I know the obvious reply to this based on many of our expectations in last year’s draft, but I would be very surprised if Detroit takes Drysdale, even at 4.
Would I riot if we took Drysdale? No. I just think that the options we would have at forward would provide more value for the team.
In this mock, the Wings are pushed back to the fourth selection. Yzerman chooses Jamie Drysdale, considered the best defenseman available in the draft. Drysdale produced nine goals and 38 assists in 49 games this season with the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League.