Detroit Red Wings #6 Prospect - Summer 2016

[The Zetterberg Era]

1.) Anthony Mantha - RW/LW - 21: 6'5" 214lbs - Longueuil, QC, CAN 54.81%
2.) Andreas Athanasiou - C/W - 21: 6'2" 200lbs - London, ON, CAN 77.36%
3.) Evgeny Svechnikov - C/W - 19: 6'2" 205lbs - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, RUS 53.64%
4.) Dennis Cholowski - D - 18: 6'1" 177lbs - Langley, BC, CAN 67.92%
5.) Tyler Bertuzzi - LW - 21: 6'1" 190lbs - Sudbury, ON, CAN 30.51%

Tyler Bertuzzi wins this round. Christoffer Ehn is the add.









As always vote, offer an add if you have one, and discuss.

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[The Zetterberg Era]

Sadowy again, still voting to add Frk.

 

[Henkka]

We have two more promising D-prospects than Sadowy...

Too much "shiny new toy" -effect in here.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Went with Russo add Frk.

 

[Ezekial]

Sadowy add Frky

 

[SpookyTsuki]

We should close this poll we already know the winner

 

[Wood Stick]

Am I the only one that sees a future for James De Haas? Should be going pro after this year.

Man, Xavier Ouellet has fallen in these and rightfully so. He really hasn't grown much since his rookie pro year.

VS though, just over Sadowy and Holmstrom.

 

[BStinson]

Russo, add Frk

 

[KJoe88]

XO again.

I still love the dude.

 

[ChadS]

Vili.

Add Chase Pearson.

 

[Pavels Dog]

I don't know exactly why people are so high on Sadowy? He was a good pickup but I'd rate Saarijarvi, Russo and XO above him in terms of their potential impact on our club.

Add Hicketts.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Shadowy. Add Ferk.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Shadowy. Add Ferk.

I see what u did?

 

[Frk It]

So can someone explain to me why it makes more sense to vote for Sadowy than Russo here?

Because I really don't get it. Sadowy would be very lucky to have the type of year in the AHL this year that Russo had last year.

 

[Leronziia]

Sadowy is likely to end up a 3rd line winger.

I like Russo a lot, but does he develop into a 2nd pair D-man?

Who really knows anymore with our defensive prospects.

I'd say lack of confidence with regards to defensive prospects being able to make that transition.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Sproul

add Turgeon

 

[Tatar Shots]

Add Turgeon.

Would anyone like to share why they don't think too highly on Turgeon relative to our other prospects? It is clearly a majority opinion and i'm not sure what I am missing. He is a guy that the organization has loved since draft day and even mentioned that they had him rated as a 1st rounder. This past year he scored 36 goals and 70 points in 72 games. He is a defense first center who gained recognition in the WHL for being one of the best defensive forwards and one of the best at faceoffs. He is a big center that is a pain to play against and for those that keep clamoring for a guy to drop the gloves, Turgeon has dropped em plenty of times.

He still needs improvement skating wise, but I think he belongs much higher than he will eventually go on this list.

 

[HisNoodliness]

Vili is the easy choice IMO but looks like he'll have to wait another round.

Add Turgeon

 

[Frk It]

Sadowy is likely to end up a 3rd line winger.

I like Russo a lot, but does he develop into a 2nd pair D-man?

Who really knows anymore with our defensive prospects.

I'd say lack of confidence with regards to defensive prospects being able to make that transition.

Org thinks he can be a middle pairing defenseman that is offensive. Don't feel like finding the quote, but I've posted it about 10 times at different junctures lol.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

So can someone explain to me why it makes more sense to vote for Sadowy than Russo here?

Because I really don't get it. Sadowy would be very lucky to have the type of year in the AHL this year that Russo had last year.

Sadowy is our shinny new toy. Like you, I don't think a guy who realistically projects as a bottom-six forward who hasn't played a single professional game, should be ranked sixth. I think he is a good prospect to have in the organization but people are having a hard time being objective about him.

 

[Ezekial]

Sadowy is likely to end up a 3rd line winger.

I like Russo a lot, but does he develop into a 2nd pair D-man?

Who really knows anymore with our defensive prospects.

I'd say lack of confidence with regards to defensive prospects being able to make that transition.

This was my reasoning.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

This was my reasoning.

Are you saying that you think it is likely that Sadowy makes the NHL and develops into a third liner or that if he makes the NHL he is likely to develop into a third liner?

 

[Frk It]

This was my reasoning.

What is your reasoning?

Because the organization think he will be a middle pairing guy that provides offense. I'd say that is more valuable than a 3rd line winger.

 

[Ezekial]

What is your reasoning?

Because the organization think he will be a middle pairing guy that provides offense. I'd say that is more valuable than a 3rd line winger.

My reasoning is that i believe he will make a bigger impact at the NHL level at this point.

Are you saying that you think it is likely that Sadowy makes the NHL and develops into a third liner or that if he makes the NHL he is likely to develop into a third liner?

Either way I think he's going to be a great 3rd liner.
I like the potential of some of the younger defenders, but I'm not high on any of them(except cholo). I was pleasantly surprised with Russo's season last year, honestly this pick could go a number of ways - just like the rest of 5-10

 

[SoupNazi]

Sadowy again.