HF Habs: 2023 NHL Draft part 2

[Mrb1p]

Id feel much better about Wood at 5 than Slaf at 1, Ill say this.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

On Mckenzie’s list it says 5’11 1/2 for Leonard, 5’11 3/4 for Smith and 5’10 3/4 Perreault.

We’ll see at the combine

If Leonard is 5'11 3/4 then I think you draft at 5 100%. BUT if he's 5'11 1/2 then I think you pass...

 

[BenchBrawl]

So much for the "deep draft" narrative. People debating a bunch of players that probably won't become as good as Max Pacioretty.

Just trade the pick for an older top prospect if Michkov, Carlsson and Fantilli are gone.

 

[TomKosto]

So much for the "deep draft" narrative. People debating a bunch of players that probably won't become as good as Max Pacioretty.

Just trade the pick for an older top prospect if Michkov, Carlsson and Fantilli are gone.

Which top prospect (doing good, not busting) is available for a 5thoverall pick?

 

[Jaynki]

So much for the "deep draft" narrative. People debating a bunch of players that probably won't become as good as Max Pacioretty.

Just trade the pick for an older top prospect if Michkov, Carlsson and Fantilli are gone.

Apart from Bedard, its similar to every other draft.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Id feel much better about Wood at 5 than Slaf at 1, Ill say this.

Based.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Which top prospect (doing good, not busting) is available for a 5thoverall pick?

We got Dach for the 13th pick…

But no need to trade, just take the right player. There will be a stud available at 5, just need to identify them and take them.

 

[26Mats]

We got Dach for the 13th pick…

But no need to trade, just take the right player. There will be a stud available at 5, just need to identify them and take them.

Here's a great documentary about the 96 NBA draft. How is it relevant in an NHL draft thread? For one it's inspiring to see Jerry West Maneuver to get Kobe Bryant with the 13th pick. He felt at the time that he was the best pkayer in the draft and a player they had to go out and get, yet could wait until 13th overall to get him.

Ultimately I hope our scouting staff knows how to scout, knows how to find talent.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Here's a great documentary about the 96 NBA draft. How is it relevant in an NHL draft thread? For one it's inspiring to see Jerry West Maneuver to get Kobe Bryant with the 13th pick. He felt at the time that he was the best pkayer in the draft and a player they had to go out and get, yet could wait until 13th overall to get him.

Ultimately I hope our scouting staff knows how to scout, knows how to find talent.

For sure, there’s never been a draft-in any sport- where years later you look back at the draft order and think “yup, that’s the order it should have went.”

In all likelihood I doubt this supposed “big 5” ends up the 5 best players from this draft.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Which top prospect (doing good, not busting) is available for a 5thoverall pick?

I don't know, depends how teams see the 5th.

 

[TomKosto]

We got Dach for the 13th pick…

But no need to trade, just take the right player. There will be a stud available at 5, just need to identify them and take them.

Yea we got Dach but I would not give the 5th overall for Dach (as much as I love him). The name available is Laf and Kakko. I would not give that much for them, don't think Laf would do good in Mtl, prefer to golf in the summer instead of training (per Rangers exec words). Doesn't sound like a guy 110% commited. We can get a crazy good player with the 5th overall, just draft.

 

[le_sean]

Ryan Leonard for pick 5.

“You could do worse”

This message paid for by the Ryan Leonard at pick 5 foundation.

Dvorsky at 5

“3rd time is the charm for centres that can’t skate”

This message paid for you by the Dalibor Dvorsky Doofuses

 

[SlafySZN]

We got Dach for the 13th pick…

But no need to trade, just take the right player. There will be a stud available at 5, just need to identify them and take them.

It’s very rare a Dach type player is available for picks. I can’t remember the last time it happened.

I can’t see the kings giving out Byfield for picks at the draft for example

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Dvorsky at 5

“3rd time is the charm for centres that can’t skate”

This message paid for you by the Dalibor Dvorsky Doofuses

If KK had the agility, balance and strength of Dvorsky he’d have been a fine pick. And while Dvorsky has issues with his stride/straight line speed, he actually does have good natural edgework due to his natural agility and athleticism.

Galchenyuk was a headcase.

If this is your reasoning for not liking Dvorsky, that’s pretty silly. That’s like refusing to date girls with green eyes because your ex has green eyes.

 

[le_sean]

If KK had the agility, balance and strength of Dvorsky he’d have been a fine pick.

Galchenyuk was a headcase.

If this is your reasoning for not liking Dvorsky, that’s pretty silly. That’s like refusing to date girls with green eyes because your ex has green eyes.

I’m just spitting the same nonsense you are about Leonard. I actually don’t mind Dvorsky. You’re the one that thinks Leonard is some vanilla 2nd liner.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I’m just spitting the same nonsense you are about Leonard. I actually don’t mind Dvorsky. You’re the one that thinks Leonard is some vanilla 2nd liner.

He’ll be a solid 2nd liner. That’s hardly a damning comment. You think he’s gonna be a star or something???

 

[KevSkillz4]

I feel like this is the most negative thing I've ever saw you post

You right. I really like tools of Wood and he have great potential, but not at 5. That would be disgusting choice at 5.

 

[Jaynki]

We got Dach for the 13th pick…

But no need to trade, just take the right player. There will be a stud available at 5, just need to identify them and take them.

Rest assured that at least half of the fan base will be disappointed with the stud we pick, whoever it is.

 

[NotProkofievian]

He’ll be a solid 2nd liner. That’s hardly a damning comment. You think he’s gonna be a star or something???

It's late may. All draft eligible prospects are either future HOFers or busts, and everyone is either a hater or a nuthugger.

 

[le_sean]

He’ll be a solid 2nd liner. That’s hardly a damning comment. You think he’s gonna be a star or something???

He has more potential than that. There’s a lot of possibilities between “solid second liner” and star.

 

[Goldenhands]

Id feel much better about Wood at 5 than Slaf at 1, Ill say this.

 

[KevSkillz4]

He’ll be a solid 2nd liner. That’s hardly a damning comment. You think he’s gonna be a star or something???

Leonard have certainly 1st line potential. This guy is a real deal and he will show that when he is going to be in NHL.

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Exactly my reaction aswell. Tabarnak de tabarnak

 

[NotProkofievian]

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Well gifed, sir.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

He has more potential than that. There’s a lot of possibilities between “solid second liner” and star.

I didn’t say that’s his ceiling. Just that’s my guess for what he ends up as.

 

[NotProkofievian]

I didn’t say that’s his ceiling. Just that’s my guess for what he ends up as.

Nope, yer dun bud. From here on out, every single time Leonard makes a good play hfhabs will @ you. God help you if he does a spinorama.