2023 NHL Entry Draft

[WinterLion]

Bobrov’s father works for St-Petersburg SKA who owns Mitchkov’s rights. Don’t think lack of insider info will be an issue.

Oh that's really interesting...

 

[SamHabsFan]

Bobrov’s father works for St-Petersburg SKA who owns Mitchkov’s rights. Don’t think lack of insider info will be an issue.

interesting! although barring any lottery changes, I doubt anaheim draft someone else though, they have centers, they have D prospects, they need wingers, plus they have Mintyukov as a fellow russian,I am pretty sure they draft michkov

 

[Mrb1p]

interesting! although barring any lottery changes, I doubt anaheim draft someone else though, they have centers, they have D prospects, they need wingers, plus they have Mintyukov as a fellow russian,I am pretty sure they draft michkov

They need to push Zegras to the wing IMO.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

They need to push Zegras to the wing IMO.

They will once they draft Bedard, Fantilli or Carlsson. They're getting one of them. Zegras will move to wing. McTavish stays at center. They also have Gaucher. That's 3 big boys down the middle who can easily support a pure skill guy like Zegras.

 

[SamHabsFan]

They need to push Zegras to the wing IMO.

even if they do, smith is too similar to zegras, and benson will probably be a winger, next center is probably too much of a reach for the 4th spot. I dont see them passing on michkov (IF they draft 4th).
cant wait for the lottery lol

They will once they draft Bedard, Fantilli or Carlsson. They're getting one of them. Zegras will move to wing. McTavish stays at center. They also have Gaucher. That's 3 big boys down the middle who can easily support a pure skill guy like Zegras.

they could all be gone when they draft though..anyway theres no point of speculating before may 8th I guess

 

[Deam78]

even if they do, smith is too similar to zegras, and benson will probably be a winger, next center is probably too much of a reach for the 4th spot. I dont see them passing on michkov (IF they draft 4th).
cant wait for the lottery lol


they could all be gone when they draft though..anyway theres no point of speculating before may 8th I guess

They're guaranteed a top 3 selection

 

[MarkovsKnee]

even if they do, smith is too similar to zegras, and benson will probably be a winger, next center is probably too much of a reach for the 4th spot. I dont see them passing on michkov (IF they draft 4th).
cant wait for the lottery lol


they could all be gone when they draft though..anyway theres no point of speculating before may 8th I guess

Anaheim finished last. They can't fall further than #3. They're drafting one of Bedard, Fantilli or Carlsson.

 

[Mrb1p]

They will once they draft Bedard, Fantilli or Carlsson. They're getting one of them. Zegras will move to wing. McTavish stays at center. They also have Gaucher. That's 3 big boys down the middle who can easily support a pure skill guy like Zegras.

Rebuild looking pretty much done, ffs

The Gaucher pick looks better by the minute, and so does their D picks last year.

 

[Jack Skellington]

Bobrov’s father works for St-Petersburg SKA who owns Mitchkov’s rights. Don’t think lack of insider info will be an issue.

That’s good news. I feel like we are uniquely suited to take Michkov. The Russians have always seemed to like mtl.

They will once they draft Bedard, Fantilli or Carlsson. They're getting one of them. Zegras will move to wing. McTavish stays at center. They also have Gaucher. That's 3 big boys down the middle who can easily support a pure skill guy like Zegras.

i love anaheims scouting and drafting

 

[Michelangelo]

I hope we get Michkov (if not Bedard)

 

[SamHabsFan]

Anaheim finished last. They can't fall further than #3. They're drafting one of Bedard, Fantilli or Carlsson.

damn my bad! I am glad though, I think theres a better chance we draft michkov if anaheim had already picked.

 

[phillytennis]

Regarding our 2nd round pick...I really like Étienne Morin and Mathieu Cataford.
We should try to add another second rounder in order to draft both of these great young players.

 

[Garnet76]

Montreal has a lot of quality prospects and it's time to swing for the fence! So I think Michkov should be on the table. Especially considering they have another first round pick to fall back on. Michkov is the second best player in the draft and likely a star in the NHL. By the time he arrives in Montreal they should be ready to complete and will have Michkov on a entry level deal.

 

[Nipsey]

Sandin Pellikka gives me Q. Hughes/ M. Heiskanen feeling. Can watch him skate all day.

Don’t think he’ll reach that franchise level but a 40-50 ish point smooth skating puck transition monster is a massive player to have.

Watching USA, anyone else always coming away more impressed with Leonard/Moore compared to Smith? Smith is very skilled, but average skater and brutal motor. A little Turcotte vibes there.

 

[WeThreeKings]

There was 0 wrong with Smiths motor today and pulled off quite a few smart stick checks and takeaways

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Smith and Dvorsky were both solid today, but neither wowed. Expected more. Still early in the tourney though.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Smith and Dvorsky were both solid today, but neither wowed. Expected more. Still early in the tourney though.

The players who wowed me today were Eiserman and Sale.

Sale gets slept on cause his club in Czechia is a joke, but in terms of offensive talent, he's one of the most talented 2023s.

Feel bad for Bjarnason, two fluke goals and then you're confidence is rattled and the next two shots you face are point blank with tons of time. See how he bounces back.

 

[26Mats]

Montreal has a lot of quality prospects and it's time to swing for the fence! So I think Michkov should be on the table. Especially considering they have another first round pick to fall back on. Michkov is the second best player in the draft and likely a star in the NHL. By the time he arrives in Montreal they should be ready to complete and will have Michkov on a entry level deal.

If the scouts have a read on a player like Michkov, would be interesting to see if HuGo use the Florida 1st to move up and grab him.

 

[Habby Patty]

Montreal has a lot of quality prospects and it's time to swing for the fence! So I think Michkov should be on the table. Especially considering they have another first round pick to fall back on. Michkov is the second best player in the draft and likely a star in the NHL. By the time he arrives in Montreal they should be ready to complete and will have Michkov on an entry level deal.

Molson will say no. Especially after the Mailloux situation.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Regarding our 2nd round pick...I really like Étienne Morin and Mathieu Cataford.
We should try to add another second rounder in order to draft both of these great young players.

I like Morin, and actually expect him to go before our 2nd round pick. Cataford is 3rd round for me.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

That’s good news. I feel like we are uniquely suited to take Michkov. The Russians have always seemed to like mtl.

i love anaheims scouting and drafting

Their drafting history suggests they should have an elite blueline. Someone in charge kept trading them away.......

 

[Team_Spirit]

Dubois watch starts now

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Rebuild looking pretty much done, ffs

The Gaucher pick looks better by the minute, and so does their D picks last year.

I really liked Gaucher last season, and supported his drafting, but a lot of people on this board didn't. Ditto Bystedt.

No one seems to like big players on this board. They get trash talked endlessly then we wonder & bitch about why Montreal is so small. Lol

Swedes u18 team is big & fast. Hopefully, we get Wahlberg or Edstrom.

 

[tooji]

Yeah, as I said, I dont like this, but when the players produce and look as good as Benson, I kinda make an exception. Plus he has the added benefit of his intensity.

Cant skate and cant shoot is a bit of an exaggeration, hes an above average skater IMO, just speed wise hes average, and he can shoot above average too.

His IQ is tough to go against a guy like RHP doesnt have half the raw talent (shooting, skating but mainly hands) as Zack, but he sure as hell is a productive player, just this should be pretty encouraging IMO.

Plus hes gonna be coached by MSL.

Benson can flat out play hockey. To me there is something aesthetically pleasing about watching him play that I don’t get with a lot of players. Maybe I over value hockey sense.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

The players who wowed me today were Eiserman and Sale.

Sale gets slept on cause his club in Czechia is a joke, but in terms of offensive talent, he's one of the most talented 2023s.

Feel bad for Bjarnason, two fluke goals and then you're confidence is rattled and the next two shots you face are point blank with tons of time. See how he bounces back.

Most impressive guy for me today was Cole Hutson.

Sale, Leonard and Moore all looked good as well. Hrabel looks like a great round 2 target.