Official 2023 NHL Draft Thread

[bauer]

I could see them moving up to take Reinbacher. I'm not joking.

 

[Tarpongg]

I could see them moving up to take Reinbacher. I'm not joking.

OMG you’re right

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

OMG you’re right

Your avatar freaks me out and makes me VERY uncomfortable.

 

[Flybynite]

I could see them moving up to take Reinbacher. I'm not joking.

 

[Lindberg]

Your avatar freaks me out and makes me VERY uncomfortable.

You disgraced Hobbs with a Flyers logo.

 

[Danko]

so if a team drafts him, can he just flee the KHL or a team pay his KHL team to release him from his contract? Is that not a thing anymore?

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

You disgraced Hobbs with a Flyers logo.

You're not wrong.

 

[wankstifier]

Are Benson and Michkov similar prospects?

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Are Benson and Michkov similar prospects?

I don't think so, but someone will come along and give you a proper answer. I can tell you this - I've never in my life been as excited by highlights of a hockey player as I was by Michkov's. He is spectacular.

 

[Flybynite]

so if a team drafts him, can he just flee the KHL or a team pay his KHL team to release him from his contract? Is that not a thing anymore?

Extraction III

 

[trostol]

rumor is they will send Bryan Mills over to get Michkov if they draft him

 

[Hanji]

so if a team drafts him, can he just flee the KHL or a team pay his KHL team to release him from his contract? Is that not a thing anymore?

That can't be done anymore.

 

[Magua]

Are Benson and Michkov similar prospects?

I give an edge to Michkov because of projectability. I'll ignore the outside shit, and say I think his path to being a star is easier. He's an '04 birthday with a lot of pro games, and he's simply further along in his timeline than Benson. That doesn't have to be construed as a good/bad thing -- we just know more today. Michkov is not an elite speedster either, but his burst is better, so that's another thing we don't have to project. Benson is in his own category of being a tenacious little bugger, but Michkov isn't a slouch there, at least offensively.

That said, Benson is one of the smarter prospects I've ever scouted; he throws out everything including the kitchen sink every shift. He's a top 3 passer without question in this class. He's better at making his linemates better; Michkov, while being a good passer playing off his shot, is more individualistic. Traits like Benson's overdeliver. More things need to come with him, but in my mind, his upside can be a similarly impactful player in his own way. If I'm doing tiers, I don't have them split. The true crime would be having one on the board at 7 and passing that opportunity up.

 

[scumpup]

I think what we're missing from Benson vs Michkov is that if Benson was centering for Michkov they would be an absolutely insane duo.

Get both danny. Do it.

 

[cheesesteak]

I actually liked Benson’s highlights better. Maybe that’s because Michkov is playing against men in a lot of his highlights?

I’d be very happy with either of them.

 

[Sombastate]

I think what we're missing from Benson vs Michkov is that if Benson was centering for Michkov they would be an absolutely insane duo.

Get both danny. Do it.

My life's dream is that we get Michkov with 7, and Benson with 9.

If that happens, I'll have a week long erection.

 

[FlyerNutter]

Lol this one deserves a share here, made me chuckle a little. Apologies if anyone has seen already.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

Lol this one deserves a share here, made me chuckle a little. Apologies if anyone has seen already.

Nick Siriani has a side hustle in NHL?

 

[Lindberg]

Lol this one deserves a share here, made me chuckle a little. Apologies if anyone has seen already.

Sounds like something out I'd expect from the Hurricanes.

That's one of those odd Google interview questions.

 

[BigToe]

 

[FlyerNutter]

My beautiful boy.

Matvei isn’t going to be there, but Moore will be.

 

[Magua]

I like when tracking data matches up with what you see. Like Moore to me is a GOOD chance creating passer. He makes high skill OZ passes. It’s more about frequency. He likes to hold it and wait for a prime chance over passing in volume. Soviet hockey.

If both the roadkill wingers are gone, he’s the guy that jumps off the page as having real top 6 potential. I know you feel the same way. Maybe the Flyers will pass on him and Benson.

 

[Rebels57]

I like when tracking data matches up with what you see. Like Moore to me is a GOOD chance creating passer. He makes high skill OZ passes. It’s more about frequency. He likes to hold it and wait for a prime chance over passing in volume. Soviet hockey.

If both the roadkill wingers are gone, he’s the guy that jumps off the page as having real top 6 potential. I know you feel the same way. Maybe the Flyers will pass on him and Benson.

Caufield & Boldy: The Sequel

 

[Redpath]

Meeting with Michkov today

 

[Rebels57]

Meeting with Michkov today

Briere is trying to f*** this up.