2023 NHL Entry Draft

[DramaticGloveSave]

D tend to rise as teams need them. Particularly RDs. Hopefully we aren’t that team lol

 

[le_sean]

D tend to rise as teams need them. Particularly RDs. Hopefully we aren’t that team lol

Hopefully we are

 

[Jack Skellington]

Would you guys do a trade around 5 + 17 + some other pick to Arizona for 6 + 12. If Michkov was off the board I might think about it.

 

[HabsForHire]

No RHD ??? that's what we need,

Enough with drafting by need. BPA !!!!!

 

[SlafySZN]

No RHD ??? that's what we need,

We need an elite forward.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Need the draft like tomorrow.

 

[Kaladin]

We need an elite forward.

Yep - especially after passing on Cooley last year sigh.

 

[Doublechin]

Would you guys do a trade around 5 + 17 + some other pick to Arizona for 6 + 12. If Michkov was off the board I might think about it.

I would 100%

At 12, the quality in my opinion is a tier above 17 while 5 and 6 are extremely close

 

[Mrb1p]

Would you guys do a trade around 5 + 17 + some other pick to Arizona for 6 + 12. If Michkov was off the board I might think about it.

Nope. 17 and 12 will be the exact same quality.

Trading down from 5th or adding a pick are my only options IMO. Of course, trading up would be cool too.

 

[phillytennis]

Would you guys do a trade around 5 + 17 + some other pick to Arizona for 6 + 12. If Michkov was off the board I might think about it.

Sure we should do it....but I wouldn't think Arizona would be interested.

 

[Weber Fan]

I'm not an expert, just curious: that Swedish dman didn't make it? No one from Sweden made it?

I always do my list from Habs perspective. I really liked what i saw of ASP but i dont like the fit for Mtl…

 

[le_sean]

We need an elite forward.

And we need a top defenceman. And a top goalie for that matter.

 

[NekkiChiconey]

I don t understand the disappointment. He has been destroying J20, has scored as a reasonable pace in Allensvenskan for a top 10 pick. That s what I said about Slaf, did not like production for a 1OA but fine by me with a Rantanen pick close between 5-10OA. Add to that that Dvorsky is a center who has a great shot, seems like a good 5-7OA

I wasn't clear enough. The numbers are one thing but I have seen very (very) few glimpses of his talent at the pro level, compared to what he shows in junior. Some would say that's normal, and it is, but you would at least expect flashes, especially compared to how former SHL or Allvenskan top-10 picks have done. It might be a matter of opportunity or the quality of players around him, but in any case I haven't been impressed, and the numbers kind of confirm that. Now, he has been extremely solid in international tournaments, I can give him that much. It just worries me that he's been struggling to translate his offense at a higher level.

 

[Schooner Guy]

When you say "we" or "people on this board", you know that refers to "we" or "people on this board" and not Button or Bob Mackenzie, right?

Barkov was HF habs sweetheart in 2013.

He also didnt fly under the radar, he literally had the greatest liiga draft season of all time lmao.

HF Habs sweetheart? People on this board more on the ball than Bobby Mac's consensus? You're living in an alternate reality.

The only universal sweetheart in that draft was Seth Jones' mom!

 

[le_sean]

Not sure why people are enamoured with Dvorsky’s Allsvenskan numbers. Reinbacher produced more than him in a better league and he’s a defenceman.

 

[Goldenhands]

We're going to draft Dvorsky, and then throw him into the NHL immediately. This will not be successful.

I actually think we will do that with Reinbacher

In the eventuality we draft one of them, its likely AHL, none are ready for the NHL. With Slaf the physical tools gave him an advantage, MVP at the olympics and a great showing against NHLers at the WC, was also a 1st OV pick.

The farm will be more talented next season, if Slaf struggle at camp, its not impossible he joins Mesar and maybe Dvorsky for a 10-15 games stretch.

Reinbacher would likely follow the Seider, Jiricek path while with Dvorsky, thats likely 75% Laval 25% OHL depending how he performs at camp. Im pretty sure Habs brass will want them in N.A.

 

[Goldenhands]

Not sure why people are enamoured with Dvorsky’s Allsvenskan numbers. Reinbacher produced more than him in a better league and he’s a defenceman.

Dvorsky's skating was what prevented him to be successful this year in a men league, his skating was pro level slightly below avarage and thats what he will need to keep working on the most. That being said, his skating isnt a weakness compared to most top prospects and I dont see it as an issue going foward.

 

[Jaynki]

Who’s got the better draft profile Dalibor Dvorsky or Juraj Slafkovsky?

Slafkovsky.

Dvorsky has similar production but in the Allvenskan (Swe-2) versus Liiga for Slaf.

They both are too strong for the U20 and totally obliterated the U18. (hlinka-gretzky for Slaf.)

This being said, what Slaf has done in the OG and WC (MVP, 16 points in 15 games combined and general dominance during those two tourneys) along with his unique skillset is what distinguish him.

In my humble opinion, Dvorsky has top 6C upside with the potential to be a 1C and a kinda high floor with his style, skillset and athleticism. He is a good efficient skater, already plays a mature two way game, great physicality and puck protection and he is a terrific shooter. He is a totally different beast than a player like Will Smith tho.

I would gladly take him at 5 and he is a player i would skip Michkov for.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Imagine if Habs could flip Anderson+ to Washington for their 1st

 

[NotProkofievian]

In the eventuality we draft one of them, its likely AHL, none are ready for the NHL. With Slaf the physical tools gave him an advantage, MVP at the olympics and a great showing against NHLers at the WC, was also a 1st OV pick.

The farm will be more talented next season, if Slaf struggle at camp, its not impossible he joins Mesar and maybe Dvorsky for a 10-15 games stretch.

Reinbacher would likely follow the Seider, Jiricek path while with Dvorsky, thats likely 75% Laval 25% OHL depending how he performs at camp. Im pretty sure Habs brass will want them in N.A.

Yeah all that makes sense, and that's why we're not going to do it. Straight to NHL, right away, no AHL no nothing.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Dvorsky is so responsible defensively, he's played with men in a very defensive league, we feel that he's learned all that Sweden has to teach him, so that's why he's playing on the 4th line here. A D A M N I C H O L A S. Anything you say, Adam Nicholas.

This has been a Montreal Canadiens development moment.

 

[River Meadow]

Dvorsky is so responsible defensively, he's played with men in a very defensive league, we feel that he's learned all that Sweden has to teach him, so that's why he's playing on the 4th line here. A D A M N I C H O L A S. Anything you say, Adam Nicholas.

This has been a Montreal Canadiens development moment.

It's likely, tbh.

Gorton wants the Habs to get bigger.

OR Smith if he's available.... but I don't think we go for Benson.

Michkov is a different story because he's more gifted than Benson.

 

[Riggins]

Dvorsky is so responsible defensively, he's played with men in a very defensive league, we feel that he's learned all that Sweden has to teach him, so that's why he's playing on the 4th line here. A D A M N I C H O L A S. Anything you say, Adam Nicholas.

This has been a Montreal Canadiens development moment.

Dvorsky can watch Barkov tape at the same time Slafkovsky watches Tkachuk tape, all while playing on our 4th line together.

 

[G0bias]

That's why i'm less nervous with this team picking Smith. Being in the NCAA and away from our development system for atleast another year is a big plus.

 

[Team_Spirit]