GDT: 2023 NHL Entry Draft Rounds 2-7 - 10AM ET, ESPN, ESPN+, SN

[GMR]

I disagree. 8th is pretty high. I would've taken Savoie or Lambert last year. And then Benson at 9th this year. They have high potential. Obviously not Bedard level, but 1st line/top 6 upside.

Those are unproven players in the NHL, just like Kasper. My point is it’s difficult to build a franchise without a star center and those typically get drafted with the first handful of picks.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Ah...........shit happens.

Passing on Michkov is the far bigger story of the day for me.

He was right there all for the taking.

To be serious, I would have loved to add Michkov's offense (maybe Bure potential) but the D for the Habs is shaping up well. Smaller types in Hutson and Harris are mix in well with big, mobile, physical guys who can all skate and chip in on offense. Engstrom and Hutson are wild cards.

All of these guys are age 18-22 range. Going to take 3-5 years to see the true potential.

Guhle / Mailloux
Hutson / Reinbacher
Xhekaj / Barron
Engstrom / Harris

 

[jj cale]

To be serious, I would have loved to add Michkov's offense (maybe Bure potential) but the D for the Habs is shaping up well. Smaller types in Hutson and Harris are mix in well with big, mobile, physical guys who can all skate and chip in on offense. Engstrom and Hutson are wild cards.

All of these guys are age 18-22 range. Going to take 3-5 years to see the true potential.

Guhle / Mailloux
Hutson / Reinbacher
Xhekaj / Barron
Engstrom / Harris

I agree there, our defense could very well be our strength in a few years and as the old cliche goes defense wins championships.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

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[steveat]

This draft was disapointing. TV coverage was A$$, especially if you don't live/reside in US/Can. There were NO trades...no moving up and down...

If Price was the benchmark for "excitement"....Bettman screwed this one up majorly.

 

[KingsHockey24]

What time is the draft today?

 

[Ishad]

Four picks in the 2nd round

Chicago gonna keep on winning tomorrow

I expect the Hawks will draft a future star with pick 44.

 

[Kevin Musto]

I expect the Hawks will draft a future star with pick 44.

Don't forget pick 35.

 

[Dr Pepper]

What time is the draft today?

Kicks off at 11am EST I think.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Was there only one North American defenseman selected in the first round? That’s pretty wild.

 

[Rob Brown]

This draft was disapointing. TV coverage was A$$, especially if you don't live/reside in US/Can. There were NO trades...no moving up and down...

If Price was the benchmark for "excitement"....Bettman screwed this one up majorly.

No trades is Bettman's fault? lol

 

[Ishad]

Don't forget pick 35.

Nope, only at 44, just because the red wings have the three preceding picks.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Was there only one North American defenseman selected in the first round? That’s pretty wild.

Bonk and Molendyk

 

[Canadian Game]

Is Sportsnet streaming the draft on the radio? Going to be on the road for 2 hours. Hoping for audio

 

[William H Bonney]

Where is your data to support this statement?

Meghan Chayka is preparing it for me. Please hold.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Bonk and Molendyk

Ah yeah, forgot Bonk is a born and raised Canadian given his father.

Anyone know if day 2 is on ESPN that's currently got First take playing?

It is on NHL Network and ESPN+ in the U.S. It is not being broadcast on the main ESPN or ESPN2 channels.

 

[Pazucha]

Where do I watch / follow round 2 and when does it start. I don't have espn

 

[TLEH]

ESPN+ or NHL Network. If you don't have those, good luck. Probably a stream out there somewhere but i won't advertise it.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

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Not knocking the Michkov pick, fantastic selection by the Flyers but what is this infographic supposed to tell me? Feels like if you placed anything on a fancy infographic its supposed to validate some sort of opinion these days.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Anaheim needs a goaltender for the Future...Dostal,Eriksson Ek are not it...

Cristall is a good pick but is he a Ducks type?

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Not sure I like Analytics much...Players have to pass the eye test and have character...and sometimes you have to go with the artist who may be a bit of a flake but with the right Leadership group can rein him in a bit

 

[Taswell]

Where do I watch / follow round 2 and when does it start. I don't have espn

PM'd you.

 

[TheUnusedCrayon]

Size is absolutely ruling this draft.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Hockey analytics has a long way to go imo. The fact that a pure snake oil salesman like John Chayka was an nhl general manager like two years ago tells you all you need to know there. I take any “all in one” graphic about a player with a huge grain of salt. Obviously I love data on 5 man units but that’s tough to isolate for individual players.

What do they get like 30 seconds for rounds 2-7? They don’t mess around.

 

[TheUnusedCrayon]

Nice pick for Columbus.

Watch Chicago take Perron to complete the trifecta of early picks.