Wings draft

[biggunsbob]

19 pick in round one DETROIT RED WINGS

The Pick: Evgeny Svechnikov, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL).

Details: Power winger with undeniable NHL tools. At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, he thrives at protecting the puck, can stickhandle through traffic and is very proficient with his zone entries. The latter is a good indicator of next-level potential. He?ll have to curb a propensity for individual play before he goes pro, so a 19-year-old season spent as an alpha dog in junior could do wonders for him like it did for compatriot Ivan Barbashev last season in Moncton.

 

[biggunsbob]

Sure like his size.. probably needs to add a few pounds though..

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

The Wings are building a really impressive farm system these days. Mantha, Larkin, and now Svechnikov are all highly skilled forwards. I like that the team is finding more size as well (Mantha and Svech). I'm still not looking forward to the days where Pavel and Hank aren't superstars, but I like our chances of finding one or two more with these new kids.

 

[zyxt9]

Sure like his size.. probably needs to add a few pounds though..

Yeah, so long as the pounds don't slow him down. He is only 19 and will likely bulk up to 225 within 3 years depending on way he eats and focuses his exercise. Could get there sooner than 3 years, but I think rushing that sort of thing can be what causes a reduction in quickness.