Prospect Info: (F) Nick Lardis - 2023 NHL Draft, 67th Overall

[Kevin Musto]

5'11" 168lbs

RW for the Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)

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[HagelsBagels]

The Hockey News had him 49th and gave his NHL best case as Brandon Hagel

 

[Wally1112pac]

Nice.

He plays in my town.

 

[Kevin Musto]

He’s small, but he plays a good two way game. Smart shot selection. Really took off once he was traded to Hamilton. Able to quickly gain speed. He’s also comfortable on the PK. He’s maybe like a Marner-lite. Needs to pack on another 15 pounds minimum before I’d be comfortable seeing him in an NHL lineup.

 

[Dominance]

WHAT A DRAFT

Late first round talent in the third. Really emerged as one of the best goalscorers in the draft in 2023, but he also has the intensity and consistency that players of his ilk often lack.

 

[Castle8130]

I had him ranked 19th oa. I couldn't be happier. He is the guy I'm higher on than anyone. So much skill and talent




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[hawksfan50]

He was expected to go mid 2nd ...so good value at #67...

KD sticking to Skating as premium factor in picks.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Like the pick

 

[LastWordArmy]

The sixth overall pick in the 2021 OHL Draft, Nick Lardis had a decent first season with the Peterborough Petes. He put up 18 goals and 19 assists for 37 points in 63 games. Unfortunately, he was held scoreless in four playoff games. He also could not build on that rookie season as Lardis really struggled to start his draft season with Peterborough. Lardis put up just 12 goals and seven assists for 19 points in 36 games. At this point, Lardis was part of a trade to the Hamilton Bulldogs.

Lardis was given a bigger role, more ice-time and more powerplay time with Hamilton and his game improved with the added responsibility. He had an outstanding second half of the year. Lardis scored 25 goals and 21 assists for 46 points in 33 games. He also added five goals and five assists for 10 points in six playoff games against the Barrie Colts. Unfortunately, Barrie was just too strong for Hamilton in the end. Lardis joined Team Canada for the IIHF Under-18 World Championships. He scored four goals in seven games and helped Team Canada to the bronze medal.

Nick Lardis Scouting Report: 2023 NHL Draft #59

Nick Lardis Scouting Report: A mid-season trade to the Hamilton Bulldogs saw Lardis get more responsibility and put up more points.

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[clydesdale line]

He was my prospect crush in the 2nd round (Yager was my 1st round one) and we got this kid in the 3rd round. Over the moon. Kid really took off after that trade and his combine numbers were insane. Also still only 17 and only 9 days older than Bedard.

 

[Sinbad]

I absolutely love this pick!

I could see Lardis being a top five scorer in the OHL as long as he stays healthy.

 

[giza]

Tremendous value at this draft slot.......kid can fly with skill.......shocked he dropped this far.

 

[AmericanDream]

These are the kind of kids that make it in a number of roles/capabilities. Solid pick again

 

[ello]

could see him potting 40-50 goals next year on hamilton

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Fantastic pick

Though he would go somewhere in 36-46 range of draft

 

[belfour30]

He was my prospect crush in the 2nd round (Yager was my 1st round one) and we got this kid in the 3rd round. Over the moon. Kid really took off after that trade and his combine numbers were insane. Also still only 17 and only 9 days older than Bedard.

You think he's a Hagel clone, right?

 

[Darkstar]

I thought he was early to mid 2nd talent. Incredible value.

 

[clydesdale line]

You think he's a Hagel clone, right?

I believe that was @Castle8130 who is also very high on him. If he hits, I actually see him more as a Jake Guentzel type player. Kid is nasty, but I will not complain if he comes Hagel.

 

[Castle8130]

Pronman had a poll for NHL scouts and execs about who the best skater in the draft is. There was atleast one vote for Lardis and a lot that went with Moore. We drafted the two best forward skaters in the draft.

Molendyk and Gulyayev were the two defensemen that got votes. There was one other name that I don't remember, but I'll try to find him.

 

[ozzzie19]

He's very young, July 2005 birthday.

 

[dj Mahoney]

Seems to have some Steve Larmer qualities . Love the pick.

 

[Castle8130]

I didn’t ask every scout, but several participated in a quick flash poll of the best players at certain traits. The players are not listed in any specific order.

BEST SKATER

Oliver Moore (multiple)

Tanner Molendyk

Nick Lardis

Mikhail Gulyayev

Axel Sandin-Pellikka

 

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[clydesdale line]

Love this kid. He was the guy who lead the Hamilton team in playoff scoring. Let him cook next season and watch the points pile up.

 

[Muffinalt]

I had him ranked 19th oa. I couldn't be happier. He is the guy I'm higher on than anyone. So much skill and talent




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He's been your guy from the beginning, happy it worked out!

Very excited for him actually. Skating and compete are fantastic. He could be a nice compliment to our stars or form a great third line with some of our other prospects.