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Red Wings Draft Board 2.0

Red Wings Draft Board 2.0

Draft Class: 2023
Created By: pavelisgoat
Published: Jun. 22, 2023 at 2:12 a.m.
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My attempt at making a draft board for one team only, not actually mock drafting or ranking these players. This list is taking needs and playing style into account for the Red Wings. I have only listed players that I think there is a chance (even if it's small) that the Wings could draft. Meaning Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson and Smith are not listed. I've also left off some players (such as LD) that we likely would take if they fell to a spot in the draft that I don't expect.

After pick 17 is where my ordering becomes a bit more random as these are players I would either target at picks 41-43 or try to trade back into the later stages of the first round to acquire.

Picks 1-9 listed are players I have on my radar for the 9 oa pick and picks 10-17 are players I have on my radar for 17 oa pick.

Wings fans - Please debate how different your boards would look if you were gm of the Red Wings, considering team needs and your own rating of the prospects.
ROUND 1TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
1Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-Unlikely there at 9 or available in trade-up. But so much skill. If Wings have a chance at Michkov, would have to draft him
2Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-My most coveted player in the lead up to the draft. Sounds less and less likely Leonard will be available at 9. Love his compete, shot, skating, all-round game, and pretty much everything. Think he can be a very good first liner
3Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-Also unlikely at 9. A Seider, Reinbacher right side would make me feel very comfortable about our future at D. Seems comparable to Seider in some ways.
4Logo of the San Jose Sharks-Big fan. Picking Willander at 9 might be a small reach, but have him here due to our positional needs. Do regardless think he will be a very good player in the NHL and RD are hard to come by. Happy to draft him at 9 or 17 if he is still there. Great skating, strong puck-mover and good IQ.
5Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-Am a fan of his physicality, skating and goal scoring prowess. If it can translate to the NHL, he would be a huge asset. My dream would be landing both Leonard and Barlow but I would guess Barlow is going in 11-16 range. Happy to draft him at 9. Surprised at how good his all round game looks and love his offensive zone abilities.
6Logo of the Arizona Coyotes-Good player, good value to draft 9 oa. Would have him higher if not for his size. Not that I hate his size, still think he will be good NHLer, just think the players above will be better
7Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-Probably love his skating a bit too much. Very high on Nate. Watching tape made me think he's got a little Nate Mackinnon in him. Yeah not expecting him to be near the same player, but some good qualities there. Wouldn't project him to be a ppg player, so maybe slightly lower ceiling than some guys around him, but seems like a good bet to be a 60 point second line center with a nice all round game.
8Logo of the Washington Capitals-I don't know why I'm not higher on Dvorsky. Was tough to judge his game against the men's league. Seems to have a little lower ceiling than some guys, at least offensively.
9Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-I would not expect or want to draft anyone below Moore on my board at 9th oa. Admittedly much less of a fan than most. Great skater, there is no doubting that. Also has a good compete and good shot. I question his puck skills and hockey IQ a little bit. Seems like he'll be fairly reliant on his speed and skating abilities. A lot of people have compared him to Larkin and I see why, but if we already have one, why would we need another? My theory is that would make us easier to defend. I prefer players that get to the interior (like Leonard or Barlow)
10Logo of the St. Louis Blues-Honzek and on are guys I wouldn't expect we draft until 17 - not necessarily that they will be available at 17, but we wouldn't take them at 9. I also expect 17 to depend slightly on 9 oa. I wouldn't expect to take Honzek if we already took Barlow, etc. Honzek looks like he has loads of upside and with rumours that the wings have heavily scouted him, I can definitely see him being one of our favourites. Needs more refinement in his game and to fill out his body a bit, but could be a decent power forward with lots of puck and finishing skills.
11Logo of the Vancouver Canucks-At 17th oa, we could really benefit from a right-hander, centre-man, who also has a good shot
12Logo of the Arizona CoyotesLogo of the Ottawa SenatorsSmooth, lots of upside. I like ASP, just don't love him. Would definitely prefer Willander over him and even if he's there, don't exactly expect us to pick him at 17 but rather grab a couple RD later in the draft. I do think he'll be good in the NHL, just don't necessarily value him to the same degree I would a forward here. Might be silly when he's the RH version of Quinn Hughes down the road. But still, from a team-building perspective, I prefer alternate routes.
13Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-I see so so so much skill when I watch Cristall. And I also think questions surrounding his skating are a little bit over-exaggerated. Sure, it's not high-end, but think with his skillset he will still survive and probably thrive in some roles in the NHL. I expect him to go around 20th, and man oh man it would be scary to see him next to Bedard. Doubt we would draft him but wouldn't be against it.
14Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins-Will be curious how his game translates to the NHL. Could say similar things to him as I did Cristall, but I do definitely prefer Cristall.
15Logo of the Nashville Predators-I see high potential for a good all round Swedish centreman. Wouldn't expect to draft him 17 oa but definitely won't be there at 41. If only we had a late first...
16Logo of the Calgary Flames-Wasn't sure where to put him (think he belongs above this), so just stuck him near the end of possible 17 oa picks. Would expect him to take a few years to develop but has lots of upside if things go right. Could be really good if improves skating - still wouldn't be one of my choices for the wings. Can make a really good fit somewhere I'm sure. Maybe Buffalo.
17Logo of the Detroit Red WingsLogo of the New York IslandersNO clue where to slot Sale. I actually really liked what I saw on tape. But concerns over compete and skating would scare me. Wouldn't be keen to draft him at 9 but at 17, with all that skill, surely he would be a steal??
18Logo of the Winnipeg Jets-Yeah, just a placeholder to show the divide between guys we will take at 9 and 17 oa and guys who would be on my board in the late first (for a trade into), or when we draft at 41-43. It also gets a bit more random from here, order-wise. Have left some good players out and stuck with guys I would like us to target or think could be available. 2nd round targets:
19Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the Tampa Bay LightningBig Swedish centre with good upside, seems like a Red Wings pick.
20Logo of the Seattle Kraken-Copy and Paste Wahlberg.
21Logo of the Minnesota Wild-Loved what I saw from him
22Logo of the Philadelphia FlyersLogo of the Los Angeles KingsI have put a premium on right shot forwards
23Logo of the New York Rangers-Makes me chuckle. But, I think more than anyone, could get drafted absolutely anywhere. Realistically could go top 10 or as low as like 50..
24Logo of the Nashville PredatorsLogo of the Edmonton OilersPure shooter. Since we have 3 cracks in the second, I think it gives us the freedom to roll the dice on Nadeau if he is available. Absolutely tore up the BCHL with the Vees, both team and player dominating all year long. Of course need to consider it is weaker competition (still a very good league that churns out NHLers). The thing is that his role likely needs to be in the top 6 to make the most out of his shot and offensive abilities.
25Logo of the St. Louis BluesLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsWouldn't expect him to be available for us and wouldn't expect us to take him at 17. But did like a lot of what I saw. Thought questions of his skating were fair, but that he isn't a terrible skater either. Can generate good speed, it's just a bit choppy and would worry a bit about his edges. Otherwise has many desirable attributes to his game and would jump all over if somehow he is there at 41.
26Logo of the San Jose SharksLogo of the New Jersey DevilsIf this portion of the list were in order, he would be higher. Solid looking right shot centre
27Logo of the Colorado Avalanche-Right shot Dman to target in late first or early second round.
28Logo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLogo of the Boston BruinsRight shot Dman to target in late first or early second round.
29Logo of the St. Louis BluesLogo of the Dallas StarsRight shot Dman to target in late first or early second round.
30Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-Right shot Dman to target in late first or early second round.
31Logo of the Montreal CanadiensLogo of the Florida PanthersRight shot Dman to target in late first or early second round.
32Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights-I think he's a late bloomer that could turn into a pretty decent NHLer
ROUND 2TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
33Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-
34Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-
35Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-
36Logo of the San Jose Sharks-
37Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-
38Logo of the Arizona Coyotes-Should be higher, like his size and his game
39Logo of the Buffalo SabresLogo of the Philadelphia FlyersShould be higher, like his size and his game
40Logo of the Washington Capitals-Happy to target a goalie at 41-43
41Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-Happy to target a goalie at 41-43
42Logo of the Detroit Red WingsLogo of the St. Louis Blues
43Logo of the Detroit Red WingsLogo of the Vancouver Canucks
44Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the Ottawa Senators
45Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-
46Logo of the Nashville PredatorsLogo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
47Logo of the Nashville Predators-
48Logo of the Calgary Flames-
49Logo of the New York Islanders-
50Logo of the Seattle KrakenLogo of the Winnipeg Jets
51Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the Tampa Bay Lightning
52Logo of the Seattle Kraken-
53Logo of the Minnesota Wild-
54Logo of the Los Angeles Kings-
55Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the New York Rangers
56Logo of the Edmonton Oilers-
57Logo of the Seattle KrakenLogo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
58Logo of the New Jersey Devils-
59Logo of the Anaheim DucksLogo of the Colorado Avalanche
60Logo of the Anaheim DucksLogo of the Boston Bruins
61Logo of the Dallas Stars-
62Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-
63Logo of the Florida Panthers-
64Logo of the Minnesota WildLogo of the Vegas Golden Knights
Jun. 22, 2023 at 3:09 a.m.
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I forgot Oscar Fisker Molgaard and probably a few others for second round targets
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Jun. 22, 2023 at 8:32 a.m.
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The first 3 aren’t going to fall to them
Jun. 22, 2023 at 9:36 a.m.
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Quoting: IconicHawk
The first 3 aren’t going to fall to them


I think there's a fair chance at least 1 falls (Leonard most likely). If Benson and Dvorsky go top 9, which is entirely possible, one of these guys will definitely be at 9.
Jun. 22, 2023 at 9:36 a.m.
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Idk man I think Detroit should just draft Bedard.
Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:11 a.m.
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I think there's a fair chance at least 1 falls (Leonard most likely). If Benson and Dvorsky go top 9, which is entirely possible, one of these guys will definitely be at 9.


Montreal is eyeing Leonard so it’s probably not going to happen and I’m pretty sure Benson won’t fall that far
Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:14 a.m.
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Montreal is eyeing Leonard so it’s probably not going to happen and I’m pretty sure Benson won’t fall that far


We never know.
But, if that's the case, Reinbacher being available at 9 is almost a coin flip.
Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:16 a.m.
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Quoting: JoeROFLCOPTER
We never know.
But, if that's the case, Reinbacher being available at 9 is almost a coin flip.


Well the three other teams above you in the draft desperately need a defensemen too so he’s out too
Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:20 a.m.
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Well the three other teams above you in the draft desperately need a defensemen too so he’s out too


Meh. It will take one surprise in the top 8 for one of Benson/Leonard/Reinbacher to be available at 9. Just one player. As said, I think it's a coin flip.
Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:21 a.m.
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Well the three other teams above you in the draft desperately need a defensemen too so he’s out too


But, in all honesty I just think Detroit should just acquire Bedard, Fantilli, and Carlsson. I should be GM.
Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:21 a.m.
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Quoting: JoeROFLCOPTER
But, in all honesty I just think Detroit should just acquire Bedard, Fantilli, and Carlsson. I should be GM.


Well have fun with trading up
Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:22 a.m.
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Well have fun with trading up


To Chicago
'25 7th Rounder
To Detroit
1OA

This GMing stuff is easy.
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Jun. 22, 2023 at 1:04 p.m.
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The first 3 aren’t going to fall to them


No matter if they do or don’t, any gm would still include them on their draft board. And as @JoeROFLCOPTER suggested, it’s only really going to take one surprise in the top 8
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Jun. 22, 2023 at 5:08 p.m.
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Really would love to draft Danielson at #9. If we assume Michkov, Reinbacher and Leonard are gone by then, he's my next pick. I'd pass on Benson, and wouldn't want to take any other winger at #9 besides Leonard, who we're assuming isn't there.

Then, you pair Danielson with one of Honzek or Barlow at #17 if possible (or potentially Perreault, But or Wood). Perhaps if they really covet one of them (I think I've seen reports that they really love Honzek), maybe you try and jump to #14 by taking on Mikael Granlund's contract from Pittsburgh (or something like that).
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Jun. 22, 2023 at 11:51 p.m.
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Really would love to draft Danielson at #9. If we assume Michkov, Reinbacher and Leonard are gone by then, he's my next pick. I'd pass on Benson, and wouldn't want to take any other winger at #9 besides Leonard, who we're assuming isn't there.

Then, you pair Danielson with one of Honzek or Barlow at #17 if possible (or potentially Perreault, But or Wood). Perhaps if they really covet one of them (I think I've seen reports that they really love Honzek), maybe you try and jump to #14 by taking on Mikael Granlund's contract from Pittsburgh (or something like that).


I think we can get along. Big fan of Danielson as well, as I said in his description. Figure I might almost be too high on him, but also, a right shot centre with his speed and shot would be a huge asset for wings. I do think the more I watch Barlow, the more I love what he brings also and have him a little above Danielson. But also is more likely that we can get Danielson-Honzek (who brings some similar traits) than getting Barlow - Danielson (or similar).

I think Benson is pretty good. Kind of spotted him in the middle because I’m not super high or low on him and that’s already lower than what he is by most accounts.

All said, would have no complaints with Danielson at 9
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Jun. 23, 2023 at 2:25 a.m.
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Awesome list. I like it. I think I would prefer Danielson, Dvorsky, Moore, and Honzek over Barlow and the rest.
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Jun. 23, 2023 at 10:13 a.m.
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Awesome list. I like it. I think I would prefer Danielson, Dvorsky, Moore, and Honzek over Barlow and the rest.


This is the first I’m hearing many Wings fans shout for Danielson. I’m a massive fan so would easily move him higher
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