2023 Draft Discussion

[Barry Amsterdam]

Bedard
Fantilli
Yager
Danielson
Stramel
Carlsson

All centers im really interested in

 

[Reddwit]

Will Smith just put up Logan Cooley D-1 numbers and I think he could still end up being like the 8th center off the board in 2023. Not forward - center.

This draft is so stacked as of now, I think all we need is about the 12OA to get a center prospect with a better resume than Kasper.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Will Smith just put up Logan Cooley D-1 numbers and I think he could still end up being like the 8th center off the board in 2023. Not forward - center.

This draft is so stacked as of now, I think all we need is about the 12OA to get a center prospect with a better resume than Kasper.

You mean a center prospect better than Wright.

The top third of the 1st round all look like legitimate 1st line types. Fantilli looks like a plus level version of Schiefele, and he's going to be the 3rd or 4th prospect off the board.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

This is worth a read.

The 2023 NHL Draft is Set to Take Over the U-18 World Championship

EDIT: Another article with video.

Who is Worth Watching for 2023 NHL Draft?

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

You mean a center prospect better than Wright.

The top third of the 1st round all look like legitimate 1st line types. Fantilli looks like a plus level version of Schiefele, and he's going to be the 3rd or 4th prospect off the board.

Carlsson looks like a draisaitl lite.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Carlsson looks like a draisaitl lite.

Or Sundin-lite. He had 3 goals and 9 points in his D-1 in the SHL. That's the 2nd most ever by a player in their D-1 in the SHL. The most was Daniel Sedin with 12 points in 10 more games.

I think he's going to be one of those very rare 17-18 year old SHL players that scores at a high pace during his draft year.

 

[Reddwit]

You mean a center prospect better than Wright.

The top third of the 1st round all look like legitimate 1st line types. Fantilli looks like a plus level version of Schiefele, and he's going to be the 3rd or 4th prospect off the board.

Sure, but the point I was trying to make is that we can get a worse pick than this year and yet end up with a “better” center.

 

[Frk It]

Leo Carlsson and Kalle Carlsson both look impressive for next year. Best center talent coming out of Sweden in awhile, IMO.

The WHL class looks unreal, could be one of the best classes from that league ever.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Leo Carlsson and Kalle Carlsson both look impressive for next year. Best center talent coming out of Sweden in awhile, IMO.

The WHL class looks unreal, could be one of the best classes from that league ever.

Otto Stenberg as well

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

It's a Wheeler article, but these are good names to keep an eye on.

Wheeler: Early look at the top 26 prospects for the 2023 NHL Draft

Connor Bedard
Matvei Michkov
Adam Fantilli
Zach Benson
Leo Carlsson
Dalibor Dvorsky
Calum Ritchie
Charlie Stramel
Brayden Yager
Riley Heidt
Oliver Moore
Quentin Musty
Will Smith
Matthew Wood

To name a few. I'm really interested in Dalibor Dvorsky and Charlie Stramel too. From what I've seen of those guys they could also be legitimate 1st line talents.

 

[Frk It]

Otto Stenberg as well

The name of the 3rd guy was escaping me, thank you

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

It's a Wheeler article, but these are good names to keep an eye on.

Wheeler: Early look at the top 26 prospects for the 2023 NHL Draft

Connor Bedard
Matvei Michkov
Adam Fantilli
Zach Benson
Leo Carlsson
Dalibor Dvorsky
Calum Ritchie
Charlie Stramel
Brayden Yager
Riley Heidt
Oliver Moore
Quentin Musty
Will Smith
Matthew Wood

To name a few. I'm really interested in Dalibor Dvorsky and Charlie Stramel too. From what I've seen of those guys they could also be legitimate 1st line talents.

Another name to look for is Nate Danielson on the wheat kings. Pretty excited for him too

 

[lilidk]

Michkov , Buchelnikov teammate going to be available for us .
Our future second line
Buchelnikov Kasper Michkov
Raymond Larkin Bertuzzi
Bergreen Rasmussen Vrana
Elmer Veleno Mazur
And NHL best defence lines

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

Let's draft the Fresh Prince.

 

[Rolo Tomassi]

Im not sure if it’s been said, but it looks like Chicago may be going full tank. I’m not too huge into conspiracy but i wouldnt be shocked if they “won” the Bedard lottery

 

[Gniwder]

Im not sure if it’s been said, but it looks like Chicago may be going full tank. I’m not too huge into conspiracy but i wouldnt be shocked if they “won” the Bedard lottery

The lottery odds are much better now so more than likely. It's fine, Chicago has an empty cupboard from what I see. Regula is their 4th best prospect prior to this draft

 

[Reddwit]

Michkov , Buchelnikov teammate going to be available for us .
Our future second line
Buchelnikov Kasper Michkov
Raymond Larkin Bertuzzi
Bergreen Rasmussen Vrana
Elmer Veleno Mazur
And NHL best defence lines

I’d be somewhat disappointed if we drafted Michkov with what might be our last top 10/15 pick for a minute. IIRC, he can’t come over til 2026, and we can’t bank on being set a center just because we have Kasper. Give me a Zetterberg or Modano by 2024 and you can have your Ovechkin.

 

[Killerjas]

Get more 1st round picks Steve!

 

[Ulysses31]

Nah, pushing for playoffs next year.

depends on free agency IMO. with the team as is and minimal signings I think DrW top 20 or better,

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

This is gonna be a realgud year.

2023 NHL DRAFT: Preliminary Top 16 Ranking - July 2022

If the Wings can somehow swing another 1st or another 2nd in this draft I would be very happy.

 

[blueadams]

Big, physical, skilled RHD who skates well to replace Hronek in the top-4 when his contract expires would be ideal.

Right-handed forward would obviously be a big point of emphasis too. Or even a left-handed center, as Kasper actually projects as a Bertuzzi-like (+ a little more skill and defense) wing if a better play-making center is introduced to the top-6.

 

[NickH8]

Big, physical, skilled RHD who skates well to replace Hronek in the top-4 when his contract expires would be ideal.

Right-handed forward would obviously be a big point of emphasis too. Or even a left-handed center, as Kasper actually projects as a Bertuzzi-like (+ a little more skill and defense) wing if a better play-making center is introduced to the top-6.

Lukas Dragicevic is probably the best looking RD with size. Brzustewicz is interesting but he's on the small side.

Lukas Dragicevic - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Lukas Dragicevic, 2005-04-25 Richmond, BC, CAN Canada. Most recently in the WHL with Prince Albert Raiders. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[Run the Jewels]

If Halttunen is available he seems to fit as far as what Yzerman seems to like. He's a Euro, big, can score, plays physical, and his first name is Kasper.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Nate Danielson And Brayden Yager are the two guys i’m pretty keen on who aren’t going top 3

 

[TheOctopusKid]

I want my slightly undersized so often overlooked, shifty, pass-first, cerebral center who already plays defense at a high level. Someone tell me who that is