Detroit Red Wings #8 Prospect Summer 17/18

[Martinez]

Went with Kasper Kotkansalo here. Call it shiny new toy syndrome if you want but I really like his potential along with Lindstroms. But I'm going with KK over Lindstrom mainly because he has been over here in NA getting used to the ice already, and he's going to a really good program at BU. I'm a big Sambrook fan and was thrilled with the pick at the time but I just see him topping out as a Justin Braun type of guy if he maxes out, which is a cup contender quality #4 dman. But I just think KK could have #2-3 dman potential

Smith/Holmstom/Russo just don't excite me as I see them as bottom 6/bottom pairing guys if they can make it to the NHL even though they possess qualities our current team is lacking. I like Petruzzelli but goalies are so unpredictable

Welcome to team KK.

 

[RabidBadger]

I'm going to put The Great Dane, Malte Setkov, on the board this round. I'm basing this pick purely on a gut feeling. I admittedly don't follow many prospects outside of the NCAA, but something just gave me a good feeling when this selection was made.

After reading up on him I like the progress he has made in the last year. Seems like his head is in the right place as well. He's got that "character guy" thing going for him

 

[RedWingzz]

People are sleeping on Petruzelli. Lindstrom over Petruzelli...really?

 

[ChadS]

People are sleeping on Petruzelli. Lindstrom over Petruzelli...really?

That's the order they were drafted in so it can't be a huge surprise?

 

[Winger98]

People are sleeping on Petruzelli. Lindstrom over Petruzelli...really?

I'll admit, I'm just horribly biased against goalies. He could be a great goalie prospect, still have zero faith in him until he at least plays in GR and succeeds for an extended period.

 

[Frk It]

Petruzzelli was the #2 NA ranked goalie by Central Scouting virtually all year, fwiw

 

[BinCookin]

I'll admit, I'm just horribly biased against goalies. He could be a great goalie prospect, still have zero faith in him until he at least plays in GR and succeeds for an extended period.

agreed.

Goalies are low round draft picks.

Petruzzeli could be the next carey price, but we wont know for 2-3 years i think. And i consider him a low level prospect until he proves otherwise.

 

[Martinez]

People are sleeping on Petruzelli. Lindstrom over Petruzelli...really?

Footwork footwork footwork. But he's a tall guy with athleticism so that's good

 

[Konnan511]

Went with Homer again. I hope he destroys the AHL this year and gets a cup of coffee.