Leaf Defence?. Patience!. 

Andrew Nielsen drafted 65th overall and lighting it up for the Marlies in his 1st year. Let's hope Nielsen makes the cut like below...one can dream eh?. 

Duncan Keith drafted 54th overall 
Nic Lidstrom drafted 53rd overall. 
Kris LeTang drafted 62nd overall. 

Don't listen to the media suggestions about their trading all the skilled young prospects for short term D help. Media are always wrong with their assessments. Disaster always results!