Mrb1p
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The goalie crop is really good an full of talented individuals. You just dont have to spend a first or high 2nd to get them.
2023 NHL Entry Draft
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Ugh. I want top 4 so bad. We’ll probably end up 6th or 7th though
malton
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Sure if we're talking about using the 4th rounders to grab one of the top guys or to use a 6th or 7th on Ratzlaff or Dybal then sure. But I wouldn't consider using a pick in the top 3 rounds.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
The last thing we need is another Ethan Gauthier style prospect.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
No and they likely wouldn't either
Definitely sign a free agent that has shown he doesn't have #1 goalie upside deep in his development over drafting goalies with actual #1 upside.
Augustine I agree since he's not really a good goalie prospect. But Fowler Bjarnason or Hrabal would give us the first goalie in our pipeline since Price with demonstrative #1 upside on draft day.
Grand Admiral Thrawn
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We draft 4 or 5 and Michkov is on the board, I draft him without hesitation.
Just when we start to be competitive, Michkov comes over on a 2 year ELC and slotted on the 2nd line.
Timing couldn't be better!
Just when we start to be competitive, Michkov comes over on a 2 year ELC and slotted on the 2nd line.
Timing couldn't be better!
Plus cap going up and all that cap space from bad contracts and it would be beautiful
Nipsey
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Looks like we will pick 6th or 7th. Have a feeling they go defenceman. Reinbacher is getting a lot of hype. Like him but would be disappointing if they pass on Smith/Benson for him. Really hope the intent is to get the highest talent available and not about need.
Mrb1p
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Reinbacher isn't really a need though, he's just f***ing great.
Bjarnarsson...did not impress during the prospects game. He seemed very ordinary.
I realize it was just a game, but you would think he would have brought his "A" game considering the number NHL scouts that were at the game.
Sam de Mtl
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I would be a fan of this as well. However if Fantilli was the pick, that would be fine too. Especially since Fantilli or Carlsson is still much better than anyone we will grab if we don't win a lottery pick.
I want a top three overall pick...would pick either Fantilli or Carlsson.
malton
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I dont know much about Fowler. Bjarnason is young so he has time to put everything together, but he doesn't stand out to me. Hrabal has all the tools to be a starter, but I find his stance a bit too rigid and he tends to play deep in his crease. He might be able to change that habit over time, but when he plays high end talent he can be exposed.
I still wouldn't use a late first or an early 2nd on a goalie this draft. But I guess that's just me.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
Its important that they identify their guy and make sure they get him. If they don't feel that way about this group, then they don't and shouldn't. But I definitely think any of these 3 are excellent gambles.
There's no one else coming other than Daigle and he's gonna be so young with so much development ahead of him that it won't make much sense to wait that long.
We are in a goaltending talent vacancy, so teams who have heir apparents aren't moving them. We need to identify and procure.
Nvm Michkov. We’ll be drafting 8th+ cause this stupid team has to win meaningless games and screw us out of a top 5 pick
Sam de Mtl
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You are a little early, unless you know something I don't about tonight's 2nd and 3rd periods?
We draft 8th Dvorsky be my pick. He'll play around 6'1-205lbs. He's a center, Slovakian,
I’m done with Slovaks. Draft the best available if that’s him but it’s not him imo
le_sean
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This is just an asinine view. So if a 20 year old Chara or Bondra were available, you’d say no?
The Great Weal
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How the f*** are we dropping all the way to 8 lol. Philly won too, it's moot.
Mrb1p
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He has a good chance to be a first liner. Id compare him to Zibanejad, maybe.
Cant we drop to 8 if two teams win above us?
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