GDT: The 2023 NHL Entry Draft, June 28 - 29, 2023

[SoupNazi]

Here it is: The 2023 NHL Draft GDT.

Our list of picks is for reference below. I will update the OP if we make any deals with some of these picks throughout the day.

Will also try to update the OP as picks are made, and link to each prospect's discussion thread.

Round	Pick	#OA	Conditions	Pick Made/Disposition
1st	DET	9	N/A	9OA: Nate Danielson
1st	NYI	17	From Vancouver (1 Mar 2023). Hronek Trade.	17OA: Axel Sandin Pellikka
2nd	DET	41
2nd	STL	42	From St. Louis (21 Mar 2022). Leddy Trade
2nd	Van	43	From Vancouver (1 Mar 2023). Hronek Trade.
3rd	DET	73
4th	MIN	117	From Minnesota (3 Mar 2023). Sundqvist Trade.
5th	DET	137
6th	DET	169
7th	DET	201

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[Pavels Dog]

agree to disagree, getting moore in the back half of the 1st round is huge

That’s where he was expected to go. Low offense 3rd line C or middle-6 wing.

 

[Winged Wheel Willy]

Starting to get really demoralizing as a Wings fan. Genuinely losing faith in SY.

Have faith, dude. Didn’t shake out how I wanted as well. But he has yet to miss on a high pick. Let’s see.

 

[Ulysses31]

That’s where he was expected to go. Low offense 3rd line C or middle-6 wing.

with his compete and skating he is a zach hyman floor IMO

 

[Shaman464]

So far I give this draft a B- for Detroit. They got a better Kasper and a Hronek replacement. Which is fine.

 

[Bench]

Hey, I'm feeling Talking Heads playing there.

 

[Roomba With a Bauer]

Starting to get really demoralizing as a Wings fan. Genuinely losing faith in SY.

SY has been our GM for 4 drafts, 4 offseasons, and 4 trade deadlines and we haven't done a single thing to address the most glaring weakness on the team by acquiring true scoring centers or wingers.

I get wanting to build the defense first but Jesus, at some point you need to put pucks in nets.

And I know nobody wants to hear this, but since it looks like we aren't going to be adding any decent forwards this off-season, get ready for a top six of Kubalik-Larkin-Raymond, Berggren-Copp-Perron next season. f***ing BARF.

 

[The Real Pastafarian]

That wee tiny defenseman is the same size as both the guys you're pining for.

He's an inch shorter than Moore, and he's a d-man. The average size of d-men in the NHL is a bit more than the average size of forwards, right?

How many 5 foot 10 defensemen are there in the NHL? I'm guessing a dozen that short or shorter, in the entire league.

 

[cvaicunas]

I liked Honzek 10x more than ASP

Where are you on this draft so far. You clearly put effort into scouting players

 

[Hoog]

Basically got a more physical Dylan Cozens at 9 and Cale Makar at 17. Watch Stevie go!

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

That's so bad. Ouch

 

[The Red Line]

Basically got a more physical Dylan Cozens at 9 and Cale Makar at 17. Watch Stevie go!

I'm fine with the ASP pick but.... come on.

 

[Pavels Dog]

SY has been our GM for 4 drafts, 4 offseasons, and 4 trade deadlines and we haven't done a single thing to address the most glaring weakness on the team by acquiring true scoring centers or wingers.

I get wanting to build the defense first but Jesus, at some point you need to put pucks in nets.

ASP is a very offensively gifted d-man.

 

[Ezekial]

He's an inch shorter than Moore, and he's a d-man. The average size of d-men in the NHL is a bit more than the average size of forwards, right?

How many 5 foot 10 defensemen are there in the NHL? I'm guessing a dozen that short or shorter, in the entire league.

How many giant D men do we need? He's basically going to be the same size Hronek is by the time he's in the NHL.

 

[Preposterone]

He's an inch shorter than Moore, and he's a d-man. The average size of d-men in the NHL is a bit more than the average size of forwards, right?

How many 5 foot 10 defensemen are there in the NHL? I'm guessing a dozen that short or shorter, in the entire league.

ASP literally JUST measured the same height as Moore at the combine (and out benched him). Axel isnt big, but he isnt a shrimp either

 

[Oddbob]

The way SN talked about Danielson, made him sound like more of a Rasmussen type pick or in other words not a very exciting pick at all. We already have drafted lots of character guys, why do we never go after the skill guys?

Also, why do some on here keep mentioning TSN, when they aren't covering the draft?

 

[Frk It]

Where are you on this draft so far. You clearly put effort into scouting players

I’d say like satisfactory but underwhelming given the picks we had and the players that were available for us.

Hoping we do better the rest of the way.

Not super pissed but I’m a bit disappointed. I like Danielson though.

 

[Ulysses31]

wasnt high on danielson but he has good hockey iq, size, skating, and a good shot, lots of potential.

got a rhd to play behind seider with offensive upside

So far I give this draft a B- for Detroit. They got a better Kasper and a Hronek replacement. Which is fine.

/agree

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

The Hawks having my 1 & 9 is upsetting.

 

[Umingmak]

That’s where he was expected to go. Low offense 3rd line C or middle-6 wing.

You're describing Danielson.

 

[Pavels Dog]

You're describing Danielson.

Who is bigger and more likely to stick at C, at minimum.

 

[Umingmak]

So far I give this draft a B- for Detroit. They got a better Kasper and a Hronek replacement. Which is fine.

Kasper > Danielson.

Who is bigger and more likely to stick at C, at minimum.

Moore has a high ceiling. Danielson has a low one.

Moore would have been a much, much better pick than Danielson.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

He's an inch shorter than Moore, and he's a d-man. The average size of d-men in the NHL is a bit more than the average size of forwards, right?

How many 5 foot 10 defensemen are there in the NHL? I'm guessing a dozen that short or shorter, in the entire league.

I see him listed as 5'11". Taller than Bedard, the same height as Moore. And he may not be done growing.

Also the same height as Makar, taller then Quinn Hughes. An inch shorter than Erik Karlsson.

Seems like the histrionics are a couple years early.

 

[SuperScript29]

Basically got a more physical Dylan Cozens at 9 and Cale Makar at 17. Watch Stevie go!

Heck, even if he's as good as Cozens, I'm happy.

 

[Roomba With a Bauer]

Kasper > Danielson.

Kasper is only like 6 months older than Danielson, and played in the NHL as an 18 year old.

Danielson won't sniff the NHL for probably four years.

 

[The Real Pastafarian]

How many giant D men do we need? He's basically going to be the same size Hronek is by the time he's in the NHL.

He's going to gain 2 inches in height between the age of 18 and 22? Wow that's odd.

OK. And he's Cale Makar too. Yep.

I mean, I get it. I want to support the team too. And I will. I wish this wee tiny soft offensive defenseman who shoots from the same side as most of our defenseman prospects all the best. I really do.

And I hope Danielson ends up better than Dvorsky and Moore and all of these apparently much more promising prospects.

And I'll root for both of these two guys. Of course.

But right now, tonight: I am so disappointed in these two picks, in the waste of draft capital...I know a trade takes someone else willing to make one, but would Buffalo have traded 13 plus a later pick for 9? I'm thinking yes. Would Danielson have been available at 13? I'm thinking definitely yes.

Allow me to be disappointed, and to vent. ARRRAGGGGGAAApukeOHSHITTHATHURTIVOMITEDWHILEIWASSCREAMINGAARRRGGHHH