He seems like one of the highest upside swings in the draft. Not many kids at all, even in this draft, who have his combination of speed and handling skills. Especially at his size. Not sure he'll be a good enough decision maker to do this at the NHL level. But if he is? Oh, boy. He'll be electric.
Kinda funny cause we always think of the small kids who already have refined play styles as the upside swings in a draft. But what can you really teach those kids? Besides praying they end up bigger than the average 16 year old when they turn 24? You can actually teach someone like Danielson and the base skill level is there.
Totally agree, gives me flashes of Sakic and Modano…accurate shot, smooth strides and head up, great size, and defensive…also captain experience.. guards the best opposing player
@@StuckInSyrupever underestimate yzerman everyone was complaining about us getting mo and look how good he turned out to be Plus he was a GM for the lightning for a long time and he turned it them into a beast and hopefully he's going to turn us into a beast too so I wouldn't say he's a bust at number 9
Just excited to see the kid play. Everyone want's to speculate, evaluate, and judge these draft picks when, in reality, even the most credible "experts" get it wrong most the time!! Gotta trust that the the GM and the scouts have way more knowledge and insight than nearly any of us do. They picked Nate Danielson for a reason, and all we can do as a fans is wish the kid the best, root for him, and hope that the investment the team made in him pays off. Welcome to Detroit. Let's go Wings!!
There’s a reason why Benson fell to #13... Yzerman knew what he was doing. Drafted the second best center in the WHL at #9, the toughest center for Connor Bedard, and carried a terrible team to and through the playoffs, and then picked up another excellent defenseman in Axel Sandin-Pellika. Last time Yzerman reached he got Mo Seider. Look how that turned out. They clearly have more information than we do so why not stand back for a minute and assess the possibilities.
@@natebriskey9031 benson was top 5 material, the fact that he was available at 9th and the fact that he got picked at 13th is going to make it that much worse when he turns into a high level playmaker, which we need in Detroit, benson could have pushed Larkin to the wing and we would have benson and kasper down the middle, and I’m not at all bagging on danielson cause I’m sure he’s a great pick but benson should have - in a perfect world - probably gone like 5th - 6th overall, it’s just a poor decision, regardless of how danielson turns out it’s probably going to look like the weaker pick in a couple years.
@@cannedpaint because Larkin is more of a goal scorer, and in general is considered one of the weaker first line center’s in the NHL (which I disagree with). Benson is projected to be a center and a high level playmaker, if we would have drafted him he could have possibly pushed Larkin to the wing (which would probably suit Larkins game better). But it’s out the window so it doesn’t matter.
@@Sonicthehedgefundmanager You certainly are passionate about Benson, you may well be the "winner" in this debate. The fact that 8 teams before Stevie and 3 teams afterwards passed on him - there's more than just Stevie say something that made them pass. That's a lot of NHL experience that said no. With his credentials, he play well somewhere for sure.
@@nhldraftprosLove the channel man, thanks for all your hard work and these videos. Your following looks like it will continue to grow every year. Maybe you should do some content during the season. Some profiles at the start of the season/midseason rankings would be good. Maybe some clip breakdowns or short highlights during the season.
I like Danielson, but I would have preferred a player with more upside. I like Dvorsky or Wood...but Danielson could be considered in the same tier. I think the Wings missed out by one pick on Leonard. And if Yzerman makes the pick, then it's gotta be a good pick!
@@jackstebner515 there's only Jake chaisson who's an nhl draft pick and he was injured half the season. Their goalie was pretty good though. But yeah not the best wheat kings team
@@user-ed6nt1ml6p he may lack high end abilities but he’s good at everything. That screams 3rd line C. I believe the hockey writers said they think he has potential to be a 2c. His skating is excellent so I’d say he has a very good chance to be successful
@@italian1ist maybe they saw an untapped potential in him His playmaking is not anything special honestly to me that's because his hockey sens is'nt great by any means he has good hockey sens just as most if not all the 3rd line C in the NHL.. once again I could really go wrong would be interesting to see for sure
As mentioned in the mock draft, if Reinbacher is gone and the other top RH C's are history too (Leonard, Yager, Moore), then this might be the best bet for Vancouver... actually reminds me of another big, WHL Captain C that Canucks took once upon a time, and wouldn't that development be a nice (dream) add! (Trevor Linden!!)
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Welcome to the wings Nate :)
Welcome to Detroit! 🐙
man, seems solid, strong, skates well, what are people talking about, trust yzerman and the scouts a little, they know what they're doing.
This kid is a great pick y’all are crazy watch out for Danielson in a few years 🤫🤫🤫
Welcome to Detroit! LGRW
He seems like one of the highest upside swings in the draft.
Not many kids at all, even in this draft, who have his combination of speed and handling skills. Especially at his size. Not sure he'll be a good enough decision maker to do this at the NHL level. But if he is? Oh, boy. He'll be electric.
Kinda funny cause we always think of the small kids who already have refined play styles as the upside swings in a draft.
But what can you really teach those kids? Besides praying they end up bigger than the average 16 year old when they turn 24?
You can actually teach someone like Danielson and the base skill level is there.
@@derek4044 He has looked real good thus far this preseason
Kinda reminds me a bit of Mike Modano or even Jack Eichel in his skating. Head up, trunk tall, great stick. He looks like he doesn't waste energy.
Totally agree, gives me flashes of Sakic and Modano…accurate shot, smooth strides and head up, great size, and defensive…also captain experience.. guards the best opposing player
Guess Yzerman agreed with you
Detroit.
Danielson @ pick 9
and
Honzek @ a pick 17
Both are larger forwards SY seems to be fitting into the roster.
Holy shit. Got any lotto numbers?
bro guessed it
LGRW
WELL DONE !
Well done 👏
If he’s available at 17th, I hope the red wings take him.
How about 9th?
Touché
@@Dtown1996 I’m guessing they felt he wouldn’t be available at 17, glad he’s a red wing!
We took him 9th
Watching this video because we took him 9th overall!
Looks a bit like Jason Robertson
Welcome to Detroit Nate Danielson.
Welcome to the Wings
Great breakdown
Thanks for watching!
1:55 dang that’s some deceptive speed. Along with 2:20 I’m liking this guy a lot!
He's getting pretty high on a few rankings out there!
hes like the second coming of Tage Thomson
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Big boy and I like his style, he may go between 10 and 15.
9
Yzerman fuked up we could have taken him at 17 cant believe we passed up on benson
had to come here to see how good he actually is
@@StuckInSyrupever underestimate yzerman everyone was complaining about us getting mo and look how good he turned out to be Plus he was a GM for the lightning for a long time and he turned it them into a beast and hopefully he's going to turn us into a beast too so I wouldn't say he's a bust at number 9
Looks like two solid pick ups to me
I’m sold! LGRW
WELCOME TO DETROIT
Hey hey Hockeytown
Stevie-Y the Villan 😉
Welcome to the wings!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets go!!
Just excited to see the kid play.
Everyone want's to speculate, evaluate, and judge these draft picks when, in reality, even the most credible "experts" get it wrong most the time!!
Gotta trust that the the GM and the scouts have way more knowledge and insight than nearly any of us do. They picked Nate Danielson for a reason, and all we can do as a fans is wish the kid the best, root for him, and hope that the investment the team made in him pays off.
Welcome to Detroit. Let's go Wings!!
Well said!!!
Canucks should be on this kid
Please Red Wings at 17 😅😅
no
Yes
We have a no and a yes in replies! Need a tie-breaker here!
@@nhldraftpros ahahah
Yes 😎
10-15 range seems right to me
I would’ve preferred benson, this is the first one for me…I hope yzerman is right about this one.
There’s a reason why Benson fell to #13... Yzerman knew what he was doing. Drafted the second best center in the WHL at #9, the toughest center for Connor Bedard, and carried a terrible team to and through the playoffs, and then picked up another excellent defenseman in Axel Sandin-Pellika. Last time Yzerman reached he got Mo Seider. Look how that turned out. They clearly have more information than we do so why not stand back for a minute and assess the possibilities.
@@natebriskey9031 benson was top 5 material, the fact that he was available at 9th and the fact that he got picked at 13th is going to make it that much worse when he turns into a high level playmaker, which we need in Detroit, benson could have pushed Larkin to the wing and we would have benson and kasper down the middle, and I’m not at all bagging on danielson cause I’m sure he’s a great pick but benson should have - in a perfect world - probably gone like 5th - 6th overall, it’s just a poor decision, regardless of how danielson turns out it’s probably going to look like the weaker pick in a couple years.
@@Sonicthehedgefundmanagerwhy would you ever put Larkin on the wing?
@@cannedpaint because Larkin is more of a goal scorer, and in general is considered one of the weaker first line center’s in the NHL (which I disagree with). Benson is projected to be a center and a high level playmaker, if we would have drafted him he could have possibly pushed Larkin to the wing (which would probably suit Larkins game better). But it’s out the window so it doesn’t matter.
@@Sonicthehedgefundmanager You certainly are passionate about Benson, you may well be the "winner" in this debate. The fact that 8 teams before Stevie and 3 teams afterwards passed on him - there's more than just Stevie say something that made them pass. That's a lot of NHL experience that said no. With his credentials, he play well somewhere for sure.
Welcome to the Canucks in June
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@@nhldraftprosLove the channel man, thanks for all your hard work and these videos. Your following looks like it will continue to grow every year. Maybe you should do some content during the season. Some profiles at the start of the season/midseason rankings would be good. Maybe some clip breakdowns or short highlights during the season.
@@danb239 Yes was thinking of what to do during the year and I think that's what I'm gonna do. Thanks for input!
Now a Red Wing! Hopefully it pans out 🙏
Welcome to Detroit.
What is your take on this pick for Wings at #9?
I like Danielson, but I would have preferred a player with more upside. I like Dvorsky or Wood...but Danielson could be considered in the same tier. I think the Wings missed out by one pick on Leonard. And if Yzerman makes the pick, then it's gotta be a good pick!
Looks like a young Scheifele
I like this take!
Kids going to a beauty . Welcome to wings
Redwings?
LET'S GO RED WINGS
Wheat kings for life 🌾👑
How bad were they ?
@@jackstebner515 not a great season lol.
@@DustyAllStar9 so you would say he didn’t have adequate help?
@@jackstebner515 there's only Jake chaisson who's an nhl draft pick and he was injured half the season. Their goalie was pretty good though. But yeah not the best wheat kings team
Future Flame at 16
Where does everyone think he will get drafted? My guess Buffalo @ 13
That early eh! I can't wait to see where these prospects end up!
Really tough to say and will be team dependent because he'll likely go before we get to him being "best player available." High floor guys are tough.
I say he goes 16 to Calgary
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still not sold on Danielson I highly doubt he would be a top 6 C in the NHL He lacks high end abilities imo
Middle 6 maybe? In that case would drop a bit in draft.
@@nhldraftpros I think so yeah but we'll see can't wait
@@user-ed6nt1ml6p he may lack high end abilities but he’s good at everything.
That screams 3rd line C. I believe the hockey writers said they think he has potential to be a 2c.
His skating is excellent so I’d say he has a very good chance to be successful
@@italian1ist no doubt he would be a NHLer yeah I agree for 3C but top 6 ? no way to me but it's just my personnal opinion for sure
@@italian1ist maybe they saw an untapped potential in him His playmaking is not anything special honestly to me that's because his hockey sens is'nt great by any means he has good hockey sens just as most if not all the 3rd line C in the NHL.. once again I could really go wrong would be interesting to see for sure
CHL player. No thanks.
Why the hate for CHL players?
So you'd pass on Connor Bedard because he's a CHL player? haha
As mentioned in the mock draft, if Reinbacher is gone and the other top RH C's are history too (Leonard, Yager, Moore), then this might be the best bet for Vancouver... actually reminds me of another big, WHL Captain C that Canucks took once upon a time, and wouldn't that development be a nice (dream) add! (Trevor Linden!!)
im with you if reinbacher is left take him for sure
He reminds me of Jason Dickinson