2024 Draft Discussion

[Gniwder]

Yeah idk, when I think of small, I think of like, Raymond/Debrincat size bros... not dudes hovering around 200lbs and 6'0. More like under 5'10 and under 180lbs.

That article is probably dated, he's listed at 6'1" 190. Seems like a kid Stevie would like, he says all the right stuff and apparently skates well. This team needs more speed, I wouldn't be upset if he's the 1st rd pick.

Torn labrum last season, and lost his dad before this season. Kid handles adversity a lot better than any current Wing aside from DBoss.

 

[Rolo Tomassi]

Yeah idk, when I think of small, I think of like, Raymond/Debrincat size bros... not dudes hovering around 200lbs and 6'0. More like under 5'10 and under 180lbs.

Not to split hairs, but Raymond is about average, or slightly below. Debrincat is a smurf and. gets tossed around far more, IMO.

 

[SantosHalper]

MBN

regular season: 41 gp, 8+10=18
playoffs: 11 gp, 4+6=10

Clutch.

 

[wingerdinger]

MBN

regular season: 41 gp, 8+10=18
playoffs: 11 gp, 4+6=10

Clutch.

he's producing too well he's going to put himself out of our range

 

[lilidk]

MBN

regular season: 41 gp, 8+10=18
playoffs: 11 gp, 4+6=10

Clutch.

We probably need to loose couple extra games to get him

 

[SantosHalper]

he's producing too well he's going to put himself out of our range

We probably need to loose couple extra games to get him

I don't think that playoffs drastically change his projection that much but if that is the case, trade up.

 

[lilidk]

I don't think that playoffs drastically change his projection that much but if that is the case, trade up.

Next 2 games against Pittsburgh and Toronto, perfect to understand where we are

 

[HoweFan]

I’m still taking Nygard with my first pick but with my second I’m now hoping for Surin. Do you think he will make to our pick? Unfortunately Lucas Fischer doesn’t usually make it to for my third. I guess we have more of a need for forwards.

 

[lilidk]

I’m still taking Nygard with my first pick but with my second I’m now hoping for Surin. Do you think he will make to our pick? Unfortunately Lucas Fischer doesn’t usually make it to for my third. I guess we have more of a need for forwards.

You could never have enough guys like Mazur and Kasper

 

[SantosHalper]

Real deal.

 

[heyfolks]

Sportsnet has a good summary of the first round talent.

Scout's Analysis: Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft

Jason Bukala has travelled to major events, watched junior games and used video scouting to come up with his first rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft.

www.sportsnet.ca

My Pick: Cayden Lindstrom. If that is a miss, Liam Greentree.

Lindstrom is projected at 14 and the Wings are at 14. I know, a big reach. (Greentree is at 16)

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

can’t wait to do a deep dive on the prospects for the draft soon

 

[lilidk]

can’t wait to do a deep dive on the prospects for the draft soon

Starting with Raymond draft and till last draft it was easy to predict, but this one is very hard and pick could be traded for someone good. I fill like such a waste of time, sorry

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Starting with Raymond draft and till last draft it was easy to predict, but this one is very hard and pick could be traded for someone good. I fill like such a waste of time, sorry

Samesies. But if we keep it I’m still pulling for one of Greentree, Iginla or MBN.

 

[lilidk]

Samesies. But if we keep it I’m still pulling for one of Greentree, Iginla or MBN.

I d add Buium to that group

 

[Rolo Tomassi]

Sportsnet has a good summary of the first round talent.

Scout's Analysis: Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft

Jason Bukala has travelled to major events, watched junior games and used video scouting to come up with his first rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft.

www.sportsnet.ca

My Pick: Cayden Lindstrom. If that is a miss, Liam Greentree.

Lindstrom is projected at 14 and the Wings are at 14. I know, a big reach. (Greentree is at 16)

Lindstrom is mostly predicted to go much earlier; I’d be shocked if he made it to our pick. One can dream though…

 

[heyfolks]

Lindstrom is mostly predicted to go much earlier; I’d be shocked if he made it to our pick. One can dream though…

Greentree it is.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Beckett Sennecke definitely. He's rising fast though, I just hope the top ~13 teams stick with the "household" draft names and Detroit pulls a fast one to get this very high skill winger.

Greentree is my 2nd go-to if not Sennecke.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Beckett Sennecke definitely. He's rising fast though, I just hope the top ~13 teams stick with the "household" draft names and Detroit pulls a fast one to get this very high skill winger.

Greentree is my 2nd go-to if not Sennecke.

Sennecke was skating like a giraffe the one time I watched this season. Is it getting any better? He did strike me as a smart player though.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Sennecke was skating like a giraffe the one time I watched this season. Is it getting any better? He did strike me as a smart player though.

Getting better, but he had a massive growth spurt as well. I'm optimistic on those types of players since he likely just needs time to fit into his bigger body and then usually the skating comes along

 

[OldnotDeadWings]

Sennecke grew something like five inches in a calendar year. His body hasn't caught up yet but his skating is noticeably better now and in full stride he's pretty impressive. Good forechecker too along with the slick hands. Athletic genes in the family doesn't hurt either. He'll be 6-3, 200 by the time he's 20.

 

[RedHawkDown]

I’d like MBN, Greentree, Sennecke in that order. Catton obviously if he somehow drops like Benson did. Connelly if the team investigates his character concerns and is satisfied with his outlook moving forward.

Getting both MBN and Surin would be fun though. A top 9 with Danielson, Kasper, Mazur, Surin, and MBN would be very hard to play against. Larkin, Raymond, and ASP for the offensive flair.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

I’d like MBN, Greentree, Sennecke in that order. Catton obviously if he somehow drops like Benson did. Connelly if the team investigates his character concerns and is satisfied with his outlook moving forward.

Getting both MBN and Surin would be fun though. A top 9 with Danielson, Kasper, Mazur, Surin, and MBN would be very hard to play against. Larkin, Raymond, and ASP for the offensive flair.

I would be fine with any of those three. I also like Basha a lot in terms of forward options.

 

[letsgowings9999]

Thanks to our play of late ppl can forget about most of the guys they have interest in unless we trade more picks to move up which I'd do in a heartbeat with our pool being so deep

Also we should be rooting for florida to win the division now over Boston if we make the playoffs just incase we actually go off and actually win a series and then hope bruins lose round 1 lol

 

[Rolo Tomassi]

So, unfortunately, the Wings fell just short of a playoff spot. On to the draft.

We know Chicago and Pittsburgh are picking first and second, but where can we reasonably expect the Wings to pick? I know this is supposed to be a great draft for defensemen, but I kind of hope we find a way to grab a talented forward in the first round.