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

[MarkovsKnee]

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

Sure.

 

[yianik]

Hmmm. This was rigged. Jackets have gone rogue before, but this is a bit much.

But sounds good to me.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Islanders select from the USHL, goaltender, Jacob Fowler.

 

[Goldenhands]

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.

Nice pick early 2nd, not sexy since the upside is limited, but very safe. You got there a kid who does everything well and is rock solid at defending, he is physical, take good decisions under pressure, has good mobility and moves the puck well enough. I think Strbak offensive upside is limited though, wont quarterback a PP, but he is a rock you want on a top PK unit. I see him as a solid 4th defenseman, a perfect complement to a puckmoving and more offense oriented partner. getting that late 1st, early 2nd is very good value. I disagree that he is close to Reinbacher though, Reinbacher has a much higher offensive upside, top pairing vs 2nd pairing.

I like your haul so far for the Habs, of course if Carlsson is there at 5, you run at the podium to make the pick and Stenberg at 31 OV is a huge value pick, I have him in my top 15.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

We're at Seattle @Hope Of Glory

 

[Hope Of Glory]

Seattle is really happy to select Jayden Perron!

PM'ing @Treb

 

[Treb]

Chicago selects Mathieu Cataford

Can someone PM next please?

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)
51. Mathieu Cataford (RW) - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Seattle is really happy to select Jayden Perron!

PM'ing @Treb

You're up again for Seattle.

 

[Hope Of Glory]

Seattle selects Caden Price

20. Samuel Honzek
50. Jayden Perron
52. Caden Price

Next @DramaticGloveSave

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Was a year from hell, but sometimes you find out after the fact that the kid had mono or something lol

With that said, the Wild select Cameron Allen, RD, Canada.

@Toene is otc

 

[Toene]

LAK select Tristan Bertucci, LHD, from Flint Firebirds.

Very young, great skating, great poise. Could blow up in the coming years.

 

[bopeep]

LAK select Tristan Bertucci, LHD, from Flint Firebirds.

Very young, great skating, great poise. Could blow up in the coming years.

Which brings up Chicago again
@Treb

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Well, that's it for today. We're at #55, Chicago.

Only 10 picks left in 2nd round!

@Treb has until 11:05 am tomorrow to make his selection.

OP is updated.

That's it from me tonight. See ya in the a.m.

 

[Treb]

Chicago selects Charlie Stramel.

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)
51. Mathieu Cataford (RW) - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
55 Charlie Stramel (C) - University of Wisconsin (NCAA)

@calder candidate will be PMed.

 

[calder candidate]

With the 56th Pick the Oilers select LW from Slovakia Juraj Pakarcik 6'1'' 183lbs

@Hope Of Glory seattle 57th is on the clock and was PM

 

[Xirik]

There is one player that has fell pretty far based on rankings here and I'm wondering why.

Also surprised by the goalies still around.

 

[Mrb1p]

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.

Thats why I love you, youre a balls to the wall guy just like Mrb1p.

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 AHL 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 OHL with Brampton Steelheads. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

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

@StCaufield

Thats a good draft, son!

LAK select Tristan Bertucci, LHD, from Flint Firebirds.

Very young, great skating, great poise. Could blow up in the coming years.

Tabarnak Tony, mon sleeper pick...

With the 56th Pick the Oilers select LW from Slovakia Juraj Pakarcik 6'1'' 183lbs

@Hope Of Glory seattle 57th is on the clock and was PM

Here we go, anotha one.

 

[Hope Of Glory]

Seattle selects Noah Dower Nilsson

20. Samuel Honzek
50. Jayden Perron
52. Caden Price
57. Noah Dower Nilsson

Next @SwiftyHab

 

[SwiftyHab]

NJ picks Trey “the wall” Augustine

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Alright! OP is updated to latest pick. Clock is back on.

We're at #59 & #60, as Anaheim has back-to-back picks now.

@Vachon23

 

[Vachon23]

I’m gonna take

59: Carson Bjarnarson

ANA needs a goalie and he’s BPA at this point so perfect fit

60: Danny Nelson

didn’t thought he would be here. Love the upside for a guy who was playing Dmen not longtime ago.


@Sookind have been PMed

 

[Mrb1p]

I’m gonna take

59: Carson Bjarnarson

ANA needs a goalie and he’s BPA at this point so perfect fit

60: Danny Nelson

didn’t thought he would be here. Love the upside for a guy who was playing Dmen not longtime ago.


@Sookind have been PMed

Thats why picking a G in the early 2nd/late first is a beta move. Good picks.

 

[Sookind]

Dallas Stars select from Barrie OHL D Beau Akey

@McGees you're next with Carolina and PMed

 

[Vachon23]

Dallas Stars select from Barrie OHL D Beau Akey

@McGees you're next with Carolina and PMed

He was my next pick

 

[Treb]

I’m gonna take

59: Carson Bjarnarson

ANA needs a goalie and he’s BPA at this point so perfect fit

60: Danny Nelson

didn’t thought he would be here. Love the upside for a guy who was playing Dmen not longtime ago.


@Sookind have been PMed

Thought Bjarnason had more chances to survive to my next pick than Stramel.

Not a lot of decent goalie pick left.