2023 NHL Entry Draft

[SlafySZN]

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.

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His only flaw is that he’s 5’8

 

[Doublechin]

With the Panthers on their way to sweep the Leafs, it feels like Willander is suddenly who I'd love for us to get at 29...

 

[Nedved]

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[MarkovsKnee]

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.

HOW?!

 

[Goldenhands]

His only flaw is that he’s 5’8

He is listed 5"9. He is a good player, but his shot not much of treath and skating not great for his size. I dont think he is a good fit for the Habs, but could be for another team.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Ultimately the Leafs got that first round monkey off their back. Does it really make a difference if they lose this round or next? Think I’d rather they win this round and we pick 17. That 17th pick could be an excellent player like a Guhle or Caufield. Late first? Probably another late first guy who never pans out, late first is basically just a glorified 2nd rounder…

He is listed 5"9. He is a good player, but his shot not much of treath and skating not great for his size. I dont think he is a good fit for the Habs, but could be for another team.

Ya I just wish he had another elite quality to his game. If he had an elite shot or elite speed he’d be a very interesting player and one Id be thrilled to take at 5.

 

[Goldenhands]

HOW?!

I think Toronto will win it against Florida, Boston didnt play good hockey at all in playoffs. They might make it to the finale, but I think Edmonton likely win cup if they stay healthy. Anyway, I would rather see Toronto win next serie to ensure our 17th selection personally.

 

[Andrei79]

If we win 1st or 2nd in the lottery, I could get care less about picking 17th. If that happens, no way I'm cheering for the Leafs.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Most drafts can be broken up into 3 tiers.

1st tier is the elite players, some drafts have 1, some have a few, some have none. This is one of those drafts with a few.

2nd tier are basically the really good players. Most drafts have about a dozen of these guys.

3rd tier is basically everyone else lol

 

[Doublechin]

If we win 1st or 2nd in the lottery, I could get care less about picking 17th. If that happens, no way I'm cheering for the Leafs.

I sometimes wonder if I hate the Leafs more than if I love the Habs but gawddamn, this is making me second guess myself, I want that 17th pick baddd

 

[SlafySZN]

He is listed 5"9. He is a good player, but his shot not much of treath and skating not great for his size. I dont think he is a good fit for the Habs, but could be for another team.

I like Benson, i still think he would be BPA at 6.

McClennon is listed at 5’8 and they’re exactly the same height, though.

 

[Mrb1p]

I like Benson, i still think he would be BPA at 6.

McClennon is listed at 5’8 and they’re exactly the same height, though.

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How do you know if hes not bending at the hip, the knee, ankle or even consider that hes hunched over (visibly).

Hes not 5'8 and hasnt been for 2 years+.

 

[BergevinBurner]

If we win 1st or 2nd in the lottery, I could get care less about picking 17th. If that happens, no way I'm cheering for the Leafs.

I'm leaning towards cheering for Florida and just praying we get an absolute steal at 28th.

Maybe having that pick drop to 28th could kill any habs/PLD trade talks and then we end up signing him in a years time while keeping our assets.

 

[habsterr]

I sometimes wonder if I hate the Leafs more than if I love the Habs but gawddamn, this is making me second guess myself, I want that 17th pick baddd

Think of this way Leafs win the round we pick 17 and their incompetent GM stays on with the same flawed core for a few more seasons.

 

[Pazucha]

Impressive list of prospects playing in Sweden right now.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Noah Dower Nilsson was a bit of a let down in this tournament.

 

[Habaddict]

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

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

You are right. Either Leafs are going out after one round,
or we get 17 pick. There is no down side.

 

[ReHabs]

But does Dvorsky shoot as well as noted Montreal Canadiens sniper Ryan Poehling?

Dvorsky is so steady, so a 200ft player, so a kind of player you can win with. When the chips are down, prospects like Dvorsky are there to try super, super hard with his ceiling of 0.85ppg.

 

[WeThreeKings]

HOW?!

Florida could have gone into the Metro bracket and moved from 17 to 29, and the Leafs advance to the conference finals.

In the end the Florida pick could be where we all thought it would be when we made the Chiarot deal.

Puts us in a better spot to justify getting a goalie.

 

[FrankMTL]

HOW?!

Agreed. First I had to cheer for the Bruins and now I have to cheer for the Leafs...I feel so dirty.

 

[sandviper]

So who's available at 28?

I’ve come to terms with this. If it meant Boston getting humiliated and will mean Toronto having the rug pulled out from under them, that’s ok.

 

[waitin425]

17 or 28 doesn't matter. That pick is trade bait for PLD.

It's either something like 17 + Dvorak and Norlinder

or

28 + Dvorak and Struble

Struble > Norlinder.

The pick only changes the quality of that third piece. And it won't change it much.

 

[BergevinBurner]

17 or 28 doesn't matter. That pick is trade bait for PLD.

It's either something like 17 + Dvorak and Norlinder

or

28 + Dvorak and Struble

Struble > Norlinder.

The pick only changes the quality of that third piece. And it won't change it much.

28th doesn't hold nearly as much trade value as 17th though. Changing out Norlinder for Struble doesn't really move the needle at all. They'd be able to get a much better offer than that at the deadline if they choose to wait.

 

[waitin425]

28th doesn't hold nearly as much trade value as 17th though. Changing out Norlinder for Struble doesn't really move the needle at all. They'd be able to get a much better offer than that at the deadline if they choose to wait.

Okay, so what about Kidney or Roy? I still think the ask doesn't change that much. When PLD enters RFA status it will be very interesting to hear what his agent has to say. He will be free to discuss anything at that point and it may really turn off teams at the TDL if all indications continue pointing towards the Habs.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Uhh the pick isn't 28th.


It would be 29th.

32nd = stanely cup winner
31st = loser of the finals
30th= other team of the western finals
29th = Florida if they make it that far.