Pre-Game Talk: 2023 NHL Draft Mega Thread: Nashville, 1st Round June 28 7 PM

[waffledave]

Michkov plays against men in the second best league in the world and Leonard scored 25% fewer points than both his linemates with a Harlem Globetrotters style team that was only focussed on offense against kids coming from biology and stats class.

Michkov is criticized for his physicality and size too, not like anyone thinks he can survive in the NHL playing as a strong forechecker.

Leonard will be just fine, deep down you know it too.

 

[Naslundforever]

They could have kept brief without detail like "Yes we had an interview with Matvei but we will not comment any further"

Never hurts to say nice things, it’s a popular thing in hockey circles.

 

[waffledave]

To be fair, I could make a 3 minutes Youtube mixtape of Leonard getting decked, knocked down, falling when he tried to hit someone, his stick flying 5 feet in the air, or ridiculously failed body checks. So there’s that.

Well yeah, like every game he played is available to watch right now.

 

[montreal]

Instead of trading for Newhook, I would have rather used 31 and 37 to move up to 4. Guarantee one of Smith/Carlsson.

good luck finding a GM that would do that.

 

[dinodebino]

He’s got a great shot and wheels. I don’t think he will be as relatively quick in the NHL and as relatively capable of playing a physical game. So strip those back a bit and what do we have?

I’m not sure but I don’t see it. Particularly over Michkov or Will Smith the magician.

If Smith is available, it’s an automatic. Same with the Swede to me.

 

[Vachon23]

He's also a newfoundlander. I've never met a Newfoundlander who wasn't tough.

Michael Ryder ?

 

[Andrei79]

Well yeah, like every game he played is available to watch right now.

Hockeytv.com.

 

[ReHabs]

Leonard will be just fine, deep down you know it too.

He’s not what we need. Deep down you know it.

 

[Milhouse40]

 

[Lockin17]

Pisseeed offf,
we started with #5-#14-#37
2 days ago . #5-#31-#37

I mean not to bad for the draft day a early one and a late one for tomorow

Now only #5 ... that sucks

 

[ReHabs]

Oh man Brière is so bad at this. Nice try bozos.

 

[Runner77]

If Smith is available, it’s an automatic. Same with the Swede to me.

Hands down.

Anthony Di Marco, Official Misinformation Director for Philly.

Anthony, what else did Brière tell you to say?

 

[Kennerback]

Well yeah, like every game he played is available to watch right now.

I don’t know what you mean by that. But just to confirm, you yourself could cut and edit a video like that in 2 hours with a quick youtube search.

 

[austin316]

Really bummed we only have one pick in the first two rounds. Not sure this is the way to rebuild…

 

[BenchBrawl]

I would take Michkov over Smith & Carlsson even if you offered the both of them.

 

[Milhouse40]

 

[BergevinBurner]

I'd be ecstatic if we got Carlsson at 5th somehow, he's 2nd on my list right in front of Michkov.

I'm not sure if I buy it though. Columbus looks like they're trying to turn the ship around fast, and I'm not sure if Smith's commitment to College hockey next year will dissuade them a bit.

 

[Goldenhands]

If Carlsson and Reinbacher are both available at 5, who would you go with?

A potential top RD vs a potential Barkov like center. I would go with the big skilled center since its harder to get, but a top RD hold alot of value as well.

Some people have Smith as part of the top 4, I have Reinbacher.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Oh man Brière is so bad at this. Nice try bozos.

Maybe The Sunshine Boys (Clarke et al) are still running the show.

 

[WinterLion]

He's gonna be a god one.

 

[Jabba11]

Really bummed we only have one pick in the first two rounds. Not sure this is the way to rebuild…

Rebuilding does not mean only through drafting. Adding young players with untapped potential that are established in the league is a strong way to make your team better. We did not sacrifice the top 5 pick. The late 1st round isn't even guaranteed that the prospect will make the NHL let alone a 2nd rounder. For every PK Subban, there is a Sebastian Collberg, Joni Ikonen, Zach Fucale, Dalton Thrower etc.

 

[Vachon23]

Men I hope SJ LOVE Michkov

Getting Carlsson at 5 would be magic

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

A potential top RD vs a potential Barkov like center. I would go with the big skilled center since its harder to get, but a top RD hold alot of value as well.

Some people have Smith as part of the top 4, I have Reinbacher.

That's fair. I also value D like Reinbacher more than a ASP when it comes to no. 1 D. For example, Weber was the no. 1 D for team Canada and dude had average offensive skills and an amazing shot. So while some people here are crapping all over Reinbacher, I'm actually closer to you but I still have him outside the top 5

 

[InAG-P]

A potential top RD vs a potential Barkov like center. I would go with the big skilled center since its harder to get, but a top RD hold alot of value as well.

Some people have Smith as part of the top 4, I have Reinbacher.

Yeah, I was listening to a few podcasts today and although I'm very much on the camp of drafting Michkov, I'll be really happy with Reinbacher.

 

[SwiftyHab]

Men I hope SJ LOVE Michkov

Getting Carlsson at 5 would be magic

If we get Carlson at 5, out center depth will be solved for a decade