Will the wings for sure draft a defenseman with their pick (6th oa)?

[Castle8130]

The wings have been one of the most dominant teams for 20 + years of consecutive playoff runs. They are now in a "rebuild mode" imo and they have a lot of young forward talent. Their d prospect pool looks pretty bad and their defense right now isn't doing so hot as well. There is a lot of defensive talent at that pick and I really think it would be their best option Imo. Let me know what you guys think.

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[Frk It]

I think they will draft either Tkachuk or Bouchard at #6.

 

[evnted]

wings need help everywhere, they should go BPA. that said, i think BPA winds up being a defender

 

[GoBoltz56]

It's growing increasingly likely that at least one of Dobson or Bouchard will be gone by 6, so if they keep 6 they will pick whoever is left. If not, they likely trade down and take Kotkaniemi.

 

[Richard Moistmaker]

The wings have been one of the most dominant teams for 20 + years of consecutive playoff runs. They are now in a "rebuild mode" imo and they have a lot of young forward talent. Their d prospect pool looks pretty bad and their defense right now isn't doing so hot as well. There is a lot of defensive talent at that pick and I really think it would be their best option Imo. Let me know what you guys think.

They have been linked to Kotkaniemi a bit but I think there is no way they don't go D at the draft.

 

[tony d]

Yeah, BPA is how I think the Wings will go. Tkachuk to them makes sense for me.

 

[Castle8130]

Yeah, BPA is how I think the Wings will go. Tkachuk to them makes sense for me.

Tkachuk + Rasmussen = lots of rebound goals

 

[Richard Moistmaker]

If Zadina or Tkachuk somehow fall to 6, I could see them trying to trade down a spot or two for a king's ransom and if no team wants to do that, then they will probably just take BPA

 

[Leopain]

I think they take Kotkaniemi if he is still there. If not, Boqvist.

 

[Kingpin794]

The wings have been one of the most dominant teams for 20 + years of consecutive playoff runs. They are now in a "rebuild mode" imo and they have a lot of young forward talent. Their d prospect pool looks pretty bad and their defense right now isn't doing so hot as well. There is a lot of defensive talent at that pick and I really think it would be their best option Imo. Let me know what you guys think.

Defense pool depth (no particular order, just those that seem like decent prospects/guys in the system):

Cholowski
Hronek
Saarijarvi
Lindstrom
Hicketts
Kotkansalo
Sulak

Now's let check forward:

Rasmussen
Turgeon
Pope

I think you have it backwards. Forwards please.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

It's growing increasingly likely that at least one of Dobson or Bouchard will be gone by 6, so if they keep 6 they will pick whoever is left. If not, they likely trade down and take Kotkaniemi.

I highly doubt that. Dahlin, Svechnikov, Zadina, Hughes, and Kotka/Wahlstrom are going top 5.

 

[Brian McDavid]

It's growing increasingly likely that at least one of Dobson or Bouchard will be gone by 6, so if they keep 6 they will pick whoever is left. If not, they likely trade down and take Kotkaniemi.

Trade to where? 7th OA? 8th OA?

 

[LeProspector]

I think so, its projected that the best players available when they pick do play defence so it's a safe bet they will.

 

[HisNoodliness]

Defense pool depth (no particular order, just those that seem like decent prospects/guys in the system):

Cholowski
Hronek
Saarijarvi
Lindstrom
Hicketts
Kotkansalo
Sulak

Now's let check forward:

Rasmussen
Turgeon
Pope

I think you have it backwards. Forwards please.

You're not wrong that our defensive pool depth is better, but none of those guys project as top line players and we don't have any mainstays on defense at the NHL level. We do have much better forwards at the NHL level already making an impact. I really hope we take a D at 6 and then build our forward depth with later picks.

 

[kabidjan18]

I think they'll go with a Hughes or Boqvist type guy, whoever is available at that spot.

 

[JAS 39 Gripen]

Its the Red Wings we’re talking about. They’ll draft a goalie that shouldve been drafted in the 6th round instead

 

[Kingpin794]

You're not wrong that our defensive pool depth is better, but none of those guys project as top line players and we don't have any mainstays on defense at the NHL level. We do have much better forwards at the NHL level already making an impact. I really hope we take a D at 6 and then build our forward depth with later picks.

We don't have NHL D mainstays NOW. We have better forwards (your words) NOW. You draft for 4 to 5 years from now. 4 to 5 years from now Hronek and Cholowski (one of them probably) could be in the top pair, the other 2nd pairing and two or three of the rest are there to fill out the bottom but skilled depth at forward could be abysmal. Mantha, Larkin, Bert, Rasmussen and............

 

[Castle8130]

Defense pool depth (no particular order, just those that seem like decent prospects/guys in the system):

Cholowski
Hronek
Saarijarvi
Lindstrom
Hicketts
Kotkansalo
Sulak

Now's let check forward:

Rasmussen
Turgeon
Pope

I think you have it backwards. Forwards please.

Yeah, but you dont have any defense under the age of 24 and Ouelett (the youngest) is a bottom-pairing dman. Lets look at your top tier u-24 players for forwards and defensemen within the organization.

Forwards:
Rasmussen
Larkin
Mantha
Athanasiou
Bertuzzi
Svechnikov

Defensemen:
Cholowski
Hronek

Those defenseman are hardly top tier dmen too. Definitely need some defensemen.

 

[TGWL]

If Zadina or Tkachuk somehow fall to 6, I could see them trying to trade down a spot or two for a king's ransom and if no team wants to do that, then they will probably just take BPA

If Zadina falls to 6 (Not happening) they take Zadina. They don't trade down.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

It's likely, but I wouldn't say "for sure."

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Defense pool depth (no particular order, just those that seem like decent prospects/guys in the system):

Cholowski
Hronek
Saarijarvi
Lindstrom
Hicketts
Kotkansalo
Sulak

Now's let check forward:

Rasmussen
Turgeon
Pope

I think you have it backwards. Forwards please.

Check the NHL and AHL teams. Detroit has a ton of young wingers.

 

[Reality Check]

The worst thing a team can do is reach for a need. Unless that player was that highly ranked on your draft board.

Otherwise, it's BPA.

 

[Kingpin794]

Check the NHL and AHL teams. Detroit has a ton of young wingers.

Ah man. Good advice. Didn't think to do that. Thanks.

 

[Richard Moistmaker]

If Zadina falls to 6 (Not happening) they take Zadina. They don't trade down.

That's why I said it would have to be for a king's ransom. If someone offered another first rounder just to move up a couple spots, I would absolutely do it. I really don't think Zadina is that much further ahead then the rest in the 4-9 range.

 

[lilidk]

Tkachuk + Rasmussen = lots of rebound goals

Tkachuck-Rasmussen-Bertuzzi