Prospect Info: 2018 NHL Draft

[Fil Larkmanthanasiou]

#FallinforDahlin.

I watched I, Tonya yesterday (great movie). Maybe somebody should hire Jeff Gilooly to set up a whack job on Larkin's knee to improve our chances.

 

[waltdetroit]

It's actually re-signs, meaning, "to sign (with) again". Resigns means, "to quit".

A minor detail, but it's always been a pet peeve of mine, when talking sports.

I have always thought we could use a grammar cop. I know with cells folks aren't careful and foreign fans may have difficulty learning English, but IMHO it would add to understanding and the ability to communicate one's thoughts.

 

[Frk It]

It's actually re-signs, meaning, "to sign (with) again". Resigns means, "to quit".

A minor detail, but it's always been a pet peeve of mine, when talking sports.

“Complimentary player” kills me, and it’s used all the time... It’s complementary.

com·ple·men·ta·ry
ˌkämpləˈment(ə)rē/adjective

1. 1.
   combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

 

[jkutswings]

“Complimentary player” kills me, and it’s used all the time... It’s complementary.

com·ple·men·ta·ry
ˌkämpləˈment(ə)rē/adjective

1. 1.
   combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

That deserves a compliment for being so complete.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

A complimentary player is a guy you get off waivers.

 

[Frk It]

Back on topic - this kid (Ruslan Iskhakov) is small, but he has some Datsyuk to his game.

 

[turkleton85]

Back on topic - this kid (Ruslan Iskhakov) is small, but he has some Datsyuk to his game.

great skills, especially those quick dekes before he passes the puck, very impressive. But he looks like 5'2...

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

great skills, especially those quick dekes before he passes the puck, very impressive. But he looks like 5'2...

5th rounder? Can't teach that level of skill.

 

[Fil Larkmanthanasiou]

“Complimentary player” kills me, and it’s used all the time... It’s complementary.

com·ple·men·ta·ry
ˌkämpləˈment(ə)rē/adjective

1. 1.
   combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

What if they are referring to someone who compliments his teammates a lot?

 

[datsyukfan]

That Russian kid doesn’t have some flashes of Pavel in him. Could we get him with an early 3rd? Not sure where he’s ranked

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

That Russian kid doesn’t have some flashes of Pavel in him. Could we get him with an early 3rd? Not sure where he’s ranked

In his prospects thread, he's being looked at in the 2nd.

 

[Frk It]

In his prospects thread, he's being looked at in the 2nd.

I have a hard time seeing him drafted above where Abramov went (3rd rd), but you never know.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

I have a hard time seeing him drafted above where Abramov went (3rd rd), but you never know.

Just from highlights, I hope he drops.

5th or 6th...works

 

[lidstromiscool]

One of the benefits of having all these picks is they could take him in the 2nd/3rd and still have other picks to use on "safer" players

 

[Frk It]

One of the benefits of having all these picks is they could take him in the 2nd/3rd and still have other picks to use on "safer" players

Yeah, you can really swing for the fences when you have this many picks. Maybe they’d even take a flier on a kid like Merkley.

 

[RedWingzz]

One of the benefits of having all these picks is they could take him in the 2nd/3rd and still have other picks to use on "safer" players

I know it is far too early to really assess last year's draft, but it looks like we made too many "safe" picks last year on guys that probably will never pan out. I am ready for us to draft skill. I don't know enough about this Russian kid to comment, but those goals are nice. Gamble on skill, and maybe we find a gem. Tampa and Washington do not shy away from the Russians, I think it's worth a 3rd rounder to gamble on players with incredible skill.

 

[Leronziia]

What if they are referring to someone who compliments his teammates a lot?

Damn Larks, you're looking fine today.

 

[Fil Larkmanthanasiou]

Damn Larks, you're looking fine today.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

I'm just throwing it out there... The last guy that Detroit took a shot on because he had, "Flashes of Datsyuk" was Tomas Jurco.

 

[lilidk]

I'm just throwing it out there... The last guy that Detroit took a shot on because he had, "Flashes of Datsyuk" was Tomas Jurco.

i don't recall that , Hudler was . If we draft Hudler 2.0 in 3rd it will not a bad choice

 

[WingsMJN2965]

i don't recall that , Hudler was . If we draft Hudler 2.0 in 3rd it will not a bad choice

Oh there were definitely people losing it over Jurco due to some highlight video of him on Youtube.

 

[ChadS]

I'm just throwing it out there... The last guy that Detroit took a shot on because he had, "Flashes of Datsyuk" was Tomas Jurco.

Who said they picked him because of that? I mean in the organization, not media or fans.

Based on historical data, chances of finding a top-6 forward where Jurco was drafted are about 10%.

 

[ridilon]

What if they are referring to someone who compliments his teammates a lot?

Or perhaps players that are given free of charge. Please enjoy this Mike Green defensemen, free of charge. The Red Wings gift to you.

 

[Flowah]

I'm just throwing it out there... The last guy that Detroit took a shot on because he had, "Flashes of Datsyuk" was Tomas Jurco.

Gotta take the chance anyway. We need elite players and they're one in a million outside the first round or the top3 picks. But that's what we need. Not more top9 talent.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Gotta take the chance anyway. We need elite players and they're one in a million outside the first round or the top3 picks. But that's what we need. Not more top9 talent.

Well the convenient spot we're in is that we've got enough picks that we can afford to go for high risk high reward guys, and if only one or two pan out we're still in good shape.

... That being said, that still doesn't mean that's how Holland is going to draft.