Detroit Red Wings 2023 Draft Selections

[@aspirindamage5152]

i wonder if Awood knows his cultural and just genuine impact on michigan sports coverage? its huge as far as wings coverage goes, idk anyone else with a bigger repertoire

[@evandebrouwer6427]

You're the man awood40

[@scotey]

This is amazing. As someone forced to watch ESPN's draft "coverage," this is a such a treasure. I envy folks who have access to the Canadian networks.

[@yzerman98]

Agreed. Did TSN not cover rounds 2-7? Was hoping this would stay with the TSN coverage not switch to NHL Network coverage. Already seen that....

[@ryanb3908]

Sportsnet was two annoying muppets talking through it all and wouldn't shut up.

[@Lesevesel]

Classy intro by a class Captain. Thanks, Steve.

[@Bah56]

That runway is such an awkwardly long walk.

[@JSON_bourne]

This whole thing seemed awkward AF. during interview with Steve they were playing trap remix of Rick Ashley, after that they were playing cheesy meme techno

[@TQRosen]

@@JSON_bournehaha

[@bigtenfourrubberducky]

Gibson looks like a professional hockey player. He just looks strong and mean and smart. Gonna be watching him.

[@patrickshaw938]

Thank you awood40! The DRW fan base is lucky to have you 👍😄👍

[@Tansle620]

I am so jacked for Pellikka. He's important, I don't want to lose him!

[@patrickshaw938]

SY said the same thing when Freedman interviewed him.

[@Tansle620]

@@patrickshaw938 oh I know, Its meant to be a quote. When have you heard Stevie say that.

[@TQRosen]

I thought he was talking about Lidstrom and his cancelled flight

[@Tansle620]

@@TQRosen nope it was about Pellikka

[@MaxBardown]

I believe in the next three-four years, the Red Wings will make the playoffs. They have so many great players and this just adds to it.

[@paulmartin6209]

Honestly, I’m still confident that we will make the playoffs next season.

[@MaxBardown]

They could.

[@greatlakesowl4363]

1:00 I never noticed it until now, but Danielson was sitting almost directly in front of ASP

[@Jayrhum10]

We got players like Roope Hintz and Quinn Hughes in the first round. Sandin-Pellikka will fit perfectly with Seider and/or Edvinsson.

[@florida1289]

Alex Sanding Pellikka, right-handed Moritz Seider, right-handed Edvinsson, left-handed

[@Al_Andaloussi85]

​@@florida1289Axel* not Alex 😉

[@nicholasmatusiak7929]

Ironically, we traded the pick that became Roope Hintz and Mattias Janmark for 11 games of Erik Cole.

[@Jayrhum10]

@@nicholasmatusiak7929 Holland was so desperate to keep his job and the streak alive he made awful trades and contracts.

[@robjohnson5872]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks awood.

[@lumasmind]

andrew gibson went to my grade school love the guy

[@brettmb1000]

Yzerman on Pelikka: "He's important, i dont' wan't to lose him". I think Yzerman is feeling pretty lucky and has a place reserved for him.

[@twwap294]

Thanks much!

[@corymullins7162]

Awood, you're a beauty. Thanks!!!

[@TjRonin]

Well done

[@bushenlongae]

Watched Nate Danielson for the last 2 Years very good defensively I think offensively needs some work but he has such a feel to the game and over the year he will improve his game mark my words

[@Detwhat]

I know this post is a year later, but did you watch Danielson in the pre season? He played really well in those exhibition games. I think he put up like 5 or 6 points. I think this dude is going to be a top 6 forward. He has a solid two way game. He also has size, he's 6'2 I believe.

[@mapquestmike]

2023 was a great draft year for the Red Wings! Looking like at least 3 NHL starters coming, per their play to 2025.

[@cmskid20]

thanks awood

[@Detwhat]

Looking back, if teams knew what Augustine brought to the table. He would've been drafted in the first round. We got lucky. Same for Gibson. The dude is a stud.

[@larrykirtley1678]

Is anyone else excited to seeing young players being drafted that can keep up with Larkin?

[@stephencalvird7276]

ASP's favorite player was Patrick Kane??? Oh we're totally resigning Kane. Yzerman is a smart man.

[@Detwhat]

We gotta resign that man. I've read that Kane wants more than a 2yr deal. I heard he prefers a 3yr deal. If I'm Yzerman, I give it to him. Not unless we could make a trade or sign a top player. If we can't, we definitely need to resign him. I bought a Kane jersey two days after signing him lol.

[@nirvanaguitar]

Might be the first draft of Steve's I personally wasn't too fond of. Either way the man still has my trust for the foreseeable future.

[@bobtwo3948]

Did you see how happy he was though after day 1 interview? Was practically glowing, tells me they got most of the guys they wanted, trust the Yzerplan.

[@pandamelting]

@@bobtwo3948 "you happy max or no?" to start the 1st day interview is great mood vibes lol. on top of just cheesing and dusting helene in the interview is a good sign that my mans is happy with the first round

[@Detwhat]

Trust me, Nate Danielson is going to be a top 6 forward. Chicago's first overall pick said that Nate was the hardest forward to play against. Also ASP was ranked the best European defenseman. If you like Hronik then you will love this guy. He's a lot better than Hronik. He's an offensive defenseman who will put up numbers. This was a great draft. Also, getting Gibson was a coup. I've heard him being compared to derian Hatcher. He's a bulldog, who can chip in offensively. But he's primarily a physical stay at home defenseman. Our goalies need guys like him.

[@nirvanaguitar]

@Detwhat 11 months since I posted this, and I definitely agree with you!!

[@sallybags9090]

​@@nirvanaguitarKane said yesterday that Danielson reminds him of Bedard a little bit. Those are Kanes words, not mine lol. I've been watching this guy for a few years. I think Danielson will play a similar game to Larkin. He's a strong skater, has some speed, has a wicked shot, he's a playmaker who can make sick passes. I honestly think the guy could play right now. Alot of "experts" are sleeping on him. Alot of Wings fans were not happy.

[@annihilationHaven]

Wow, the 2nd round guys showed up to the draft... why, they are such a long shot to make the NHL.

[@Drake_4]

I hate when they talk over them announcing the picks

[@mayapetrous9777]

Anyone know the name of the song that played when Pellikka was picked?

[@coldcoffeeld_22]

The Show Goes On - Lupe Fiasco

[@mayapetrous9777]

@@coldcoffeeld_22 Thank you!

[@scottrgarland]

Danielson - what name is under yours on the back of your jersey... WE NEED TO KNOW

[@scottlepovich2728]

Where can I find the full sports net first round ?

[@seffishestopal5950]

I thought the Red Wings should have taken someone like Colby Barlow or Zach Benson.

[@Detwhat]

Nate Danielson is being slept on. The guy will be a top 6 forward. He put up 5 or 6 points in the exhibition games. He's a fast two way player. Chicago's Bedard said Danielson was the toughest for him to play against. I wouldn't be shocked if he gets to the NHL earlier than expected.

[@bartsanders1553]

Is his dad Mark Wahlberg?

[@robjohnson5872]

Not sure, not familiar with the interviewer irl, but if Axel is 5'11" - she's got a good 2" inches on him.

[@dcl97]

They were both sitting and in two different types of chairs

[@robjohnson5872]

@@dcl97 thanks for clearing that up. 😀

[@darrylthompson222]

The NHL draft needs a energy boost....Too frickin slow. Kinda boring... Anyway #LGRW

[@jleif7736]

TBH it was WAY faster than the damn NFL draft, that thing was miserable to watch.

[@Benben-qj2ez]

The broadcast sucked

[@cullingtheherd7169]

As a 35 year Red Wings fan out here in the Pacific Northwest I am sorry to the rest of Red Wings Nation that I am not excited about Nate Danielson. I know solid two-way player that might put up 40-50 points a season. I know I am probably missing something with this kid and I have nothing personal against him. He will be a solid player in the league. I guess I am just underwhelmed.

[@MrHunterbg]

He’s right handed. Something we don’t have.

[@airbourne145]

Flashes of Sakic and Modano..you’ll see

[@MaxBardown]

I think he has great potential

[@patrickshaw938]

Yzerman is a good guesser 😌 Wouldn't be surprised if Danielson exceeds expectations.

[@fredoh7553]

Nobody was excited when we drafted Mo Seider either

[@vickiem.6096]

Thanks so much! ❤️🏒

[@FranklinSteele]

Nate's body language is so, so bad.