F Ryan Leonard - Boston College, NCAA (2023, 8th, WSH)

[Dr Jan Itor]

Leonard is an interesting prospect. I see some Max Pacioretty in his game, perhaps some Blake Coleman as well. I think an odd hybrid of those 2 that's a reasonable comp if things pan out. A competitive, straight line, goal scoring 2nd line winger.

Zucker?

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Will Smith Ryan Leonard

Benson will fall close to the draft, he's nothing special

Nobody will take Leonard over Benson

Will Smith is a lock for top 10 i even think he goes 4 or 5

 

[WayneGretzky]

I think it's much more likely that Leonard sneaks into the top 10 than Smith falling out.

This is nonsense. Benson is an excellent prospect in his own right.

I have Yager and Leonard both outside the top 10.

I don’t disagree, but the poster I was responding to was saying it’s more likely 3 Americans go in the top 10, than 3 WHLers, which is a dumb take…even if Leonard squeaks his way in, that’s still only 2.

Where is Sale & Dvorsky in this top 10 arguement?

First 4 are obvious.
Then Yager, Benson, Smith, Sale, Dvosky, Cristall, throw in a D or 2....and we're already at 12...then add 10 or so other players that could go pick 6-30.
Leonard could go top 10, but to claim he is a lock is underrating many other prospects.

Here’s how I see it:

1. Connor Bedard
2. Matvei Michkov
3. Leo Carlsson
4. Adam Fantilli
5. Zach Benson
6. Brayden Yager
7. Will Smith
8. Colby Barlow
9. Andrew Cristall
10. Dalibor Dvorsky
11. Ryan Leonard
12. Eduard Sale

 

[Doublechin]

I don’t disagree, but the poster I was responding to was saying it’s more likely 3 Americans go in the top 10, than 3 WHLers, which is a dumb take…even if Leonard squeaks his way in, that’s still only 2.


Here’s how I see it:

1. Connor Bedard
2. Matvei Michkov
3. Leo Carlsson
4. Adam Fantilli
5. Zach Benson
6. Brayden Yager
7. Will Smith
8. Colby Barlow
9. Andrew Cristall
10. Dalibor Dvorsky
11. Ryan Leonard
12. Eduard Sale

1.Bedard
2.Fantilli
3.Michkov
4.Carlsson
5.Smith
6.Reinbacher
7.Benson
8.Leonard
9.Barlow
10.Moore

This is how i see it as of now but it changes daily

 

[majormajor]

I don’t disagree, but the poster I was responding to was saying it’s more likely 3 Americans go in the top 10, than 3 WHLers, which is a dumb take…even if Leonard squeaks his way in, that’s still only 2.


Here’s how I see it:

1. Connor Bedard
2. Matvei Michkov
3. Leo Carlsson
4. Adam Fantilli
5. Zach Benson
6. Brayden Yager
7. Will Smith
8. Colby Barlow
9. Andrew Cristall
10. Dalibor Dvorsky
11. Ryan Leonard
12. Eduard Sale

Are you doing a mock or your rankings?

 

[Kevin Musto]

Nobody will take Leonard over Benson

I think a lot of teams would

 

[WayneGretzky]

Are you doing a mock or your rankings?

Rankings, I’d bet Yager likely doesn’t go top 8, just like Michkov likely won’t go 2…but teams will regret passing on them for sure.

1.Bedard
2.Fantilli
3.Michkov
4.Carlsson
5.Smith
6.Reinbacher
7.Benson
8.Leonard
9.Barlow
10.Smith

This is how i see it as of now but it changes daily

Are there two highly ranked Smiths? I don’t think we will see a D in the top 10, I’d be shocked to see one go top 6

 

[Doublechin]

Rankings, I’d bet Yager likely doesn’t go top 8, just like Michkov likely won’t go 2…but teams will regret passing on them for sure.


Are there two highly ranked Smiths? I don’t think we will see a D in the top 10, I’d be shocked to see one go top 6

I was meaning Oliver Moore

 

[WayneGretzky]

I was meaning Oliver Moore

If 3 Americans and 1 D go in the top 10, I will literally eat my shoe. I promise that doesn’t happen

 

[FLAMESFAN]

If 3 Americans and 1 D go in the top 10, I will literally eat my shoe. I promise that doesn’t happen

Well now I'm hoping it happens. Video needed! lol

 

[WayneGretzky]

Well now I'm hoping it happens. Video needed! lol

Screenshot this and come back in June, I’d bet literally anything against that outcome, 0% chance that happens

 

[FLAMESFAN]

Screenshot this and come back in June, I’d bet literally anything against that outcome, 0% chance that happens

I also think it's unlikely, but you never know!
I agree with you in that it is much more likely that there will be 3 WHL kids in the top 10

 

[Torts]

I don’t disagree, but the poster I was responding to was saying it’s more likely 3 Americans go in the top 10, than 3 WHLers, which is a dumb take…even if Leonard squeaks his way in, that’s still only 2.


Here’s how I see it:

1. Connor Bedard
2. Matvei Michkov
3. Leo Carlsson
4. Adam Fantilli
5. Zach Benson
6. Brayden Yager
7. Will Smith
8. Colby Barlow
9. Andrew Cristall
10. Dalibor Dvorsky
11. Ryan Leonard
12. Eduard Sale

What happened to "no American goes in the top 10 at all"?

 

[Postulates]

What happened to "no American goes in the top 10 at all"?

he went from 1 to 2 to 3 just like that

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

I think a lot of teams would

Would be a horrible mistake Benson is so much better

 

[Kevin Musto]

Would be a horrible mistake Benson is so much better

Debatable.

Leonard is easier to project.

 

[WayneGretzky]

What happened to "no American goes in the top 10 at all"?

Again, you’re taking your own conversation out of context…That was me saying it’s more likely no American goes in the top 10 than 3, I stand by that.

I posted my rankings, you see where I think these guys are, feel free to share yours!

 

[Nabrules]

5 points today and has been the best player for USA at the u18 5 nations going in rn.

 

[Postulates]

note last time no top 10 Americans went in the draft was 2014
last time without 2 or more Americans 2020 and 2017

 

[FLAMESFAN]

note last time no top 10 Americans went in the draft was 2014
last time without 2 or more Americans 2020 and 2017

I don't know if thats a brag.....

 

[DatDude44]

If 3 Americans and 1 D go in the top 10, I will literally eat my shoe. I promise that doesn’t happen

Everybody remember this plz lmfao

I think my blues are a lock to take Reinbacher at 6-8 honestly

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Everybody remember this plz

I think my blues are a lock to take Reinbacher at 6-8 honestly

doubtful

 

[DatDude44]

doubtful

True, we’re gettin bedard….

 

[Nabrules]

Really don’t see any holes in this guys game. Competes hard, plays physical, skates well but above all else has really good offensive tools. Nice puck skills with a fantastic shot. Think he has first line upside like a Timo Meier type, but more physical

 

[majormajor]

Think he has first line upside like a Timo Meier type, but more physical

I actually wonder if Leonard might have to tone down the physicality a bit. He won't have his size advantage in the NHL at 5'11 190. We'll see, some guys are built different.