If Ryan Merkley is Still Around at Pick #33...

[WingsMJN2965]

Do you take him?

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[Run the Jewels]

Do you take him?

Yeah, I am not overly concerned about his defensive shortcomings. He was dominant on offense and you can definitely shelter him at ES. I want skill and no one questions his skill level.

 

[Tatar Shots]

For me it would depend on who we took at #6. If we have say Bouchard and Hronek as RHD in the system (not to mention Lindstrom and Saarijarvi), I don't see any reason to gamble on Merkley.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I said Yes would definitely love to add Ryan Merkley to our blueline.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Yes. The more talent/potential talent on this team, the better.

 

[turkleton85]

i would draft him without wasting a thought in that spot - hopefully, if he's availabe the wings are able to get out of their own way

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

I think this guy has bust written all over him. I’d take him with a third, but not in the first two rounds.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

I think this guy has bust written all over him. I’d take him with a third, but not in the first two rounds.

FWIW I think that with 3 picks in that territory you have to take a chance on his talent.

... But I also don't expect Holland to do so, as he's notoriously a character guy.

 

[Henkka]

Absolute yes.

Take three lottery tickets at 30-33-36 and let some bust.

 

[masta8]

Yes, I would take him with one of our second round picks. Lots of potential.

 

[RabidBadger]

No thanks. I a) smell a bust. b) have a strong aversion to turds who take tomahawk swings at other players. I just don't like the half-crazed look in his googly eyes.

Aside from that, I think he's the kind of one-dimensional player that should be taken when the defense is better fortified.

 

[datsyukfan]

Would rather berggron, but if I can get both then yes please!!

 

[jkutswings]

The first pick I would consider for Merkley is 36, and that's only if I'm very very happy with at least one defenseman and one center I've taken prior to that pick.

But in all likelihood, there's just too many other players that I like too much. I'd rather avoid Merkley's shenanigans altogether, especially after how AA has been due to work ethic.

 

[Nut Upstrom]

Pass

 

[FireBird71]

I said yes but depends on the first 2 picks...we need a good Center too

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

This is the pick you make when your franchise is low on talent. The Talent level is undeniable.

If he’s there at 31 even, you roll the dice.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Wouldn't draft him.

At all.

 

[FireBird71]

We get Bouchard/Hughes at 6 and get Dellandrea..would love to get Merkley and Foudy in the 2nd...I’m running the streets naked

 

[TheMule93]

Yes I would. Easily.

 

[Henkka]

If we get Bouchard, there's no need a skilled righty like Merkley. We have Hronek coming and can concentrate on another draft position. If we get Hughes, the handnesses will fit, but there's absolutely no sense for another midget like Merkley. Enough midgets.

Merkley is on the plans at 30-33-36 range, if Red Wings draft a forward 6th overall and not any right-handed skill D.

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

Wouldn't draft him.

At all.

Sounds dumb, but ok.

Even with his lapses in effort, you cannot tell me you’d actually take your average 7th rounder over him. Even if it’s short, Ryan is next to a lock to at least see some NHL icetime, something well over 60% of draftees won’t sniff.

The first pick I would consider for Merkley is 36, and that's only if I'm very very happy with at least one defenseman and one center I've taken prior to that pick.

But in all likelihood, there's just too many other players that I like too much. I'd rather avoid Merkley's shenanigans altogether, especially after how AA has been due to work ethic.

Despite AA’s work ethic, he still has contributed more to the Wings than 100 Zach “high compete level” Nastasuik picks ever will. The biggest factor to a prospect having a career in the NHL is talent level and athletisism. Anyone who tells you otherwise is mistaken.

 

[Ezekial]

Yes, just to put in in text.