2023 Top 3 Order - Who would you pick moving forward

[Giant Panda]

With 2 years of post draft play, what order would you take them.

Bedard - 148gp, 43g, 81a, 124pts, 96 PIM
Carlsson - 129gp, 32g, 41a, 73pts, 30 PIM
Fantilli - 129gp, 41g, 38a, 79pts, 32PIM

*Source: HockeyDB

Edit: Fixed bad formatting

 

[bobholly39]

Still pick Bedard first.

Other 2? Flip a coin - I'm not sure. I voted Bedard, Carlson, Fantilli

 

[Pavels Dog]

I still like Carlsson the most long-term, but I think the safe bet is still 1. Bedard, 2. Carlsson, 3. Fantilli.

 

[Crow]

Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson but that’s how I would have drafted them so maybe I’m just holding on to my bias.

 

[HanSolo]

I think you keep it the same for now.

I'll admit that I'm biased but I think Leo will be the better all around player and most natural fit as a 1C but Bedard has the highest upside offensively and pure offensive dynamism/skill. I believe Fantilli will likely be a better goal scorer than Leo and certainly bring more of a physical edge but I don't really think there's going to be much separation between the two long term in terms of offensive production. Leo should be the better defensive player and the better o-zone possession driver.

All three were great picks for their respective teams and all of them should be huge stars and centerpieces for their respective teams. Crazy that you can say that about three guys and then there's guys like Michkov, Smith, and maybe Leonard (we'll see how he adapts to the NHL) in the mix too.