Prospect Info: At 9th Overall the Detroit Red Wings Select Michael Rasmussen

[lomekian]

I'm underscoring the difference between the two; worst case scenario, our 9th overall pick is something resembling Brian Boyle, best case scenario, we have a beast of a winger that plays phenomenally around the crease.

A beast of winger that has played most of his career at center, is defensively sound, and has a great face off % at every age group so far.

Also worth pointing out that in his draft + 1 year Brian Boyle had 8 points in 30+ games (albeit at college).

Not masking assumptions about Ras's future...just commenting that the comparisons are a little simplistic.

 

[lomekian]

I really doubt he becomes better than Simmonds, frankly. Simmonds is one of the best power play players in the league with several seasons hovering around the 30 goal margin. But, if he does, then that's obviously a blessing.

We need Rasmussen to be a real player, frankly.

A lot will be determined by how he does in pre-season I suspect. Worth pointing out though that his junior career is far more impressive that Simmonds' ever was.

 

[Ezekial]

When I read "best case scenario" followed by "beast winger" I know it's not worth crying over. Just a bad assessment.

 

[raymond23]

So excited for the influx of young talent in the next couple of years.

Sure we might not have the next big superstar (Dahlin plz) but I really believe in this crop of prospects more so than the past. Particularly Rasmussen and Cholowski.

This upcoming draft could really be a franchise changer if we can surround these kids with some elite talent.

 

[Pavels Dog]

A lot will be determined by how he does in pre-season I suspect. Worth pointing out though that his junior career is far more impressive that Simmonds' ever was.

I don’t even understand the comparison. Are we just throwing random names out there? I doubt Vilardi becomes better than Nino Niederreiter.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

When I read "best case scenario" followed by "beast winger" I know it's not worth crying over. Just a bad assessment.

I really don't see Rasmussen developing into an NHL top 6 center. However, a top 6 winger? I think there's plausibility there.

 

[Redder Winger]

I don’t even understand the comparison. Are we just throwing random names out there? I doubt Vilardi becomes better than Nino Niederreiter.

Neiderreiter is a lot more like Rasmussen than Vilardi.
Vilardi has elite playmaking vision.

 

[Ezekial]

I really don't see Rasmussen developing into an NHL top 6 center. However, a top 6 winger? I think there's plausibility there.

Best case scenario he's absolutely a center.

Not to harp on you about it, it's just semantics at that point. "Best case scenario the highest center we've drafted in 30 years is a winger."

If you see him as a winger fine, that's not bcs

 

[BinCookin]

I really don't see Rasmussen developing into an NHL top 6 center. However, a top 6 winger? I think there's plausibility there.

Not even 2nd line player huh?
10 months after he was drafted...

I mean any opinion could be correct, but I would simply say that is a rather pessimistic view. I would hope all our fans hope you are wrong.

 

[Claypool]

I really don't see Rasmussen developing into an NHL top 6 center. However, a top 6 winger? I think there's plausibility there.

I absolutely see him developing into a top 6 center.

See, isn't this fun?

 

[jkutswings]

I absolutely see him developing into a top 6 center.

See, isn't this fun?

The fun part is allowing disagreements while remaining civil. You can think Ras could/will be a great player. I can think differently. And that's ok.

 

[StargateSG1]

Off-Topic, but kinda not surprising at all...

Abel to Yzerman - Kukla's Korner

 

[Ezekial]

Worse record and less recent success than the Blackhawks, less ratings drop.

TAKE THAT CHICAGO!

Where's The Toews Era been to tell us how easy making the playoffs is?

 

[lomekian]

I don’t even understand the comparison. Are we just throwing random names out there? I doubt Vilardi becomes better than Nino Niederreiter.

Not my comparison, and I agree!

 

[Pavels Dog]

Neiderreiter is a lot more like Rasmussen than Vilardi.
Vilardi has elite playmaking vision.

And Vilardi is a lot more like Brayden Schenn.

 

[Redder Winger]

And Vilardi is a lot more like Brayden Schenn.

Not even close.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Not even close.

About as close as Simmonds and Ras.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Ras Larkin Mantha


We can all see this coming

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Ras Larkin Mantha


We can all see this coming

"Not enough defenses/60."

-Jeff Blashcock

 

[Shaman464]

Ras Larkin Mantha


We can all see this coming

Best second line in the NHL or middle of the pack first line...

 

[crashnburnluder]

Best second line in the NHL or middle of the pack first line...

I agree great 2nd line, good 1st line, but that's a 9th overall and two mid to late round picks. The guys after that will be the big pieces. People expect us already to be through the rebuild. The guys we already are drafted are more then complementary players but not franchise players. Ras could be a tank in front of the net. And a stud 2nd line center, but it's only year 2 of really rebuilding

 

[WingsMJN2965]

I agree great 2nd line, good 1st line, but that's a 9th overall and two mid to late round picks. The guys after that will be the big pieces. People expect us already to be through the rebuild. The guys we already are drafted are more then complementary players but not franchise players. Ras could be a tank in front of the net. And a stud 2nd line center, but it's only year 2 of really rebuilding

Err, Larkin is arguably top 5 in his draft year. Maybe just outside, but the draft is shaping up pretty well.

 

[Shaman464]

Err, Larkin is arguably top 5 in his draft year. Maybe just outside, but the draft is shaping up pretty well.

Top 10 actually. The top 3 are clearly better than him, then there is Nylander, Elhers and Pastrňák that I have ahead of him. Sam Bennett is a huge question mark if he will get it together and Brayden Point has put up similar numbers as Larkin. Add to that a couple D-men could likely rise because they take longer to develop Larkin could be anywhere from 6th best all the way to 11th/12th best in his draft year.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Top 10 actually. The top 3 are clearly better than him, then there is Nylande, Elhers and Pastrňák that I have ahead of him.

Ekblad and Drai are better, obviously. I'd actually put Pasta in the obvious column too.

I'd take Larkin over Reinhart quite easily. Larkin vs. Nylander and Larkin vs. Point is where it gets interesting.

 

[Shaman464]

Ekblad and Drai are better, obviously. I'd actually put Pasta in the obvious column too.

I'd take Larkin over Reinhart quite easily. Larkin vs. Nylander and Larkin vs. Point is where it gets interesting.

Reinhart and Larkin are identical statistically, except Larkin has a better assists per game and Reinhart has a better goal per game. I think Reinhart has a much higher ceiling though.

But when it comes down to it, without knowing where the D-men land, its going to be hard to accurately say where he lands in the draft. Right now I would have him ~6-7th which is pretty good. And still a steal at 15 even if a few D-men creep into the top 10.