Confirmed with Link: Canadiens Will Pick 5th (Hughes Presser in OP) NO POLITICS

[HabbyGuy]

This guy isn’t afraid to go in his own direction. Dvorsky at 21, Reinbacher at 23, Sale at 28, Barlow at 31 and Yeager at 32.

https://thehockeynews.com/news/ferraris-2023-nhl-draft-rankings-the-final-cut

Yeah I had hopes Simashev falls all the way to our 2nd pick in the 1st round. He's a real swing for a home run pick for a dman. Seeing how this guy has him at 10 disappoints me as he'll unlikely be available.

I can just imagine the responses around here and via the media if the habs actually grabbed two russians in the 1st round. I'd personally be stoked with both Michkov and Simashev even if he's another LHD.

 

[Belial]

The boys!

Fantilli with the massive hands lol

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Fantilli with the massive hands lol

Good for him he will need them when Babcock will spill his bs into his ears

 

[SlafySZN]

Fantilli with the massive hands lol

Competition with Xhekaj!

 

[Belial]

Good for him he will need them when Babcock will spill his bs into his ears

I think the Ducks will pick him up before the Jackets talk.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

I think the Ducks will pick him up before the Jackets talk.

true but some ducks fans said they were high on Carlsson , either way Laine and Fant/Carl will have a bad time in Columbus lol

 

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

So infuriating that there’s only 4 top prospects there and we’re of course 5th. Stupid Pezetta and Monty

 

[Belial]

true but some ducks fans said they were high on Carlsson , either way Laine and Fant/Carl will have a bad time in Columbus lol

You'd think Babcock learned and evolved...

 

[SlafySZN]

Smith confirmed he had some discussions with the habs already.

Sounds like he would be pretty happy to end up here.

Repêchage 2023: Will Smith songe aux Canadiens | LNH.com

Le lien qu'entretient l'attaquant américain avec Kent Hughes depuis sa jeunesse pourrait jouer en sa faveur au repêchage

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[Belial]

Smith confirmed he had some discussions with the habs already.

Sounds like he would be pretty happy to end up here.

Repêchage 2023: Will Smith songe aux Canadiens | LNH.com

Le lien qu'entretient l'attaquant américain avec Kent Hughes depuis sa jeunesse pourrait jouer en sa faveur au repêchage

www.nhl.com

It's funny that Smith talks about Hughes trying to teach him the 2-way game and that it's extremely important but he still sucks at it.

 

[SlafySZN]

It's funny that Smith talks about Hughes trying to teach him the 2-way game and that it's extremely important but he still sucks at it.

It’s better than some people give him credit for.

I think the USNTDP coach them in a way for them to develop their offensive skills first. He’s a smart enough player, i’m not worried he’ll round up his game in the next few years!

 

[The Great Weal]

Honestly, if we aren't going to draft Smith/Michkov I want us to package the pick for Keller. I'm sure Yotes would love to get Dvorsky/Leaonard+Reinbacher. At that point you might as well also pony up the assets for PLD.

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Slaf-Dach-Keller

is a top 6 that can do some serious damage and are all young. Depth looks strong too with Anderson, Heineman, Mesar, Dvorak, Beck, Ylonen, Roy, and Farell although some would be included in the trades.

 

[Belial]

It’s better than some people give him credit for. I prefer that the kids develop their offensive game at that age and then he’ll round up his game in the next few years! He’s smart enough to learn

You might be right but I still think the main tendencies in a player are tough to change.

I don't think he will ever be a solid 200-foot center. I'm not even sure he'll be a center tbh.

 

[SlafySZN]

You might be right but I still think the main tendencies in a player are tough to change.

I don't think he will ever be a solid 200-foot center. I'm not even sure he'll be a center tbh.

Oh, of course he’s never gonna be Bergeron but that’s ok, he is not drafted that high for that.

He might start on the wing, wouldn’t be the only younger player to but i think his type of game fits the middle, as a solid playmaker and finisher that’s kind of the best spot. Jack Hughes isn’t the best 200 ft. player but they still play him at center.

For the habs, i wouldn’t mind if he does not end up at center, we just need some high caliber/elite offensive production.

 

[Belial]

Oh, of course he’s never gonna be Bergeron but that’s ok, he is not drafted that high for that.

He might start on the wing, wouldn’t be the only younger player to but i think his type of game fits the middle, as a solid playmaker and finisher that’s kind of the best spot. Jack Hughes isn’t the best 200 ft. player but they still play him at center.

For the habs, i wouldn’t mind if he does not end up at center, we just need some high caliber/elite offensive production.

The devils will win f***all with Hughes as their #1 center!

 

[The Great Weal]

The devils will win f***all with Hughes as their #1 center!

It's amazing how you consistently have posts like this. Hughes was the Devils only threat up front, the rest of the team laid a fat egg.

 

[Belial]

It's amazing how you consistently have posts like this. Hughes was the Devils only threat up front, the rest of the team laid a fat egg.

I hate skill clearly

 

[WeThreeKings]

Really hope they trade down if that's the case.

Risky if nobody else wants to take the Michkov risk

 

[CHarlie]

Really hoping we get a chance at and take Michkov......We are going to be a bottom 10 team again and we can add a another first pick with Edmonson.....then sign PLD as a UFA.....and we just might be off to the races in 3 years.......I can wait!!!!

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Matthew Wood ?

Don't tell everyone, they will get mad because of skating...

 

[Pazucha]

I have a question can the players in USNTDP only wear jersey numbers from 1-30? If so what are the chances Smith plays with (2) Perrault with (4) Leonard (9) in the NHL?

I really like those numbers

 

[Barriwhite]

Fantilli with the massive hands lol

As big as his head… reminds me of Samsonov.

Edit: I misremembered, I saw Aaron Downey with Samsonov, Downey was the one with hands the size of Samsonov’s head

 

[Sam I Am]

Just being different for the sake of being different lol. Sawchyn over Danielson, Yager and Barlow is laughable. Especially Danielson who is literally better in every aspect by a country mile.

Sawchyn is a wonderful stickhandler. Better than Danielson. Literally.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Really hoping we get a chance at and take Michkov......We are going to be a bottom 10 team again and we can add a another first pick with Edmonson.....then sign PLD as a UFA.....and we just might be off to the races in 3 years.......I can wait!!!!

dont think we finish bottom 10 next year unless we go though massive injuries again and Edmundson is not worth a 1st even at 50% maybe a 2nd

 

[26Mats]

I am also not worried about the size factor.

It does appear that our management team is concerned about it, though.

If Marchessault wins the Conn Smyth, or even is in the conversation with Jack Eichel, I bet that influences management around the league, including ours.

It probably means Michkov is off the board before 5, but may increase the amount Benson is back in the discussion. Though with all the recent signings, I wonder if HuGo have already formed their opinions on the players for the 2023 draft class.