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Originally Posted by Guru Meditation
Do you think the Wings' prospect pool has been of uniform quality during that time? That seems to be the assumption.
In reality, it works more like this:
2006-2008 (or so): BAD BAD BAD (except for Nyquist and Smith)
2009-2012: REALLY REALLY GOOD
This leaves us with the net effect of having many very good prospects in the Detroit Red Wings system right now while still having had a significant dry spell. We also have to account for the fact that Kenny Holland doesn't like his prospects to touch NHL ice until at least 22, no matter how good they are.
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That remains to be seen.
2010 and 2011 looks pretty good. 2009 and 2012 doesnt look to be anything special.
Fact of the matter is if you havent turned out an nhl player on your roster for the last eight years of drafting, its pretty specious to be calling them one of the best prospect pools.