Prospect Info: 2023 draft thread: Sharks tank miss, now we’ll get Smith.

[Herschel]

ebuild we would been winning a lot more in the coming years then we actually will. I’m all for an owner liking to watch his team win, but he has no strategy to build a Stanley Cup winner. I’m not in this to watch the NHL version of Sacramento Kings. I dream for a capable owner like Lacob and Stanley Cup banners.

The more I think about it the more I suspect DW advised Hasso that the Sharks are likely going to need a full rebuild and that the best approach would be to coast for a few seasons, rebuild the prospect pool, and then bottom out of 1-2 seasons when you are able maximizing draft picks.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

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bleacherreport.com

Bleacherreport has us ranked 6th last in their post-draft power rankings. Probably leaves us a major injury away from the absolute basement.

 

[Gecklund]

NHL Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands After the Draft

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bleacherreport.com

Bleacherreport has us ranked 6th last in their post-draft power rankings. Probably leaves us a major injury away from the absolute basement.

Bleacher report sucks for all things sports but you’re not wrong. One injury to Hertl, Timo, or EK (especially once we move Burns) and we SUCK!

 

[Chaotic8]

After that Burns trade return, it's full speed ahead.

 

[fasterthanlight]

Michkov ELC starting in 2026 actually would be good for us.

 

[one2gamble]

Bleacher report sucks for all things sports but you’re not wrong. One injury to Hertl, Timo, or EK (especially once we move Burns) and we SUCK!

probably suck with them healthy as well

 

[Gecklund]

probably suck with them healthy as well

I didn’t think we would get nothing back for Burns at the time.

 

[Bizz]

MG will just trade down into the 20's again in the first round if we end up with a top 5 pick.

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

I don't understand why everyone wants to tank when it doesn't guarantee the team will be successful. The team needs to stick with the current plan of trying the same thing over and over and hope it works this time. They have missed the playoffs 3 years in a row and could have easily tanked those 3 seasons and improved draft capital but why do that when we can try to complete and fail instead?

Don’t let the truth get out that it’s a lottery not awarded lol

 

[DG93]

This week has significantly increased the odds of a top-5 finish

 

[Grave]

33.3% there!

 

[StanleyCup2035]

MG,

Tank Hard
For Bedard

 

[TheBeard]

MG,

Tank Hard
For Bedard

I've said this before but:

Shit the Bedard

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Rip the bandaid off for Michkov!

Come on Grier, really?! for Fantilli~!!

 

[Lebanezer]

I've said this before but:

Shit the Bedard

There’s nothing rhythmic about that at all. That’s why that no work.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

There’s nothing rhythmic about that at all. That’s why that no work.

What about mine? People say I'm a poet at work so.

 

[Cas]

After Bedard, Michkov, and Fantilli, who would be our best options as of now? I expect we'll pick high, so I'm curious what a good short list looks like.

A quick perusal indicates Brayden Yager, Nate Danielson, Dalibor Dvorsky, Kasper Halttunen and Lukas Dravicevic look intriguing.

 

[Lebanezer]

What about mine? People say I'm a poet at work so.

Hmmm…
First is solid.
Second I’d change to something like:
Grier, don’t be silly! Suck hard for Fantilli!

 

[WTFetus]

After Bedard, Michkov, and Fantilli, who would be our best options as of now? I expect we'll pick high, so I'm curious what a good short list looks like.

A quick perusal indicates Brayden Yager, Nate Danielson, Dalibor Dvorsky, Kasper Halttunen and Lukas Dravicevic look intriguing.

Dalibor Dvorsky just for the alliteration. He's not big enough though so Sharks would probably take Wood.

 

[TheBeard]

There’s nothing rhythmic about that at all. That’s why that no work.

But it’s unique!

 

[Shark Finn]

The stealth tank is on boys. Bedard here we come.

More like the obvious pick-at-7th-overall

 

[Grave]

Might as well move on from Hertl and Meier as well try to get those double 1st rounders. But only do this after Couture and Karlsson are moved.

 

[Shark Finn]

Might as well move on from Hertl and Meier as well try to get those double 1st rounders. But only do this after Couture and Karlsson are moved.

Meier might move on on his own terms.

 

[Grave]

He's an RFA I believe so he doesn't have a choice, Sharks just need to push for Bedard imo. Then it is easier to frame the conversation around building to support Eklund.

 

[thrillermiller89]

There’s nothing rhythmic about that at all. That’s why that no work.

I’ve said it before, so if you’re looking for a rhyme then it’s fitting to say it again…

I plan to Get Hard for Bedard

Any chance we move Couture? I feel like we need that domino to fall so increase our chances.