95snipes
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Good work here. I know he's an overager, but is Yegor Sidorov someone you considered?
Post your 2023 Draft List
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Bubbles
Die Hard for Bedard 2023
@GermanSpitfire , I really appreciate your work! Always respected your opinion and knowledge here.
Just curious why you rated Nadeau low, when he's been on the fringes of the 1st round in most lists.
And no Suniev in your top 100? I feel I like I'm the only one on this board that talks about him.
Just curious why you rated Nadeau low, when he's been on the fringes of the 1st round in most lists.
And no Suniev in your top 100? I feel I like I'm the only one on this board that talks about him.
GermanSpitfire
EU Video Scout for McKeen’s | Rest Easy #13
100% - as a Senators fan he reminds me of Yegor Sokolov. Skating isn’t pretty and he doesn’t have the size but they both but as juniors have great shots and all both have done is score goals.
Heidt just has been good on almost every game I watched. He is playmaker first. I like the pace of play, hands and compete. Shot is good, not great. He can play down the middle if you need him to. He drives lot of the plays for his team and is good in transition. His defensive play leaves something to be desired but he at least tries to defend well even though he ain't no Zach Benson when it comes to defense. Somebody compared Heidt to Dawson Mercer and I kinda liked that comp.
Yager has been rock solid shoot-first two-way center with potentially lethal shot. Lately he has been solid playmaker(better than you might think) as well when his shot has not been giving result and he can drive plays even when he is not scoring goals. He is better defensively than Heidt, natural center and is pretty good at faceoffs. His drought in goalscoring kinda forced me to drop him a bit but I still like him and his upside.
I might be wrong but I have watched like around 6 games from both from start of the season and this is what I tend to get from them. I just like the upside and projectability both guys have.
GermanSpitfire
EU Video Scout for McKeen’s | Rest Easy #13
Nadeau I really liked coming into the year - guys that are good skaters and have a great motor are kids that I am usually very high on. Problem that I keep asking to myself is one that continues to reoccor with Nadeau and other similar prospects like Brindley, Barkey and to a lesser extent Leonard.
Where do I see them slotting in an NHL lineup?
Personally I don’t see high end upside with these kids - I think they can be valuable role players. But I don’t know how much these kids can bring to the table - I’ll have a much better idea in My final ranking. Size is also an issue for me.
And I’m not big on Suniev - he’d be worthy of a mid round pick but skating and Questions regarding how his offence will translate going forward give me pause.
Howe Elbows 9
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I'd also like to post this kind of list, as my knowledge of the 2023 draftees is currently really limited.
1. Bedard
2. Fantilli
3. Michkov
4. Carlsson
5. Leonard
6. Benson
7. Smith
8. Barlow
9. Dvorsky
10. Wood
11. Sale
12. Reinbacher
13. Yager
14. Cristall
15. Heidt
No Quinton Burns - even in rounds 3 or 4 - I think NHL scouts like his game and his trajectory.
Stewie Griffin
What the deuce
1. Bedard
2. Fantilli
3. Carlsson
4. Michkov
5. Benson
6. Smith
7. Cristall
8. Yager
9. Dvorsky
10. Leonard
11. Sale
12. Reinbacher
13. Sandin-Pellika
14. Barlow
16. Danielson
17. Ritchie
18. Perrault
19. Heidt
20. Gulyayev
2. Fantilli
3. Carlsson
4. Michkov
5. Benson
6. Smith
7. Cristall
8. Yager
9. Dvorsky
10. Leonard
11. Sale
12. Reinbacher
13. Sandin-Pellika
14. Barlow
16. Danielson
17. Ritchie
18. Perrault
19. Heidt
20. Gulyayev
austin63867
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draft rankings by me (top 64, Goalies separate because it's hard to rank them against skaters and I suck at Goalie scouting) (reposted because I called Brzustewicz his brother's name)
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austin63867
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If I did have to rank Goalies here, Bjarnason would have been 34th. Hrabal somewhere in the mid 2nd.
Kobe Armstrong
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Agreed for the most part. I think Leonard will be overdrafted if he's in the top-10. But...
He's essentially the easiest lock to become a 20 goal scorer in the NHL outside of the top-6. I see him as a 25g 20a type of player, that plays on the 2nd line and might have a couple huge seasons if he plays with a #1 center.
He just has that true goal scorers instinct, puts himself in the right spot and can create his own chances as well as finish tap ins.
If Oliver Moore makes it anywhere close to #20 I'll be shocked. The Athletic has him going 10th OA.
LePerilsofPerreault
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1. Bedard
2. Fantilli
3. Michkov
4. Carlsson
5. Smith
6. Benson
7. Barlow
8. Yager
9. Leonard
10. Dvorsky
2. Fantilli
3. Michkov
4. Carlsson
5. Smith
6. Benson
7. Barlow
8. Yager
9. Leonard
10. Dvorsky
GlassesJacketShirt
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Bedard Tier
1. Bedard
f***ing Pumped Tier
2. Michkov
3. Fantilli
4. Carlsson
Exciting Tier
5. Benson
6. Cristall
Goodies Tier
7. Smith
8. Moore
9. Sale
10. Gulyayev
11. Simashev
12. Sandin-Pellikka
Walk-Away Okay Tier
13. Brindley
14. Reinbacher
15. Danielson
16. Leonard
17. Heidt
18. Wood
19. Musty
20. Cagnoni
21. Dvorsky
I ended up going to 21 since I felt Dvorsky has enough of a gap from #22 for me to cut it off. Still debating the picks below.
1. Bedard
f***ing Pumped Tier
2. Michkov
3. Fantilli
4. Carlsson
Exciting Tier
5. Benson
6. Cristall
Goodies Tier
7. Smith
8. Moore
9. Sale
10. Gulyayev
11. Simashev
12. Sandin-Pellikka
Walk-Away Okay Tier
13. Brindley
14. Reinbacher
15. Danielson
16. Leonard
17. Heidt
18. Wood
19. Musty
20. Cagnoni
21. Dvorsky
I ended up going to 21 since I felt Dvorsky has enough of a gap from #22 for me to cut it off. Still debating the picks below.
GlassesJacketShirt
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I have him at 23, debating for 22 at the moment. It goes without saying, I am not his biggest fan despite starting him at #6 this year.
NickH8
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Mad respect for the work you put in. What's your take on Oliver Moore? 14 is by no means "low" but a lot of people have him top 10. Would also be curious to hear your thoughts on Danielson.
GermanSpitfire
EU Video Scout for McKeen’s | Rest Easy #13
With Moore - he’s actually been a slow cooker this season for me. He has gradually risen up each list I have done so far this year.
I can see why many would have him top-10, I’m just not that ready to make such a distinction. This class has MANY great forward prospects, guys with higher upsides than Moore.
I guess the question comes down to this, does Moore have the potential the become more than a middle 6 winger In the NHL? I’m not ready to confidently say yes or no to that. And that’s why I “only“ have him at 14.
In the end, from what I’ve seen from Moore is he is a relasivly safe player who will play in The NHL some day in some capacity.
With Nate Danielson, he is a relatively similar player to Oliver Moore in that he probably isn’t going to wow you with his flashiness, he is just a quietly effective two way forward with good size, mobility and IQ.
He is a very good two-way forward leading the offence for a pretty bad Brandon team. He is a great skater with great vision in the offensive end, being able to make some pretty difficult passes.
His game away from the puck is very mature for a player his age. He positions himself very well to help teammates and provide pressure to the puck carrier. He is the type of kid that NHL scouts are going to love more than your traditional hobby scout.
SimGrindcore
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Stewie Griffin
What the deuce
Oops lol, let's just say no one catches my eye to be ranked there
Sacha BOXviert
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1. Bedard
2. Fantilli
3. Michkov
4. Carlsson
5. Benson
6. Sale
7. W. Smith
8. Danielson
9. Brindley
10. Ritchie
11. Reinbacher
12. Moore
13. Dvorsky
14. Yager
15. Perron
2. Fantilli
3. Michkov
4. Carlsson
5. Benson
6. Sale
7. W. Smith
8. Danielson
9. Brindley
10. Ritchie
11. Reinbacher
12. Moore
13. Dvorsky
14. Yager
15. Perron
landy92mack29
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Will have one more adjustment after the playoffs are over but most players are solidifying their spots, ranges at least. Few guys outside the first that should be getting more attention from the masses are Myatovic, Lipinski, Kipkie and McMillan. Potential big value picks with them, hoping Kipkie gets taken to U18s so I can see him away from the Victoria team. I knew it watching them in bantam but I highly doubt there will ever be a year like the 05s again in western Canada. Even with some late 04s on this list there are quite a few 05s who chose the college path
1-Connor Bedard, C Regina Pats 1st
2-Brayden Yager, C Moose Jaw Warriors 4-6
3-Nate Danielson, C Brandon Wheat Kings 6-10
4-Lukas Dragicevic, RHD Tri-City Americans 6-10
5-Zach Benson, LW Winnipeg Ice 6-10
6-Riley Heidt, C Prince George Cougars 8-12
7-Andrew Cristall, LW Kelowna Rockets 11-20
8-Koehn Ziemmer, RW Prince George Cougars 11-20
9-Caden Price, LHD Kelowna Rockets 20-32
10-Samuel Honzek, C Vancouver Giants 20-32
11-Kalan Lind, LW Red Deer Rebels 20-32
12-Carson Bjarnason, G Brandon Wheat Kings 2nd
13-Tanner Molendyk, LHD Saskatoon Blades 2nd
14-Luca Cagnoni, LHD Portland Winterhawks 2nd
15-Mazden Leslie, RHD Vancouver Giants 2nd
16-Gracyn Sawchyn, C Seattle Thunderbirds 2nd
17-Scott Ratzlaff, G Seattle Thunderbirds 2nd
18-Connor Levis, RW Kamloops Blazers 2-3
19-Nico Myatovic, LW Seattle Thunderbirds 2-3
20-Jaden Lipinski, RW Vancouver Giants 2-3
21-Sage Weinstein, LHD Spokane Chiefs 3-4
22-Kaden Hammell, RHD Everett Silvertips 3-4
23-Justin Kipkie, LHD Victoria Royals 3-4
24-Tommaso De Luca, C Spokane Chiefs 3-4
25-Deegan McMillan, C Tri-City Americans 4-5
26-Bauer Dumanski, LHD Prince George Cougars 4-5
27-Kalem Parker, RHD Victoria Royals 4-5
28-Carter Sotheran, RHD Portland Winterhawks 4-5
29-Logan Warmold, C Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-7
30-Oliver Tulk, C Calgary Hitmen 5-7
1-Connor Bedard, C Regina Pats 1st
2-Brayden Yager, C Moose Jaw Warriors 4-6
3-Nate Danielson, C Brandon Wheat Kings 6-10
4-Lukas Dragicevic, RHD Tri-City Americans 6-10
5-Zach Benson, LW Winnipeg Ice 6-10
6-Riley Heidt, C Prince George Cougars 8-12
7-Andrew Cristall, LW Kelowna Rockets 11-20
8-Koehn Ziemmer, RW Prince George Cougars 11-20
9-Caden Price, LHD Kelowna Rockets 20-32
10-Samuel Honzek, C Vancouver Giants 20-32
11-Kalan Lind, LW Red Deer Rebels 20-32
12-Carson Bjarnason, G Brandon Wheat Kings 2nd
13-Tanner Molendyk, LHD Saskatoon Blades 2nd
14-Luca Cagnoni, LHD Portland Winterhawks 2nd
15-Mazden Leslie, RHD Vancouver Giants 2nd
16-Gracyn Sawchyn, C Seattle Thunderbirds 2nd
17-Scott Ratzlaff, G Seattle Thunderbirds 2nd
18-Connor Levis, RW Kamloops Blazers 2-3
19-Nico Myatovic, LW Seattle Thunderbirds 2-3
20-Jaden Lipinski, RW Vancouver Giants 2-3
21-Sage Weinstein, LHD Spokane Chiefs 3-4
22-Kaden Hammell, RHD Everett Silvertips 3-4
23-Justin Kipkie, LHD Victoria Royals 3-4
24-Tommaso De Luca, C Spokane Chiefs 3-4
25-Deegan McMillan, C Tri-City Americans 4-5
26-Bauer Dumanski, LHD Prince George Cougars 4-5
27-Kalem Parker, RHD Victoria Royals 4-5
28-Carter Sotheran, RHD Portland Winterhawks 4-5
29-Logan Warmold, C Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-7
30-Oliver Tulk, C Calgary Hitmen 5-7
Goldenhands
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1-Bedard
2-Michkov
3-Carlsson
4-Fantilli
5-Reinbacher
6-Dvorsky
7-Danielson
8-Leonard
9-Benson
10-Barlow
11-Moore
12-Sandin-Pellikka
13-Brindley
14-Yager
15-Smith
2-Michkov
3-Carlsson
4-Fantilli
5-Reinbacher
6-Dvorsky
7-Danielson
8-Leonard
9-Benson
10-Barlow
11-Moore
12-Sandin-Pellikka
13-Brindley
14-Yager
15-Smith
I honestly think at this point Myatovic may be a sneaky late first or early second
Lavar Ball
Neva Lost
March Ranking, last before the draft:
| 1 | Connor | Bedard | Canada |
| 2 | Matvei | Michkov | Russia |
| 3 | Adam | Fantilli | Canada |
| 4 | Leo | Carlsson | Sweden |
| 5 | Will | Smith | USA |
| 6 | Zach | Benson | Canada |
| 7 | David | Reinbacher | Austria |
| 8 | Oliver | Moore | USA |
| 9 | Dalibor | Dvorsky | Slovakia |
| 10 | Brayden | Yager | Canada |
| 11 | Eduard | Sale | Czech Republic |
| 12 | Mikhail | Gulyayev | Russia |
| 13 | Andrew | Cristall | Canada |
| 14 | Nate | Danielson | Canada |
| 15 | Ryan | Leonard | USA |
| 16 | Axel | Sandin Pellikka | Sweden |
| 17 | Colby | Barlow | Canada |
| 18 | Matthew | Wood | Canada |
| 19 | Dmitri | Simashev | Russia |
| 20 | Riley | Heidt | Canada |
| 21 | Gavin | Brindley | USA |
| 22 | Samuel | Honzek | Slovakia |
| 23 | Quentin | Musty | USA |
| 24 | Lukas | Dragicevic | Canada |
| 25 | Gabe | Perreault | USA |
| 26 | Calum | Ritchie | Canada |
| 27 | Jayden | Perron | Canada |
| 28 | Otto | Stenberg | Sweden |
| 29 | Gracyn | Sawchyn | USA |
| 30 | Caden | Price | Canada |
| 31 | Nick | Lardis | Canada |
| 32 | Bradley | Nadeau | Canada |
| 33 | Hunter | Brzustewicz | USA |
| 34 | Koehn | Ziemmer | Canada |
| 35 | Daniil | But | Russia |
| 36 | Etienne | Morin | Canada |
| 37 | Charlie | Stramel | USA |
| 38 | Ethan | Gauthier | Canada |
| 39 | Tanner | Molendyk | Canada |
| 40 | Carson | Bjarnason | Canada |
| 41 | Luca | Cagnoni | Canada |
| 42 | Oliver | Bonk | Canada |
| 43 | Alex | Ciernik | Slovakia |
| 44 | Michael | Hrabal | Czech Republic |
| 45 | Maxim | Strbak | Slovakia |
| 46 | Carson | Rehkopf | Canada |
| 47 | Tom | Willander | Sweden |
| 48 | William | Whitelaw | USA |
| 49 | Kalan | Lind | Canada |
| 50 | Noah | Dower-Nilsson | Sweden |
