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

[Troyp]

The Pittsburgh Penguins select LW Beckett Hendrickson from the US NTDP

@Sookind otc

 

[Sookind]

The New York Rangers select from US NTPD D Paul Fisher

@JT3 you're next with Boston and PMed

 

[JT3]

With the 92nd pick, the Bruins select from Tappara U20, Arttu Karki.

With no picks in the first two rounds and a lack of high upside prospects in the pool the Bruins take a swing on size and skill. With his offensive prowess and near complete lack of defensively ability he is a true boom or bust pick, but we hope he can round out his game enough to make a net positive impact in the NHL.

@Treb is up next

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Alright, final 4 picks of 3rd round!

OP is updated with recent picks.

 

[Treb]

Chicago selects Andrew Strathmann

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)
67. Chicago: Adam Gajan (G) - Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
93. Andrew Strathmann (LD) - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)

@Mrb1p is next

 

[Mrb1p]

Service ending soon lads, will make my pick in a bit.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Service ending soon lads, will make my pick in a bit.

You at church?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Ok, that's it for tonight.

3 picks left in 3rd. I'll be back in morning.

OP is updated.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

So far I am a combined +33 with my 4 picks relative to McKenzie's ratings.

Bob had:
Stenberg 13 picks earlier
Gibson 14 picks earlier
Strbak 4 picks earlier
Carlsson 2 picks earlier

 

[NotProkofievian]

I wanted Clara with the next Habs pick

Don't tell anyone I took a goalie.

 

[Weber Fan]

Chicago selects Andrew Strathmann

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)
67. Chicago: Adam Gajan (G) - Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
93. Andrew Strathmann (LD) - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)

@Mrb1p is next

Good pick

Chicago selects Andrew Strathmann

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)
67. Chicago: Adam Gajan (G) - Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
93. Andrew Strathmann (LD) - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)

@Mrb1p is next

Really like your draft…

 

[Mrb1p]

Okay, sorry lads.

With the 94th selection, the Sharks select certified BIG BOI, Carter Sotheran.

Very happy hes still on the board!

@Duff88 its your turn!

4. San Jose: Matvei Michkov (RW) - Sochi (KHL)
26. San Jose (from NJD): Etienne Morin (LD) - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
36. San Jose: Nick Lardis (RW) - Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
94. San Jose (from Carolina): Carter Sotheran (RD) - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)

58 selections between that 2nd rounder and this one, but I still have 4 top 60 selections

 

[Mrb1p]

Buffalo selects Damian Clara

@Duff88 is up with Philly.

You took my favorite G prospect! You? How could you?

 

[NotProkofievian]

You took my favorite G prospect! You? How could you?

No one suspects either the Spanish inquisition, or for NP to take a goalie.

 

[Duff88]

With the 95th pick, Philadelphia selects winger Emil Jarventie.

@WeThreeKings is up with Vegas.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Alright, we're back. OP has been updated with last 2 picks.

Last pick of 3rd round goes to Vegas, which is @WeThreeKings

He has til noon to pick.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Vegas selects Ryan Conmy from the USHL.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Round 4!

Back to Anaheim @Vachon23

 

[Vachon23]

I need to go with Jordan Tourigny here.

With the Memorial Cup and Hilinka Gretzky, I think he played too much hockey last year and it hurt his game but were getting a really talented PMD. I’m expecting big things from him next year

@KevSkillz4 is on the clock

 

[KevSkillz4]

The Columbus Blues Jackets are proud to select from KHL... Roman Kantserov.

"We really like what he can bring, at this point of this draft it's a easy pick to us."

@Treb your turn !

 

[Treb]

Chicago selects Timur Mukhanov.

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)
67. Chicago: Adam Gajan (G) - Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
93. Andrew Strathmann (LD) - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
99. Timur Mukhanov (C) - Omskie Krylia (VHL)

@Mrb1p is next

 

[Mrb1p]

Oof you guys just selected my next two BPA.

San José will select G Noah Erliden from HV71.

4. San Jose: Matvei Michkov (RW) - Sochi (KHL)
26. San Jose (from NJD): Etienne Morin (LD) - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
36. San Jose: Nick Lardis (RW) - Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
94. San Jose (from Carolina): Carter Sotheran (RD) - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
100. San Jose: Noah Erliden (G) - HV71 (SHL)

@Estimated_Prophet is up with Montreal.

 

[ottawa]

Benson at #3 really threw a wrench into this draft lol, also Columbus said they're taking a center.

All for fun tho so who cares, having fun following this. I wish the first 5 go that way lol

 

[Treb]

Benson at #3 really threw a wrench into this draft lol, also Columbus said they're taking a center.

All for fun tho so who cares, having fun following this. I wish the first 5 go that way lol

I mean, Benson is most likely a top 10 pick at least so who knows.

It's not like 2018 when someone tried to draft Ryan McLeod at 3.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Benson at #3 really threw a wrench into this draft lol, also Columbus said they're taking a center.

All for fun tho so who cares, having fun following this. I wish the first 5 go that way lol

I know that Columbus will most likely pick a C, but again, even if they said that before the draft, maybe they don't going that aswell. They easily can pick a winger too.

For Benson, I truly believe that he will become a star type of player, Caufield goes to 15 in 2019, right now he is easily a top 5 pick. Benson is more complete than Caufield, less skating and less scoring touch but Benson have amazing qualities, the best hockey IQ after Bedard in 2023 draft. The best playmaker in junior since McDavid. He is going to surprise a lot of people.