Wings pick McCollum
The NHL Entry Draft has become like the NFL Draft. IT GOES ON FOREVER. Finally, the Wings have selected. They took Thomas McCollum, a goalie who played for Guelph in the Ontario League. McCollum could be the U.S. starting goalie in the world junior tournament next season. Jim Nill loves McCollum's size (6-1, 215) and athleticism. Scouts seem to love his glove, but worry about his consistency. As for other news out of the draft today: 1) I like Phoenix getting Olli Jokinen to the mix of young forwards it already has. The Coyotes gave up two developing young defensemen, but it was a fair price to pay for a player of Jokinen's stature. 2) Alex Tanguay never fit in with Calgary, it seemed. He may do better in Montreal. Getting Mike Cammalleri is fine, but the Flames still need more offense. 3) I'm not sure R.J. Umbarger really improves the Blue Jackets that much.
