2023 NHL Entry Draft

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Dvorsky with a hatty against Germany.

 

[Kaladin]

Happy to see Smith doing well at u18s. Makes it more likely Michkov drops to us and we walk out with the second best player at 5!

 

[le_sean]

Dvorsky with a hatty against Germany.

Call me when he does it against their men’s team like Slaf Daddy. Not just lighting up little German kids.

 

[habsfan891]

Whoa - Stramel was considered top 10 at one point?
Top 10 to think 'Potato' was a color maybe.

I'm still trying to comprehend Benson and Carlsson at 7 and 8 with Smith not even there it's like he went out of his way to make as terrible a list as possible

 

[McGees]

After this game he is going 2nd overall...Behind ASP

 

[NotProkofievian]

After this game he is going 2nd overall...Behind ASP

Halttunen is going 0th.

 

[le_sean]

Going to be fun to watch Slovakia in 4-5 years in major tournaments.

And they got that phenom woman too.

 

[McGees]

Yeah Stramel is a tough one for me.

He was considered far and away the best 2023 US prospect last summer, then he goes to Wisconsin (which we know is a low scoring, tough program for a Freshman), the other USA guys stayed in the USDP except for Brindley (also very well regarded last summer), who then got a much more favorable slot in the Michigan lineup with Fantilli.

Stramel has definitely shown weakness this year, IQ and skating, but I doubt he is as bad as everyone here thinks. Still don't think we will be in a position to take him unless he falls to our 2nd, then I would be game depending on who else falls.

It is important to remember that when Hughes was coaching Smith, Stramel and other guys were seen as far better prospects than Smith, but we really don't know what their personal relationship was like.

Only really watched him at WJC and his decision making was so bad imo.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Ready to roll out my new draft list

1. Gabe Perreault
2. Axel Sandin-Pellikka
3. Dalibor Dvorsky

 

[AHShadow]

After this game he is going 2nd overall...Behind ASP

Still prefer more dynamic players like Smith and Benson over him, but man does he have a nice shot and has a great net-front presence.

Any team could use a player like him in the lineup.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Ready to roll out my new draft list

1. Gabe Perreault
2. Axel Sandin-Pellikka
3. Dalibor Dvorsky

Daniil But is 4th, right ?


Just watched a breakdown/highlights video on Smith and I wouldn't be mad at that.

Reinbacher, Smith, Michkov, Benson. Should be solid.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Daniil But is 4th, right ?


Just watched a breakdown/highlights video on Smith and I wouldn't be mad at that.

Reinbacher, Smith, Michkov, Benson. Should be solid.

Please don't cuck us lottery..

I think as long as we pick top 6 we should be fine.. I think they'll take Reinbacher ahead of Benson and I'm becoming more pilled that this is the right choice to make.

Watching Tampa sputter without their defenseman.. it's so key to winning in the play-offs.

 

[AHShadow]

Ready to roll out my new draft list

1. Gabe Perreault
2. Axel Sandin-Pellikka
3. Dalibor Dvorsky

Who would you rather draft?

These 3 or Cooley, Slaf and Wright?

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Dvorsky and Smith are the clear 5/6 in this draft. Gonna be tough to rank them.

 

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Dvorsky at 5, Michkov at 17. Imagine.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Please don't cuck us lottery..

I think as long as we pick top 6 we should be fine.. I think they'll take Reinbacher ahead of Benson and I'm becoming more pilled that this is the right choice to make.

Watching Tampa sputter without their defenseman.. it's so key to winning in the play-offs.

Somehow the Habs will draft 8th.

And agreed. I know people say next year's draft is better suited for dmen, but can't wait and see and draft one there because you need him and who knows, maybe the Habs stay healthy, Slaf has a full season and plays better, full season of Cole and the Habs might be drafting 14th.

Gotta take that d when you can.

 

[habsfan891]

Dvorsky at 5, Michkov at 17. Imagine.

If Michkov is there at 17 I'll call every single nhl team and submit my resume because clearly there's zero requirements to be a scout

 

[AHShadow]

If Michkov is there at 17 I'll call every single nhl team and submit my resume because clearly there's zero requirements to be a scout

If Michkov drops to 17, it won't be because scouts don't think he's good enough to play. It'll mainly be a GM decision on how willing are they to take the risk.

 

[habsfan891]

If Michkov drops to 17, it won't be because scouts don't think he's good enough to play. It'll mainly be a GM decision on how willing are they to take the risk.

There's is no risk high enough not to take him at 10 plus it's a fireable offence

 

[WeThreeKings]

Things are getting pretty clear to me.

At 1 you take Bedard
at 2 you take Carlsson
at 3 you take Fantilli
at 5 you take Smith
at 6 you take Reinbacher
at 7 you're making a decision on Benson, Leonard, Yager or Dvorsky.

 

[Artaud]

Things are getting pretty clear to me.

At 1 you take Bedard
at 2 you take Carlsson
at 3 you take Fantilli
at 5 you take Smith
at 6 you take Reinbacher
at 7 you're making a decision on Benson, Leonard, Yager or Dvorsky.

What if Smith goes 4 and the Habs sit at 4, you take Michkov or Reinbacher ?

 

[WeThreeKings]

What if Smith goes 4 and the Habs sit at 4, you take Michkov or Reinbacher ?

I'd take Michkov - but if the team passes because of geopolitical fears, then just go Reinbacher.

If Bobrov is passing on Michkov, I'd say our intel is pretty strong.

 

[Doublechin]

Things are getting pretty clear to me.

At 1 you take Bedard
at 2 you take Carlsson
at 3 you take Fantilli
at 5 you take Smith
at 6 you take Reinbacher
at 7 you're making a decision on Benson, Leonard, Yager or Dvorsky.

I'm at this now

1.Bedard
2.Fantilli
3.Carlsson
5.Smith
6.Leonard
7.Benson

I'd also consider Reinbacher at 7

This is assuming ownership has a hard no on going Michkov

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Michkov is the wildcard, while Dvorsky and Smith are a coin flip, but otherwise my top 7 is clear:

1. Bedard
2. Fantilli
3. Carlsson
4. Michkov (assuming you believe he can come over in 3 years)
5. Dvorsky/Smith
6. Smith/Dvorsky
7. Benson (worst case scenario)

 

[AHShadow]

There's is no risk high enough not to take him at 10 plus it's a fireable offence

I agree with you, but it's also easy to say since we're not the ones actually making the decision that can impact our franchise for the next 5-10 years.

Even past ~7, I don't see how you can pass on Michkov.