HF Habs: 2023 NHL Draft part 2

[morhilane]

ball of hate or human heat seeking missile

I don't think Leonard would be listed in the top 10 if he was either of these things. That's the type of players who tend to be out of position or in the box all the time.

 

[Lockin17]

 

[Goldenhands]

Stephane Waite said at RDS that he watch the goalies of the 2023 draft and they are 3 goalie that he would like the Habs to consider in the 1-2nd round. In order of his preference they are:

1. Carson Bjarnarsson
2. Michael Hrabal
3. Alexander Hellnemo

Not surprising, Bjarnasson is already pretty strong technically and has the perfect frame for a goaltender. Hrabal is more unorthodox and will require much more refinement.

 

[WinterLion]

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says who?

 

[Lockin17]

says who?

Corey Pronman

 

[CapSpace]

I see us taking two goalies. One of Hrabal / Bjarnasson, and an other one.

There will be some interesting names available in rounds 4 to 7.

 

[Goldenhands]

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Korchinski wouldnt crack my top 50, Wright would be lower, no way he is ahead of Dvorsky, Leonard, Gauthier...

Smith ahead of Slaf and Cooley is couragous.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

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Seems like a solid target later.

Especially for the "Jesus Christ, we drafted Born"

 

[Kennerback]

Korchinski wouldnt crack my top 50, Wright would be lower, no way he is ahead of Dvorsky, Leonard, Gauthier...

He’s big on Reinbacher. Can’t have everything.

 

[Lockin17]

I see us taking two goalies. One of Hrabal / Bjarnasson, and an other one.

There will be some interesting names available in rounds 4 to 7.

Bjarnasson is my pick, if he's there at #69 we should be all over him

 

[le_sean]

Listening to elite prospects livestream replay. They're discussing why they have Leonard over Smith. I'm on the fence personally, but I wouldn't be surprised if NHL teams see it that way as well. If they see Leonard as a potential Iginla, he's going top 5.

I’d imagine the majority of GMs have Leonard ahead of Smith. Just the reality of the NHL and what organizations value.

 

[An0n]

I’m gonna be happy with whover they pick. There’s many levels of happiness but it’s gonna be a prospect I like.

Makes this whole process a lot more enjoyable.

 

[WeThreeKings]

What about Hellnemo ?

I don't really rank overagers, a couple guys I will, so it would be 4th round or later for me.

Am I the only one who is high on Coulson Pitre with the 69th pick ?


@WeThreeKings said that he ask Anthony Martineau if they interview Hrabal and he said yes

I like Pitre, 3rd round is the right range for him.

Bjarnasson is my pick, if he's there at #69 we should be all over him

He will not escape the 2nd round.

 

[WinterLion]

Would you say historically (in the last 20~ years) Europeans are better value in the first round?

 

[Lockin17]

He will not escape the 2nd round.

Might have Gajan and Fowler droping to #69 then,
still 2 decent G picks.

 

[Hacketts]

Listen to this clip on Benson's analytics (7:33), pretty elite company.

 

[Jack Skellington]

Listen to this clip on Benson's analytics (7:33), pretty elite company.

Ridiculous blinders on by damn near everyone this year for this kid. Can't wait for everybody to collectively pretend that they wanted him. He's elite offensively, he's elite defensively, he's a workhorse. But he's one inch too short to be good.

 

[Hacketts]

Ridiculous blinders on by damn near everyone this year for this kid. Can't wait for everybody to collectively pretend that they wanted him. He's elite offensively, he's elite defensively, he's a workhorse. But he's one inch too short to be good.

oui.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Ridiculous blinders on by damn near everyone this year for this kid. Can't wait for everybody to collectively pretend that they wanted him. He's elite offensively, he's elite defensively, he's a workhorse. But he's one inch too short to be good.

I have him at 7, I think he's a great prospect.. I just don't talk about him because there's no reason to believe the Habs are interested.

 

[Goldenhands]

Ridiculous blinders on by damn near everyone this year for this kid. Can't wait for everybody to collectively pretend that they wanted him. He's elite offensively, he's elite defensively, he's a workhorse. But he's one inch too short to be good.

He is really good and is part of that 2nd tier, could pretty well end up as one of the best pts producers in this draft, but when comes time to build a winner, there is more than offensive production entering the equation and while Benson fills alot of boxe as a prospect, he remains an undersized foward with average skating, also got 2 serious injuries in the past 2 yrs, then you take a look at our fowards group or pipeline and he is just not a great fit. Its nothing against the kid, we all love him, but there are other really good players in this draft that fits the global picture better.

He will not escape the 2nd round.

Wont likely escape the 1st round I would bet, Habs might have to trade up if they really want him.

 

[Gustave]

Ridiculous blinders on by damn near everyone this year for this kid. Can't wait for everybody to collectively pretend that they wanted him. He's elite offensively, he's elite defensively, he's a workhorse. But he's one inch too short to be good.

I agree. He should be in the conversation. But… that inch isn’t getting the five bell alarms in the scouting department. You know how it goes, just watch McCagg’s description of Leonard. That’s what gets the juices flowing.

 

[WeThreeKings]

He is really good and is part of that 2nd tier, could pretty well end up as one of the best pts producers in this draft, but when comes time to build a winner, there is more than offensive production entering the equation and while Benson fills alot of boxe as a prospect, he remains an undersized foward with average skating, also got 2 serious injuries in the past 2 yrs, then you take a look at our fowards group or pipeline and he is just not a great fit. Its nothing against the kid, we all love him, but there are other really good players in this draft that fits the global picture better.


Wont likely escape the 1st round I would bet, Habs might have to trade up if they really want him.

I don't think so.. Hrabal probably the only one who goes round 1, if at all.

Bjarnason is a good goalie prospect but he certainly didn't leave scouts with a fantastic taste in their mouths in his U-18s.

Fowler at a more convincing end to his year and coming up in big games.

 

[Lockin17]

I have him at 7, I think he's a great prospect.. I just don't talk about him because there's no reason to believe the Habs are interested.

Hughes as been talking about Leonard a lot today, seems to like him,
I hope he dosen't pick him at #5,
if he wants him we should go back a couple spots and get a 2nd rounder on top.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Hughes as been talking about Leonard a lot today, seems to like him,
I hope he dosen't pick him at #5,
if he wants him we should go back a couple spots and get a 2nd rounder on top.

It doesn't seem like he'd be there.

Leonard in the top 5 like Gauthier the year before.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

I think people are sleeping on the smartest player in the draft (Perreault). Always in the right place at the right time, I think he puts up 70-80 regularly in the NHL once he gets there.