2023 NHL Entry Draft

[Colezuki]

Sounds like Wilde was referring to reinbacher, he’s in 690 talking about it

 

[WeThreeKings]

Sounds like Wilde was referring to reinbacher, he’s in 690 talking about it

He's running Wilde with the Twitter stuff and the misinterpretation of Hughes' Switzerland comments.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

What about Dvorsky and Gulyayev for the Habs 2 first round picks?

 

[Mrb1p]

What about Dvorsky and Mulyayev for the Habs 2 first round picks?

Gulyayev ? Nah. Better options.

 

[jellybeans]

Musty is on my no draft, soft, low IQ and porous 200 ft. game. The snake Boisvert wants him with the Habs pick, thinks he will be the perfect winger for Suzuki/Caufield. Terrible take, worst than Geekie for 1st OV last year.

He has a lot of upside on his offense part of his game but if he's this bad defensively on the junior level just doesn't seem to care about his defensive play constant blind passes which resulted in a direct goal for London so imagine in the nhl he would get rip apart.

 

[RationalExpectations]

My updated top 15:

1-Bedard
2-Michkov
3-Carlsson
4-Fantilli
5-Reinbacher
6-Dvorsky
7-Danielson
8-Leonard
9-Benson
10-Barlow
11-Moore
12-Sandin-Pellikka
13-Brindley
14-Yager
15-Smith

I like the top 6, even though I have no idea how to value the Russian factor for Michkov. In terms of talent I think you re spot on for the Euro players.
Just from highlights and reads I d put Benson Smith Yager before Danielson Leonard Barlow.

 

[Goldenhands]

Would you draft Michkov 2nd in the real draft if you made the decision ? (I totally understand that he is closer to Bedard than anyone else in the draft.)

Nope, I would draft Carlsson or Fantilli. I didnt take the Russian factor in consideration since no one really know where he will drop.

 

[phillytennis]

What about Dvorsky and Gulyayev for the Habs 2 first round picks?

I wouldn't mind...Dvorsky and Leonard or Moore.

 

[BergevinBurner]

I don't know what to make of Dvorsky.
He's one of those guys that I see ranked all over the place, where people either love him or hate him.

I know he started the season in the 5-8 range in most rankings, but let's say he started the season in the 20-30 range. Would what he's shown so far this season be enough to move him up into the top 10? Or is his ranking based more on the pedigree he's established prior to this season?

 

[WeThreeKings]

What about Dvorsky and Gulyayev for the Habs 2 first round picks?

I'm gonna go with no.

I will also say there's 0 chance we draft Gulyayev. LHD. Russian. High pick.

 

[Goldenhands]

I like the top 6, even though I have no idea how to value the Russian factor for Michkov. In terms of talent I think you re spot on for the Euro players.
Just from highlights and reads I d put Benson Smith Yager before Danielson Leonard Barlow.

And thats fine, its that close after the big 4, I have my favorites, but Smith, Benson, Yager are all in the mix and could be picked pretty early.

 

[Nedved]

Picking a diminutive third liner at 15, what a great deal!

I doubt I pick him a 15. It would depend on who's available in the 18-20 range. What can I say? I just like his game and I think 3rd line is worse case scenario. He just doesn't really have much weakness in his game and his effort level is something I fell in love with this year. He's developing nicely in Michigan and I think he becomes a great player. I like him more than Beck. I thought he would be a great draft pick with who I thought Florida was going into the season. I doubt he makes it outside the top 20 when it's all said done.

 

[Nedved]

Sounds like Wilde was referring to reinbacher, he’s in 690 talking about it

I would be upset if we take him in the top 10. I just don't see that type of game. Pick 12-15 sure, but his upside looks like a number 3 to me, but probably a number 4 on a solid team. I just don't see any sure-fire number 1 d man this draft, but I see a lot of top 6 talent. Hard to pick D in our current spot.

 

[Goldenhands]

I doubt I pick him a 15. It would depend on who's available in the 18-20 range. What can I say? I just like his game and I think 3rd line is worse case scenario. He just doesn't really have much weakness in his game and his effort level is something I fell in love with this year. He's developing nicely in Michigan and I think he becomes a great player. I like him more than Beck. I thought he would be a great draft pick with who I thought Florida was going into the season. I doubt he makes it outside the top 20 when it's all said done.

His shooting skills are average, but about everything else is high end. IQ, motor, compete, skating, playmaking. He is a brave little player buzzing all over the ice who doesnt shy away from physical contacts, will even finish his checks when he has a chance. Kid moves really well on the ice, combine great puckhandling and skating skills. His energy and intensity level is contagious, seems to really enjoy playing the game through pain and hard work.

3rd line is the floor, but I think he can become a solid top 6.

 

[Nedved]

His shooting skills are average, but about everything else is high end. IQ, motor, compete, skating, playmaking. He is a brave little player buzzing all over the ice who doesnt shy away from physical contacts, will even finish his checks when he has a chance. Kid moves really well on the ice, combine great puckhandling and skating skills. His energy and intensity level is contagious, seems to really enjoy playing the game through pain and hard work.

3rd line is the floor, but I think he can become a solid top 6.

we're seeing the same player. I would say his shooting has improved this year, but it's not elite by NHL standards. His energy level is something that stands out watching him play. He'll be a fan favourite where ever he ends up.

 

[Colezuki]

I would be upset if we take him in the top 10. I just don't see that type of game. Pick 12-15 sure, but his upside looks like a number 3 to me, but probably a number 4 on a solid team. I just don't see any sure-fire number 1 d man this draft, but I see a lot of top 6 talent. Hard to pick D in our current spot.

I mean if there is one part of the scouting staff we seem to hit consistently with its D so I wouldn’t be too worried

 

[K2MyEverest]

I dont think we fall out of the top 6 now unless a team behind wins the lottery. Habs with their tough schedule will lose more games than Vancouver and probably Arizona... Yes they held tight against Carolina and NYR but its unsustainable with the quality of upcoming opponents vs Vancouver schedule and Arizona...

Reinbacher at 7 I'm ok with it but top 6 I would be a bit disappointed.

About the Florida pick. If Florida goes on a tear and the pick fall into 15 - 20. I would probably package it to Winnipeg this summer for Dubois unless there's a really good player falling at the draft

 

[Habs Icing]

If we’re talking about complimentary winger, who do you prefer between Barlow or Leonard? Both seems more mature physically than their peers but they both are awesome in their own way.

I never got a compliment from either one. They can go f*** themselves.

 

[Nedved]

I never got a compliment from either one. They can go f*** themselves.

yeah! either one!!

 

[McGees]

My updated top 15:

1-Bedard
2-Michkov
3-Carlsson
4-Fantilli
5-Reinbacher
6-Dvorsky
7-Danielson
8-Leonard
9-Benson
10-Barlow
11-Moore
12-Sandin-Pellikka
13-Brindley
14-Yager
15-Smith

Thought you were ride or die for Moore? What changed?

 

[Goldenhands]

Thought you were ride or die for Moore? What changed?

I really like his tools, but the lack of high end offensive awarenesess limits a bit his upside. Can shoot, can pass and he skates like no other, but the vision and offensive creativity isnt high end. I still like him alot and would be pretty happy to grab him with the Florida pick.

 

[KevSkillz4]

If Reinbacher is the guy that Wilde about size... im fine with that, because he looks like the perfect D to complete Guhle or Hutson. If he is the guy Habs want with their high pick (after top 6 please), between 7-11... im fine with Reinbacher. Habs will still be able to pick a really good offensive prospect with Florida pick...

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Has us picking Cristall at 6th overall and Michkov at 13th overall

 

[le_sean]

My updated top 15:

1-Bedard
2-Michkov
3-Carlsson
4-Fantilli
5-Reinbacher
6-Dvorsky
7-Danielson
8-Leonard
9-Benson
10-Barlow
11-Moore
12-Sandin-Pellikka
13-Brindley
14-Yager
15-Smith

You’re high on Reinbacher, Dvorsky and Danielson, and I believe they will also be higher on NHL scout lists than the online scout lists.

 

[Gustave]

Has us picking Cristall at 6th overall and Michkov at 13th overall

We might pick both, but in reversed order