HF Habs: 2023 Early Bird 15th Annual Mock Draft (COMPLETE)

[MarkovsKnee]

Round 3 is up.

@Schooner Guy has 6 hours from 8am tomorrow to make his pick, as last 3 picks were after 10 pm.

That's it for tonight.

 

[Schooner Guy]

With the 48th pick, the Nashville Predators select from Brynas in the SHL....defenseman Theo Lindstein.

Lindstein had a very productive Hlinka-Gretzky Cup last summer in helping Sweden secure a silver medal. He has also been solid as a 17-18 year old in the SHL this season.

I'll PM @L4br3cqu3

 

[L4br3cqu3]

With the 49th pick, the Buffalo Sabres are proud to select, from the Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL, G Adam Gajan.

@calder candidate is next and will be PMed

 

[calder candidate]

#50 Seattle Kraken

With the 50th pick of the 2023 NHL entry draft the Seattle Kraken are proud to select for the Halifax Moosehead of the QMJHL.

RW– Mathieu Cataford 5‘11‘’ 187lbs

Scouting report:

2023 NHL DRAFT: QMJHL REGIONAL FAVOURITES with Video - Ethan Gauthier, Mathieu Cataford, and Tyler Peddle

Nashville GM @Schooner Guy is now on the clock for pick #51
@Schooner Guy has been PM

Seattle

#22 LW– Quentin Musty 6‘2‘’ 203lbs
#50 RW- Mathieu Cataford 5'11 187lbs

 

[Schooner Guy]

View attachment 665265#50 Seattle Kraken

With the 50th pick of the 2023 NHL entry draft the Seattle Kraken are proud to select for the Halifax Moosehead of the QMJHL.

RW– Mathieu Cataford 5‘11‘’ 187lbs

View attachment 665264

Scouting report:

2023 NHL DRAFT: QMJHL REGIONAL FAVOURITES with Video - Ethan Gauthier, Mathieu Cataford, and Tyler Peddle

Nashville GM @Schooner Guy is now on the clock for pick #51
@Schooner Guy has been PM

Seattle

#22 LW– Quentin Musty 6‘2‘’ 203lbs
#50 RW- Mathieu Cataford 5'11 187lbs

Bah!!! You snubbed me with Cataford. Why isn't there a "dislike" button on HF Boards?

I'll pick soon. I just need to regroup first.

 

[Schooner Guy]

With the #51 pick, the Nashville Predators select from the US National Development Program...forward Danny Nelson. Danny is a versatile winger who formerly played D and can also play center. He has committed to Notre Dame where he will continue his development in the upcoming season.

Nashville 2023 class
16 (1) - Axel Sandin Pellikka - RD
20 (1) - Gabe Perreault - LW
48 (2) - Theo Lindstein - LD
51 (2) - Danny Nelson - LW

I PM'd @Treb to make the #52 pick for Edmonton.

 

[Mrb1p]

Got 4 more players I really want and theres 3 picks left before Im up.

Feels good man

 

[SOLR]

Got 4 more players I really want and theres 3 picks left before Im up.

Feels good man

You'll get 2 of them

 

[Treb]

Edmonton try their luck with another Finnish Jesse, Jesse Kiiskinen!

@Goldenhands is next with Minny.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

There's one player that I thought for sure would have gone earlier.

 

[Mrb1p]

COME ON GUYS I WANNA PICK BEFORE WORK

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

COME ON GUYS I WANNA PICK BEFORE WORK

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Go to work ya lazy bum !

 

[Goldenhands]

With the 53th selection, are proud to select: From Frolunda HC, center David Edstrom.

"He is a big, fast, 2 way-center, relentless on pucks with a good deal of talent, addresses a need within the organization, we feel very lucky to get him at our spot."

@calder candidate

 

[calder candidate]

#54 Seattle Kraken

With the 54th pick of the 2023 NHL entry draft the Seattle Kraken are proud to select for the Bílí Tygři Liberec of the Czechia.

D – Jakub Dvorak 6‘5‘’ 203lbs

Scouting report:
Huge Czechia blueliner who played 30 minutes a game in the World Junior Under-17's and has rapidly advanced his game are minute munching horse on the back end. Has excellent mobility for a big defender, and isn't shy to lead a rush or jump in as a trailer to support it.

#22 LW– Quentin Musty 6‘2‘’ 203lbs
#50 RW- Mathieu Cataford 5‘11‘’ 187lbs
#54 D – Jakub Dvorak 6‘5‘’ 203lbs

ANA GM @Mrb1p is now on the clock for pick #55
@Mrb1p has been PM

 

[Mrb1p]

*MRB1P RUNS TO THE STAGE*

*WINDED BREATHING*

The Anaheim Ducks are proud to select ALEXANDER RYKOV from Chelmet in the VHL.
The gamble resulted in a friggin' jackpot. Exactly how i thought it would go. Rykov is a special player that has some of the best versality in the draft.

4. Anaheim: Leo Carlsson (C) - Orebro (SHL)
36. Anaheim: Carson Rehkopf (LW) - Kitchener (OHL)
55. Anaheim (from Col): Alexander Rykov (RW) - Chelmet (VHL)

 

[Schooner Guy]

*MRB1P RUNS TO THE STAGE*

*WINDED BREATHING*

The Anaheim Ducks are proud to select ALEXANDER RYKOV from Chelmet in the VHL.
The gamble resulted in a friggin' jackpot. Exactly how i thought it would go. Rykov is a special player that has some of the best versality in the draft.

4. Anaheim: Leo Carlsson (C) - Orebro (SHL)
36. Anaheim: Carson Rehkopf (LW) - Kitchener (OHL)
55. Anaheim (from Col): Alexander Rykov (RW) - Chelmet (VHL)

Hockey Prospect loves Rykov and has him at #10. I considered him at 51.

 

[Mrb1p]

Hockey Prospect loves Rykov and has him at #10. I considered him at 51.

I have him at 20, so quite the deal here.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

The LA Kings select at 56th overall:
Tanner Molendyk (D) from Saskatoon Blades

 

[Mrb1p]

The LA Kings select at 56th overall:
Tanner Molendyk (D) from Saskatoon Blades

Noo

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I'm at work so I'll have to pretty it up later, but for now : At #57, Chicago selects defenseman Jordan Tourigny .

''Quality skater with a solid skating stride, smooth mechanics and great agility and edge work. He's a confident player with the puck on his stick , who will join the offense whenever possible and be creative with his offensive blue line work. His hockey sense is strong in all three zones. Not the biggest guy but he has shown the ability to handle tough forechecking this season '' .

@le_sean is up next.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Great job, guys! Almost through 2nd round. OP is updated to last pick from Chicago.

2nd Round:


33. Columbus: Michael Hrabal (G) - Omaha Lancers (USHL)
34. Chicago: Caden Price (LD) - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
35. San Jose: Charlie Stramel (C) - U18 USNTDP
36. Anaheim: Carson Rehkopf (LW) - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
37. Arizona: Carson Bjarnason (G) - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
38. Detroit (from Vanc): Noah Dower-Nilsson (C) - Frolunda HC (J20 Nationell)
39. Montreal: Hunter Brzustewicz (RD) - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
40. Buffalo (from Phil): Oliver Bonk (RD) - London Knights (OHL)
41. Detroit (from St.L): Maxim Strbak (RD) - Sioux Falls (USHL)
42. Washington: Bradley Nadeau (C) - Penticton (BCHL)
43. Florida: Nick Lardis (RW) - Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
44. Detroit: Oskar Fisker Molgaard (C) - HV71 (SHL)
45. Calgary: Cam Allen (RD) - Guelph Storm (OHL)
46. Chicago (from Ott): Kasper Halttunen (RW) - HIFK (Liiga)
47. NYI: Kalan Lind (F) - Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
48. Nashville: Theo Lindstein (LD) - Brynas (SHL)
49. Buffalo: Adam Gajan (G) - Green Bay (USHL)
50. Seattle (from Win): Mathieu Cataford (RW) - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
51. Nashville (from Pitts): Danny Nelson (C) - U18 NTDP
52. Edmonton: Jesse Kiiskinen (RW) - Pelicans (Liiga)
53. Minnesota: David Edstrom (C) - Frolunda HC (SHL)
54. Seattle: Jakub Dvorak (LD) - Liberec (Czech)
55. Anaheim (from Col): Alexander Rykov (RW) - Chelyabinsk (VHL)
56. Los Angeles: Tanner Moldendyk (LD)
57. Chicago: Jordan Tourigny (RD) - Shawinigan Cataracts (QMJHL)

 

[Mrb1p]

Judging by this draft, Anaheims future is insane.

 

[le_sean]

With the 58th pick, the Dallas Stars select forward William Whitelaw from the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL.

@Goldenhands is up!

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

you boys are on fire, great job

 

[HuGort]

Our first 3 picks we got Benson, Yager and Hunter Brzustewicz. Would most you draft guys like that for Habs?