Yzerman took over Detroit in April of 2019, they’re already better than the Canucks who’ve been re-tooling since 2014.
- DraftandDestroy

Their owner doesn't tell him how to do his job.

Their owner doesn't tell him how to do his job.
- Retinalz

His first draft what does he do, he takes a 6’4” right shot dman at #6 overall, who won the Calder Trophy, his second pick 35th overall in the second round he another takes 6’5” right shot dman. Something tells me that man knows a thing or two about how to build a hockey team.

They also do not rush any of their prospects, they play when they’re ready…so it seems.

His first draft what does he do, he takes a 6’4” right shot dman at #6 overall, who won the Calder Trophy, his second pick 35th overall in the second round he another takes 6’5” right shot dman. Something tells me that man knows a thing or two about how to build a hockey team.
- DraftandDestroy

This Calder winning Dman, most people in here thought he was a late round pick and were selecting every other forward over him. Even insiders had him ranked at 17.

His first draft what does he do, he takes a 6’4” right shot dman at #6 overall, who won the Calder Trophy, his second pick 35th overall in the second round he another takes 6’5” right shot dman. Something tells me that man knows a thing or two about how to build a hockey team.

They also do not rush any of their prospects, they play when they’re ready…so it seems.
- DraftandDestroy

Dmitri Simashev, LHD, Yaroslavl

A mobile, smooth-skating defenceman, Simashev is among the best defenders in this class; he shuts down plays before they start; he reads and anticipates play very well, he’ll step up in the neutral zone with perfect timing to prevent entries without taking himself out of the play. He’s big, and uses his size effectively; he protects the puck really well, extending his long reach and using his free arm to shield off pressure. He’s not the most physical yet, but I think that’ll come with time and maturity; he doesn’t really need to be super physical right now, but he’s certainly capable. If he’s got the puck, good luck getting it away from him, he controls the puck exceptionally well, and adapts to pressure instantly, weaving through defences in transition and making it look easy. He’s a breakout wizard, great at escaping pressure with the puck, recovering it along the boards and combining his skating and puck protection to evade incoming pressure; he sniffs out contested pucks and turns them into offensive rushes in an instant. The points haven’t really come yet for Simashev, but he does so much that won’t show up on the scoresheet, everything he does makes life a lot easier for his teammates; whether he’s getting points or not, he’s making good things happen for his team in all three zones. (Gray Matter)

This Calder winning Dman, most people in here thought he was a late round pick and were selecting every other forward over him. Even insiders had him ranked at 17.
- VANTEL

Yes I remember, people were surprised he took him so early.

Dmitri Simashev, LHD, Yaroslavl

A mobile, smooth-skating defenceman, Simashev is among the best defenders in this class; he shuts down plays before they start; he reads and anticipates play very well, he’ll step up in the neutral zone with perfect timing to prevent entries without taking himself out of the play. He’s big, and uses his size effectively; he protects the puck really well, extending his long reach and using his free arm to shield off pressure. He’s not the most physical yet, but I think that’ll come with time and maturity; he doesn’t really need to be super physical right now, but he’s certainly capable. If he’s got the puck, good luck getting it away from him, he controls the puck exceptionally well, and adapts to pressure instantly, weaving through defences in transition and making it look easy. He’s a breakout wizard, great at escaping pressure with the puck, recovering it along the boards and combining his skating and puck protection to evade incoming pressure; he sniffs out contested pucks and turns them into offensive rushes in an instant. The points haven’t really come yet for Simashev, but he does so much that won’t show up on the scoresheet, everything he does makes life a lot easier for his teammates; whether he’s getting points or not, he’s making good things happen for his team in all three zones. (Gray Matter)
- manvanfan

The Russian factor though.

Yes I remember, people were surprised he took him so early.
- DraftandDestroy

I really wanted him at 10 that year.

This Calder winning Dman, most people in here thought he was a late round pick and were selecting every other forward over him. Even insiders had him ranked at 17.
- VANTEL

Yeah, I remember him being ranked in the teens by everyone. Canucks were picking at 10 and people were saying that was too early to go with Seider.

Yeah, I remember him being ranked in the teens by everyone. Canucks were picking at 10 and people were saying that was too early to go with Seider.
- NorthNuck

17. Everyone was saying bad choice at 10 trade down. That was the year there were a lot of forwards from the US that posters and scouts had way ahead of this virtually unknown. Even Borberg was ranked at 10 ahead of him.

RIP Christine McVie....
The good 70's bands are starting to go more and more

RIP Christine McVie....
The good 70's bands are starting to go more and more
- carsonagenic

Wow. Everyone is getting up there in age unless you are Keith Richards who looks like sh1t but keeps on going and going. Sympathy for the Devil and snorting Dad has given him eternal life.

This Calder winning Dman, most people in here thought he was a late round pick and were selecting every other forward over him. Even insiders had him ranked at 17.
- VANTEL

Yup and a few of us had him high👍

Yes I remember, people were surprised he took him so early.
- DraftandDestroy

I remember 2 of us that had him quite high. We were told how foolish we were.

Dmitri Simashev, LHD, Yaroslavl

A mobile, smooth-skating defenceman, Simashev is among the best defenders in this class; he shuts down plays before they start; he reads and anticipates play very well, he’ll step up in the neutral zone with perfect timing to prevent entries without taking himself out of the play. He’s big, and uses his size effectively; he protects the puck really well, extending his long reach and using his free arm to shield off pressure. He’s not the most physical yet, but I think that’ll come with time and maturity; he doesn’t really need to be super physical right now, but he’s certainly capable. If he’s got the puck, good luck getting it away from him, he controls the puck exceptionally well, and adapts to pressure instantly, weaving through defences in transition and making it look easy. He’s a breakout wizard, great at escaping pressure with the puck, recovering it along the boards and combining his skating and puck protection to evade incoming pressure; he sniffs out contested pucks and turns them into offensive rushes in an instant. The points haven’t really come yet for Simashev, but he does so much that won’t show up on the scoresheet, everything he does makes life a lot easier for his teammates; whether he’s getting points or not, he’s making good things happen for his team in all three zones. (Gray Matter)
- manvanfan

I have brought his name up a couple times. Right now, him and Price❤

I remember 2 of us that had him quite high. We were told how foolish we were.
- Reubenkincade

This year I did not follow the draft at all. I have found other ways to be disappointed instead.

I have brought his name up a couple times. Right now, him and Price❤
- Reubenkincade

Toure if they get a late 1st

This year I did not follow the draft at all. I have found other ways to be disappointed instead.
- VANTEL

I hear ya.
I am getting a kick out of some of the players that you or I wanted, got basically laughed at, now the commenter want to trade for them

I hear ya.
I am getting a kick out of some of the players that you or I wanted, got basically laughed at, now the commenter want to trade for them
- Reubenkincade

I still have faith in Podz. He may have been sent down, but the kid is 21. Lets see when he is 24 or a year later.

Toure if they get a late 1st
- Nucker101

I am fine with that. Not a big fan of BPA, as most of those lists are made by analytics people who love small, soft flashy wingers..

I still have faith in Podz. He may have been sent down, but the kid is 21. Lets see when he is 24 or a year later.
- VANTEL

I have no problem with him, just this organization and always rushing to put the draft picks into nhl asap.

Just for conversation purposes, you know the Coyotes franchise has had 11 picks in the top three rounds of the past two NHL drafts. You have to go all the way back six NHL drafts 2017-2022 to count that many picks in the top three rounds for the Canucks. The more you look at the draft the more you realize how bad the Canucks organization is at utilizing the draft.

2024 the Coyotes have THREE 2nd round picks and FOUR 3rd round picks, man they'd better hit on some of these picks for that brand spankin new arena in Tempe!

I have no problem with him, just this organization and always rushing to put the draft picks into nhl asap.
- Reubenkincade

Would like to see Briesbois for 20 games.

This year I did not follow the draft at all. I have found other ways to be disappointed instead.
- VANTEL

Coyotes had three 1st round picks, just so ya know. 3rd - 11th - 29th overall.

I still have faith in Podz. He may have been sent down, but the kid is 21. Lets see when he is 24 or a year later.
- VANTEL

There's still plenty of time for him to develop. He has raw skill and a tremendous work ethic. He probably wasn't ever worthy of being picked 10th overall in the entire world, but hey, he'll be the next Curtis Lazar and have a decent career.

Coyotes had three 1st round picks, just so ya know. 3rd - 11th - 29th overall.


- Pacificgem

Which means in three years they won't be able to afford them.