2023 NHL Entry Draft Discussion

[Nucker101]

So who are the top prospects that should be anvailable around 9-11th?

 

[RebuildinVan]

So who are the top prospects that should be anvailable around 9-11th?

Hoping Moore or Reinbacher

 

[aight]

Trade the pick to get off of OEL.

 

[DFAC]

So who are the top prospects that should be anvailable around 9-11th?

Dvorsky, Cristal, ASP, Sale, Leonard, Yager

Dont see guys like Moore and Reinbacher being there when we pick tbh

 

[credulous]

I'm just curious, is there a reason why everyone seems to be so high on Reinbacher, or is it basically because he's the best RHD ranked in the draft and Canucks blueline is just awful?

he's got a similar trajectory to seider. played in a men's league at a young age and didn't look terrible

seider was a gamble that worked out. don't think that means reinbacher will work out but nhl teams might see it differently

 

[aight]

I know I said it already, but trade the first to get off of OEL and do whatever to get off of Myers. Draft and develop really f***ing well from now on and make smart signings from ufa. It’s time to win now so let’s shed all the deadweight and start trying to win.

 

[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

So who are the top prospects that should be anvailable around 9-11th?

Heidt, Moore, Leonard, Simashev, Dragivevic, Yager, Dvorsky, Danielson, and Sale. Ranked in that order.

 

[Cancuks]

No franchise type players will be available where we pick. Any player will take at least 3 years to develop and become a regular in the lineup if he doesn't bust. By then Demko is likely gone and replaced by Silovs. Pettersson might even be gone next summer via offersheet by a team like Detroit because we can't afford him.

 

[Hansen]

Not as discussed here but Colby Barlow seems to be climbing the draft rankings late as well. There seems to be a hype train rolling full steam for him within the OBC/hockey community. I wouldnt be surprised if he ends up pulling McTavish/Gauthier level climb with a strong playoff performance, whether or not he can play C

 

[andora]

No franchise type players will be available where we pick. Any player will take at least 3 years to develop and become a regular in the lineup if he doesn't bust. By then Demko is likely gone and replaced by Silovs. Pettersson might even be gone next summer via offersheet by a team like Detroit because we can't afford him.

We can afford him

 

[lawrence]

Not as discussed here but Colby Barlow seems to be climbing the draft rankings late as well. There seems to be a hype train rolling full steam for him within the OBC/hockey community. I wouldnt be surprised if he ends up pulling McTavish/Gauthier level climb with a strong playoff performance, whether or not he can play C

I would love to get Barlow. He's a goal scorer has decent speed and size for his age.

 

[JT Milker]

I know I said it already, but trade the first to get off of OEL and do whatever to get off of Myers. Draft and develop really f***ing well from now on and make smart signings from ufa. It’s time to win now so let’s shed all the deadweight and start trying to win.

I think everyone would move the 1st to dump OEL, but the NMC likely makes that difficult.

 

[Diversification]

I think everyone would move the 1st to dump OEL, but the NMC likely makes that difficult.

To add to that, our 1st is not enough to move OEL without tons of retention even if he waives.

It's going to come down to:

1) hope he pulls out of his tailspin
2) hope he LTIRetires
3) buy him out

 

[aight]

I think everyone would move the 1st to dump OEL, but the NMC likely makes that difficult.

I would hope they can motivate him to move with his healthy scratch future.

 

[sandwichbird2023]

Heidt, Moore, Leonard, Simashev, Dragivevic, Yager, Dvorsky, Danielson, and Sale. Ranked in that order.

I would trade down from the 9-11th spot to the mid to late teens, hoping to recoup a couple 2nds in the process. Unless Reinbacher, Moore or Michkov are still available. There isn't much drop off after the top 8 to late teens.

I know moving down isn't popular, but I don't have a favorite from the 10-20 groupings, but I see several interesting prospects in the 2nd round that might provide great value.

 

[Russian_fanatic]

Heidt, Moore, Leonard, Simashev, Dragivevic, Yager, Dvorsky, Danielson, and Sale. Ranked in that order.

I think Sale has star potential. He's going to be a good one. If we do drop out of the top 9, Sale or Heidt would be my pick. I'm a big fan of Heidt's playmaking. Both guys have big time potential, and I fail to see why they are not getting more hype.

Heidt is out scoring Yager who will go top 15, and he has the same amount of points as Savoie who was the #9 pick last season.

 

[Canucks LB]

At giants game, gonna watch andrew crystall close

 

[The Iron Goalie]

At giants game, gonna watch andrew crystall close

He's been the best player so far.

 

[Canucks LB]

Nasty goal from crystall

 

[Canucks LB]

Early thoughts

The Good- Crystall has very good hands, Makes lots of smart plays.
Good hockey sense, Clearly has NHL vision, multiple good reads.
Makes lots of good plays in traffic, has a knack at slowing and starting to find better lanes for passing.

The bad - Skating is pretty rough, Weak first step, not a lot of acceleration, did not see a ton of fast pace either.
Thag being said, he was strong on his skates on a beauty goal, eventually getting taken down.

Ill give more thoughts later

 

[Canucks LB]

Lmao i just recorded his entire shift leading to his assist.

Offensively, he is solid

 

[andora]

Lmao i just recorded his entire shift leading to his assist.

Offensively, he is solid

Post it up coward

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Lmao i just recorded his entire shift leading to his assist.

Offensively, he is solid

Did a nice job driving the net on Kelowna's 2nd goal.

 

[Canucks LB]

Lmao i just recorded his entire shift leading to his assist.

Offensively, he is solid

Enjoy!!

 

[Canucks LB]

best player of the game has been Samuel Honzek, No clue who he is, but man he has been impressive.

Is he draft eligible?