GDT: 2023 NHL Draft - Rounds 2-7, 8am PT/11am ET - NHLN, ESPN+

[TheGoodShepard1]

I know absolutely nothing, but from what im seeing this has been quite a let down for a last place team with a ton of draft picks. I'm not sure what to think

Not a lot of sexy names. They clearly believe in their development staff to get these kids where they need to be

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

I know absolutely nothing, but from what im seeing this has been quite a let down for a last place team with a ton of draft picks. I'm not sure what to think

Welcome to the internet, where everything is worse than it actually is.

Not a lot of sexy names. They clearly believe in their development staff to get these kids where they need to be

I heard the new development guy is pretty good

 

[gilfaizon]

Welcome to the internet, where everything is worse than it actually is.


I heard the new development guy is pretty good

Plenty of teams that I thought did a good job

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

Plenty of teams that I thought did a good job

Our only questionable pick for me is the second pick, but at the same time it being a reach is reassuring in a way because it feels like Madden doesn't reach unless he knows it's somebody he wants.

 

[Ducks DVM]

The names this year are certainly unique. No Joe Smith for us.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Anyone recall anyone accurately mocking any of our picks besides Carlsson?

I dunno if this counts, but I did have a group of players slated for our 2nd rd picks and 65th. I'm happy with our 2nd round picks: 33 Myatovic, 59 Terrance, and 60 Clara.

I wrote the following on post 907 of the Who Do You Want to Draft, Part 2:

I'd rather take a swing on 6'3 Danny Nelson or 6'3 Myatovic than Stramel at 33rd. We're missing potential top-6 scorers and I don't get that pattern for Stramel.​

I wrote the following on post 1,692 of the Who Do You Want to Draft, Part 2:

I'm more intrigued with the four picks in the first 33 selections on Day 2 of the draft: 33rd, 59th, 60th, and 65th. Players I've denoted that we could chase after in previous posts:​

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6'3 RW Halttunen (PF)​

6'3 F Nelson (PF, converted from D)​

6'2 LW Suniev (BCHL)​

6'3 LW Myatovic (noted more for his defense)​

6'3 RD Andrew Gibson (fast skating, still developing his defense)​

6'0 C Carey Terrance (high end skater, needs to work on defense)​

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Newer prospects to keep an eye on:​

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6'3 C Anton Wahlberg (PF)​

6'3 RW Zachary Nehring (high schooler)​

6'6 G Damien Clara​

6'2 RD Dylan MacKinnon (shutdown D, with potential for more offense ... like D Hinds)​

 

[Deuce22]

opposite for me. i'm pretty stoked with how this draft has gone, minus the big reach for myatovic at 33

want size? check
energy? check
forechecking? check
goal scoring ability? check

But where are the tiny PP specialists?

 

[MMC]

 

[JabbaJabba]

After years of drafting mainly Canadians, Americans and Swedes, today the Ducks have drafted an Italian, a Belarussian and a Swiss.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

But where are the tiny PP specialists?

Already in the system with 5'10 Zellweger, 5'11 Drysdale, and 6'0 Perreault. (I guess Perreault grew an inch b/c I thought he was drafted as a 5'11 tank.)

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

After years of drafting mainly Canadians, Americans and Swedes, today the Ducks have drafted an Italian, a Belarussian and a Swiss.

 

[Deuce22]

Already in the system with 5'10 Zellweger, 5'11 Drysdale, and 6'0 Perreault. (I guess Perreault grew an inch b/c I thought he was drafted as a 5'11 tank.)

I was being sarcastic

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Well, that was certainly a draft.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Well, that was certainly a draft.

One of the drafts of all time!

 

[MMC]

 

[Static]

I am excited to box score watch this upcoming season for all of these young guys. Lots of off the board picks, which is intriguing.

 

[cheesymc]

Wow, who is Yegor Velmakin? Goalie that is listed as 5'7", must be the shortest goalie of all time... rooting for that kid!

Edit: must be a typo...

 

[All Mighty]

Madden says they were looking to trade into the late 1st round, but the teams they were talking to decided to just make their picks.

 

[duckaroosky]

Well, that was certainly a draft.

Very drafty indeed

 

[tomd]

Madden says they were looking to trade into the late 1st round, but the teams they were talking to decided to just make their picks.

yeah, so they could take Myatovic!

 

[Mr Rogers]

Kinda a quintessential Ducks draft. All the picks right down from Carlsson feel a little unexpected/going against the grain a bit.

I’m warming up to the Carlsson pick but feels like there were some bigger names to be had today that we didn’t come away with. Hope it works out.

 

[ff8]

But where are the tiny PP specialists?

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[The Midnight Burrito]

But where are the tiny PP specialists?

Usually we call those proud boys.

 

[mighty Stanley Duck]

Kinda a quintessential Ducks draft. All the picks right down from Carlsson feel a little unexpected/going against the grain a bit.

I’m warming up to the Carlsson pick but feels like there were some bigger names to be had today that we didn’t come away with. Hope it works out.

My take-It looks like we picked guys who need year or two more than usual to develop into NHL level player.
Heck Konnor Smith will be ready for NHL season 2030-2031...

 

[Duck Off]

Anyone recall anyone accurately mocking any of our picks besides Carlsson?

Can't remember where I saw it, but I know someone had us taking Carlsson and the goalie we took in the same spot as well.