2023 NHL Entry Draft

[Cubebrick]

Reinbacher has a bomb of a shot.

Eh in terms of power, I don't find his shot outstanding (from my viewings) but it's still pretty good. I also find that he tends to opt for a wrister instead of slapshot more often than not, which I don't have a problem with since he makes it very effective. The way he uses his edges to force the opponent to move their sticks to create shooting lanes and how he quickly locates his teammates to optimize his shot either to get a rebound or a deflection, is seriously impressive.

In my opinion he has perhaps one of the most accurate shots for a defenseman prospect in recent years.

 

[McGees]

Because claiming MTL shouldn't take Benson because they already have some small second tier prospects is the closest Ive seen to a Normand Flynn quote who'd probably go top 3 in a morons draft

I like Benson.
I'd love Benson on the team.
Based on things Hughes has said about too many small players, I'd be willing to bet we won't take Benson.
we'll see - still has nothing to do with my original point tho.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Mailloux hasn't prove anything more then Brook/Fleury though

He has elite traits. The question with him was character and he seems to have aced that so far.

 

[Vachon23]

I like Benson.
I'd love Benson on the team.
Based on things Hughes has said about too many small players, I'd be willing to bet we won't take Benson.
we'll see.

At the same time, they want players that compete and no one compete harder then Benson

He has elite traits. The question with him was character and he seems to have aced that so far.

The question with him are more hockey IQ I would say

He did a mistake, but I don't think character was a problem

 

[McGees]

At the same time, they want players that compete and no one compete harder then Benson

Ya, that's why I like him, that is a non-negotiable trait for a pick this high.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Goood shot but not elite shot for me. I d take Jiricek shot over Reinbacher s any day of the week

Yeah Jiricek has a better shot but Reinbacher's is still a high end shot and bomb from the point.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Habs stay 5th.

Benson/Michkov left.

Habs trade down to 10th with St. Louis.

Habs get their 1st and another 1st this year

Your reaction is:

 

[Whitesnake]

Why not?

'Cause he's not the BPA. Not with guys like Benson and Smith available. A Reinbacher top 5 is a need pick. Reinbacher top 10? Sure.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Does the 2024 or 2025 draft have a better prospect than Bedard? Michael Misa?

More comparable to Fantilli than Bedard in 2024 & 2025. Bedard's cousin, Gavin McKenna is considered the next big thing in 2026. As a 15 year old with Medicine Hat Tigers, he had 18 pts in 16 gp this year. He's already a terrific skater, with a pro release.

 

[Jack Skellington]

Why can’t you make your point without calling people morons?

When you're able to use the correct word, you should. Moron was once used as a scientific term.

 

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

Habs stay 5th.

Benson/Michkov left.

Habs trade down to 10th with St. Louis.

Habs get their 1st and another 1st this year

Your reaction is:

There isn’t an emoji reaction available on here to express it lol

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Would you rather picks 5 and 6 or 2 and 15?

 

[Draft]

What does Smith offer if he isn't scoring? What's his 'B' game?

If we're talking Smith v Benson at 5OA, the answer to that is much more critical to me than the 1-2inches in height. If Smith plays on one side of the puck, doesn't push pace with skating, doesn't stay engaged physically... he's just not making as big of an impact in as many areas as Benson.

 

[JustAHabFan]

Would you rather picks 5 and 6 or 2 and 15?

2 and 15

 

[NekkiChiconey]

Would you rather picks 5 and 6 or 2 and 15?

I'd think about it for a quick second but it's 2 and 15 for me. Drafting Fantilli at 2 is almost getting a sure thing elite center, too good to pass up.

Now, a different debate would be:
3 and 15 OR 5 and 6
2 and 15 OR 4 and 6

 

[BoneHutson]

Not sasing the forward core is much deeper, just saying MTL does not have a 1D yet.

Fox is bigger and stronger than Hutson. At some point his size will be a defensive weakness…

Fox is like 6 years older than Hutson, of course hes stronger and nothing suggest Hutson wont be as strong when hes 23-24. As for the size, Fox only has one inch on Hutson

 

[PavelBrendl]

I'd think about it for a quick second but it's 2 and 15 for me. Drafting Fantilli at 2 is almost getting a sure thing elite center, too good to pass up.

Now, a different debate would be:
3 and 15 OR 5 and 6
2 and 15 OR 4 and 6

4 and 6 is ultimate combo.

Any one of the top 4, plus essentially pick your next favourite. Can’t beat that.

 

[BoneHutson]

Would you rather picks 5 and 6 or 2 and 15?

Thats basically Benson and Reinbacher or Smith VS Fantilli and Barlow or Yager. TBH, theres a great chance that Benson ends up being better than Fantilli, so to me the 5 and 6 option is much better.

 

[Vachon23]

Fantilli is what the Habs need the most

A franchise C that you can build your franchise around.

That is something that it’s EXTREMELY hard to find in the UFA/Trade market, so if you have a chance to draft him, it’s the best option for sure

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I'd think about it for a quick second but it's 2 and 15 for me. Drafting Fantilli at 2 is almost getting a sure thing elite center, too good to pass up.

Now, a different debate would be:
3 and 15 OR 5 and 6
2 and 15 OR 4 and 6

Is 3 and 15 possible? Was trying to do different lottery outcomes- basically would it be better if the Florida pick moved up 10 spots or if our pick moved up to 2.

 

[rahad]

More comparable to Fantilli than Bedard in 2024 & 2025. Bedard's cousin, Gavin McKenna is considered the next big thing in 2026. As a 15 year old with Medicine Hat Tigers, he had 18 pts in 16 gp this year. He's already a terrific skater, with a pro release.

Great time for a rebuild. From 2023 to 2026, you have elite first overall pick.

Mack Celebrini is outpacing Fantilli production with the Chicago Steel. Michael Misa showing flash of greatness. You have Bedard cousin with Gavin McKenna.

Gavin who is already taller than his older cousin Bedard at 5ft11 at the age of 15.

 

[John B]

Would you rather picks 5 and 6 or 2 and 15?

2 and 15 easy. Habs get Fantilli or Carlsson and can still a good prospect with the 15th or trade it as part of a package for a young established NHLer.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

What’s the latest on Michkov? Is the Russian thing just too much at this point? Wouldn’t be shocked if he slides to us. The question is do you take him lol

 

[Goldenhands]

Great time for a rebuild. From 2023 to 2026, you have elite first overall pick.

Mack Celebrini is outpacing Fantilli production with the Chicago Steel. Michael Misa showing flash of greatness. You have Bedard cousin with Gavin McKenna.

Gavin who is already taller than his older cousin Bedard at 5ft11 at the age of 15.

Crazy, I almost hope we wait another year before grabbing Dubois.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

What’s the latest on Michkov? Is the Russian thing just too much at this point? Wouldn’t be shocked if he slides to us. The question is do you take him lol

He did a recent interview and said his goal IS to play in NHL after his contract is over. He loves Ovechkin & Malkin and wants to play in NHL. It's his dream.

He plans on being at the draft, and will provide interviews with teams prior through video, etc.

Kid has 3 more years in Russia I believe. 18, 19 & 20 year old seasons. Should be in North America at 21.