From The Silky Mitten State: The case for Cole Eiserman to the Red Wings at pick number 15 in the upcoming draft
On the latest episode of The Silky Mitten State, my co-host Connor Earegood and I discussed options for the Red Wings at pick number 15 in the upcoming NHL Draft in June.
Among the prospects we discussed was forward Cole Eiserman (pronounced like the Red Wings' GM) of the U.S. NTDP, who will be playing for Boston University next fall. Connor wrote about Eiserman earlier this week:
Just a few weeks ago, Eiserman broke the U.S. National Team Development Program record for goals in a season. Cole Caufield, Patrick Kane, Auston Matthews, Phil Kessel — the names Eiserman outperformed is downright impressive. His release is quick, his aim precise. For a team like Detroit that could use some firepower in the prospect pool, he's a quality option.
Some of the scouting criticisms of Eiserman tend to focus on his off-puck play and his habits outside of scoring. While these are fair points, he's scoring at an automatic pace. Development at the college level with Boston University next season, and within the Red Wings organization, could help him round out his game."
We discussed the pros and cons of Eiserman's game, the fit for the Red Wings at 15, as well as the general parameters of what makes for a successful pick in the middle of the first round.
You can see a sample of our conversation in the featured video above. For full episodes, check out Apple Podcasts or Spotify: