AlaskanTigersFan

Just curious..... What else would the Wings need to add to be legitimate contenders for the cup? Or is it just the development of the younger guys we have now?

You had me goin there till you said that. They have the worst offense in the AL, maybe MLB. But most of your post was spot on 😀

Well, we can kiss that high pick goodbye after today........

How many of these guys will be trade bait when the rookies are ready to come up? I think thats what yzer was thinking too....

Anyone know if theres a site that has updated farm system rankings after this years draft? https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-farm-system-rankings/ is the only one I could find from like January of this year...... (Does have Red Wings #2 though)

Yzerman should make this team tank one more year. Then get the first pick no matter what. If they have the 2nd or 3rd pick in the lottery, trade up for the 1st. Sign the best 2 or 3 Free Agents and then be good to go. Oh one could dream.......

The Tigers have one of the worst offenses in the league and have since Spring Training. I thought they'd be dead last in the AL before the year began. This isn't the staffs fault by any means..... Javy Baez (when he's on) is the only first division regular. Greene is showing to be one too. So thats two out of nine spots that should be in the lineup. No one could win with this lineup. it was very easily foreseeable unfortunately.

https://theathletic.com/3380742/2022/07/11/2023-nhl-draft-ranking?source=user-shared-article Looks like its a 2 person race next year...... 1. Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL) Bedard is the type of prospect you dream of being around when picking No. 1. He’s a game-breaker. Bedard has fantastic individual skill while also being exceptionally smart with the puck. He creates chances out of nothing for his teammates and shows elite ability to manipulate defenses. His shot is also truly elite and he’s a threat to score from anywhere in the offensive zone. Bedard lacks ideal NHL size, but he competes well and is a very good skater. He’s more quick than fast, but he can pull away from checks. He should tear up the WHL next season and be in the NHL shortly after scoring in bunches. 2. Matvei Michkov, RW, SKA (KHL) Michkov, like Bedard, is a game-breaker. His combination of puck skills, hockey sense and scoring ability is truly elite. He can make offense out of nothing and is lethal inside the offensive zone. Michkov isn’t the biggest or fastest, but due to his hockey sense he’s so difficult to check because he’s always three steps ahead of the defense. Michkov is right there with Bedard in terms of pure ability and is a legit contender for the No. 1 overall spot despite his complicated situation in the KHL, where he is signed through the 2025-26 season.

Don't sleep on Daniel Cabrera. He just got promoted back to AA after struggling at first and got demoted. He CRUSHED it though and is back at AA. I might be his biggest fan here but I think he'll finish the year strong.....

I am surprised by the Dline. With Levi, Akim, Hutch, Brockers and Paschal.... Not to mention the Okwara brothers for depth.... I think thats pretty solid no?

I would just think like, 30 Goals in 40 games or something would be "good". But I don't know a lot about NHL or let alone prospects. I'll take ya'lls word for it.

So, with Kasper...... 7 Goals in 40 games..... Thats bad isn't it?

Sounds like he's two years away from what Stevie said.... One more overseas then he'll probably come to the AHL for a season.

https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/video/alana-may-joins-jim-basquil-to-discuss-the-devils-reportedly-shopping-the-no-2-overall-pick-in-the-nhl-draft/ Hrmmmmm

I'm kinda hopin Goff is our guy and we can draft two more players of need next year in the first round without a QB. But it seems like we'll need someone more mobile long term.... The days of Farve, Brady and Rogers seem like they are coming to an end....... But who knows?

Speaking of Lalonde, do you think Stevie asks him if he needs Larkin or if he thinks he can do what he needs without? Or is this just a soul decision of Stevie Y?

Snap. And you called Lalonde early......... Oof.

I'm astonished at how little value 1st round picks really are in the NBA..... 3 first rounders for one player. Heck a trade was just made where 4 first rounders were invovled! Thats crazy to me. You should be able to draft someone's replacement in one of those picks I'd think........

200 million.... Hope it was worth it.

Is there any more bad contracts we can take on to get some 1st rounders in the next coming years? Has anyone been mentioned like Kemba Walker type deal? The only name I've seen in the news is Kevin Durant but he's not what I'm guessing is a "bad contract".

Is there any chance in the world both come to Detroit? Or is it one or the other? All the articles I've seen are Derek Lalonde. But is it possible to take both?

Im not really a big Al fan. But I do like Workman, Keith, and Dingler..... Not sold on Trea. I think those 3 will be good though. That was the best draft the Tigers have had in probably 30 years....... Time will tell though.

Few articles I've seen have the Pistons coming through as one of the clear winners of the draft..... I kinda like that....

Yea no $hit.... Well done sir.........

So who do we target with 36? Everyone has 46 still our pick even though its supposed to be 36. Is there someone there that fills a hole or is it a complete crap shoot?