HF Habs: 3rd Annual Speed Mock Draft 2023 edition (Round 5 - COMPLETED)

[MarkovsKnee]

@bopeep is up for Detroit with THREE consecutive picks.

Lol.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Some final rankings have Benson ahead of Carlsson. I'm happy with my choice. I know that Columbus will go with a C in real life, Smith or Carlsson. But this a Mock Draft for fun and for make your personnal team. Zach Benson can become a better pro player than Carlsson and Smith IMO. He is such a beauty.

 

[bopeep]

Here we go..
Theo Lindstein, Gracyn Sawchyn and Kasper Haltunnen

Chicago @Treb is on the clock


Detroit Red Wings selections:

1 (9) David Reinbacher (RD) 6’2 187 Kloten (Swiss)

1 (17) Colby Barlow (RW) 6’1 190 Owen Sound (OHL)

2 (41) Theo Lindstein (LD) 6’0 181 Brynas (SHL)

2 (42) Gracyn Sawchyn (C-R) 5’11 165 Seattle (WHL)

2 (43) Kasper Haltunnen (RW) 6’3 207 HIFK (Liiga)

 

[Mrb1p]

Here we go..
Theo Lindstein, Gracyn Sawchyn and Kasper Haltunnen

Chicago @Treb is on the clock


Detroit Red Wings selections:

1 (9) David Reinbacher (RD) 6’2 187 Kloten (Swiss)

1 (17) Colby Barlow (RW) 6’1 190 Owen Sound (OHL)

2 (41) Theo Lindstein (LD) 6’0 181 Brynas (SHL)

2 (42) Gracyn Sawchyn (C-R) 5’11 165 Seattle (WHL)

2 (43) Kasper Haltunnen (RW) 6’3 207 HIFK (Liiga)

What a strong frigging draft ! Sheesh, Sawchyn so far down is a very, very good one. Id love for the Habs to be able to get something like this.

 

[Twisted Sinister]

The Washington Capitals are proud to select, from the OHL's London Knights, Oliver Bonk!

Strong, physical, and agile, Oliver Bonk is the prototypical two-way right-handed defenseman. He can defend, he can skate, he can check, he can move the puck, and he can eat delicious minutes like a black hole at a buffet.

That's it for me until round 4.

Please see attached an artist's rendering of the drafted player

 

[bopeep]

What a strong frigging draft ! Sheesh, Sawchyn so far down is a very, very good one. Id love for the Habs to be able to get something like this.

Stevie Y. has some serious draft capital and his prospect pool is looking strong. I wouldn't be surprised if he trades up from a couple of those 2nd rounders

 

[Mrb1p]

Frigging Sharks have so little picks for a rebuilding team

 

[Treb]

Chicago selects Tanner Molendyk.

@NotProkofievian will be PMed.

1. Connor Bedard (C) - Regina Pats (WHL)
19. Gabriel Perreault (LW) - U.S. National U18 (NTDP)
35. David Edstrom (C) - Frolunda HC (SHL)
44. Tanner Molendyk (LD) - Saskatoon Blades (WHL)

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Here we go..
Theo Lindstein, Gracyn Sawchyn and Kasper Haltunnen

Chicago @Treb is on the clock


Detroit Red Wings selections:

1 (9) David Reinbacher (RD) 6’2 187 Kloten (Swiss)

1 (17) Colby Barlow (RW) 6’1 190 Owen Sound (OHL)

2 (41) Theo Lindstein (LD) 6’0 181 Brynas (SHL)

2 (42) Gracyn Sawchyn (C-R) 5’11 165 Seattle (WHL)

2 (43) Kasper Haltunnen (RW) 6’3 207 HIFK (Liiga)

You have to think Detroit does something with those picks for sure. Maybe move up into 1st round. That's a lot of picks.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Thank-you to Detroit & @bopeep for completing 9.375% of the 2nd round for us.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Buffalo selects Alex Ciernik

PMing @Weber Fan

 

[bopeep]

Frigging Sharks have so little picks for a rebuilding team

They've got to find a team willing to make room for Karlsson

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

I think many of you are underestimating Strbak’s offensive upside. Looking at stats is a great way to be fooled. Watch him play and his skating and stickhandling are very impressive. His upside is a very mobile two way defender who can both move the puck and clear the front of the net. There are still forwards that I liked as well but there are a lot of them left and only a few RD’s who even have a chance to play in the top 4. I think most of you know my stance on taking goalies early by now lol.

 

[JT3]

Strbak is bigger and more physical & Chesley is a much better skater.

But, yeah, Strbak is someone who would pair well with Hutson, or even Guhle. Defensive defenseman are not the lugs they once were.

I like Strbak personally, strong defensive/physical guys can still play a role and we don't have any on the right side, he would give us a different profile there to what we have. I compare him similarly to his fellow Slovak Erik Cernak, obviously that would be a pretty good result but I see a fair amount of similarities.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Buffalo selects Alex Ciernik

PMing @Weber Fan

Great pick, may be the fastest player in the draft along with Moore

 

[NotProkofievian]

Great pick, may be the fastest player in the draft along with Moore

Thanks bruh. Ciernik is pretty underrated IMO. I wouldn't be surprised if all of my first 3 picks bust, but they all have loads of offensive talent.

 

[Weber Fan]

The Nashville Preds are proud to select both from the Kitchener Rangers dman Hunter Brzustewicz and center Carson Rehkopf

Hunter Brzustewicz - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Hunter Brzustewicz, 2004-11-29 Washington, MI, USA USA. Most recently in the undefined with Calgary Wranglers. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

Carson Rehkopf - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Carson Rehkopf, 2005-01-07 Barrie, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the undefined with Brampton Steelheads. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

1. Brayden Yager
2. Quentin Musty
3. Hunter Brzustewicz
4. Carson Rehkopf

@StCaufield

 

[bcv]

You have to think Detroit does something with those picks for sure. Maybe move up into 1st round. That's a lot of picks.

I'd trade 31 for two of those picks in the 40s

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I'd trade 31 for two of those picks in the 40s

I would probably do that.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Ok. OP is updated, and Third Round is up.

We're halfway through 2nd round.

@StCaufield is up. He has til 5:30 pm to pick.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Alright, Calgary is autoed. I autoed Calgary in 1st round 2, so it's now an auto going forward.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Calgary Flames are pleased to select Lenni Hameenaho (RW) from Assat (Liiga).

 

[MarkovsKnee]

We're at #49, which is NYI.

@WeThreeKings

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

I’m still unsure of what to think about Strbak. Eye test is fine, but it hasn’t translated to production yet.

He produces when he plays with the Slovakian teams. He is buried behind two 20 year olds in Sioux Falls and doesn't get the pp time that he does with the national teams.

Every single time I have watched him he has absolutely grabbed my attention with his mobility and puck skills. Considering that he is widely accepted as one of the best defenders in the dzone in the entire draft, the inclusion of the skill that I have witnessed really pumps his stock up. IMO he is easily the most underrated dman of this class and is a lot closer to Reinbacher And Willander than he is to the rest of the class that is typically viewed as 2nd/3rd rounders. Watch him in the U18 games where he was outstanding, this is not a stay at home one dimensional defender.

Points can be very misleading for dmen as so much of their production relies on forwards, especially those who score off of the rush.

I knew this pick wasn't sexy enough to be overly popular on this board but I really wanted a RD with top 3/4 potential and IMO the only two left were Strbak and Bonk. I think Strbak is a 1st round talent and might have taken him at 31 if Stenberg didn't miraculously fall into my lap.

Anyways.....I entirely respect those who question the pick because they are right to question any pick at this point of the draft.

Calgary Flames are pleased to select Lenni Hameenaho (RW) from Assat (Liiga).

Nooooo....was hoping for him to fall to 69.....might be the next Lehkonen

 

[JT3]

Alright, Calgary is autoed. I autoed Calgary in 1st round 2, so it's now an auto going forward.

I can step in for the remainder of CGY/BOS picks if that works for you.