Pre-Game Talk: 2023 Draft Discussion

[kovacro]

in other words, should be able to get some toughness that can relatively play in the 3rd-4th rounds?

Your likely looking for something akin to last seasons 7th round pick, Kaleb Lawrenece. Big kid who will use his size to mix it up and get greasy. Had a decent season for Owen Sound.

Has had some injury issues previous.

He's obviously a long shot and project but you never know. Worth the lotto ticket.

 

[King'sPawn]

The **** is wrong with teams asking this kind of question?

 

[tny760]

hahaha

then the 5 60 year old men grumble at each other "he's uncoachable he's off my list" "he's a team player he's up on mine!"

 

[kilowatt]

The **** is wrong with teams asking this kind of question?

If you can’t see how that directly translates to on-ice results, then that’s on you. I base all of my draft rankings on willingness to murder teammates.

 

[King'sPawn]

Just more draft talk (not necessarily Kings-based unless they draft him):



What is being omitted from these "thoughts" is why he's likely to fall.



Just a point of clarity that he harassed his own teammate, which caused him to be cut from the team. And it wasn't a one time thing. The behavior spanned a couple years.

Full article about him getting cut from the team: Thunderbirds Cut Racist Forwards Uchacz and Williamson Following Investigation - Game On Media

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I can't imagine any team would want to go through the bad publicity like the Bruins did. Let the piece of shit learn a lesson and go pursue a career in the KHL.

 

[kovacro]

And with all that said about Uchacz, Red Deer made him an assistant captain. What does that say about their organization? Jeebus.

 

[King'sPawn]

Okay, many delays to this because of the trade news and rumors.

There is at least one more article coming out after this one. As mentioned, this list had 20 names, but we realized this was just very long and a bit too much for people to digest in a sitting. So, we split it up.

This article has 5 "likely gone" meaning they'll likely be gone before 54 - but stranger things have happened (or the Kings could trade up). The other 5 we think will be there at 54, but either several other players will need to be picked first, or they will be players to look at in the 3rd round or later.

Hopefully you enjoy!

2023 NHL Draft Preview: 10 Players the Kings Might Select with Their First Pick

mayorsmanor.com

 

[kovacro]

Good article! Anton Wahlberg is intriguing. Interested to see where he goes.

 

[kingskring]

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

That 2003 Draft Party was awesome. The 2019 one on the other hand was sad, both for the result and the event itself.

 

[Lt Dan]

The **** is wrong with teams asking this kind of question?

I ask a similar question on first dates. It really helps weed out the princesses

 

[Herby]

The **** is wrong with teams asking this kind of question?

Remember though, these are the type of people that Axl says are above criticism from fans on messageboards. All these guys are brilliant hockey minds that fans have no business criticizing.

 

[Schrute farms]

Some of the ol-boy hockey organizational guys seem still stuck in the 1950s. More so than most sports and industries.

 

[kingsholygrail]

The **** is wrong with teams asking this kind of question?

I could swear I had to answer a question like this when I applied to Taco Bell once. I bomb the enemy vessel. They are the immediate threat to not only my vessel but the crew in the water as well. Neutralize the threat and conduct rescue operations.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I ask a similar question on first dates. It really helps weed out the princesses

"It's so nice to meet you! *sits* would you go back in time and kill baby Hitler? Yes I'll take the soup du jour, thanks"

I could swear I had to answer a question like this when I applied to Taco Bell once. I bomb the enemy vessel. They are the immediate threat to not only my vessel but the crew in the water as well. Neutralize the threat and conduct rescue operations.

Then again if you have to use the phrase "bomb the enemy vessel" on a first date it might be time to throw in a question about ring size

 

[kovacro]

I wish we had a shot at Nick Lardis but he seems to be on a steady climb up draft boards.

May sneak into the very back end of the 1st round and if not that, he will be gone by the early 2nd.

 

[Lt Dan]

I wish we had a shot at Nick Lardis but he seems to be on a steady climb up draft boards.

May sneak into the very back end of the 1st round and if not that, he will be gone by the early 2nd.

I would love him on name alone

We could call him Lard Ass

 

[kovacro]

I would love him on name alone

We could call him Lard Ass

Great scene!

I can tell you, the kid certainly doesn't move like a lard-ass. Really strong skater.

 

[kovacro]

Always enjoy reading/hearing Sam Consentino. Great knowledge of junior hockey.

Sportsnet's 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Final Edition

In his final draft rankings of the season, Sam Cosentino shares his top 32 prospects before a more specific mock draft in June.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[King'sPawn]

Predictions: LA Kings Selections at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft

mayorsmanor.com

Players Hoven thinks are most likely to be on the Kings radar (and available) at pick 54.

I encourage you to readn but here's the list:
Tristan Bertucci
Hunter Brzustewicz
Jakob Dvorak
Andrew Gibson
Riley Heidt
Jesse Kiiskinen
Martin Misiak
Jayden Perron
Carson Rehkopf
Gracyn Sawchyn

 

[Telos]

Well, let's see if we trade back up to the first round... Or, we make some unlikely trade for a goaltender somehow during the draft.

 

[kingsboy11]

made this thread live so we can all keep up with the picks

 

[Bandit]

made this thread live so we can all keep up with the picks

We have picks?

 

[kingsboy11]

We have picks?

Oh woops I thought this was the 2045 draft thread, my mistake