2023 NHL Draft June 28 and 29, Nashville, TN (Selections - 13, 39, 45, 86, 109, 141, 173, 205)

[Fjordy]

Perreault isn't bad but he's another undersized, not great skater. That line had such synergy that 1+1+1 = 5 vice 3

Well, Benson is even lower and also seems to be not an elite skater. I'm not trying to pump up Perreault's tires right now, I just don't know much about him. Someone thinks he'll be stealing the draft.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Benson plays defense and is a puck hound with elite edges, all of which Perreault doesn't do

 

[Ace]

I don’t have great reasons lined up for why I don’t like Perreault as much as other guys. it’s just a gut thing and who excited me. Last year I was excited about Cooley, Savoie, Kulich, Jiricek, McGroarty and Hutson. I was colder on Wright, Lambert and Geekie but they might be great…just not players I was particularly into. This year I‘m excited about Benson and Simashev (outside of the obvious top top guys). Colder on Perreault, ASP, Cristall, Yager and Danielson. Maybe they’re great too…I just don’t really get into them. Most of the middle of the round is guys who I’m like…yeah, fine. Barlow, Moore, But, Wood, even Willander. Yeah. Fine. I don’t know who’s going to be good. I know who I want to see in a Sabres sweater lol.

 

[Fjordy]

Benson plays defense and is a puck hound with elite edges, all of which Perreault doesn't do

I know, I like Benson too. Just trying to figure out if Perreault is good.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Perreault and Cristall are almost mirror prospects. The issue right now is that neither have a use outside the top 6 as they play a very one dimensional game. They're way too boom or bust as you're looking at a top 6 player or AHL tweener. Your Barlow, Danielson type prospects at worse have the defensive chops and inclination to contribute on a checking line

 

[Fjordy]

It will be funny if Adams takes Perreault.


Although I would prefer Wood in that case.

 

[Digable5]

It will be funny if Adams takes Perreault.


Although I would prefer Wood in that case.

I always prefer getting wood. Wait...what?

 

[Chainshot]

Perreault and Cristall are almost mirror prospects. The issue right now is that neither have a use outside the top 6 as they play a very one dimensional game. They're way too boom or bust as you're looking at a top 6 player or AHL tweener. Your Barlow, Danielson type prospects at worse have the defensive chops and inclination to contribute on a checking line

I've expressed before that I hope they steer well-clear of Cristall. I've seen the stat folks going in on data about his attempted and completed high-danger passes being so high and yet, I didn't see someone who makes pro-style plays. It feels like there is so much work to do to bring his game to a point where it would be capable as a professional.

Perreault for me is about the lack of size. This team is Augustus Gloop'd on small, 1-way forwards. Enough.

 

[TheBarnIsElectric]

Thoughts on Dvorsky?

I'm trying to think about worst case scenarios and one of them is that Simashev, Wallander, Reinbacher, Moore, Benson are all gone.

Dvorsky gives me some Anton lundell vibes, but I'm wondering what those of you who are more tuned in think of him.

 

[Royal Thunder]

If expressed before that I hope they steer well-clear of Cristall. I've seen the stat folks going in on data about his attempted and completed high-danger passes being so high and yet, I didn't see someone who makes pro-style plays. It feels like there is so much work to do to bring his game to a point where it would be capable as a professional.

Perreault for me is about the lack of size. This team is Augustus Gloop'd on small, 1-way forwards. Enough.

Bravo for the use of Augustus Gloop’d

 

[Diaspora]

Bravo for the use of Augustus Gloop’d

Is he a RHD? We need someone big.

 

[Chainshot]

Thoughts on Dvorsky?

I'm trying to think about worst case scenarios and one of them is that Simashev, Wallander, Reinbacher, Moore, Benson are all gone.

Dvorsky gives me some Anton lundell vibes, but I'm wondering what those of you who are more tuned in think of him.

Pro style center who looks like he'll have good defensive chops and can really shoot the puck. Not big but not small either, might slot nicely as a more traditional 3C in a matchup/defensive role or give them some flexibility in the middle of the lineup behind Thompson/Cozens.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

 

[Fjordy]

Michkov's tricky move to choose the team he wants.

Thoughts on Dvorsky?

I'm trying to think about worst case scenarios and one of them is that Simashev, Wallander, Reinbacher, Moore, Benson are all gone.

Dvorsky gives me some Anton lundell vibes, but I'm wondering what those of you who are more tuned in think of him.

Good pick up at 13

 

[Chainshot]

Michkov's tricky move to choose the team he wants.


Good pick up at 13

So I'm curious what team he's trying to force an outcome to play with?

 

[Ace]

 

[Fjordy]

So I'm curious what team he's trying to force an outcome to play with?

I don't know, but I'll guess Caps.

 

[Burgmania]

So I'm curious what team he's trying to force an outcome to play with?

I don't know, but I'll guess Caps.

My guess is Washington as well. One of the best Russians to ever play the game plays for the Caps, so it's not out of the realm Michkov would want to go somewhere he'll be comfortable.

 

[Fjordy]

My guess is Washington as well. One of the best Russians to ever play the game plays for the Caps, so it's not out of the realm Michkov would want to go somewhere he'll be comfortable.

 

[Zman5778]

So I'm curious what team he's trying to force an outcome to play with?

Sure seems like the Capitals to me.

 

[Deevo]

Will Ovy even be still playing when Michkov's KHL contract is up? It'll be his age 41 season

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Will Ovy even be still playing when Michkov's KHL contract is up? It'll be his age 41 season

Orlov is gone and Kuznetsov is being shopped. I guess Alexeyex will still be there.

 

[Chainshot]

Will Ovy even be still playing when Michkov's KHL contract is up? It'll be his age 41 season

That isn't the reason for it, it's having another star player to replace Ovi.

 

[Chainshot]

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Nope.

 

[Ace]

Nope.

i just don’t love this draft after the top like everyone else does. I’ve spent months trying to see what they see. I don’t. On top I do. But that’s not depth…that’s an elite top. I’m not more excited about 13 this year than I was 16 last year. I’m less excited about the second round this year than last year…although they’re unlikely to disappoint me as much with what they do in round 2 this year.