Speculation: Yzerman drafting defenceman?

[Henkka]

So what if,

all the Centers we like are gone at #8 pick and Jiricek or Nemec are still there?

Would you think Yzerman goes after RhD instead of a winger ?

IF

1. Wright
2. Slafkovsky
3. Cooley
4. Savoie
5. one of Jiricek or Nemec
6. Kasper
7. Nazar
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8. DET ?

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[WaW]

If this were to happen, which is extremely unlikely but I guess not impossible, then you take the BPA (Jiricek/Nemec).

 

[ricky0034]

I mean it could be one of the Defensemen sure

not sure why we're just assuming that Yzerman sees Gauthier as a Winger though when it's been reported that some teams see him as a Center

 

[Ulysses31]

Mintyukov for example ranked top 10 in many rankings, wouldnt be surprised if he drafts a non-nemec/jiricek D with the 8th

 

[Henkka]

I mean it could be one of the Defensemen sure

not sure why we're just assuming that Yzerman sees Gauthier as a Winger though when it's been reported that some teams see him as a Center

It's tough to assume all the things we don't know shit about things. Especially about Yzerman.

Just too many variables.

 

[RedWingzz]

In this scenario, I easily take Cutter Gauthier at 8.

 

[Henkka]

When looking at the 2023 draft, it seems to be very forward heavy.

If we will push this forward/center idea further, defencenman at 2022 would still be option in bigger picture and 2023 is forward draft.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

So what if,

all the Center we like are gone at #8 pick and Jiricek or Nemec are still there?

Would you think Yzerman goes after RhD instead of a winger ?

IF

1. Wright
2. Slafkovsky
3. Cooley
4. Savoie
5. one of Jiricek or Nemec
6. Kasper
7. Nazar
------------
8. DET ?

You're missing a "stand pat and draft a center" option. I don't think either Nemec or Jiricek is worth a team trading up to 8 for, and I don't know what teams would consider doing so aside from maybe Buffalo (1 spot).

In this scenario I shoot for Cutter Gauthier and hope he can become power center, or Marco Kasper and hope he can become a Selke contender.

 

[SirloinUB]

Id be thrilled if this situation plays out and yzerman has his choice of Gauthier or Jiricek/Nemec.

 

[lilidk]

So what if,

all the Center we like are gone at #8 pick and Jiricek or Nemec are still there?

Would you think Yzerman goes after RhD instead of a winger ?

IF

1. Wright
2. Slafkovsky
3. Cooley
4. Savoie
5. one of Jiricek or Nemec
6. Kasper
7. Nazar
------------
8. DET ?

If one of Jiricek or Nemec is available you shouldn't even think about it.

 

[lilidk]

If we draft Nemec or Jiricek I'd trade Hronek for late teens , if it is possible , draft pick and get one of Lambert, Kulich or Ohgren

 

[Holden Caufield]

I’m fine with drafting another defenseman.
No issues at all and wouldn’t even surprise me.

 

[Frk It]

Would gladly take Geekie or Gauthier in this hypothetical.

Could see them going Jiricek if he’s left, though. I think Nemec is going top 5 with how he ended the year. Also would not be shocked if they picked Mintyukov.

 

[NickH8]

All year I've been skeptical of Jiricek. I just don't like his skating and his tendency to throw long suicide passes or passes to nothing. It hit's every once in a while and you go wow look at that pass! But most of the time it leads to a turnover. He is very physically engaged, but it's hard to do that at the NHL level when you're skating is bad. He doesn't push outwards to generate power, instead his stride looks choppy. Of course, he had the knee(?) surgery, so for my limited later in the year viewings I'll cut him some slack.
He's still the third best defenseman in the draft for me, mostly with the hope of him fixing his skating and becoming a physical defensive dman with a booming shot. I'd take Nemec and Mintyukov over him.

 

[simonedvinsson]

I think the odds that Yzerman drafts a defenseman or a winger are pretty decent - certainly higher than people are giving credit. We're all on board this "BPA so long as he's a center" train, but I wouldn't bat an eye if Yzerman goes with Joakim Kemell, Liam Bichsel, or a "falling defenseman".

 

[ShanahanMan]

Centers (and players with potential to be centers) definitely seem to be the most coveted in drafts these recent years. Honestly wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Shaman464]

The pick needs to be a center, this team has no options in the system behind Larkin, who we have no idea if he will be 2021-22 Larkin or 2020-21 Larkin next year or if he will stay healthy. And the options in UFA are either going to be overpaid for most of their contract, or aren't likely to maintain their production on the Wings.

 

[Henkka]

What I've learned this 2022 is a good Center draft (as well as D), but that 2023 could be also as good for Centers, but there's not at all defencemen. Maybe some lucky late rounders, but the 1st round material seems to be poor.

So if you really want to build you D-corps ready, you should still take a D at 2022, and go after a Center at 2023.

 

[Dotter]

Stock up elite defensemen. Can't have too many top pairing dmen. If we get too many good ones, think about the return a young Seider for example could bring on the trade market.

 

[topdawg]

I want Logan Morrison with our 2nd 2nd round pick

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

I want Logan Morrison with our 2nd 2nd round pick

No thanks. Probably could get him with the 5th or 6th.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

What I've learned this 2022 is a good Center draft (as well as D), but that 2023 could be also as good for Centers, but there's not at all defencemen. Maybe some lucky late rounders, but the 1st round material seems to be poor.

So if you really want to build you D-corps ready, you should still take a D at 2022, and go after a Center at 2023.

A lot of the defenseman after the top 2, have a lot question marks.

2023 is a better draft...grab picks in this draft through trades.

 

[Hoog]

Stevie and company have their board and don't go by national publications so they will stick to it. If the highest on their list is a defenceman then they will take one and vice versa. Don't see him moving from his spot though. And so far, he's doing a bang up job. I'm not going to guess this one, just trust him.

 

[Rolo Tomassi]

If their board gets blown up and their guy isn’t around at 8, I’d absolutely be on board with them trading back to the teens (hopefully to acquire an additional high second rounder) and taking a player like Ostlund, who could turn out to be just as good as some of the centers picked in the top 10 anyhow. This would allow us another chance to add center depth in round 2, or perhaps a LHD. Just my 2 cents…

 

[PelagicJoe]

I think the only way Yzerman takes a winger is if that winger is the second coming of Ovechkin or Hull.