Pre-Game Talk: Kent Hughes Presser, Thursday morning, June 8th 2023 9:30 am

[Milhouse40]

Kent is not saying much when it comes to Michkov. He says they will evaluate him as a player first but all factors will be taken into consideration.

But had that little smile when the names of Smith and Leonard comes up

 

[WeThreeKings]

They are 100 % drafting Will Smith if he's available

Vincent Riendeau told Kent Hughes that it was a good goalie year

Yes.. let's get Hrabal, baby

 

[Vachon23]

Is this only a french presser?

English question will probably come after

Yes.. let's get Hrabal, baby

You won't like what I will say, but I heard (don't remember who but it was someone with credibility) they really like Trey Augustine

 

[MarkovsKnee]

They are 100 % drafting Will Smith if he's available

Vincent Riendeau told Kent Hughes that it was a good goalie year

I missed the beginning did he actually say that? About taking Will Smith 100%?

Also, it's an outstanding year for goalies. Very deep, with good quality. I hope we take 2 goalies this year. 2nd or 3rd round and then 4th or 5th round.

 

[sampollock]

Is this only a french presser?

I know.... I don't understand????

I need Runner to translate..... I got "Oui" is all

 

[MarkovsKnee]

But had that little smile when the names of Smith and Leonard comes up

I mean who wouldn't? Both are to smile for players.

 

[WeThreeKings]

English question will probably come after


You won't like what I will say, but I heard (don't remember who but it was someone with credibility) they really like Trey Augustine

Hope they are wrong.. he's the worst of the top group.

 

[sampollock]

no dumb english reporters there...

stupid

 

[AHShadow]

Arpon Basu asked his philosophy on drafting and if he thinks the composition of his team influences the drafting.

Kent replied saying unless they believe both players are pretty equal, they draft the best player available. Wonder if that calms down the crowd of "we won't draft a small player"?

 

[Milhouse40]

Now he's comparing Leonard to Tkachuk

 

[BaseballCoach]

Hope someone asks him about status on Carey Price.

Better yet - hope he announces Carey Price is now 100% healthy and will be back next season.

He would make an experienced backup to Montembeault.

 

[WeThreeKings]

OK thought I heard he was comparing Leonard to Tkachuk

 

[sampollock]

Now he's comparing Leonard to Tkachuk

nice comparison

 

[Vachon23]

I missed the beginning did he actually say that? About taking Will Smith 100%?

Of course not but you could see it in his face and he text Will Smith parents after the interview to told how much he mature in the past 2 years

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Did he just compare Leonard to Matthew & Brady Tkachuk? Lol

Oh boy ....

 

[sampollock]

Did he just compare Leonard to Matthew & Brady Tkachuk? Lol

Oh boy ....

seems like he is baiting other GM's so Smith is around at 5

 

[Vachon23]

You can dislike Arpon Basu, but he's the one who ask the best questions

 

[MarkovsKnee]

OK thought I heard he was comparing Leonard to Tkachuk

To both Tkachuk brothers.

 

[WeThreeKings]

They're definitely high on Leonard and Smith.

 

[Vachon23]

Lol Kent Hughes saying he can't talk about Carter Hart either when he was ask about PLD

 

[WeThreeKings]

the Reinbacher report wasn't as glowing as the Leonard report.

 

[AHShadow]

Kent said that it's important to not put that much emphasis on whoever is currently in the SC finals when it comes to building your team.

One really small insight he revealed (which he talked about before) is competitiveness. Who are the most competitive players in the draft? lol

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Well, that was fast. 15 minutes.

 

[AHShadow]

Did anyone ask about Benson? Would've loved to hear his thoughts on him.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

the Reinbacher report wasn't as glowing as the Leonard report.

Smith or Leonard will be our pick.