Prospect Info: Wings Prospect Discussion, Part II

[OldnotDeadWings]

I have a hard time seeing him without a contract. I think his offensive IQ will limit how high he plays up the lineup, but he has good physical tools and skates well. I think he is the polar opposite of Mazur in a lot of ways oddly.

He has a pro future for sure and turns 22 in October, so no reason not to get started. He was a pretty high pick, is physically ready and does a lot things you'd think the Wings should like, so seems likely he'll be signed. You just never know how the prospect feels about things or what else is going on his life. I agree he's quite different than Mazur and about the offensive IQ limits, but I've seen a couple of James' better games where he gives me Blake Coleman vibes. Probably wishful thinking.

 

[HoweFan]

Nice to see positive things being said about him. His stats seem to be getting better. He’s a great PK which we really need help with

 

[newfy]

Always been somewhat optimistic about James despite not putting up a lot of points in first two seasons, mostly because of his skating ability and work rate. Here's a snippet from the Grand Forks Herald game story, quoting coach Brad Berry:

"I want to follow up and answer the question you asked Dylan James on what gave him success or what he did tonight to give him two goals and two assists," Berry said. "Play North Dakota hockey. We need more guys to do that. Dylan James goes out and wins every puck race, wins every puck battle and retrieves a puck. When you have your whole team doing that, you're going to have success."

James' stat line now is 10-8-18 in 26GP, respectable thanks to the big game but nothing special for a third-year player and high second-round pick. UND is having a tough season by its standards, but James has just three fewer points than the leading scorer and is the top goal-scorer at ES and overall despite zero PP goals. I hope he gets signed after the season.

I didnt realise his team was like that offensively. 3 points off the team lead isnt actually horrible, would be nice to see morepoints but I dont think hes a guy who is gonna be held out of the league becausehe doesnt score enough

 

[HoweFan]

We are in last place in the PK killing department. Maybe signing James should be a priority

 

[OldnotDeadWings]

We are in last place in the PK killing department. Maybe signing James should be a priority

James is known to be good on PK and has 2 SHG. As a team though UND is second worst in NCHC. Wings have been only a little better on PK under Todd and now the only team below 70 per cent (69.7). Their PK was decent last season so it's not so much lack of right players IMO as execution and not great PK goaltending.

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

I'm fully on board with signing James and Savage. The 4th line of the future

 

[heyfolks]

I just wouldn't say getting Raymond or Kasper is the same as getting Lidstrom + Fedorov + Konstantinov + Sillinger + Drake, so I would leave some room above their grades for a more honest discussion

We are having an honest discussion. The 89 draft was legendary, and not to be repeated. A cold war, defections, Barely any scouting in Sweden, a legend not making the national team, etc. IF that is your benchmark for 2019 through current, yeah, give every team a F and move on. Management, technology and geo-global relationships have changed since then. It would be better to show who did better than the Wings in these draft years, especially with lower picks. < giving you a direction, IF your goal is the discussion. Otherwise, sure the 89 draft was better.

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/remembering-the-1989-nhl-draft-how-stealth-and-secrecy-assembled-a-historic-red-wings-draft-class

 

[wingerdinger]

Might be strange but I'd love to see Mazur and Dylan James kill penalties together. The speed and tenacity give me a feeling they can create a lot of turnovers and spring a lot of offense the other way.

Anyways James is Helm with Helm hands.

 

[Webster]

Skellefteå lost 1-5 to Frölunda today. MBN was on the 4th line, TOI 10:58, 2 hits, 0 on everything else including SOG. I bet he's not happy, get him out of there...

 

[HoweFan]

Skellefteå lost 1-5 to Frölunda today. MBN was on the 4th line, TOI 10:58, 2 hits, 0 on everything else including SOG. I bet he's not happy, get him out of there...

He’s the one who wanted to go there. Steve wanted him in GR. But yeah get him over here

 

[lilidk]

Skellefteå lost 1-5 to Frölunda today. MBN was on the 4th line, TOI 10:58, 2 hits, 0 on everything else including SOG. I bet he's not happy, get him out of there...

That was his choice

 

[Frk It]

Skellefteå lost 1-5 to Frölunda today. MBN was on the 4th line, TOI 10:58, 2 hits, 0 on everything else including SOG. I bet he's not happy, get him out of there...

He’s averaging like 15 min a night for the season. I doubt he would be playing more in GR, if that’s what you’re suggesting

Feel free to tell us where he should go and why it would be better.

 

[Webster]

He’s averaging like 15 min a night for the season. I doubt he would be playing more in GR, if that’s what you’re suggesting

Feel free to tell us where he should go and why it would be better.

He should go where Yzerman wanted him to go in the first place, he fits NA hockey much better imo.

When he's on the 4th line over there with 3/4 of the season done you know something is wrong because he's a better player. I know he's frustrated because he gets linemates who don't set him up for a shot. We know his shot is a true weapon. Local reporters said that's a mistake by Skellefteå, they don't know what they have in him.

I doubt he stays with Skellefteå next season, but if he doesn't feel ready for NA he may go to another SHL team. I heard Färjestad could be interested, they have a long tradition of signing Norwegian players with success. It's also where his buddy Stian Solberg plays, who's another 1st round pick.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Definitely an NA hockey style of player. He's the guy who says "I'm going to take away your space and make it mine, then I'll put the puck in your net". The less ice this wrecking ball player has to do his job, the better

AHL also has better small area distributors and with Danielson/Lombardi down the middle, MBN would have plenty of opportunity to begin developing his strengths. Especially on a PP that's kind of putrid to watch currently

He would be greatly welcomed in GR this season, especially with so much injury time lost from important guys like Mazur and Lombardi

It's not to say going to SHL was a mistake as I was fine with him going there. It does suck when the team has come crashing down to earth after a stellar championship run last year. MBN didn't get to reap those rewards

I hope him and ASP come right over for the GR playoff run once AIK is eliminated

 

[lilidk]

He’s averaging like 15 min a night for the season. I doubt he would be playing more in GR, if that’s what you’re suggesting

Feel free to tell us where he should go and why it would be better.

SHL is excellent place to develop.

 

[Frk It]

He should go where Yzerman wanted him to go in the first place, he fits NA hockey much better imo.

When he's on the 4th line over there with 3/4 of the season done you know something is wrong because he's a better player. I know he's frustrated because he gets linemates who don't set him up for a shot. We know his shot is a true weapon. Local reporters said that's a mistake by Skellefteå, they don't know what they have in him.

I doubt he stays with Skellefteå next season, but if he doesn't feel ready for NA he may go to another SHL team. I heard Färjestad could be interested, they have a long tradition of signing Norwegian players with success. It's also where his buddy Stian Solberg plays, who's another 1st round pick.

He might be a better fit for NA hockey. I am not sold that he would be getting more minutes in the AHL and so I am not sure developmentally it would be that different compared to his situation now.

I think as long as he is either on a different SHL team next year or Grand Rapids, he'll be fine.

Facing a little adversity in your +1 isn't the end of the world, Raymond turned out just fine.

 

[lilidk]

Are you guys watching MBN playing or it's just points problem.
I think Lalonde complain about his skating, but what is the problem

 

[Webster]

Latest stock watch, Feb 5, by Elite Prospects for players in the SHL.
MBN is in the "Stock Steady" category:

Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, RW, Skellefteå AIK (Detroit Red Wings)​

Michael Brandsegg-Nygård’s SHL season has yet to take off. He isn’t putting up big numbers, and his defensive game hasn’t been as dominant as it was last season. He plays responsibly in his own zone, consistently taking smart routes and shutting down passing lanes, even if he isn’t generating many turnovers. When forechecking, he pressures opposing defencemen effectively, often limiting their breakout options.

Offensively, he isn’t driving play much, and his shot remains an underused weapon in Skellefteå’s system. He averages fewer than two shots on goal per game. Despite playing on the top power-play unit, he has only one power-play goal and three power-play points in total. His bumper role is often underutilized, as he remains covered while his teammates create plays. While his skills may be underused at the moment, his potential remains unchanged. He projects as an NHL player with smart forechecking habits and goal-scoring ability in a top-nine role.