2023 7-Round Mock Draft 1.0

[Teemu]

The Chicago Blackhawks, shockingly, select Connor Bedard, forward, Regina Pats

 

[Gecklund]

Sharks take Adam Fantilli

PMing @42 jerks now

 

[Duke16]

around to talk trade.

Also, the Arizona Coyotes have opted to take the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2025 2nd round pick to satisfy the condition from last season's Nick Ritchie trade.

The Maple Leafs will hold onto their 2023 3rd round pick.

@Mrfenn92 to confirm

 

[Dahlicious]

To kick us off too:


Henri Jokiharju

To
Nico Sturm, Matt Benning, 24 SJS 3rd

@My Cozen Dylan to confirm

SABRES ACQUIRE STURM, BENNING FROM SHARKS

June 28, 2023
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NASHVILLE, TN - The Buffalo Sabres announced today that the team has acquired forward Nico Sturm, defenseman Matt Benning, and a third-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Henri Jokiharju.

Sturm (6’ 3”, 209 lbs, 05.03.1995) comes to Buffalo following one season in San Jose. Prior to joining the Sharks, he spent parts of four seasons with the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche. He won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022. The Augsburg, Germany was signed by the Wild as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Benning (6’ 1”, 203 lbs, 05.25.1994) joins the Sabres following one season with the Sharks. Prior to joining the Sharks, he spent four seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and two seasons with the Nashville Predators. He played college hockey for the NCAA’s Northeastern Huskies. The St. Albert, Alberta native was drafted in the sixth round, 175th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nico and Matt to Buffalo,” said the Sabres GM. “Nico is a solid two-way forward who will bolster our play in our own zone. Matt is a steady, veteran, defensive presence who adds depth to our blue line. We thank Henri for his contributions to the Buffalo Sabres and wish him the best going forward.”

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft continues this weekend from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The Sabres’ first pick in the second round, 40th overall.​

 

[Mrfenn92]

around to talk trade.

Also, the Arizona Coyotes have opted to take the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2025 2nd round pick to satisfy the condition from last season's Nick Ritchie trade.

The Maple Leafs will hold onto their 2023 3rd round pick.

@Mrfenn92 to confirm

Confirmed

 

[5cotland]

Some nice early trades to get this mock started. A big fish off the board already

Well done. Love it!

 

[emptyNedder]

With the 3rd pick in the 2023 MCD NHL draft, Columbus selects

Leo Carlsson

@heusy_79

 

[Gecklund]

are looking to get another first this year. Biggest available piece is Timo.

 

[EP to Kuzmenko]

Have Plenty of pieces available including Demko, Hughes, Miller, Boeser. Basically anyone not named Elias Pettersson.

 

[McMozesmadness]

To kick us off too:


Henri Jokiharju

To
Nico Sturm, Matt Benning, 24 SJS 3rd

@My Cozen Dylan to confirm

Tis' fleecin season...

 

[Dahlicious]

Tis' fleecin season...

Depends on your opinion of the player. I personally am just not a fan at all of Joker’s game.

 

[McMozesmadness]

Depends on your opinion of the player. I personally am just not a fan at all of Joker’s game.

You aren't the fleeced here. Haha. You done did the fleecin

I'm super high on Sturm and Benning is just an incredibly consistent depth D

Jokiharju is near replacement level

 

[Dahlicious]

SABRES ACQUIRE GARLAND FROM CANUCKS

June 28, 2023
​

NASHVILLE, TN - The Buffalo Sabres announced today that the team has acquired forward Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Casey Mittelstadt.

Garland (5’ 10”, 165 lbs, 03.11.1996) comes to Buffalo following two seasons in Vancouver and three seasons with the Arizona Coyotes. Prior to turning pro, he spent four seasons with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Moncton Wildcats. The Scituate, Massachusetts native was drafted in the fifth round, 123rd overall by the Coyotes in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft continues this weekend from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The Sabres’ first pick is in the second round, 40th overall.​

 

[Gecklund]

You aren't the fleeced here. Haha. You done did the fleecin

I'm super high on Sturm and Benning is just an incredibly consistent depth D

Jokiharju is near replacement level

Benning has been absolute shit. Sturm is fine. I see Joker as miles better than Benning. Benning is as bad defensively as people claim Karlsson is while being nothing offensively. Sturm gives effort but very little skill.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

The Draft lottery has been conducted.

The first pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft belongs to


@Teemu

The second pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft belongs to


@SJSharks72

Draft clock will start tomorrow, January 25, at Noon ET, but picks can be made at any time from now.

Trades can now be announced.​

 

[EP to Kuzmenko]

SABRES ACQUIRE GARLAND FROM CANUCKS

June 28, 2023
​

NASHVILLE, TN - The Buffalo Sabres announced today that the team has acquired forward Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Casey Mittelstadt.

Garland (5’ 10”, 165 lbs, 03.11.1996) comes to Buffalo following two seasons in Vancouver and three seasons with the Arizona Coyotes. Prior to turning pro, he spent four seasons with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Moncton Wildcats. The Scituate, Massachusetts native was drafted in the fifth round, 123rd overall by the Coyotes in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft continues this weekend from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The Sabres’ first pick is in the second round, 40th overall.​

Approved.

We feel Mittelstadt is still improving and will be an important piece in the future. In our effort to get younger, we are also looking to shed some salary.

Are willing to take on cap dumps in the right deal to help contenders in UFA. 2023 picks only.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

With the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Ducks are proud to select, from HC Sochi via SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League,

RW Matvei Michkov


If any Russian authorities are listening, defection efforts definitely are not currently underway whatsoever.


Sending PM to @Mrfenn92

 

[WhatTheDuck]

To

RW Bryce Kindopp



To

LD Nikita Zadorov
2024 3rd



@flyersdad to confirm

 

[BTrotts19]

Isles acquire Boeser

The New York Islanders have acquired right wing Brock Boeser, 25, from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the Islanders 2023 2nd round pick, defenseman Parker Wotherspoon and forward Josh Bailey. "We are thrilled to bring Brock into the fold" said General Manager Lou Lamoriello. He continued "we gave up some pieces but in this League you have to give to get and we wish Josh and Parker the best for their future. We expect Brock to seamlessly fit into a top six role and add his elite shot to help this team win games"

 

[EP to Kuzmenko]

Isles acquire Boeser

The New York Islanders have acquired right wing Brock Boeser, 25, from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the Islanders 2023 2nd round pick, defenseman Parker Wotherspoon and forward Josh Bailey. "We are thrilled to bring Brock into the fold" said General Manager Lou Lamoriello. He continued "we gave up some pieces but in this League you have to give to get and we wish Josh and Parker the best for their future. We expect Brock to seamlessly fit into a top six role and add his elite shot to help this team win games"

Approved.

We wanted to maximize our return for Boeser during our retool. We welcome Parker and Josh to the organization and value what they will bring to our team. That said, we understand that Josh is wanting to compete and win a cup, so he is available with retention to any competitive team looking for his services.

 

[Mrfenn92]

With the 6th pick the Arizona coyotes select from the USDP C will smith

@EP to Kuzmenko your next

 

[flyersdad]

To

RW Bryce Kindopp



To

LD Nikita Zadorov
2024 3rd



@flyersdad to confirm

Flames confirm

 

[BTrotts19]

LISTENING TO ALL OFFERS EXCEPT FOR SOROKIN, BARZAL, DOBSON, RATY - PRIMARILY FOR FUTURES

Signed RFA

Wahlstrom 2 x $2.0M Bolduc 3 x $1.8M

Palmieri ($5.0M) Barzal ($9.1M) Boeser ($6.6M)
Lee ($7.0M) Nelson ($6.0M) Holmstrom ($0.9M)
Beauvillier ($4.1M) Pageau ($5.0M) Wahlstrom ($2.0M)
Martin ($1.5M) Cizikas ($2.5M) Clutterbuck ($1.7M)

Johnston ($1.1M)

Pelech ($5.8M) Pulock ($6.1M)
Romanov ($2.5M) Dobson ($4.0M)
Aho ($0.8M) XXXX

Bolduc ($1.8M)

Sorokin ($4.0M)
XXXXX


Total Cap $79.5M
2023-23 Cap $83.5M
Cap Room $ 4.0M


DRAFT PICKS

R1 (15) - Colby Barlow, LW, Owen Sound Attack
R2 (47) - TRADED TO VANCOUVER (BOESER)
R3 (79) - TRADED TO ARIZONA (LADD)
R4 (111) -
R5 (143) -
R6 (175) -
R7 (207) -

 

[hi]

With the 6th pick the Arizona coyotes select from the USDP C will smith View attachment 640576
@EP to Kuzmenko your next

This pick slaps

 

[EP to Kuzmenko]

With the 6th pick the Arizona coyotes select from the USDP C will smith View attachment 640576
@EP to Kuzmenko your next

You mean Pick 5 right?

are willing to move down in the right deal.