Prospect Info: 2023 Draft Thread (Yotes picking #6 & #12)

[Freddy Sjostrom]

Russians weren't invited to the combine. NHL sending a signal on its virtues. Russians can still be drafted though.

Not sure if true, but…

 

[rt]

Have Russians participated in the combine while under contract with the KHL?

Yes. They’re always under contract.

Why is he coming over for the draft if the war is the reason he missed the combine?

Now you’re caught up to the conversation. Right about this question is when you started asking to be remediated.

 

[Freddy Sjostrom]

It will be interesting to find out if BA and staff interview Michkov at the draft. I read the Sharks have already lined one up with him. You can’t help think teams have already become attached to some kids though.

 

[rt]

It will be interesting to find out if BA and staff interview Michkov at the draft. I read the Sharks have already lined one up with him. You can’t help think teams have already become attached to some kids though.

That’s very interesting. I sure hope they draft him.

 

[lanky]

Not sure if true, but…

That seems legit. Wheeler is connected. I stand corrected.

 

[Freddy Sjostrom]

A good one from Brock, seems like a bunch of BA type players in this article.

 

[rt]

That seems legit. Wheeler is connected. I stand corrected.

It’s not on you. There was bad reporting early. Wheelers tweet was a polite refutation

 

[Blueswin]

Add Fischer to StL for one of their late 1sts too!

Chesley, Snuggerud, 8th, 10th, 12th, 29th, 38th

Hell of a haul!

We don't need Keller we have Kyrou & we just don't need Fisher. Maybe Snuggy for your 6th overall pick & we will give you one of our late 1sts for Crouse.

 

[Freddy Sjostrom]

It’s Reddit, so who knows…what’s the most they could have had, three or four dinners?

 

[rt]

To MTL:
Keller

To ARI:
5th overall


1. CHI-Bedard
2. ANA-Fantilli
3. CBJ-Michkov
4. SJS-Carlsson
5. ARI-Smith
6. ARI-Leonard
7. PHI-Reinbacher
8. WSH-Dvorak
9. DET-Benson
10.STL-Danielson
11.VAN-Wallinder
12. ARI-Perreault


Perreault-Smith-Leonard
Maccelli-Cooley-Guenther

 

[Jagged Ice]

To MTL:
Keller

To ARI:
5th overall


1. CHI-Bedard
2. ANA-Fantilli
3. CBJ-Michkov
4. SJS-Carlsson
5. ARI-Smith
6. ARI-Leonard
7. PHI-Reinbacher
8. WSH-Dvorak
9. DET-Benson
10.STL-Danielson
11.VAN-Wallinder
12. ARI-Perreault


Perreault-Smith-Leonard
Maccelli-Cooley-Guenther

Yes, please. With an announced valley arena plan the day before the draft.

 

[Grimes]

@Grimes maybe we need to wear our Slovakian Hockey t-shirts to the draft party. Gottem when USA snubbed Josh Doan. Lol.

In!

 

[Llewzaher]

It’s Reddit, so who knows…what’s the most they could have had, three or four dinners?

Oh boy..

we drafting by need now? Not BPA?

 

[hbk]

It’s Reddit, so who knows…what’s the most they could have had, three or four dinners?

Cheap franchise.

 

[lanky]

Oh boy..

we drafting by need now? Not BPA?

That's your narrative, not mine.

If we get Reinbacher and But I can imagine a lot of grumbling around here but I'll be dancing in my living room.

 

[Llewzaher]

With a stacked draft at forward, I don’t see why you draft a D at 6 when they are not considered a top 10 pick…

plenty of D later on , or at next years draft…

I get concerned when the GM always talks BPA, then goes off the board with someone we need. looking at our past drafts it hasn’t worked in our favour.

in my opinion draft BPA, then trade for need after.

But all this is of course my arm chair quarterbacking , and my opinion, the scouts and gm know best, but I would be hugely disappointed if we drafted a D with number 6.

 

[lanky]

when they are not considered a top 10 pick…

He is.
Sat 10th in McKenzie's May ranking and will be higher on the June ranking.

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

Reinbacher at 6 would make me puke, and this franchise an only get so much more vomit out of me rn

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I'll bet you that if Leonard is available at 6, we pick him and then trade up to get Reinbacher.

BA must be operating on the assumption that Leonard goes earlier.

 

[PHX FireBirds18]

It’s scary to think about, but imagine Patrick Kane with Matthews shot. This is essentially what you’re getting with Michkov. There are slight differences to the style. He’s much better along the boards like Garland/Domi . There’s not a lot of top end speed but he’s quick and shifty. The puck has always moved faster than feet. There are other elements that always need to be discussed of course. What’s going on upstairs, and is the defense good enough. I will say that elite goal scoring and a premium touch around the net is of upmost importance watching these playoffs. Michkov is #2 in this draft in that regard. Take him at 6 watch him blossom and trade the asset. Or watch him grow with all the bad asses surrounding him courtesy of BA. Leonard is my want but I’d be more than happy take Michkov at 6.

 

[Jakey53]

Russians weren't invited to the combine. NHL sending a signal on its virtues. Russians can still be drafted though.

For this combine?

 

[lanky]

For this combine?

That was the belief floating around HF Boards but Freddy Sjostrom set that straight. Nine Russians were invited to the Combine this year.

Not sure if true, but…

 

[rt]

This is a fantastic article. Incredible insight:

NHL Draft confidential: What scouts and executives think of Bedard, Michkov and more

Who should go No. 2? Where will Michkov land? Here's what Corey Pronman is hearing about the top prospects ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft.

theathletic.com

 

[rt]

This is a fantastic article. Incredible insight:

NHL Draft confidential: What scouts and executives think of Bedard, Michkov and more

Who should go No. 2? Where will Michkov land? Here's what Corey Pronman is hearing about the top prospects ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft.

theathletic.com

I’ll post some screen caps later. Too long to post all of it. But shockingly honest, sometimes downright nasty commentary from anonymous NHL scouts and execs.

It has served to bolster my believe that AZ is extremely keen on Leonard. I believe our backup plans are Reinbacher and Dvorsky.

 

[Heldig]

So...
Slafkovsky for Keller?

Montreal needs to add something significant.