Who will the Detroit Red Wings draft with the 6th overall pick?

[WingsMJN2965]

If McKenzie's list is right, (Though it probably wont be at least in order because MTL probably takes Kotka) they'd be foolish not to take Dobson.

 

[WxIxNxGxSxFxAxNx26]

I'm asking who they will draft, not who they should draft.

I know.
Kind of a question that can't be answered.
But, let me re-word it......
If they go Forward at 6, it will be Wahlstrom.
If they go Defense it will be Dobson.

 

[Ulysses31]

Tkachuk could be the Wright pick

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Tkachuk could be the Wright pick

 

[Claypool]

Tkachuk would be a spicy pick.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Tkachuk would be a spicy pick.

One of the numerous defenders available would be even spicier...

 

[RedWingsfan55]

On the draft special that was on TV. Draper was talking A LOT about Bouchard and Dobson. Smokescreen or not I dont know.

Another guy art regnar(spelling) said he feels they really like someone in the top 3 and that they will jump up, but obviously Draper was quiet on that said all things are on the table yada yada yada.

I think its Bouchard but Dobson wouldnt surprise me either, unless someone drops or they trade up( dahlin svech zadina).


They only way I'll be disappointed is if its Hughes or boqvist.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Gut feeling is Tkachuk. It’s the super predictable Tyler Wright pick. If it’s Dobson I will do a backflip.

Tkachuk would be amazing value at #6 (only one scout in Bob’s recent poll had him outside the top 5).

But I think it’s Bouchard.

 

[Larkin2AA]

On the draft special that was on TV. Draper was talking A LOT about Bouchard and Dobson. Smokescreen or not I dont know.

Another guy art regnar(spelling) said he feels they really like someone in the top 3 and that they will jump up, but obviously Draper was quiet on that said all things are on the table yada yada yada.

I think its Bouchard but Dobson wouldnt surprise me either, unless someone drops or they trade up( dahlin svech zadina).


They only way I'll be disappointed is if its Hughes or boqvist.

Why would you be disappointed with Hughes? Size? Skill? IQ? Shot?

No flame, just curious, because I would be more disappointed with Bouchard and Boqvust than Hughes or Dobson. That's not to say Bouchard or Boqvist are bad players, I would just prefer the other two.

 

[MikeyDee]

The Red Wings and Ken Holland are in a unique position this year. The pressure is on, more than any other draft year in Ken Holland's tenure. Because of that and the desperate need to find a top pairing d-man, that is as close to NHL ready as possible, I'm going with Bouchard. Not my favorite pick, but I wouldn't be angry if KH does make that pick. My favorite pick is Tkachuk, but I don't think he will be available and even if he were, because of the aforementioned, KH will take Bouchard.

 

[Frk It]

Tkachuk would be amazing value at #6 (only one scout in Bob’s recent poll had him outside the top 5).

But I think it’s Bouchard.

Yeah, he may not even make it to #6. He has been top 4 on McKenzie's list all year. I think Ottawa is the real X factor in how our pick plays out. Everyone who I respect loves the kid, so I wouldn't mind the pick.

They have been talking about Bouchard and drafting a defenseman a lot, so that could definitely happen as well. I will be a bit surprised if it is not 1 of those 2 though (Bouchard or Tkachuk).

 

[TCNorthstars]

I think the Bouchard smokescreen is a Hughes smokescreen and they're really drafting Dobson. But that could also be a smokescreen...

It's just smokescreens all the way down.

So, Ryan Merkley is the pick?

 

[njx9]

Voted Zadina, but in order of who I think they'll draft based on availability:

Zadina -> Dobson -> Tkachuk -> Bouchard

 

[BinCookin]

The good news is... given all the choices, we are going to end up with a mighty fine player no matter what!!

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Regarding Tkachuk, I guess looking at stats is a minimal factor, but what the hell is he ranked so highly for? He produced less than Dylan Larkin in the same leagues at the same age, and Larkin was picked at 15.

Larkin in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 60GP 31G 25A
Tkachuk in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 61GP 25G 29A

Larkin in the NCAA at 18 - 35 GP 13G 32A
Tkachuk in the NCAA at 18 - 40GP 8G 31A

I understand he plays with a serious edge... I just don't get how a guy with those stats is a consensus top 5 pick in a draft this deep.

 

[lilidk]

Looks like we have change of hearts Bouchard ahead of Dobson. With ether one I will be happy .I just don't like to see us ,if we trade down, draft small defender in the first round

 

[FMichael]

Tkachuk for his truculence.

 

[FMichael]

Regarding Tkachuk, I guess looking at stats is a minimal factor, but what the hell is he ranked so highly for? He produced less than Dylan Larkin in the same leagues at the same age, and Larkin was picked at 15.

Larkin in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 60GP 31G 25A
Tkachuk in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 61GP 25G 29A

Larkin in the NCAA at 18 - 35 GP 13G 32A
Tkachuk in the NCAA at 18 - 40GP 8G 31A

I understand he plays with a serious edge... I just don't get how a guy with those stats is a consensus top 5 pick in a draft this deep.

Family pedigree?

 

[Hen Kolland]

Regarding Tkachuk, I guess looking at stats is a minimal factor, but what the hell is he ranked so highly for? He produced less than Dylan Larkin in the same leagues at the same age, and Larkin was picked at 15.

Larkin in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 60GP 31G 25A
Tkachuk in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 61GP 25G 29A

Larkin in the NCAA at 18 - 35 GP 13G 32A
Tkachuk in the NCAA at 18 - 40GP 8G 31A

I understand he plays with a serious edge... I just don't get how a guy with those stats is a consensus top 5 pick in a draft this deep.

And Larkin is a legitimate center and has a character/drive/compete level that nobody is going to exceed. I know Tkachuk will be a fine player, but he doesn't strike me as a bona fide front line winger. If I'm picking a player that I have questions about his ceiling, I would rather go for a defenseman that projects somewhere in the top 3 D than a winger that projects somewhere in the top 6 F.

 

[Frk It]

Regarding Tkachuk, I guess looking at stats is a minimal factor, but what the hell is he ranked so highly for? He produced less than Dylan Larkin in the same leagues at the same age, and Larkin was picked at 15.

Larkin in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 60GP 31G 25A
Tkachuk in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 61GP 25G 29A

Larkin in the NCAA at 18 - 35 GP 13G 32A
Tkachuk in the NCAA at 18 - 40GP 8G 31A

I understand he plays with a serious edge... I just don't get how a guy with those stats is a consensus top 5 pick in a draft this deep.

I don't think it is a 1:1 comparison to use kids with late birthdays and compare it to other kids +1 years, personally. There are some flaws with that.

Here was Blake Wheeler's stat line as a freshman at age 19
39 GP - 9 G, 14 A, 23 P

That guy was drafted top 5 as well... also went on to become an elite winger.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Regarding Tkachuk, I guess looking at stats is a minimal factor, but what the hell is he ranked so highly for? He produced less than Dylan Larkin in the same leagues at the same age, and Larkin was picked at 15.

Larkin in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 60GP 31G 25A
Tkachuk in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 61GP 25G 29A

Larkin in the NCAA at 18 - 35 GP 13G 32A
Tkachuk in the NCAA at 18 - 40GP 8G 31A

I understand he plays with a serious edge... I just don't get how a guy with those stats is a consensus top 5 pick in a draft this deep.

You can do worse than someone who is pretty much guaranteed to be a top 6 player in the NHL.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

You can do worse than someone who is pretty much guaranteed to be a top 6 player in the NHL.

I'd rather go with one of the 3 or 4 defenders that are still there.

 

[Sparty]

I'd like them to get Dobson but I think they'll get Bouchard, which I'd also be fine with. I think Hughes is going to be off the board before we pick (Arizona), so the choice will be between Hughes and Bouchard.

 

[RedWingsfan55]

Why would you be disappointed with Hughes? Size? Skill? IQ? Shot?

No flame, just curious, because I would be more disappointed with Bouchard and Boqvust than Hughes or Dobson. That's not to say Bouchard or Boqvist are bad players, I would just prefer the other two.

For me its 2 things. 1 his size and 2nd he is a lefty. I'd prefer the right handed PP qb that bouchard and Dobson offer.


If hypothetically we traded down and got the 2 islanders picks for example then grabbed Hughes there I would be ok with it. I think where I'd rank him now.


I've been up and down on him and a few others. But I think as of right now I wouldn't have him in my top 10, same with boqvist.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Regarding Tkachuk, I guess looking at stats is a minimal factor, but what the hell is he ranked so highly for? He produced less than Dylan Larkin in the same leagues at the same age, and Larkin was picked at 15.

Larkin in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 60GP 31G 25A
Tkachuk in the U.S. U18 team at 17. - 61GP 25G 29A

Larkin in the NCAA at 18 - 35 GP 13G 32A
Tkachuk in the NCAA at 18 - 40GP 8G 31A

I understand he plays with a serious edge... I just don't get how a guy with those stats is a consensus top 5 pick in a draft this deep.

Sometimes you just need to watch prospects play.