I keep going back and forth on him. Don’t care if he is third line or not, Brindley sticks out to me for two reasons
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Are still going to like Sawchyn knowing that he comes from Ukrainian stock? Sawchyn is a Ukrainian surname. Is the affinity only for Russian players or tongue in cheek-serious?If we don't get Sawchyn hopefully we go off the board & shock everyone by taking Ignat Lutfullin. Not even ranked but should be top 5 pick in the draft.
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He’s outplayed him at every tournament they’ve played in together and he had the more impressive season.
20-21 U18
Bedard 7-7-14 in 7GP
Michkov 12-4-16 in 7GP
21-22 U18
Bedard 6-1-7 in 4GP
Michkov 5-8-13 in 5GP
21-22 U20
Bedard 4-4-8 in 7GP
Michkov 3-0-3 in 2GP
Total
Bedard 17-12-29 in 18GP (1.6 PPG)
Michkov 20-12-32 in 14GP (2.3 PPG)
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By virtually any objective measure Michkov has been the better player so far, however I’m a big fan of Bedard and he’s definitely my type of player in terms of the flash and all. It’s no slight against him. If Michkov were Canadian I think things would be looked at a lot differently, we have the compounding factors of the current Russia situation as well as the Canadian hype machine behind Bedard.
I’m also not even saying I’d necessarily draft Michkov over Bedard, acknowledging Michkovs contractual situation. I’m ranking who is the best prospect, I think it’s Michkov but it’s very close and I’ve went back & forth.
Being from Vancouver I have seen a lot of Bedard though, as well as seeing him play in person. I remember when he was playing prep school hockey I thought he possessed poor hockey IQ in regards to playmaking and he wouldn’t utilize his teammates. I’m sure we can find my posts from years ago saying such, if you look up some old prep hockey videos of him you’ll definitely see it. There were many times where he had a guy open for a tap in but he’d be greedy and instead stick handle toward the net with no clear path and lose the puck or fire a shot when there was no shot to be had. He has improved in that regard a lot, but I think Michkov is the significantly more creative player.
Yes, he’s a top 10 talent. I don’t care what a players ethnicity is, I just like the Russian style of play
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Likely that all three are available. Heidt is the most questionable to be still around, but check out his teammate Ziemmer.
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I like brindley a lot, but for some reason I don’t see drury using a 1st on a guy who is 5’9. Esp since he drafted similar style of players in Othmann & Sykora. Musty is a guy to keep an eye on if he’s around at 23, same if Sale drops. Drury has done a good job at injecting pest, high motor in your face prospects in the system including the ones JG drafted (Cuylle & Berard). I think he needs to add more skill players who will potentially fit into the top 6. That being said I wouldn’t mind Brindly at all, esp if we move down to grab a 2nd.View attachment 718937
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report from EP draft guide
“Brindley is a high-motor player who excels on the defensive side of the puck. He’s a tenacious forechecker and reliable in defensive zone coverage. He’s always in motion, always attacking lanes, bouncing around defenders to find them, especially on the power play. He anticipates plays ahead of time and moves to support them. -EliteProspects 2023 NHL Draft Guide.
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Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Gavin Brindley, 2004-10-05 Estero, FL, USA USA. Most recently in the AHL with Cleveland Monsters. Complete player biography and stats.
Sounds exactly like Ryan Callahan to me.
Hope Drury drafts this kid. He fits a need that Rangers lack. Callahan turned out to be a solid player.
I like the concept. I can’t say I know anything about the players you picked outside of Brindley. I like the concept of taking high motor, high compete players. Tracing down just two spots though - not sure it’s worth it.
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McKenzie just released his final draft ranking, he is usually pretty damn close with his rankings to where they are picked, at least in the first round
Intrigue and excitement in the Year of Connor Bedard at the NHL Draft | TSN
The 2023 NHL Draft is about so much more than just the phenom who will go first overall to the Chicago Blackhawks in Nashville, Bob McKenzie writes. Scouts are very enthused about the depth of this year’s class.
Some notable who are still around after 23:
Mikhail Gulyayev (#23)
Eduard Sale (#24)
Quentin Musty (#25)
Andrew Cristall (#26)
Gavin Brindley (#30)
There will definitely be a few, if not all of them there for the taking when we pick.
Craig Button projects Sale to be an elite first line winger, and compares him to Robertson. I'd be thrilled if we landed him at 23.
