2023 NHL Entry Draft

[MarkovsKnee]

I think we all do love him lol. Youd have to be a true knob to hate on that guy. Speed, intensity, skills, etc.

You know what? Wouldnt even be that mad if the Habs picked him 5th. It would suck that him and Slaf are the crown jewel of a (failed) rebuild but he would give us good hockey and make the team competitive sooner rather than later.

I mean, he's perfect for Suzuki-Caufield though. Actually, he's perfect for Dach too. I don't see the rebuild as failing if we draft Leonard. Lol

He's going to college next year, and we should still draft high in 2024. Atlantic is the toughest division in NHL. Boston, TB, Toronto, Florida, Ottawa & Buffalo all have legit playoff aspirations.

We'll be bottom 10 next year too.

NJD: got two #1 picks (J. Hughes, Hischier), a 2nd overall (Nemec), 4th overall (L. Hughes), and 7th overall (Holtz) in a 6 year period.

We've had one year! And, we don't even know where we're picking yet in 2023.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

If we had the elite talent up front then I’m all for Dvorsky but we don’t. He would be awesome for the Canucks.

I have him going to St. Louis at #10. Vancouver picks #11.

 

[Mrb1p]

I mean, he's perfect for Suzuki-Caufield though. Actually, he's perfect for Dach too. I don't see the rebuild as failing if we draft Leonard. Lol

He's going to college next year, and we should still draft high in 2024. Atlantic is the toughest division in NHL. Boston, TB, Toronto, Florida, Ottawa & Buffalo all have legit playoff aspirations.

We'll be bottom 10 next year too.

NJD: got two #1 picks (J. Hughes, Hischier), a 2nd overall (Nemec), 4th overall (L. Hughes), and 7th overall (Holtz) in a 6 year period.

We've had one year! And, we don't even know where we're picking yet in 2023.

Dont think Molson will sign for a third year of this. Im fully expecting the Habs to start being bubble next year, especially with the kids progressing and healthy.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I personally cannot stomach another tank year. Draft your top guy, get PLD, and let’s f***ing go.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I think we all do love him lol. Youd have to be a true knob to hate on that guy. Speed, intensity, skills, etc.

You know what? Wouldnt even be that mad if the Habs picked him 5th. It would suck that him and Slaf are the crown jewel of a (failed) rebuild but he would give us good hockey and make the team competitive sooner rather than later.

I don't see a failure at all if Habs finish with Slafkovsky and Leonard after 2 bad season because of their rebuild. I'm very high on Slaf and he have all tools to have same impact of players like Nichushkin (today), Svechnikov, even Nash//Matthew Tkachuk. He is a unique young player. Ryan Leonard have high offensive talent and he is in the same category of Zach Benson... so at 5, i'm 100% fine with Ryan Leonard... he have all tools to become a 1st line player in NHL.

 

[Mrb1p]

I personally cannot stomach another tank year. Draft your top guy, get PLD, and let’s f***ing go.

I cant either lol. Thats why im so mad at hughes for not going for the top 4.

 

[Guy Larose]

Chicago and Anaheim don't appear interested in Michkov...San Jose appear lukewarm about drafting the Russian.
Teams drafting at the top of draft see Michkov as a major RISK.
I would prefer...Carlsson, Fantilli, Smith, Benson, Leonard or Reinbacher.

Oh you work in an NHL front office, please tell us more!

 

[WeThreeKings]

I personally cannot stomach another tank year. Draft your top guy, get PLD, and let’s f***ing go.

It will be a progression year that ultimately won't lead to playoffs, but it won't nearly be the sludge of a season the last 2 were.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Wood with a goal-scorer’s goal.

At 17? Hmmmm.

 

[Mrb1p]

Wood with a goal-scorer’s goal.

At 17? Hmmmm.

Yes.

Also Barlow, Leonard, Lardis, and so many others. The options are almost endless.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

It will be a progression year that ultimately won't lead to playoffs, but it won't nearly be the sludge of a season the last 2 were.

At least try and fight for a playoff even if you ultimately come up short. Can still sell the likes of Edmundson. You can usually get a quality player late lottery, we recently got Caufield and Guhle in that range. Suzuki went in that range too.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Yes.

Also Barlow, Leonard, Lardis, and so many others. The options are almost endless.

I’m kind of drunk on the options.

I need the Lotto to sober up.

I will say I am not in favor of dealing No. 17. If anything, use it to move up.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Wood with a goal-scorer’s goal.

At 17? Hmmmm.

At 17 you take it and run.

 

[Mrb1p]

I’m kind of drunk on the options.

I need the Lotto to sober up.

I will say I am not in favor of dealing No. 17. If anything, use it to move up.

Disagree on moving up. Theres gonna be one two three four probably five quality players available there.

top 4
benson
Reinbacher
Smith
Wood
Barlow
Leonard
Dvorsky
Danielson
Cristall
Heidt
Lardis
ASP
Yager
Honzek
Sale
Moore
Ziemmer
Morin
Rykov

Drafts so friggin deep with quality

 

[Guy Larose]

I wouldn't sleep too long on Hrabal. A lot was made of shit goaltending this year and I suspect goalies will move quicker than usual.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I wouldn't sleep too long on Hrabal. A lot was made of shit goaltending this year and I suspect goalies will move quicker than usual.

Gotta make sure we get one of the good ones in this draft. They take awhile to develop so waiting for Vinni or Daigle isn't the best solution

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Disagree on moving up. Theres gonna be one two three four probably five quality players available there.

top 4
benson
Reinbacher
Smith
Wood
Barlow
Leonard
Dvorsky
Danielson
Cristall
Heidt
Lardis
ASP
Yager
Honzek
Sale
Moore
Ziemmer
Morin
Rykov

Drafts so friggin deep with quality

I hear you, see the logic.

It’s just my way of underlining how much I want two prime 1st rounders.

Heck, bring on a third.

 

[McGees]

I don't think anyone we draft (unless we win lottery) will be on team next year.
I think we are basically DET next year...flirt with bubble spot but finish 10-15 (ESPECIALLY if we get PLD we aren't bottom 10)

 

[Jaynki]

Dvorsky or Benson ? Im leaning Dvorsky

I wouldn't sleep too long on Hrabal. A lot was made of shit goaltending this year and I suspect goalies will move quicker than usual.

Id comfortably take him at 17 depending on the options left on the board

 

[Mrb1p]

Dvorsky or Benson ? Im leaning Dvorsky


Id comfortably take him at 17 depending on the options left on the board

Benson 100 times out of 100. Not even a doubt.

 

[atrud66]

Any pick we can realistically acquire in the top 15-20? Which teams are looking to compete immediately and don't need the draft capital? Buffalo? Ottawa?

What would we offer?

 

[phillytennis]

I don't see a failure at all if Habs finish with Slafkovsky and Leonard after 2 bad season because of their rebuild. I'm very high on Slaf and he have all tools to have same impact of players like Nichushkin (today), Svechnikov, even Nash//Matthew Tkachuk. He is a unique young player. Ryan Leonard have high offensive talent and he is in the same category of Zach Benson... so at 5, i'm 100% fine with Ryan Leonard... he have all tools to become a 1st line player in NHL.

We can use Ryan Leonard's skill level and grit in our top six.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

We can use Ryan Leonard's skill level and grit in our top six.

I like Leonard he’s the Boldy of this years US team. Do wish he was Boldys size though.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Dvorsky or Benson ? Im leaning Dvorsky

Do not make me pull out the Draft Day meme again.

 

[McGees]

With the 5th overall selection….