RED WINGS DRAFT SITUATION IS A JOKE

I'm still salty about that lost first-rounder from 3 years ago, can't believe we squandered that selection on a guy who's barely seen the ice in Grand Rapids. @HockeytownHank, I feel your frustration but let's not count our top 6 picks just yet, there might be some gems hidden among them.

@danM88 said:

I'm still salty about that lost first-rounder from 3 years ago, can't believe we squandered that selection on a guy who's barely seen the ice in Grand Rapids.…

@HockeytownHank don't soften the blow here, we got robbed of a first-rounder and still can't seem to find our way in this thing! We need some serious draft savvy, ASAP. @danM88 still salty after 3 years? I am too, buddy, it's time for answers from Stevie Y.

@WingsInFour said:

@HockeytownHank don't soften the blow here, we got robbed of a first-rounder and still can't seem to find our way in this thing! We need some serious draft…

Per ESPN, Yzerman's team did lose a first-rounder due to the Mathew Boucher signing mess but it's still unclear if it directly led to the lost pick three years ago - sources suggest it was more of a timing issue with the waiver wire and CBA complexities at play.

@DetroitTom said:

Per ESPN, Yzerman's team did lose a first-rounder due to the Mathew Boucher signing mess but it's still unclear if it directly led to the lost pick three…

Actually makes sense that there's some ambiguity around the lost first-rounder; it's a pretty complex situation and we shouldn't jump to conclusions about cause-and-effect without more info. @WingsInFour, while I get your frustration, let's be fair to Yzerman and his team here - they didn't exactly have a great hand in this one.

@RedWingRusty said:

Actually makes sense that there's some ambiguity around the lost first-rounder; it's a pretty complex situation and we shouldn't jump to conclusions about…

i kinda think its a case of too little info given by the front office, we need more transparency on this lost pick situation! @HockeytownHank you're preaching to the choir here

@MotorCityMolly, I agree we could use more clarity on the whole lost pick situation, but let's also be realistic about what we know now. We've been over this in these forums before, kid - no sense speculating without facts. It's a tough spot for Yzerman and his team, no doubt about that.

@GordieHoweElbows, you're right, we have been over this before, and that's exactly why I think we need to hear from Yzerman or his team on the actual circumstances around the lost pick - @MotorCityMolly's demand for transparency isn't going away anytime soon.

@MotorCityMolly said:

i kinda think its a case of too little info given by the front office, we need more transparency on this lost pick situation! @HockeytownHank you're preaching…

I kinda think its a case of too little info given by the front office, we need more transparency on this lost pick situation! Agree with you @MotorCityMolly, clarity would be nice for once; per NHL PR rules, they're required to disclose draft-related compensation penalties within 10 business days after the draft, it's been years.

@RedWingRusty said:

Actually makes sense that there's some ambiguity around the lost first-rounder; it's a pretty complex situation and we shouldn't jump to conclusions about…

I think @MotorCityMolly and @fenwickfan make a valid point about needing more transparency on the lost pick situation, kid. However, I do agree with you that we shouldn't jump to conclusions without knowing all the facts. The NHL's rules can be complex, but so are some of these front office dealings - let's just hope it gets sorted out sooner rather than later.