who is Alex Cotton?

Detroit selects Alex Cotton (D) with 132nd pick

https://youtu.be/zP5m_DYWUqw

Ok, i squeezed that in. Back in a bit!

Detroit selects Alex Cotton (D) with 132nd pick

https://youtu.be/zP5m_DYWUqw

Ok, i squeezed that in. Back in a bit!
- Jeremy Laura

Another RH D.....ok

who is Alex Cotton?
- HenryHockey

Undrafted last year, defenceman Alex Cotton had an absolutely monster season and has been noticed as a draft re-entry. The Langley, British Columbia native led all WHL defencemen in points and was named to the league’s Second All-Star time. He put up 20 goals and 47 points for 67 points in 63 games for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. It was a real breakthrough after struggling in his first two seasons in the league.

https://lastwordonsports....x-cotton-scouting-report/

It could be you or me.
- gergeswillems

Sounds like a good tandem......Tito's & Depends. I like it.

Bowey not qualified. Interesting.

Last pick of 2020 is coming up and Stevie with his staff has given the Detroit fans hope again!
Last pick at 187 is—-Drum roll...................................... Keenan Draper

Last pick of 2020 is coming up and Stevie with his staff has given the Detroit fans hope again!
Last pick at 187 is—-Drum roll...................................... Keenan Draper
- Tee56

Nepitism is alive and well!

Last pick of 2020 is coming up and Stevie with his staff has given the Detroit fans hope again!
Last pick at 187 is—-Drum roll...................................... Keenan Draper
- Tee56

UGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Like, I know it probably doesn't matter and seventh rounders are almost worthless, but ugh.

Nepitism is alive and well!
- HenryHockey

Very cool pick for Draper to be able to make! Can’t find a highlight video. He did a leadership bow and arrow video though!

https://youtu.be/ra0o_ecXuCs

Bowey not qualified. Interesting.
- Sven22

Yeah, didn’t warrant the potential arbitration.

Last pick of 2020 is coming up and Stevie with his staff has given the Detroit fans hope again!
Last pick at 187 is—-Drum roll...................................... Keenan Draper
- Tee56

I actually don’t mind this pick at all. Got to see this kid skate a few times. He’s got a lot going for him. He will have to work really hard to make it to the league

Anthony Duclair not qualified by OTT. He wrecked us a few times last year

Yeah, didn’t warrant the potential arbitration.
- Jeremy Laura

I’ve actually come partway around on Bowey. When we acquired him I thought he was terrible with basically no redeeming qualities. Since then I think he actually is better than he looks in the offensive zone, but still terrible defensively.

Overall he’s still a pretty bad player since the brutal D more than cancels out the semi-respectable offense, but also with him and Green gone, the current Red Wings defenseman with the second-highest point total from last season is, uh, Marc Staal.

I mean, I don’t really care either way since Bowey is not good and never will be, but at the very least I’m a little puzzled why we re-signed Biega if the plan was to just let Bowey walk for nothing. I’d rather have Bowey. Qualifying him for $1 million isn’t unreasonable either. If he files for arb and the Wings don’t like the ruling they can let him walk then.

I finally posted Kyle Aucoin on the front page. Found a compilation with him scoring his first USHL goal. Slim pickings. D man picked 156th

https://youtu.be/ozH0Bpg4-3Q

Anthony Duclair not qualified by OTT. He wrecked us a few times last year
- Jeremy Laura

I'd take Duclair. 👍

I’ve actually come partway around on Bowey. When we acquired him I thought he was terrible with basically no redeeming qualities. Since then I think he actually is better than he looks in the offensive zone, but still terrible defensively.

Overall he’s still a pretty bad player since the brutal D more than cancels out the semi-respectable offense, but also with him and Green gone, the current Red Wings defenseman with the second-highest point total from last season is, uh, Marc Staal.

I mean, I don’t really care either way since Bowey is not good and never will be, but at the very least I’m a little puzzled why we re-signed Biega if the plan was to just let Bowey walk for nothing. I’d rather have Bowey. Qualifying him for $1 million isn’t unreasonable either. If he files for arb and the Wings don’t like the ruling they can let him walk then.
- Sven22

There’s a new hiccup in arbitration that I wasn’t aware of. The team has to sign the player if the number comes in under a certain $. For Athanasiou, it was a 3 million qualifier but 4.5 mil and the team had to accept and sign. Anything above and they can walk. I don’t know if that’s new (it’s the first I’ve heard of it). Bowey may have been in the range of 2 mil at the “have to sign” number

I'd take Duclair. 👍
- gergeswillems

I don’t mind that at all. As long as the $ are good. I don’t know his “walk away” # but Ottawa didn’t want to risk it

I don’t mind that at all. As long as the $ are good. I don’t know his “walk away” # but Ottawa didn’t want to risk it
- Jeremy Laura

23 goals in 66 games.

Hinostroza not qualified by AZ

Hinostroza not qualified by AZ
- Jeremy Laura

How do you not qualify a player with such a great last name?

20 goal scorer.
- gergeswillems

He found his stride in Ottawa, but he’s hit that twice in 5 seasons. Hopefully he’s going to continue that route

Nick Cousins, Troy Stetcher and Reid Boucher all unqualified.

Ok, just my own quick thoughts on the last two days. It’s difficult, because it’s the same feeling as last year. A little empty. Yzerman did his thing (expected that), but I was ready for a dman, centerman or even a goalie at 4. All the months of going over things goes by the wayside. Reality is that if this is a REALLY good draft, 3 of these players will be in the NHL. Just wanted to see something I was excited about, personally. No big trades or deals either. Just a lot of a long draft.

Abdelkader and Howard are next. 👍
- gergeswillems

Don’t make me sodomize you with an ice auger.