2023 NHL Entry Draft

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Can we just have a dynamic bonafide star forward for once?

yeah dude looks like patty Kane. would love to have him. if he's available and we pass on him I really hope he doesn't come over.

 

[Gainesvillain]

How was Robertson's skating in his draft year vs Wood? Imagine if we replicate Dallas' 2017 draft?

Reinbacher with our first pick, Wood with #17 and then drafting our future #1 goalie with our 2nd or 3rd?

Honestly, after the U18s Reinbacher should not really be in the conversation anymore for our first pick, even if it's 7th OA.

Too many high-end, high-skill forwards, available to us.

No way we should pass on the likes of Smith, Dvorsky, Michkov, Benson or Leonard - not to mention the 'big 3' for a D - who doesn't project to be a sure-fire first pairing guy.

No issue with Wood - or Barlow - at 17. And I'd rather we take a shot at one of the Swedish D at 17 ; ASP or Willander if management is so inclined.

This draft is starting to look insanely deep for the first round, especially with potential high-impact forwards. I was mad that Florida kept moving up, but the difference between 12 OA and 17 OA doesn't seem all that big now,

 

[Seb]

So who's available at 28?

 

[WinterLion]

So who's available at 28?

 

[Nedved]

So who's available at 28?

honestly, it's feeling like 31.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Boston just committed chokejob larger than anything the Leafs ever did. Even against the Habs.

At least Tampa had years of contention to look forward to.

 

[Kaladin]

I can't believe I actually have to cheer for the leafs to make it past the second round. This world is cruel.

 

[HabsForHire]

I can't believe I actually have to cheer for the leafs to make it past the second round. This world is cruel.

At this point I don't care, go florida

 

[HabsForHire]

I actually think Wood is the best player among players that will be available to us.

At 5 !?!? If we pick wood at 5 I f***ing done with this team

 

[River Meadow]

At 5 !?!? If we pick wood at 5 I f***ing done with this team

"He's a great kid, he interviewed well, and said if he was an animal he would be a cat, and that just sold us"

 

[WeThreeKings]

It's either we pick 17th or the Leafs are out round 2.

I prefer pick 17th, but really it could be a worse situation.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

It's either we pick 17th or the Leafs are out round 2.

I prefer pick 17th, but really it could be a worse situation.

Oh dang

After spending the last week talking up pick 17 too lol

 

[WeThreeKings]

Oh dang

After spending the last week talking up pick 17 too lol

Florida advances we are in a good spot to move around slightly and get our goalie of the future.

Not the worst thing.

 

[Goldenhands]

Otto Stenberg U18 pts.



Will Smith U18 Pts



Dalibor Dvorsky U18 Pts

 

[calder candidate]

Do you guys realize that if Boston lose tonight, we'll have to root for Toronto next round if we want to pick #17 and not #28?

This is not a great situation.

Go Boston.

Go Toronto

 

[Seb]

I'm kinda surprised to see so many of you invested on the Leafs as much. I personally couldn't care less if they win the Cup, good for them if it happens.

Go Leafs go if it means we get 17th, it's all that matters.

 

[Mrb1p]

Honestly, after the U18s Reinbacher should not really be in the conversation anymore for our first pick, even if it's 7th OA.

Too many high-end, high-skill forwards, available to us.

No way we should pass on the likes of Smith, Dvorsky, Michkov, Benson or Leonard - not to mention the 'big 3' for a D - who doesn't project to be a sure-fire first pairing guy.

No issue with Wood - or Barlow - at 17. And I'd rather we take a shot at one of the Swedish D at 17 ; ASP or Willander if management is so inclined.

This draft is starting to look insanely deep for the first round, especially with potential high-impact forwards. I was mad that Florida kept moving up, but the difference between 12 OA and 17 OA doesn't seem all that big now,

Reinbacher wasnt at the u18

 

[River Meadow]

Go Toronto

YESSSSSSIRRR

I'm kinda surprised to see so many of you invested on the Leafs as much. I personally couldn't care less if they win the Cup, good for them if it happens.

Go Leafs go if it means we get 17th, it's all that matters.

THIS, ^^

 

[Michelangelo]

I'm kinda surprised to see so many of you invested on the Leafs as much. I personally couldn't care less if they win the Cup, good for them if it happens.

Go Leafs go if it means we get 17th, it's all that matters.

Agreed

Let's take care of us first before caring about what the Leafs do or don't do.

Go Leafs!

 

[Jabba11]

So, I know there is a lot of hype around the players at the U18s, but please don't forget, Zach Benson is playing really great for the Ice in the WHL playoffs. I just love how this kid is a non stop engine, a freaking bulldog and skilled one. He's everywhere on the ice, offensive zone, neutral zone and you can see in the highlight video that he's also making sure he's back in his own zone to defend and help the quick transition. This kid is a very very talented player.

I honestly think he is still #5 for me after the big 4. Benson is the type of player you win championships with. A player that drives the play.

Western Hockey League

Headquartered in Calgary, Albert, the Western Hockey League (WHL) consists of 22 Member Clubs located throughout Western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

whl.ca

 

[McGees]

Dvorsky has two major things KK hasn't : a lethal shot and lower body strength.

Dvorsky is a much better prospect.

KK has a good shot, he just takes half the period to release it...and then it also misses the net.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I like Benson, he plays with such enthusiasm that he’s fun to watch.

Just think he’s a notch below the likes of Smith and Dvorsky.

Suddenly I’m feeling like we could be screwed lol could end up picking 7th and 30th instead of 5th and 17th.

KK has a good shot, he just takes half the period to release it...and then it also misses the net.

I remember getting into so many arguments about KKs shot. People comparing him to Elias Pettersson lol

 

[BergevinBurner]

Is there any shot Cristall could slip all the way to 28th?

If so then he would probably be my guy. He'd be a huge gamble like Hutson was, but you probably wont have anyone else with his potential available in that range.

 

[Mrb1p]

So, I know there is a lot of hype around the players at the U18s, but please don't forget, Zach Benson is playing really great for the Ice in the WHL playoffs. I just love how this kid is a non stop engine, a freaking bulldog and skilled one. He's everywhere on the ice, offensive zone, neutral zone and you can see in the highlight video that he's also making sure he's back in his own zone to defend and help the quick transition. This kid is a very very talented player.

I honestly think he is still #5 for me after the big 4. Benson is the type of player you win championships with. A player that drives the play.

Western Hockey League

Headquartered in Calgary, Albert, the Western Hockey League (WHL) consists of 22 Member Clubs located throughout Western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

whl.ca

Hes getting very, very underrated lol. Kinda crazy because hes uber skilled and has like the best attitude ever. Hes literally a skilled Gallagher.

Is there any shot Cristall could slip all the way to 28th?

If so then he would probably be my guy. He'd be a huge gamble like Hutson was, but you probably wont have anyone else with his potential available in that range.

If hes there at 17 hed be a good pick, if hes there past 25, they need to make it happen.

 

[calder candidate]

I remember getting into so many arguments about KKs shot. People comparing him to Elias Pettersson lol

KK has a good shot he just has doesn’t have a quick release