Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 22 Finally done some draft research. Figuring we keep our first and draft in the 15-25 range, here are my top 5 targets in order: My top target: 1. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard 6'1" RH RW. Kid plays an all around solid game on both ends of the ice, but most importantly to me, he plays like a true powerforward. Something I think we need in the pipeline. The weird thing about him is, he is worse than Swede... He is - allah forgive me - a N O R W E G I A N. We never had one of those. 2. Anton Silayev 6'7" Russian LHD. I know we dont need anymore LHD in the pipe, but this kid is a massive physical defensive dman that skates well. I cant help but want. 3. Sacha Boisvert 6'2" French Canadian LHC. Plays in our backyard for Muskeegon, and is committed to North Dakota next year. Kid is a highlight reel dangler. Seems to be brimming with confidence and bravado. 4. Carter Yamechuk 6'3" Canadian RHD. Solid all around 2way Dman. 5. Andrew Basha 5'11" Canadian LH LW. Very fast, good hands. ----------------------------------------------------------- 6. Aron Kiviharju 5'9" Danish LHD. My darkhorse pick. This kid was once talked about as possibly becoming the 1st overall in his draft. But now that his draft year is here hes undersized, and his skating hasnt developed great. However hes still very talented in all other areas. If we are picking late late, he'd be a good boom/bust pick to develop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,831 Report post Posted February 22 1. Whatever swede whos the highest ranked left on the board 1 Motor City Mullets reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 22 7 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: 1. Whatever swede whos the highest ranked left on the board Its kinda weird, but theres actually no eligible swedes this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,831 Report post Posted February 22 Just now, Troy McClure said: Its kinda weird, but theres actually no eligible swedes this year Don’t underestimate the Yzerman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 22 21 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: Don’t underestimate the Yzerman Bro theres no svens. Theres a kid named lindstrom, but i checked and hesa black kid from canada. Looks like a heavy finn and norway year. Whats going on with sweden? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 735 Report post Posted February 22 2 hours ago, Troy McClure said: Bro theres no svens. Theres a kid named lindstrom, but i checked and hesa black kid from canada. Looks like a heavy finn and norway year. Whats going on with sweden? We have a checkered history with selecting Finns. Is that our scouting or bad luck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 22 7 minutes ago, mackel said: We have a checkered history with selecting Finns. Is that our scouting or bad luck? I dont think weve ever had a finnish scout on staff. Just Swedes and Russians. Fun fact: I went to HS with Filppulas wife, and one time i held her younger sisters hand. So me and Val are like basically bros now. Our only successful Finn. 1 mackel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 22 Anybody read this athletic story from katie strang on Trevor Connelly? He's supposed to be a top 10 pick, but i guess he snapchats swastikas at people and calls his teammates racial slurs. Walgod is jewish and ray ray is of the darker variety... but landing a top 10 talent outside the top15 or 20 is probably what a desperate team will aim for with him. Maybe Derek can teach him about the powers of friendship?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
town123 212 Report post Posted February 22 4 hours ago, Troy McClure said: Finally done some draft research. Figuring we keep our first and draft in the 15-25 range, here are my top 5 targets in order: My top target: 2. Anton Silayev 6'7" Russian LHD. I know we dont need anymore LHD in the pipe, but this kid is a massive physical defensive dman that skates well. I cant help but want. If this kid is still there when we pick.. 1 Motor City Mullets reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 22 36 minutes ago, town123 said: If this kid is still there when we pick.. Is he ranked high by someone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 735 Report post Posted February 23 Tig Iginla or bust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 23 1 hour ago, mackel said: Tig Iginla or bust. Seattle didnt play the kid for a reason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
town123 212 Report post Posted February 23 15 hours ago, Troy McClure said: Is he ranked high by someone? For sure, he's in the same boat as Artyom Levshunov probably both in the top 5 or 6. Silayev looks like a better skating Chara. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 23 27 minutes ago, town123 said: For sure, he's in the same boat as Artyom Levshunov probably both in the top 5 or 6. Silayev looks like a better skating Chara. Im probably wrong, but i would bet he goes much lower. This is a D heavy draft and theres so many other dmen out there that can also move the puck. I dont think this kid has the offensive instincts of Chara. More like a Zadorov type. Just IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephen-gregory-yzerman 129 Report post Posted February 23 9 minutes ago, Troy McClure said: Im probably wrong, but i would bet he goes much lower. This is a D heavy draft and theres so many other dmen out there that can also move the puck. I dont think this kid has the offensive instincts of Chara. More like a Zadorov type. Just IMO. 3g 11pts in 61 games as a 17 year old dman in the KHL seems like he has good offensive instincts to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 23 3 minutes ago, stephen-gregory-yzerman said: 3g 11pts in 61 games as a 17 year old dman in the KHL seems like he has good offensive instincts to me. Youd be wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephen-gregory-yzerman 129 Report post Posted February 23 1 minute ago, Troy McClure said: Youd be wrong good chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axl Foley 320 Report post Posted February 23 23 hours ago, Troy McClure said: I dont think weve ever had a finnish scout on staff. Just Swedes and Russians. Fun fact: I went to HS with Filppulas wife, and one time i held her younger sisters hand. So me and Val are like basically bros now. Our only successful Finn. Didn't you also supposedly date Abdelkaders wife? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 23 1 hour ago, Axl Foley said: Didn't you also supposedly date Abdelkaders wife? No idea who abbys wife is, but if i remember correctly @kickazz went to HS with her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwingsfan58 157 Report post Posted February 23 1 hour ago, Troy McClure said: No idea who abbys wife is, but if i remember correctly @kickazz went to HS with her His wifes name is Julie, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 23 5 minutes ago, diehardredwingsfan58 said: His wifes name is Julie, Julie Leftas*** or something. Believe she went to Canton HS and then met Abby at MSU. Speaking of which I've personally seen Abby so drunk he pissed his pants at Ricks in East Lansing. And he got irate when everyone tried to take pics of him lol. Also heard stories of him beating the crap out of ppl whove harrassed him at bars in muskeegon. Abby is massive IRL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Lucidi 675 Report post Posted February 24 @kickazz we miss u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackel 735 Report post Posted February 24 5 hours ago, Scott R Lucidi said: @kickazz we miss u We do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Lucidi 675 Report post Posted February 24 1 hour ago, mackel said: We do? He has 2 kids now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy McClure 347 Report post Posted February 26 On 2/22/2024 at 2:53 PM, town123 said: If this kid is still there when we pick.. On 2/23/2024 at 7:08 AM, town123 said: For sure, he's in the same boat as Artyom Levshunov probably both in the top 5 or 6. Silayev looks like a better skating Chara. On 2/23/2024 at 7:51 AM, stephen-gregory-yzerman said: 3g 11pts in 61 games as a 17 year old dman in the KHL seems like he has good offensive instincts to me. Athletic ranking came out and Silyav is #3. I apologize for my ignorance. I am worse than a Babylonian dog. 1 town123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
