1984Echoes

Yeah, I'll check back in a few years to see if he's actually doing anything... or not.

TRADE HUSSO!!! (or however Stevie can get that to work... maybe buying him out is our only choice?)

Erik Gustafsson for 2 years. Yzerman is loading up on Lefty D's... For some reason...

Has the looks of another 2-way to me... Meaning: GR.

Also: I'm fine with Cam Talbot as our 3rd goalie. I think he'll start more than Husso, and be a better mentor to ease in Cossa...

It's GOTTA be a 2-way and they're stashing him in GR... Just a WAG... Another lefty D, and he's scored almost 0 points in the NHL in 100 games (OK, 11 points.)

6th rounder Forslund actually sounds interesting though... 6'3" power forward scoring dude... Probably all depends on how his skating is though. Too slow & he won't get anywhere & will be a huge defensive liability...

What that means is he was getting zero interest for a multi-year term...

Give Malloy a 1B glove to see if he can field that position?

That's why I say: "Give 'em Petry!" It won't happen... but I'm holding out for a shocker like that... If it were to happen: Petry has 1 year left and Holl 2 so Rangers would go with the shorter term. Holl as 3rd pair is perfectly fine with me. I don't know what the 2023-24 problem was with him; but I don't care.

PS: As an aside... We're currently tied with the Rangers for #6. I'll revisit this in September... with 2025's Draft thread...

I would love to send either Holl or Petry to the Rangers as part of a Trouba trade... But that ain't happenin'... They can keep their money... Take Petry instead and... I'll do a cartwheel...

No. Not Copp. It'll be on defense, one way or the other.

7th round: Austin Baker, LW Fisher Scott, D

Red Wings #176: Swedish LW Charlie Forslund, 6'3" 212 #'s, Goal-scoring machine with a wicked shot, lower levels though...

Actually, John Whipple, 6'1" defensive defenseman. Big hitter per scouting. Relentless. 3rd pair LHD.

We just drafted MR. WHIPPLE!!!

We should run an Over/Under in EVERY Game thread for the inning of the Tigers 1st hit. Or the batter (even more tricky as they could get a couple BB's and still not have any hits...). Is it another rookie? 6th inning. Or... let me make this 1984 LIVES!!! Official: Opposing Pitcher: RHP Griffin Canning (NOT a rookie), 4.72 ERA, 1.33 WHIP. Over/Under Inning Tigers get 1st hit: 3rd inning. (IE: My guess: 1st. I'm guessing the lineup is Perez-Keith-Greene-etc... and one of them will actually get a hit in the 1st...). Over/Under number of Tigers batters BEFORE they get their 1st hit: 9

.889 Save % in the OHL the past year in 30 games. Developmental pick...

Red Wings, #126: Landon Miller, 6'4" Goalie.

I don't know what anyone else thinks about Plante... But he gives me Berggren vibes: Not quite good enough on D = Not quite good enough. Great playmaker but... what else is there? To make him an NHL'er I mean... Just a vibe...

I'll take a swing here: My low-round (non-first-two-rounds) guy to surprise and make the Wings is now Becher. Love the profile.

I would still be interested in Roy, and he'd be the better 2nd pair with Edvinsson... But I think, if we also are able to add Trouba... then Yzerman MUST be able to push BOTH Petry and Holl out the door (however he's able to do that), not just one of them... In order to add both Trouba and Roy, that is...

I take this to mean, if he attempted... he didn't get any interest in Chiarot or Maatta, so he was stuck only with the option of moving Walman. He may have been the easiest to move of the 3 regardless. That's 4 LHD in Chiarot, Maatta, Edvinsson, Johansson... and 5 if they re-sign Gost.

From The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/2024-nhl-draft-profile-ondrej-becher After being passed over in the last two drafts, Becher is projected to finally hear his name called by an NHL team. The Czechian winger had a season to remember, recording 96 points in 58 games while also representing his country at the 2024 World Juniors. A player who has an impact on the game at both ends of the ice, he has developed into an intriguing prospect this season. Before discussing his offensive ability, Becher's defensive game needs to be recognized. He is excellent at blocking shots and creates turnovers at a high rate. As for his positioning, Becher understands where he needs to be at all times, making it a frustrating task for the opposition to try and generate chances when he is on the ice. As for the offensive zone, Becher thrives with the puck on his stick. While he can score, he is a high-end playmaker who can set up teammates in scoring positions. Becher is also a master in the transition game, as he knows whether the best option is to pass the puck off to a teammate or carry it into the offensive zone himself. The biggest knock against Becher is his age. While most players are just turning 18, Becher is already 20 and is only now bursting onto the scene. He arguably should be ranked higher, but the fact that this is Becher's third draft may see him fall further than he should. If Becher continues to develop, he has the potential to be a middle-six forward at the NHL level who can help out on special teams. As for the draft, he is projected to be selected after the third round and, most likely, before the fifth. One of the most well-rounded players available, he has the potential to light up the WHL once again if he returns for the 2024-25 campaign.