Their play styles are nothing alike. What's similar is that I find them uninspiring and they were drafted by the Red Wings so I try to talk myself into liking themComparing a physical power winger with a great shot that has a mid 1st ranking to a defenseman that was softer than fresh goose shit on a rainy day that most outlets ranked in the 2nd? I do not understand this at all.
I have zero expectation of Lalonde being here another 2-3 years when the player would hopefully be ready
Sennecke and MBN are my choices. I like Solberg but we already have too many defensemen.So far Stian Solberg and Sennecke my choice for this draft
A consummation devoutly to be wished.I have zero expectation of Lalonde being here another 2-3 years when the player would hopefully be ready
There’s at least two words in that sentence two big for me to understandA consummation devoutly to be wished.
I've been reading Shakespeare lately . . .There’s at least two words in that sentence two big for me to understand
Their play styles are nothing alike. What's similar is that I find them uninspiring and they were drafted by the Red Wings so I try to talk myself into liking them
connelly is the type talented exciting game breaking winger we need for danielsson/kasper
My concern with him is he would be a Granber/Kapanen at the NHL level. Which is not the worst guy to have. But kind of an energy guy who can score off athleticism.What’s uninspiring? He had good numbers in a men’s league. They may not jump off the page but he did really well for someone his age there. Especially after the WJC. And he’s looking realgud at the WC.
I honestly feel this 15th overall pick may very well be a long shot to make the NHL given that this 2024 draft class is said to be average…A team like Calgary may be willing to trade with for they appear more likely to attempt a rebuild (or retool) rather than try to pass themselves off as a legit playoff team.I wasn't a big debrincat advocate, far from it, but the return was better than I expected. That being said, I really don't think we are in a place to be trading assets. Yes, we almost made the playoffs, and rightly should have, but not a true contender. I feel a team should only trade assets to put you over the top. We are not there yet, so unless something crazy falls into our lap, just make to pick. Never seek out a bad trade just because you don't love the options.
We are drafting 15. I think those expecting an above average, bona fide top 6 forward with amazing individual skill are setting themselves up to be disappointed. Everyone in this range is flawed in some respect. Betting on strong-skating, high motor players with good size is not the worst gamble to make.My concern with him is he would be a Granber/Kapanen at the NHL level. Which is not the worst guy to have. But kind of an energy guy who can score off athleticism.
If we draft him I’ll hope he can develop into Timo Meier, the version we saw with SJ.
Like with any prospect, I think there is a range of outcomes with MBN. Heck I still think there is a decently wide range of outcomes with Kasper a few years after being picked.
My main concern with MBN is his puck skills, but I think he’s solidly a top 20 player for this draft, and probably not someone you should be mad at at #15. I just personally prefer some other players and think they have better upside. We’ll see what Detroit ends up doing. I could see them liking some of these other players, including some that haven’t been discussed as much.
Well then why would Calgary want to give you anything of value for it?I honestly feel this 15th overall pick may very well be a long shot to make the NHL given that this 2024 draft class is said to be average…A team like Calgary may be willing to trade with for they appear more likely to attempt a rebuild (or retool) rather than try to pass themselves off as a legit playoff team.
Mangiapane (decent 2nd line winger) is set to become a UFA after this season…That 1st rounder could be used as part of a package for him, or any other roster player on a rival club.We are drafting 15. I think those expecting an above average, bona fide top 6 forward with amazing individual skill are setting themselves up to be disappointed. Everyone in this range is flawed in some respect. Betting on strong-skating, high motor players with good size is not the worst gamble to make.
Well then why would Calgary want to give you anything of value for it?
No, no it couldn't.Mangiapane (decent 2nd line winger) is set to become a UFA after this season…That 1st rounder could be used as part of a package for him, or any other roster player on a rival club.
that's how organizations remain shit forever.Mangiapane (decent 2nd line winger) is set to become a UFA after this season…That 1st rounder could be used as part of a package for him, or any other roster player on a rival club.
Have you looked at their stats prior to getting called up?We need to draft like Dallas. They have wyatt Johnston and Stankoven 20 and 21 years old drafted like 24th and 47th overall step up and do things. We need prospects or Stevie needs to let some of our guys do that.
We need to draft like Dallas. They have wyatt Johnston and Stankoven 20 and 21 years old drafted like 24th and 47th overall step up and do things. We need prospects or Stevie needs to let some of our guys do that.