C Leo Carlsson (2023, 2nd, ANA)

[stevo61]

Tough to say. If it's true that Columbus really loves Smith, then it's a non issue.

I think there's a 90% chance Verbeek takes Fantilli at 2nd overall. Think he checks every box Verbeek would be looking for in a player so I would expect Carlsson to be available to Columbus. On them if they decide he's there guy but I personally think it's a great fit.

This should say if Portzline's guess is better than last years its a non issue.

 

[HanSolo]

This should say if Portzline's guess is better than last years its a non issue.

Yeah true. I guess in my head I can't see Columbus waiting around on Michkov. Honestly if the Blue Jackets are intending for a quicker turn around, Carlsson might be their best bet outside of Bedard.

 

[Gravity]

Could he drop to 5?

 

[BB88]

Complete 50/50 I think. Carlsson seems like the best fit, and 95% fans want him, but a cbj writer insists they love Smith.

He’s also purely guessing when he says he thinks they’d take Smith

 

[stevo61]

Yeah true. I guess in my head I can't see Columbus waiting around on Michkov. Honestly if the Blue Jackets are intending for a quicker turn around, Carlsson might be their best bet outside of Bedard.

Its between Carlsson or Smith. Both Jarmo and JD have gone on record saying they are getting a top center in this draft. Im hopeful for Carlsson unless Anaheim changes things, they seem to like changing our plans picking within 2 spots ahead of us for the 3rd year in a row

 

[HanSolo]

Its between Carlsson or Smith. Both Jarmo and JD have gone on record saying they are getting a top center in this draft. Im hopeful for Carlsson unless Anaheim changes things, they seem to like changing our plans picking within 2 spots ahead of us for the 3rd year in a row

The BJs were that high on Mintyukov and McTavish?

 

[Juxtaposer]

Could he drop to 5?

I’d be beyond shocked if he did. I’m assuming that Columbus takes him, but if they don’t I don’t see any way that he gets by the Sharks. He’s tailor-made for what the Sharks need.

 

[stevo61]

The BJs were that high on Mintyukov and McTavish?

MacTavish yes. Mintyukov was just some of us fans as far as we know

 

[majormajor]

The BJs were that high on Mintyukov and McTavish?

We know they had McTavish in their top 2 or 3 that year, ahead of Kent Johnson.

We don't know where they rated Mintyukov in particular, but he was very popular on the Jackets board. I had him 4th on my list.

 

[AussieThor]

We know they had McTavish in their top 2 or 3 that year, ahead of Kent Johnson.

We don't know where they rated Mintyukov in particular, but he was very popular on the Jackets board. I had him 4th on my list.

Behind the blue shows otherwise on mctavish

 

[majormajor]

Behind the blue shows otherwise on mctavish

What does it show?

It might be wrong, but it was reported about a year ago that the Jackets had McTavish higher.

 

[AussieThor]

Complete 50/50 I think. Carlsson seems like the best fit, and 95% fans want him, but a cbj writer insists they love Smith.

Portzline has since said he wouldn't be surprised if they took Carlsson

 

[ThisIsMyAlibi]

Portzline has since said he wouldn't be surprised if they took Carlsson

Hedging already.

Portzline is awful.

 

[Monk]

Hedging already.

Portzline is awful.

Not overall imo, but when it comes to the draft he sure is. He has no idea what he's talking about but plays it like he does.

 

[theslatcher]

Moritz Seider om Leo Carlsson: "Tror vi såg en blivande stjärnspelare"

Mer hockey än du trodde var möjligt

hockeynews.se

Seider on playing against Carlsson:

He's of course really fast. It's always fun to see young players. I think even though we were able to keep him away from the scoresheet I got the feeling that we saw a future star. I'm looking forward to following the continuation.

 

[NTDP]

He didn’t do much overall in the game yesterday vs Germany but it’s not a shot at him - I remember two years ago Owen Power was very quiet in Canadas first two games and by the end he was one of the go to guys. Carlsson showed flashes of what makes him good. Away from the puck he anticipated well and gets to the right areas. Was a play where he showed his in tight stick skills by quickly going inside out on the German D after he received a pass coming over the line and let a good shot go, ended up drawing a penalty on it. I think he’ll get better as the tournament goes on.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

Would like to see the good Nylander on his wing. Hopefully Willy joins the WC squad

 

[SwedishFire]

What are the odds of this kid ending up a Blue Jacket? Around 70%?

88%, if not Jarmo likes Smith 10%. Or take a risk on a winger, Michkov, when he has centerneeds. 2% on Michkov?

 

[Lavar Ball]

Scored a gimme off a beautiful set up from Raymond, strong game from Carlsson today against Austria. He is so complete

 

[WayneGretzky]

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[CBJWerenski8]

What are the odds of this kid ending up a Blue Jacket? Around 70%?

40%

 

[theslatcher]

First Swede to score a goal in their Draft Year at an IIHF event. Ties for the point lead, too. Also youngest Swede ever to score a goal.

 

[BB88]

He absolutely should be the #3.

Can’t really ask for a better prospect at that range

 

[Junohockeyfan]

He absolutely should be the #3.

Can’t really ask for a better prospect at that range

I think he will be a better player than Fantilli when its all said and done. He is more talented IMO.

 

[Fatass]

I think he will be a better player than Fantilli when its all said and done. He is more talented IMO.

Might be. Fantilli has a serious motor and brings a lot of skill. But Carlsson is really good too. I think Fantilli goes at 2 and Columbus gets a heck of a player in Carlsson at 3.