2023 NHL Entry Draft

[Kaiden Ghoul]

In the nightmare scenario where we fall to 7 and have a ND for Michkov, I probably lean Yager.

A nightmare that could turn a dream lets think about it

Slaf Dach Caufield two big guys in front of the net while Caufield wait for the open lane, now we have Yager and Suzuki, two player who play the game the same way, but Yager is défensivement better, put someone like Dubois and bingo... goal scoring passing ability physicality, everything we need... Now Smith or Benson, sure more skill, but come playoff time..., the more i talk and think about it i would be happy with him at 5

Yager could be a great pick at 17.

Cmon now lol ok hes not flashy, but remember he scored at more or less .50 gpg at 16-17 years old in the WHL on the wing... We need goal scoring we have enough playmaking ability with Suz Dach and Slaf

 

[HuGo Sham]

At 29...I like Otto Stenberg, Ethan Gauthier and Étienne Morin.

at 29 I like Dubois, Peter-Luke

 

[WeThreeKings]

At 29...I like Otto Stenberg, Ethan Gauthier and Étienne Morin.

Stenberg sure.

But much prefer one of the goalies to the other two. Don't need another 3rd liner in Gauthier and we don't need another LHD.

 

[phillytennis]

at 29 I like Dubois, Peter-Luke

Peter-Luke...never heard of him...he must be some hick...from Losertown, Ontario.

 

[phillytennis]

Stenberg sure.

But much prefer one of the goalies to the other two. Don't need another 3rd liner in Gauthier and we don't need another LHD.

Goalies could be picked later in the draft...early 3rd.
Étienne Morin...is a stud on defense...great instincts....he was the best defenseman in the prospects game.

 

[phillytennis]

Whether it's pick #7, #17, #29, #37...you take the best player available and if that's Étienne Morin you pick him.
Last year, I wanted Hugo to pick Tristan Luneau...missed out on another stud.
As well, there was Jiri Kulich...should have picked him instead of Mesar.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Ryan Leonard or Brayden Yager? Who's your favourite between the two?

Leonard for me too. He's going to be a power forward. Has Boldy type written all over him except smaller. Has tremendous leg drive already. Loves the net.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I finally have a pretty set 17, and now I gotta likely expand it to 29 ffs lol

 

[MarkovsKnee]

At 29...I like Otto Stenberg, Ethan Gauthier and Étienne Morin.

That's the spirit!

 

[WeThreeKings]

Goalies could be picked later in the draft...early 3rd.
Étienne Morin...is a stud on defense...great instincts....he was the best defenseman in the prospects game.

Defenseman could be picked later in the draft.. early 3rd (Engstrom).

Prospects game is not a great measurement. Nothing against Morin, I quite like him too.. but the Habs need help everywhere in their pool except LHD.

Morin would have to be far and away the BPA and there's very little chance of that being the case.

 

[phillytennis]

Defenseman could be picked later in the draft.. early 3rd (Engstrom).

Prospects game is not a great measurement. Nothing against Morin, I quite like him too.. but the Habs need help everywhere in their pool except LHD.

Morin would have to be far and away the BPA and there's very little chance of that being the case.

If we want to acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois, we might have to trade away a defenseman to get him...say Jordan Harris or Arber...and a forward like Riley Kidney or Owen Beck.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

If the pick falls to 29 I’ll happily just give it up for PLD.

 

[phillytennis]

We could also trade away left handed defenseman Joel Edmonston to the Jets.
BTW, he is from Manitoba.

If the pick falls to 29 I’ll happily just give it up for PLD.

So would every Hab fan!!!

 

[10robinho10]

Dalibor Dvorsky confirmed he got an invitation to NHL Combine. Here is the full version of an interview.

 

[NotProkofievian]

If the pick falls to 29 I’ll happily just give it up for PLD.

That feel when you have to depend on the leafs to win a series.

Goalies could be picked later in the draft...early 3rd.
Étienne Morin...is a stud on defense...great instincts....he was the best defenseman in the prospects game.

He was pretty dreadful at the U18s.

 

[Gravity]

If the pick falls to 29 I’ll happily just give it up for PLD.

I'd rather draft Hrabal. We have no goalie.

 

[SpeedyPotato]

He is definitely exceptional talent. The only concern I have, is he really a kid who will win you Stanley cup? Or is he Panarin/Kaprizov type of player who can come close to 100 points, but he will not lead you in playoffs?

This is only Kaprizov's third year and he had 7 goals in 6 playoffs games last year, it's a bit early to say he can't lead his team to playoff success. The Wild are handcuffed by the Suter/Parise buyouts, couldn't re-sign Fiala, their D isn't great, it's not all Kaprizov. It took Ovi until he was in his thirties to win the cup, let's wait a bit here before labeling everybody that hasn't won yet a regular season only player. If Mitchkov is anywhere close to Kaprizov's or Panarin's level, I want him on this team. Suzuki and Caufield already proved they were strong playoff performers, Dach was great in the bubble, we have a solid future supporting cast.

 

[Raskolnikow]

Kaprizov also came back from injury and was clearly not at 100 percent. He could barely skate.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Ryan Leonard or Brayden Yager? Who's your favourite between the two?

Add another vote for Leonard. I think Yager's release is nastier but outside of that, I think Leonard gives you pretty much everything Yager does with more oomph.

 

[NekkiChiconey]

Ryan Leonard or Brayden Yager? Who's your favourite between the two?

Call me crazy but at this point I'm debating Leonard vs. Smith/Benson... And Leonard might come out on top.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

If we want to acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois, we might have to trade away a defenseman to get him...say Jordan Harris or Arber...and a forward like Riley Kidney or Owen Beck.

Habs aren't dealing Arber. He's too unique and you'd be an idiot to do so.

Draft BPA. If it's a LHD, so be it.

Habs might trade back into the early 2nd for another 2nd this year. Would make day 2 better at least.

 

[Doublechin]

At 29-32, I'm way less against using the pick for Dubois as a conversation starter. At 17, I'm so not down for it

 

[phillytennis]

Call me crazy but at this point I'm debating Leonard vs. Smith/Benson... And Leonard might come out on top.

No way should we take Leonard over Smith....
Smith has higher elite talent and instincts.
My top 7:
1. Bédard
2. Fantilli
3. Carlsson
4. Smith
5. Dvorsky
6. Leonard
7. Reinbacher

 

[Seb]

If Habs have 17... because it's look likely more 29.

I'm expecting 32 tbh.

 

[waitin425]

No way should we take Leonard over Smith....
Smith has higher elite talent and instincts.
My top 7:
1. Bédard
2. Fantilli
3. Carlsson
4. Smith
5. Dvorsky
6. Leonard
7. Reinbacher

Michkov? I'd put him firmly at #2