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

[Chainshot]

I just thought in was weird to see Willander at 16th and Reinbacher at 26th. Button is the only one with Willander in the first round.(I think)

Although Button always like to be a bit "controversial" with his draft rankings.

Button builds his list to the beat of his own drummer. Frequently he seems influenced by tournament performances.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Ooooo, I see how it is. I'm hurt.

you need your own podcast @Chainshot

 

[Slangston]

How in the world is Gabe Perrault rated so low?

 

[toddkaz]

Anyone interested(not sure if posted before)Here is a very nice scouting video of Simashev. It shows good and bad plays which is nice because a lot of the times you only see praise from people who post videos. His skating seems quite good for his size.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

How in the world is Gabe Perrault rated so low?

A: he’s 5’11, 165 pounds. B: he’s playing for the US despite being born in Canada. C: they probably think his game won’t transfer. But if we can draft him with our pick, I’m on board.

 

[Chainshot]

How in the world is Gabe Perrault rated so low?

Smallish guy who is not agile but may be somewhat straight ahead smart, also doesn't help that he's the third guy in terms of that line - Smith can and does handle transition and offensive creativity, Leonard is finish and physical play, Perreault is more of a table-setter for the other two. He's in that tier of late-teens to mid-30's guys who could go anywhere in between.

 

[Jim Bob]

Why Will Smith, the Sharks' new ankle-breaking star, is just scratching the surface

With his combination of ankle-breaking hands, speed and playmaking, Smith is going to evolve into a star at the NHL level soon.

theathletic.com

Why 2023 NHL Draft prospect Andrew Cristall is 'an offensive threat' who can't be doubted

Andrew Cristall may not be the top player in the 2023 NHL Draft, but he's a big-time offensive producer with a lot of potential.

theathletic.com

How Blues draft pick Dalibor Dvorsky became a top 2023 NHL Draft prospect — and why he's not done

Dvorsky’s talent, smarts and overall character make him a standout in this year’s NHL Draft. And he’s just getting started.

theathletic.com

It is cool that The Athletic sent Wheeler to the tournament.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Jim Bob]

Top NHL Draft prospect Adam Fantilli expected to play for Canada at World Championship

Fantilli is projected to go second overall in 2023.

www.dailyfaceoff.com

U-18 World Championship Scouting Notebook: The top standouts from Day 4

The action heated up on Sunday, with just two days left to go in round-robin play.

www.dailyfaceoff.com

 

[Old Navy Goat]

It's funny how the Athletic pumps up Cristall when he's been relegated to the 13th forward once Heidt came on board. He doesn't play defense, tries to go 1 vs whatever losing the puck. This tournament shows he's this year's Lysell so stay away, far away

 

[Jim Bob]

Meet Gabe Perreault, the NHL Draft prospect that broke Auston Matthews’ scoring record

Now the all-time single-season points leader in USNTDP history, Perreault has his sets sight on the NHL Draft.

www.dailyfaceoff.com

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I like the idea of Kristian Kostadinski in the 4th round. He’s already a giant at 6’5 and only 17 still. He needs to work on his skating and getting faster, but he’s a blue liner that is not afraid to hit.

Bonus is that he plays in the Frolunda system.

He reminds me a lot of Zadorov, only not as fast.

 

[toddkaz]

Anyone want to rank the skating for the top defensemen in the draft?

1. ASP
2. Gulyayev
3. Simashev
4. Reinbacher

Does that seem accurate? Just watching highlights and wanted to see how people rank them.

I don't see much talk about Gulyayev. He looks good but undersized.

 

[Jim Bob]

Tom Willander – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

Rögle BK J20's Tom Willander is a very confident, steady and mobile two-way defenseman who can do it all in any situation.

thehockeywriters.com

 

[Matt Ress]

As much as I'd love Leonard, there's no way he's around at 13. I also don't see Adams trading up unless there's some other value there. Maybe it's sneakily offloading VO or something like that.

Who knows, maybe he shifts his priorities from franchise value to git r done mode but I think it's a year early to expect that.

 

[Zman5778]

Tom Willander – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

Rögle BK J20's Tom Willander is a very confident, steady and mobile two-way defenseman who can do it all in any situation.

thehockeywriters.com

Smooth skating defenseman who isn't big and isn't overly physical? AND he's Swedish?

If that doesn't scream "Buffalo Sabres draft pick".....I don't know what does.

 

[Chainshot]

Smooth skating defenseman who isn't big and isn't overly physical? AND he's Swedish?

If that doesn't scream "Buffalo Sabres draft pick".....I don't know what does.

Don't undersell his game - I really like Willander. He's effective but not flashy. I don't think he's around at the Flyer pick any more which makes me sad.

 

[Zman5778]

Don't undersell his game - I really like Willander. He's effective but not flashy. I don't think he's around at the Flyer pick any more which makes me sad.

I wasn't trying to undersell. Just saying that we have a type.....and that Willander seems to fit it to a tee. He'd be a great add to our system.

 

[Chainshot]

I wasn't trying to undersell. Just saying that we have a type.....and that Willander seems to fit it to a tee. He'd be a great add to our system.

I mean, if the Sabres have a "type" it would be Stenberg or Dower Nilsson - smallish, quickish, crafty-ish, winger-center-ish forwards. Stylistically, if we're talking about dudes who probably have what I would like to see injected into the Sabres defensive depth but are projects at the U18's, that's USA's Cleveland and the Swede's Landen. Both players are hard on their opponents but at least for Cleveland, lacks the production at this stage to point to a future pro, it's difficult for a guy to overcome.

And if they aren't in on Willander who probably slides up into the late first, Lidstein is another Swede in the same mold of smart, 2-way defenseman who doesn't wow you but is effective.

 

[Chainshot]

Panocha from the Germans is interesting. Just looking at guys to stash for years in the later rounds now.

 

[Chainshot]

Perhaps obsession?

 

[Zman5778]

Perhaps obsession?

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There's a pattern there, methinks. I'm trying to see it...............

 

[Chainshot]

There's a pattern there, methinks. I'm trying to see it...............

They all have names.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Sabres need to pick a goalie somewhere though. The numbers in the pipeline net (Levi, Leinonen) is just way too small.

 

[Chainshot]

Sabres need to pick a goalie somewhere though. The numbers in the pipeline net (Levi, Leinonen) is just way too small.

I suppose we'll have to alert Fortin and Karmanos to these concerns.