklund.

100% with you on Frondell. I don’t think his feet are quick enough to be that true impact guy. And how much more will he fill out? He’s already a pretty big kid.