Prospect Info: 2023 Draft #12: LW Daniil But

[TheLegend]

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[Jormungandr]

I love both But and Simashev, but god damn. Both guys more than likely could’ve been trade down options. Love ‘em though.

 

[Grimes]

This one intrigues me a bit

 

[Chootoi]

Should have just traded it for Daymond Langkow.

 

[Alberta Yote]

6 and 12 picks and end up with a #3/4 dman and a possible 2nd line winger. Disappointing to put it mildly.

 

[XX]

I like this pick, even over Benson, especially given BA's history with Tage Thompson. But is a shooting machine.

 

[awfulwaffle]

Love the armchair gm reactions during the draft.

 

[justin323032]

WHL, NCAA, NTDP, OHL be damned.

 

[Grimes]

I like But over Wood

 

[Jakey53]

I had to pinch myself. I thought I was having a nightmare.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I had to pinch myself. I thought I was having a nightmare.

Two Russians in the first round must have pretty much been a slap in the face for ya...

 

[Jakey53]

Love the armchair gm reactions during the draft.

Do we have any NA scouts? I wonder how many are going to quit.

Two Russians in the first round must have pretty much been a slap in the face for ya...

A big slap.

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

Can’t wait to see this guy score 18 points in 60 games on the 4th line for the 2028-2029 coyotes

 

[Chootoi]

I like But over Wood

With all my bitching I actually agree.

 

[Mosby]

WHL, NCAA, NTDP, OHL be damned.

We havent picked an OHL guy since 2018. Crazy.

 

[Edenjung]

So, michkov was still available.
We knew Philly wanted him.
We could have traded down to 7th. Got some more picks, get this Kid (why i Don't know, maybe ba has some Problems with the russian Mob).

Or Just draft michkov. For frack Sake BA, you better explain yourself.

 

[hbk]

I think Blackbook had him at 7.ov. Love his size/skill. Love this addition to our prospect list. We are going to be so hard to play against. Love the size that is shaping up.

 

[Art.Vandelay]

I wonder if he's related to Bertha Butt

 

[rt]

I like this pick, even over Benson, especially given BA's history with Tage Thompson. But is a shooting machine.

His name means Goal in French.

 

[TheLegend]

Two Russians in the first round must have pretty much been a slap in the face for ya...

 

[rt]

Guys this tall shouldn’t be this slippery. It’s honestly crazy. And he can shoot too.

 

[sundance74]

from The Athletic

9. Danil But, LW, Yaroslavl Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

Feb. 15, 2005 | 6′ 5.0″ | 203 pounds | Shoots right

March 2023 Ranking: 8

Tier: Projected top of the lineup player

Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average

Player comparable: Alex Tuch

Background: But was one of the top forwards in Russia’s junior league this season and was a near-point-per-game player in the league the prior season. He was a leading player in the MHL playoffs before an illness sidelined him. He earned limited ice time with Lokomotiv’s KHL team. Both Loko’s MHL and KHL teams were top clubs this season. But suited up for Russia’s U18 team as a 16-year-old at the Hlinka Gretzky, Black Sea Cup and the European Youth Olympics. His father Anton But played professional hockey in the KHL and Russian Super League for 17 seasons.

Analysis: But is a large, highly-skilled forward who can score. But makes a lot of crafty plays with the puck in small areas, and with his massive wingspan he’s able to pull pucks past a lot of checkers. He can both make and finish plays well, but he’s more of a goal scorer with a shot that can score from range. But isn’t blazing fast and his stride technique is just OK, but for a 6-foot-5 guy he can motor up the ice quite well, has a strong first step and he’ll be able to power his way to the net off rushes at higher levels. He gives a solid effort and is often involved in the play. Even though I don’t see a high-end trait other than his size, But checks every box and projects to be a major part of an NHL lineup.

 

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[Mangosteen]

Good thing we have a bunch of picks… Can see the the draft meetings. Hold my beer and give me a dart..