Who would Detroit take at 4?

[Dotter]

I see Askarov as the only all-star/game breaker/blue chip available at 4. I don't consider anyone else available at 4 a blue-chip, and it's sad.

 

[Nemesis Prime]

A whole lot of meh left after that cucking. Doesn't matter, take whoever at this point.

 

[Marky9er]

It's between Drysdale, Raymond, and Rossi IMO.

We're drafting Stutzle though, somehow.

 

[Dotter]

It's between Drysdale, Raymond, and Rossi IMO.

We're drafting Stutzle though, somehow.

Please no Rossi. No. No god, NOOOOOO!

 

[Claypool]

I see Askarov as the only all-star/game breaker/blue chip available at 4. I don't consider anyone else available at 4 a blue-chip, and it's sad.

I'm in this boat. May as well take a goalie at #4 and get it over with.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

We're literally gonna have the best group of RHD in the league and the worst LHD.

 

[Marky9er]

Please no Rossi. No. No god, NOOOOOO!

Can you elaborate?

 

[MBH]

Carry on.

 

[TheMule93]

Gimme drysdale

 

[Fil Larkmanthanasiou]

It seems fitting that a player exhibiting similar characteristics and ability as the last player the Wings drafted at 4 should be available to be drafted by him.

 

[Dotter]

Can you elaborate?

He's not going to be as good as Cole Perfetti. And he's not going to be elite. May as well take Cole Perfetti over Rossi.

 

[ShanahanMan]

This franchise is going no where until we get a 1 OA. We’re one of the only teams in the league without a truly “star” player.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Gimme drysdale

Not my ideal scenario but I think this is where it ends up going.

I can’t start threads... Wanna do the obvious “Value of Hronek” thread for me?

 

[Bench]

The Askarov situation just got real, boys.

Still not sure that who Yzerman favors, but now I'll have 4 months to convince everyone here the Russian goaltender is the best way for us to salvage this draft.

 

[Fil Larkmanthanasiou]

Exactly how I feel about Rossi. Top 5 on him would infuriate me. I will root for whatever guy they pick, but it will honestly be the most upset I have been about a pick in a long time.

He was just as dominant in the O as Laf was in the Q. Why don't you like him?

 

[WingsMJN2965]

The Askarov situation just got real, boys.

Still not sure that who Yzerman favors, but now I'll have 4 months to convince everyone here the Russian goaltender is the best way for us to salvage this draft.

Askarov is not remotely close to being worth 4th.

 

[Fil Larkmanthanasiou]

Askarov was terrible at the WJC

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Askarov was terrible at the WJC

I was skeptical about him before that. Goalie development is a total crapshoot.

... But the WJC’s sealed it. If he slipped after 15 I’d be interested in picking up another 1st to grab him, but he’s not worth 4th at all.

 

[Run the Jewels]

Yeah, I think I am coming to terms with Askarov. Goalies take a while and we will be garbage for at least 3 more years. So no need to rush him. When he is fully weaponized we will hopefully have a good team around him with all of our top 4 picks - thanks Gary! Holtz could legitimately be a 30 goal sniper but on a team with the worst defense in the league and one legit scoring line center is that really what we need? None of the d-men are can't miss guys.

I trust Yzerman and am glad we've got him running the draft but I have come to accept that Askarov is probably our best best at getting a truly elite, top 5 guy at his position. Now watch him go 3rd overall.

 

[BeersHockey]

He was just as dominant in the O as Laf was in the Q. Why don't you like him?

Isn't the O considered a Zero D league? Plus he (1) like the oldest player in the draft; and (2) played on a line with another arguably Top 12 pick in Jack Quinn. Or did Rossi make Quinn look that good?

Personally, I voted for Raymond a few days ago because I like the idea of a skilled righty and the Mitch Marner comps I've read. But today I'm leaning more and more towards Perfetti. Totally not scientific, but he's one of the only top guys who still looks like a kid - could have some growth left in him. Skating can be worked on, and even if he didn't improve he'd still be a second line, PP1 guy.

 

[Marky9er]

Isn't the O considered a Zero D league? Plus he (1) like the oldest player in the draft; and (2) played on a line with another arguably Top 12 pick in Jack Quinn. Or did Rossi make Quinn look that good?

Personally, I voted for Raymond a few days ago because I like the idea of a skilled righty and the Mitch Marner comps I've read. But today I'm leaning more and more towards Perfetti. Totally not scientific, but he's one of the only top guys who still looks like a kid - could have some growth left in him. Skating can be worked on, and even if he didn't improve he'd still be a second line, PP1 guy.

Rossi played with Keating and Garreffa.

 

[lilidk]

Ok, so this team will be a bottom feeder for at least another three or four years before they become impact players? Yzerman needs to consider rebuilding the rebuild at this point because the current core will be too old by the time the Red Wings will be ready again.

You mean trade Mantha and Larkin?

 

[lilidk]

Isn't the O considered a Zero D league? Plus he (1) like the oldest player in the draft; and (2) played on a line with another arguably Top 12 pick in Jack Quinn. Or did Rossi make Quinn look that good?

Personally, I voted for Raymond a few days ago because I like the idea of a skilled righty and the Mitch Marner comps I've read. But today I'm leaning more and more towards Perfetti. Totally not scientific, but he's one of the only top guys who still looks like a kid - could have some growth left in him. Skating can be worked on, and even if he didn't improve he'd still be a second line, PP1 guy.

Penalty shot specialist also

 

[lilidk]

We should get Commesso late second round and give Askarov some one else

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Any thoughts on Drysdale at 4th and then a trade centered around Hronek and Sandin?