GDT: 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft: 1st Round, June 28, 7 p.m. et | ESPN, SN, TVAS: Nashville, TN

[The Nightman]

I'll keep an eye on this.....but this was said this morning and the odds just changed drastically in the last hour. Last year it did the same with Slafkovsky.

On Fanduel, Michkov is now 2nd most probable at 2nd overall.
Both sites, major shift.

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It would be wild if Michkov went 2nd. The Jackets would be particularly ecstatic considering they’ve already locked in they’re taking a Center.

Seravalli said: “There were scouts and teams buzzing on Tuesday night in Nashville, essentially saying ‘hey there’s a lot of chatter out there that the Ducks might take Michkov at #2’”

So maybe some of that momentum and chatter at the event is starting to sway things

He also mentioned how apparently Verbeek has already publicly and openly stated that he’s drafting a Center. I googled it, and couldn’t find anything of the sort. So I dunno if anyone has a link to those comments from Verbeek, but I don’t remember seeing that anywhere.

 

[Kennerback]

i have never joined twitter buddy i don't know about the technicalities


why are you littering this live thread with meaningless comments, come on lets focus on the players

You’re right, around serious people, I should be too.

 

[Bombshell11]

I just took a quick look at their website today:

Leonard at 5:

Chronique de F-X Bénard

bpmsports.ca

Smith thinks it would be special to play in Montreal

Chronique de Georges Laraque

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Michkov dreams of playing in the NHL

Entretien avec Alex Rougas de Habs Fan TV

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Habs might be convinced with Michkov

Entretien avec Renaud Lavoie

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You’re right, around serious people, I should be too.

has nothing to do with being serious or not, i dont think its necessary to go back and fourth for personal reasons here,

 

[ReHabs]

HF Habs in a few hours if they don't f*** it up and pick one of the top 5 players

I think that there are a few characters who will try to grandstand no matter what happens

 

[NotProkofievian]

I think that there are a few characters who will try to grandstand no matter what happens

Lotta people wanted Tkachuk. Strangely, nobody wants to talk about who wanted Krebs.

 

[Kennerback]

I just took a quick look at their website today:

Leonard at 5:

Chronique de F-X Bénard

bpmsports.ca

Smith thinks it would be special to play in Montreal

Chronique de Georges Laraque

bpmsports.ca

Michkov dreams of playing in the NHL

Entretien avec Alex Rougas de Habs Fan TV

bpmsports.ca

Habs might be convinced with Michkov

Entretien avec Renaud Lavoie

bpmsports.ca

has nothing to do with being serious or not, i dont think its necessary to go back and fourth for personal reasons here,

Got it, players first.

 

[Wats]

Leonard is odds favourite, likely will be pick.

 

[sheed36]

Brock Otten Director of Scouting from McKeens Hockey was on TSN690 earlier today and he was asked if there was a player projected to go in the top 10 this year that he was less enthused by.

He answered yes and said Reinbacher. Said he wonders if they're elevating Reinbacher only because the crop of dmen this year isn't that terrific. I agree with him and I also think taking Reinbacher @ 5 is just too high considering other players who will still be available.

The Reinbacher question is about 10 minutes in if you want to listen to his full answer or the entire interview.

Otten: All teams should look at Michkov

Brock Otten Director of Scouting from McKeens Hockey joins Campbell vs Gallo to discuss the 2023 NHL Draft

www.tsn.ca

 

[Milhouse40]

And again, Michkov odds as 2nd overall increased again and Fantilli's odds just drop also

 

[Kaladin]

Would amuse me to no end if Michkov went second overall. Wasn’t good enough for some folks around here at 5th overall lol.

It would be wild if Michkov went 2nd. The Jackets would be particularly ecstatic considering they’ve already locked in they’re taking a Center.

Seravalli said: “There were scouts and teams buzzing on Tuesday night in Nashville, essentially saying ‘hey there’s a lot of chatter out there that the Ducks might take Michkov at #2’”

So maybe some of that momentum and chatter at the event is starting to sway things

He also mentioned how apparently Verbeek has already publicly and openly stated that he’s drafting a Center. I googled it, and couldn’t find anything of the sort. So I dunno if anyone has a link to those comments from Verbeek, but I don’t remember seeing that anywhere.

 

[Bombshell11]

And again, Michkov odds as 2nd overall increased again and Fantilli's odds just drop also
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shiiiiiiiiiit

 

[SnapVirus]

Brock Otten Director of Scouting from McKeens Hockey was on TSN690 earlier today and he was asked if there was a player projected to go in the top 10 this year that he was less enthused by.

He answered yes and said Reinbacher. Said he wonders if they're elevating Reinbacher only because the crop of dmen this year isn't that terrific. I agree with him and I also think taking Reinbacher @ 5 is just too high considering other players who will still be available.

The Reinbacher question is about 10 minutes in if you want to listen to his full answer or the entire interview.

Otten: All teams should look at Michkov

Brock Otten Director of Scouting from McKeens Hockey joins Campbell vs Gallo to discuss the 2023 NHL Draft

www.tsn.ca

THIS. I've been writing it since 3 months. Reinbacher should be between 10-15. Not 5-10.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

As soon as Smith/Carlsson are off the board, I expect to hear Bettman's weasly voice

"We have a trade to announce.. Mont-ree-all trades pick number 5"

If that means one of Dvorsky/Leonard at 7 plus pick 22 that would be beautiful.

 

[Tyson]

Any chance a decent goalie is available at #69?

 

[Michelangelo]

WE BACK BOIS

 

[Trembz]

Any chance a decent goalie is available at #69?

I think maybe HEADberg

 

[The Great Weal]

My prediction is that we will see a lot of complaining regardless of who we pick

 

[Skip Bayless]

Grier wasn't a goon. LOL! He was a very high scoring Boston University kid who could put 15-20 goal seasons in the NHL, and was a good two-way player. He maybe averaged 1-2 fights per season and didn't rack up many PIMs. Are you confusing him with Oilers teammate BGL?

I wouldn't be surprised if Grier makes a surprise pick (e.g. Ryan Leonard). His early GM tenure has been somewhat unconventional and I don't think he cares what anyone thinks.

I could've sworn he was more of a fighter, I overstated his fighting acumen then, but I don't remember Grier being anything more than a checking forward at best. I wouldn't say he was a good two way player.

That said, the sharks are ageing. IMHO, Carlsson and Leonard are in the same tier, but they'll pick the guy who projects more as a C is my guess.

 

[Michoulicious]

I lowered my expectations about the draft.

With the Newhook trade, it spells to me the end of Michkov in Montreal, which makes me sad.

Now I just don't want Reinbacher at #5. At #7-8, I could live with it. At #5, I don't think I could handle it.

 

[junyab]

My prediction is that we will see a lot of complaining regardless of who we pick

There shouldn't be though, unless we pick someone out of the consensus top 5.

 

[Cubebrick]

My prediction is that we will see a lot of complaining regardless of who we pick

Yeah, this thread will cause a mass shortage of whambulance tonight.

 

[sampollock]

all this smoke and yet Kent picks Michkov.... just watch

 

[SnapVirus]

Renaud Lavoie said on radio that he would pick Michkov and that the Habs should not, not draft him because of politics. And that if you pick him, you can still trade him in the next 3 years if you dont like what you see.

He also said, from his point of view Montreal had Michkov on their not-drafting list, but they were impressed by the meeting with him, before finalising their list yesterday night. So they might be more willing to draft him now.

All surprising coming from Renaud.

 

[yianik]

My prediction is that we will see a lot of complaining regardless of who we pick

I predict this to be the most correct speculation of the night

 

[JeffreyLFC]

If Carlsson drops all the way to 5 he must’ve had a ton of character issues. Am I right to think so?

Like Michkov right?

Lack of upside compared to the insane talent of the other players is the only explanation I can found.