Prospect Info: 2023 NHL Draft - Potential Selection Discussion

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Gulyayev only 23rd on Bob's list? I'm smitten on him, we have to get him if he's around our range, trade up if necessary. This guy is the one, a better Lane Hutson at the same age. His ceiling is one of the best offensive defenseman in the world. We get very little offense from our defense, I'm tired of it.

One thing about Treliving is he genuinely seems to understand the value of mobile defensemen who can contribute at both ends of the ice. Gulyayev would be a great choice if he's available

 

[Mitch nylander]

I'm someone who values skating and IQ above all else. I didn't Include goalies.

My Top 51

1) Connor Bedard
Genuinely an exceptional talent, should be a game breaking first line forward. Very little holes in his game.

2A) Adam Fantilli
A sure bet at at top 6 two-way center. A large frame, who plays a mature game with blazing speed to match the size.

2B) Leo Carlsson
Similar to Adam Fantilli, his size (6'3 frame) and skating make him such an enticing player. His vision and IQ are top notch as well. I think he is interchangeable with Fantilli.

4) Matvei Michkov
I think he's more offensively gifted than Fantilli and Carlsson, but the uncertainty with his contract status and his more risky floor made me place him at 4. His shot is amongst one of the best of the draft, he's got great hockey sense and his edgework is phenomenal. Just a slick offensive weapon.

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5) Will Smith
Just a dynamic forward with a great hockey IQ. His vision is excellent and kind find players at ease. In addition, he's got a great wheels and a great shot.

6) Ryan Leonard
Type of guy who's an NHLer 9 out of 10 times. Relentless forechecker who was highly productive. Great acceleration and a sneaky shot.

7) Zach Benson
Highly skilled 2-way forward with phenomenal hands and great playmaking. His Iq is what has me still in love with his game. Not blazing fast, but his skating should still translate. It's just average.

8) Oliver Moore
My favourite skater of the draft. I seem to like him more than others. Just brilliant speed, a long with great hands and relentless effort.

9) David Reinbacher
Probably your surest bet at a top 4 dman. Good on both ends of the ice, can play all situations. Great defensive Iq with offensive flair.

10) Axel Sandin Pellikka
Probably the best skating defender of the draft with phenomenal IQ. I see him as a higher risk but high reward pick. Needs to get bigger and stronger, but he's so talented. Reminds me of Quinn Hughes.

11) Dalibor Dvorsky
12) Mikhail Gulyayev
13) Colby Barlow
14) Gabe Perreault
15) Eduard Sale
16) Samuel Honzek
17) Tom Wallinder
18) Andrew Cristall
19) Dmitri Simashev
20) Nate Danielson
21) Brayden Yager
22) Matthew Wood
23) Otto Stenberg
24) Gavin Brindley
25) Lukas Dragicevic
26) Calum Ritchie
27) Daniil But
28) Quinton Musty
29) Riley Heidt
30) Kasper Haltuunen
31) Koehn Zimmer
32) Nick Lardis
33) Ethan Gauthier
34) Jayden Perron
35) Theo Lindstein
36) Oscar Fisker Molgaard
37) Oliver Bonk
38) Charlie Stramel
39) Jakub Dvorak
40) Caden Price
41) Gracyn Sawchyn
42) Anton Wahlberg
43) Carson Rehkopf
44) Tanner Molendyk
45) David Edstrom
46) Etienne Morin
47) William Whiteclaw
48) Noah Dower-Nilsson
49) Beau Akey
50) Easton Cowan
51) Juraj Pekarcik

HM:
Forwards: Martin Misiak, Timur Mukhanov, Luca Pinelli, Aydar Suniev, Alexander Rykov, Nico Myatovic, Mathieu Cataford and Jesse Kiiskanen
Defence: Maxim Strbak, Andrew Gibson, Hunter Brzustewicz, Aram Mennetian, and Arttu Karki.

Never played keeper, so I have a hard time evaluating goalies. So I'll leave that to someone else.

 

[kb]

Watching many Sudbury games being a resident, I'd be very happy with Musty at 28. When Derek McKenzie took over behind the bench mid season his game went to another level at both ends of the ice. He initially lacked effort on the defensive side, but those concerns are no more. There's no questioning his offensive skill set. Has a pro shot already. I'd be surprised if he lasts to the Leafs pick.

I'd also like Ritchie or perhaps Bonk.

I was born and raised in Sudbury.

I know Derek peripherally, he's a good coach.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[hockeywiz542]

Maple Leafs draft options: Joshua Kloke's best final five for the No. 28 pick

We've ranked five players who fit the bill both in terms of the profile the Leafs could covet and those who should be able to make the jump.

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1. The high-upside scoring winger

Quentin Musty, LW | Sudbury Wolves-OHL | 6-foot-2, 200 pounds

Wheeler’s ranking: 18 | Pronman’s ranking: 21

First of all, Musty could be gone by 28. Forwards with his blend of vision, hands and size are always in style. And his ceiling is the highest of any player on this list, meaning a team could overlook any deficiencies and land him somewhere in the middle or late end of the proceedings on Day 1. That would be understandable.

In Musty, I see a player who makes the game look easy. He’s a pure athlete who grew up playing different sports. Musty has the inclination to dictate play in the offensive zone with the kind of creativity that makes me think he’d do remarkably well with better teammates. Sometimes that’s by throwing quick, crisp passes that catch the opposition on their heels. And the more I watch Musty, the more I appreciate how well he can get his accurate and powerful shot off through traffic.

Musty seems to always want the puck on his stick, and that’s a good thing, because his hands might be his greatest attribute. With those hands, he made the kind of high-end plays in his draft year that make you lean back in your seat and wonder if that could translate to the NHL. Because if it could, watch out.

The challenge is going to be getting Musty honed in on the finer details of the game off the puck. Mastering these details could separate him from being a consistent NHL player: avoiding puck-watching, taking the extra step to be in the right place at the right time, etc.

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One connection that may or may not manner: Musty is represented by Jake Muzzin’s agent, Joseph Resnick. Muzzin spent parts of last season while injured mentoring young defencemen in the organization. While Muzzin and Musty play different positions, is it possible Muzzin could help usher the young forward into the organization?

In Musty, I see a player who might have to spend time with the Leafs’ development staff for his remarkable upside to manifest but is still a player very much worth putting at the top of their list.

2. The mature, pro-ready forward

Otto Stenberg, C | Frolunda Jr-Sweden Jr. | 5-foot-11, 180 pounds

Wheeler’s ranking: 29 | Pronman’s ranking: 28

As long as highly-respected and veteran scout Thommie Bergman remains in the Leafs organization, there’s always a decent chance the Leafs go for Swedish players high in the draft. Stenberg is the second-highest ranked Swede in this draft and that’s justified: Right now, he’s the most complete player on this list. This is tough to quantify, but Stenberg looks the most like a pro of these five players. He rarely tries to overcomplicate the game, which could help him move seamlessly to North America. His puck movement is clean and safe, and usually with the inclination to make things happen in the offensive zone.

Stenberg was one of a small group of prospects who the Leafs conducted further interviews with in Toronto after the recent combine in Buffalo. If the Leafs’ interest in Stenberg is real and they want to trade down to try and nab him in the second round, then they wouldn’t be able to develop him beyond development camps and training camps.

Off the ice, that Stenberg has served as captain for Sweden at the Under-18 level speaks to his maturity. He’s comfortable in his own skin which is tricky for any 18-year-old and has been described by those who know him as a hockey nerd who wants to constantly learn about the game at all levels.

On the ice, he’s a smooth skater who can use his crossovers to deceive the opposition and make quick plays with the puck. Stenberg is constantly on the move during games and isn’t afraid to try and make a difference in the ugly areas of the ice. He’s played both centre and wing but you do wonder if he gets moved to the wing in the NHL.

What sticks out to me most, and why I’d like the idea of the Leafs drafting him with an eye towards him becoming a Leaf soon, is how responsible he is. He doesn’t take a lot of risks with the puck but that doesn’t sacrifice his offensive output.

After splitting his season between Frolunda’s under-20 team and their senior squad, he projects to play most of next season on a decent SHL team. Those types of expectations could aid him in his path toward Toronto.

3. The offensive defenceman

Etienne Morin, LHD | Moncton Wildcats-QMJHL | 6-feet, 180 pounds

Wheeler’s ranking: 32 | Pronman’s ranking: 40

Morin can be found in a variety of spots on a variety of draft boards, which is a polite way of stating that while he’s a first-round pick in the eyes of some, just as many if not more people I spoke to believe the defenceman will be available in the second round.

There’s a lot of traits in his game that suggest that, while he might not have the high-end offensive capabilities, he’s still well-rounded while also being able to produce offence when necessary.

Where he seems to be at his best is when he’s moving with his speed, confidence and smarts through the neutral zone. It’s not uncommon for games to change completely because of decisive plays he makes – again, seemingly always with the utmost confidence – in transition. Not far behind in terms of Morin at his best is deep in his own zone when he’s firing out his first pass which is almost always smooth, decisive and, again, shift-changing.

Because of his strong hockey IQ, which might be the best of any player on this list, you wonder if the Leafs envision Morin with speedy, talented forwards and end up being convinced of the damage he could do at the pro level. I see a lot of smart stick work as well that could be a boon as he turns pro, especially on the penalty kill, to start.

And we still haven’t mentioned his pro-ready shot.

Those who know him say that he takes instruction well. For a Leafs team with not a small development staff, that kind of willingness to learn could serve Morin well.

Add it all up and there’s a lot to like, even if his game doesn’t pop the way others sure to be available at 28 do. Picking Morin at 28 might feel a little safe, and I’m not sure how many times the Leafs scouting staff will be spinning “Safe is Dead” on the morning of the draft.

Morin has spent this summer training with NHL players outside of Montreal and like a few players on this list, is believed to have been interviewed by the Leafs after the NHL Combine.

4. The centre with similarities to Matthew Knies

Charlie Stramel, C | University of Wisconsin-NCAA | 6-foot-3, 212 pounds

Wheeler’s ranking: 37 | Pronman’s ranking: 23

I’m really starting to come around on Stramel as a Leafs pick. While Stramel is not a like-for-like comparison with Knies, the similarities between the two are compelling enough to make me wonder how much the Leafs value him, especially in light of Knies’ quick adaptation to professional hockey.

Both are 6-foot-3 forwards who come in around 210 pounds and utilize their physicality to bowl defenders over and get to the net. Both have decent hands to complement their size and make them something of a threat once they get close to goal. Both can be serious difference makers along the wall by winning battles and making short, decisive passes.

And interestingly, both had so-so draft years that may end up impacting where they land on draft day.

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And so the idea of adding a two-way centre who can play a rugged, playoff-style brand of hockey has to be appealing at least in some form to the Leafs.

5. The smooth-skating, complete defenceman

Tanner Molendyk, LHD | Saskatoon Blades-WHL | 6-feet, 182 pounds

Wheeler’s ranking: 42 | Pronman’s ranking: 25

I originally had Lukas Dragicevic as the second defenceman on this list but Molendyk’s game is a little more complete. Molendyk’s game comes without Dragicevic’s “wow” worthy offensive capabilities and possibilities, but also the questionable defensive play.

In Molendyk, the Leafs could land one of the best skaters in the draft. He’s active, gets to loose pucks and uses his wheels to ensure he never gives up on plays.

His offensive capabilities are also built on that elite skating ability. His smoothness with the puck can keep teams on their heels. He can navigate traffic well enough and move the puck, though you’d certainly like his processing speed, especially when under pressure in his own zone, to improve.

It’s not offence alone that you’re banking on with Molendyk, though. He doesn’t shy away from contact and shows the kind of consistent effort that should make him attractive to pro coaches.

Honourable mentions

Had the Leafs been drafting at 28 a few years ago, Riley Heidt would be at the top of this list. And I had a hard time removing him from the final list. Full of skill and smarts, the playmaker adds in some competitiveness to boot. I wonder if he has the size to play centre in the NHL, but he’s still a name worth keeping an eye on toward the end of Day 1. He met with the Leafs after the NHL Combine.

And as previously mentioned, Lukas Dragicevic offers the kind of dangerous, free-flowing offensive game that will put him in the Leafs range. But that offensive impact seems to come by sacrificing his defensive play. How much time would it take the Leafs’ development staff to round out his game? Like others on this list, he was interviewed by the Leafs in Toronto after the combine.

Oliver Bonk looks to be a shutdown defenceman in waiting. He would certainly be a safe play.

 

[JSn0w93]

While you're not drafting for now. I really don't like Morin for us. He's more of what we have on our blueline and what we have in the system the past 5 years. Average size high iq. With the way our blueline is currently constructed and Niemela coming, he's a little redundant.

 

[dangomon]

While you're not drafting for now. I really don't like Morin for us. He's more of what we have on our blueline and what we have in the system the past 5 years. Average size high iq. With the way our blueline is currently constructed and Niemela coming, he's a little redundant.

I'm curious what you think we have on our current blue line. Outside of Mo we have no real puck movers or anyone who generate offence, especially after we traded Sandin. From the year-end lineup: Brodie, Holl, Schenn, Gio are all defence-first guys.

Our blue line sorely lacks some speed and skill, as evidence by our inability to break out effectively v Florida.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

I'm curious what you think we have on our current blue line. Outside of Mo we have no real puck movers or anyone who generate offence, especially after we traded Sandin. From the year-end lineup: Brodie, Holl, Schenn, Gio are all defence-first guys.

Our blue line sorely lacks some speed and skill, as evidence by our inability to break out effectively v Florida.

Seems to have totally dumbfounded Keefe. Couldn't even make basic passes when the lanes were there. Our defense is significantly better at moving the puck than they showed in these playoffs, but your point still stands.

Also, people need to understand that Niemela is very similar to a guy like Liljegren. Sure, he has offense. But he will make his money in his own end. You can live with a Sandin and a Liljegren in one lineup, so it wouldn't be an issue with Morin and Niemela either.

Morin is very similar to Sandin, all the way down to the average skating speed and understated physicality. Like when they do those "NHL Comparables"... Morin's should be Rasmus Sandin.

Of course, when EP does their "Shades Of" section, it stops at 69 and Morin is 71 (criminally low even if his defensive metrics suck) so we don't get to see who they compare him to...

 

[Metroid]

Not sure what we get.... But this may be the worst draft in leafs history lol 2 picks. (Drafting wise). Trades could still obviously happen.

 

[JSn0w93]

I'm curious what you think we have on our current blue line. Outside of Mo we have no real puck movers or anyone who generate offence, especially after we traded Sandin. From the year-end lineup: Brodie, Holl, Schenn, Gio are all defence-first guys.

Our blue line sorely lacks some speed and skill, as evidence by our inability to break out effectively v Florida.

Well Rielly figures to be here a long time still, Liljegren, and Niemela while not amazing skaters are both average size dmen who are capable of moving the puck. We just traded away a dman who compares very similarity to Morin because he was bottlenecked here, and much further along in his development. I’d like to start adding some different elements to our pool instead of another player who profiles not perfectly but similarly to Niemela, Sandin, and Liljegren.

This is not the strongest draft for defence so I’d rather just pick a forward unless Willander, Simashev, or Gulyayev are there. We will address our current d’s mobility issue hopefully this off-season.

 

[Thornbury]

Not sure what we get.... But this may be the worst draft in leafs history lol 2 picks. (Drafting wise). Trades could still obviously happen.

I hope we don't piss away yet another first rounder. We are going to need young talent to achieve LT competitiveness. Trading away picks for almost no playoff success was Dubas' biggest failure

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Well Rielly figures to be here a long time still, Liljegren, and Niemela while not amazing skaters are both average size dmen who are capable of moving the puck. We just traded away a dman who compares very similarity to Morin because he was bottlenecked here, and much further along in his development. I’d like to start adding some different elements to our pool instead of another player who profiles not perfectly but similarly to Niemela, Sandin, and Liljegren.

This is not the strongest draft for defence so I’d rather just pick a forward unless Willander, Simashev, or Gulyayev are there. We will address our current d’s mobility issue hopefully this off-season.

He won't be anywhere close to BPA at 28 anyways. He is more of a late 30s-early 40s defenseman so unless we trade down or reach, you probably do not need to worry.

And it is a pretty strong draft for defenseman. Starting at our range, there are probably a dozen quality defensemen that make a lot of sense; and it applies to both sides. If you are looking for solid 2nd pairing types, this draft has more than most.

Of course the high end is lacking beyond Reinbacher, Sandin Pellicka, Simashev, Dragicevic, and Gulyayev. Those are probably the only top pairing potential guys in this draft. Usually there would be a few more, and none of these guys really project to be "elite" either. The Russians are the best bet.

 

[JSn0w93]

He won't be anywhere close to BPA at 28 anyways. He is more of a late 30s-early 40s defenseman so unless we trade down or reach, you probably do not need to worry.

And it is a pretty strong draft for defenseman. Starting at our range, there are probably a dozen quality defensemen that make a lot of sense; and it applies to both sides. If you are looking for solid 2nd pairing types, this draft has more than most.

Of course the high end is lacking beyond Reinbacher, Sandin Pellicka, Simashev, Dragicevic, and Gulyayev. Those are probably the only top pairing potential guys in this draft. Usually there would be a few more, and none of these guys really project to be "elite" either. The Russians are the best bet.

Agreed I love the two Russian D. Gulayev while a little undersized has a couple special tools mainly his skating that makes me more than ok with taking him.

The depth of defencemen is pretty good, but in regards to 1st round talent I think it’s not the greatest draft. What are your thought on Dragicevic? Interesting you include him in that group. I like him, but he’s a little risky.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Agreed I love the two Russian D. Gulayev while a little undersized has a couple special tools mainly his skating that makes me more than ok with taking him.

The depth of defencemen is pretty good, but in regards to 1st round talent I think it’s not the greatest draft. What are your thought on Dragicevic? Interesting you include him in that group. I like him, but he’s a little risky.

He is risky, but he has top pairing upside.

If he wasn't risky, he wouldn't be potentially available at our pick.

 

[RoadWarrior]

NHL Mock Draft: Corey Pronman picks all seven rounds

Corey Pronman projects every pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.

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28. Toronto Maple Leafs: Eduard Sale, LW, Brno (CZECHIA)

It’s been hard to pin down where Sale will go. I’m not talking to a lot of NHL folks in the draft leadup who are saying how excited they would be to take him. At a certain point though despite his inconsistencies he’s way too talented to last much longer. If the Leafs decided to add at their blue line I could see Morin or Dragicevic as their type.

Dragicevic‘s defensive play is a major concern. Way worse than Sandin at the same age.

this draft is really deep at the forward positions so the leafs would be wise to pick a forward unless Wallinder is still around.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

While you're not drafting for now. I really don't like Morin for us. He's more of what we have on our blueline and what we have in the system the past 5 years. Average size high iq. With the way our blueline is currently constructed and Niemela coming, he's a little redundant.

I've watched him at Moncton at times...and I just don't trust his skill to translate but I could be completely off base. I'll feel comfortable with all the other players mentioned though.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Dragicevic‘s defensive play is a major concern. Way worse than Sandin at the same age.

this draft is really deep at the forward positions so the leafs would be wise to pick a forward unless Wallinder is still around.

What is interesting is that I think he understands the position well, but just needs more experience under his belt. It is a rare case where a guy has defensive IQ issues but can grow out of it, because he has shown he can make the right reads and the right plays... Just needs to make them more consistently.

At the end of the day, I think you could be looking at another Noah Dobson out of him. Dobson was more refined at that age, which is why Dobson will certainly end up higher, but I think the end products could be similar.

 

[Mitch nylander]

I'm someone who values skating and IQ above all else. I didn't Include goalies.

My Top 51

1) Connor Bedard
Genuinely an exceptional talent, should be a game breaking first line forward. Very little holes in his game.

2A) Adam Fantilli
A sure bet at at top 6 two-way center. A large frame, who plays a mature game with blazing speed to match the size.

2B) Leo Carlsson
Similar to Adam Fantilli, his size (6'3 frame) and skating make him such an enticing player. His vision and IQ are top notch as well. I think he is interchangeable with Fantilli.

4) Matvei Michkov
I think he's more offensively gifted than Fantilli and Carlsson, but the uncertainty with his contract status and his more risky floor made me place him at 4. His shot is amongst one of the best of the draft, he's got great hockey sense and his edgework is phenomenal. Just a slick offensive weapon.

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5) Will Smith
Just a dynamic forward with a great hockey IQ. His vision is excellent and kind find players at ease. In addition, he's got a great wheels and a great shot.

6) Ryan Leonard
Type of guy who's an NHLer 9 out of 10 times. Relentless forechecker who was highly productive. Great acceleration and a sneaky shot.

7) Zach Benson
Highly skilled 2-way forward with phenomenal hands and great playmaking. His Iq is what has me still in love with his game. Not blazing fast, but his skating should still translate. It's just average.

8) Oliver Moore
My favourite skater of the draft. I seem to like him more than others. Just brilliant speed, a long with great hands and relentless effort.

9) David Reinbacher
Probably your surest bet at a top 4 dman. Good on both ends of the ice, can play all situations. Great defensive Iq with offensive flair.

10) Axel Sandin Pellikka
Probably the best skating defender of the draft with phenomenal IQ. I see him as a higher risk but high reward pick. Needs to get bigger and stronger, but he's so talented. Reminds me of Quinn Hughes.

11) Dalibor Dvorsky
12) Mikhail Gulyayev
13) Colby Barlow
14) Gabe Perreault
15) Eduard Sale
16) Samuel Honzek
17) Tom Wallinder
18) Andrew Cristall
19) Dmitri Simashev
20) Nate Danielson
21) Brayden Yager
22) Matthew Wood
23) Otto Stenberg
24) Gavin Brindley
25) Lukas Dragicevic
26) Calum Ritchie
27) Daniil But
28) Quinton Musty
29) Riley Heidt
30) Kasper Haltuunen
31) Koehn Zimmer
32) Nick Lardis
33) Ethan Gauthier
34) Jayden Perron
35) Theo Lindstein
36) Oscar Fisker Molgaard
37) Oliver Bonk
38) Charlie Stramel
39) Jakub Dvorak
40) Caden Price
41) Gracyn Sawchyn
42) Anton Wahlberg
43) Carson Rehkopf
44) Tanner Molendyk
45) David Edstrom
46) Etienne Morin
47) William Whiteclaw
48) Noah Dower-Nilsson
49) Beau Akey
50) Easton Cowan
51) Juraj Pekarcik

HM:
Forwards: Martin Misiak, Timur Mukhanov, Luca Pinelli, Aydar Suniev, Alexander Rykov, Nico Myatovic, Mathieu Cataford and Jesse Kiiskanen
Defence: Maxim Strbak, Andrew Gibson, Hunter Brzustewicz, Aram Mennetian, and Arttu Karki.

Never played keeper, so I have a hard time evaluating goalies. So I'll leave that to someone else.

Just some other tidbits:

Fastest Skaters:
Forwards: Oliver Moore, Gavin Brindley, Noah Dower-Nilsson, Mathieu Cataford, Ty Halaburda, Yegor Rimashevskiy & Adam Fantilli
Defenseman: Axel Sandin Pelikka, Mikhail Gulyayev, Dmitri Simashev, Tom Willander, Aram Minnetian & Tanner Molendyk.

Best Edgework:
Forwards: Matvei Michkov, Oliver Moore, Gavin Brindley, Otto Stenberg, Timur Mukhanov,
Defence: Axel Sandin-Pelikka, Mikhail Gulyayev, Theo Lindstein, Tanner Molendyk, Hunter Brzustewicz & Beau Akey

Best Shot / Goal Scorers:
Forwards: Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov, Dalibor Dvorsky, Colby Barlow, Gabe Perreault, Daniil But, Brayden Yager, Aydar Suniev, Nick Lardis, Koehn Zimmer, and Andrew Cristall.
Defence: David Reinbacher, Etienne Morin, Arttu Karki, Luka Cagnoni, and Lukas Dragicevic

Best Hands (Forwards only) : Connor Bedard, Leo Carlsson, Will Smith, Zach Benson, Eduard Sale, Matthew Wood, Colby Barlow, William Whiteclaw and Stanislav Yaravoi

Best Playmakers (Forwards only): Will Smith, Conor Bedard, Leo Carlsson, Gabe Perreault, Jayden Perron, Zach Benson, Quinton Musty and Aiden Fink.

Best Defensive Forwards: Leo Carlsson, Ryan Leonard, Zach Benson, Nate Danielson, Charlie Stramel, and Noel Nordh

Best Offensive Defenceman: Axel Sandin Pelikka, Mikhail Gulyayev, Etienne Morin, Beau Akey, Arttu Karki, and Luka Cagnoni.

Best Dman Defensively: David Reinbacher, Dmitri Simashev, Oliver Bonk, Jakub Dvorak and Bradly Cleveland.

Most Physical:
Forwards: Calum Ritchie, Kalan Lind, Gavin Brindley, Anton Wahlberg, Coulson Pitre and Florian Xhekaj
Defence: Andrew Gibson, Bradly Cleveland, Quinton Burns, Terrell Goldsmith, and Mateo Mann

 

[WTFMAN99]

I'm curious what you think we have on our current blue line. Outside of Mo we have no real puck movers or anyone who generate offence, especially after we traded Sandin. From the year-end lineup: Brodie, Holl, Schenn, Gio are all defence-first guys.

Our blue line sorely lacks some speed and skill, as evidence by our inability to break out effectively v Florida.

We still have Niemela

 

[notbias]

I'm curious what you think we have on our current blue line. Outside of Mo we have no real puck movers or anyone who generate offence, especially after we traded Sandin. From the year-end lineup: Brodie, Holl, Schenn, Gio are all defence-first guys.

Our blue line sorely lacks some speed and skill, as evidence by our inability to break out effectively v Florida.

Liljegren is our best puck-moving defenseman...

 

[cupcrazyman2]

Bonk from the London Knight's @ 28 if he's still on the board.
Please draft some size.

 

[JSn0w93]

Bonk from the London Knight's @ 28 if he's still on the board.
Please draft some size.

Could do worse, but could take a chance and get much better as well. Bonk is a good bet to be a 3-4 d man, if everything goes right he might even be able to be a complementary player on a top pair if paired with a really good partner. Solid prospect.

 

[Maplebeasts]

Bonk from the London Knight's @ 28 if he's still on the board.
Please draft some size.

There is zero chance Bonk is BPA at 28.

 

[Mess]

 

[Leaf Rocket]

There is zero chance Bonk is BPA at 28.

I just want him for the name now….