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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[norrisnick]

Had to check if my memory is correct: Kane had 2 100pt seasons and had 110 on the dot once. Most years he was pretty much a ppg player. I get the different eras. But I wrote 110+ Every year. If he hits then I believe we’re talking Draisaitl levels of production. I think that eclipses Kane.

If Edvinsson hits he's Hedman.
If Kasper hits he's a M. Tkachuk at center.

Other prospects have high ceilings too. Edit - except Moore. That meme must live.

 

[Winged Wheel Willy]

If Edvinsson hits he's Hedman.
If Kasper hits he's a M. Tkachuk at center.

Other prospects have high ceilings too. Edit - except Moore. That meme must live.

That’s why I wouldn’t make the deal xDDD

 

[stillwater]

I think Michkov‘s ceiling is higher than Kane‘s. I believe he’s a perennial 110+ point player. So to me it’s all about „above replacement level“. I don’t believe that trade is good value in a vacuum. But in real life we have other prospects coming plus you can find players like Seabrook and Toews, Shattenkirk easier elsewhere. Via draft or trade. Players like Michkov won’t come available at pick 9 or later. But your point is well taken. I wouldn’t do the trade btw. but 9+17+Edvinsson I would.

What you're saying is that an undrafted player is a first ballot Hall-of-Famer, actually better than first ballot.

Okay ...

 

[SantosHalper]

Draft day tradition completed. Who else watches Draft Day on draft day?

Vontea Mack - no matter what

 

[Detroit Knights]

Draft day tradition completed. Who else watches Draft Day on draft day?
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Vontea Mack - no matter what

Honestly, I don't get the hate for this movie. Is it a feature film? Obviously no. But it isn't a terrible movie...It's not that bad.

 

[SantosHalper]

Honestly, I don't get the hate for this movie. Is it a feature film? Obviously no. But it isn't a terrible movie...It's not that bad.

Haters hate

 

[Leibinger6]

The biggest surprise of the draft will be if the Wings stand pat with their picks and just take BPA. Whether it’s through a player acquisition or a trade up, Steve is absolutely using his ammunition in those 2nd round picks (+ Boston’s 2024 1) to get his guys. Take that to the bank.

 

[eulatron]

not sure why people want a middle 6 center(Danielson) at 17 let alone 9. It's the first round, swing for the fences despite positional need!!

 

[stillwater]

That wouldn't be a surprise to most at all. That's what I'm expecting.

 

[Perfect Human]

T-2 hours.

 

[Leibinger6]

That wouldn't be a surprise to most at all. That's what I'm expecting.

Three dart throws in the mid-2nd are going to be much less appealing to Steve than using said capital to meet his convictions and lessen the risk of losing his draft sweethearts. Now isn’t the phase of the rebuild to cast a wide net and hope something surfaces. You need surefire talent that you can project in the lineup on a more predictable timeline. The top 20-22 prospects are a basket of different flavors that project as top 6 wingers and top 3 defensemen. I think he uses what capital he can to grab his favorite flavors and throw the middle finger up.

 

[Winged Wheel Willy]

What you're saying is that an undrafted player is a first ballot Hall-of-Famer, actually better than first ballot.

Okay ...

I‘m saying that’s the ceiling. In almost every draft there’s at least one player that can go toe to toe with Kane in terms of point production and talent. And in this draft there are even more candidates. let’s not act like Kane is the second coming.

 

[Henkka]

Is there some live feed ?

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

2 more hours! This is driving me crazy!!!

 

[lilidk]

Reunite Zadina with Vrana for 25 and 29

 

[Holden Caufield]

not sure why people want a middle 6 center(Danielson) at 17 let alone 9. It's the first round, swing for the fences despite positional need!!

Exactly. Drafting Danielson would be equal to arriving at a gun fight and shooting yourself in the foot before you get your gun out of the holster.

You don’t swing for Ty Dellandrea and Liam Foudy types that early . Nice depth pieces though.

 

[evolutionbaby]

If we pass on benson if he’s there I am going to be so disappointed

 

[Holden Caufield]

If we pass on benson if he’s there I am going to be so disappointed

Dude there are so many good players that are going to be available at 9!
Get yourself hyped about a few more in the next hour, so you don’t pigeon hole yourself.

 

[ZDH]

Does it have to be specifically #3? Can Beeker f*** you here by taking him #2?

Has to be specifically #3, got quite a few bets but that's the biggest one.

Bet Danielson over 9.5 and over 10.5, Cristall over 21.5, Brindley over 29.5, Smith #4, Leonard #5, and Michkov over 5.5

Michkov just overtook Leonard to go at 5 according to Vegas. fml

 

[Holden Caufield]

Has to be specifically #3, got quite a few bets but that's the biggest one.

Bet Danielson over 9.5 and over 10.5, Cristall over 21.5, Brindley over 29.5, Smith #4, Leonard #5, and Michkov over 5.5

Michkov just overtook Leonard to go at 5 according to Vegas. fml

I was just looking at my book and saw live as they changed the odds and made Will Smith the new favorite to go 3rd overall. You may be in trouble…

Michkov this morning was 20-1 to go #2
He is right now 3-1 to go #2

This could get wild

 

[A II R]

Anyone have a link to a draft feed? Currently abroad and going to stay up for the Wings picks.

 

[Henkka]

There's no LIVE...

...so let's get pumped up with this!



We have the best GM.

Time to trust him. Again.

 

[ZDH]

I was just looking at my book and saw live as they changed the odds and made Will Smith the new favorite to go 3rd overall. You may be in trouble…

Michkov this morning was 20-1 to go #2
He is right now 3-1 to go #2

This could get wild

Noooooooooooooo

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

I could actually see Barlow as a replacement for Debrincat. Instead of a small goalscorer on a big contract, you get a big goalscorer on a small contract. Barlow by all accounts is only a year or so away from the NHL.

If the Wings like him enough to take him at #9, I think that makes sense.

 

[Gniwder]

Reunite Zadina with Vrana for 25 and 29

LOL, no way anyone is gonna pay that much for Zadina. Would be lucky to get a second rounder, and I would take that deal for Zadina's benefit. Vrana is the only player that he's played well with, and the reason why I felt the team should have kept him.

Also, I'd reunite Maatta with Hronek, but only if Olli agrees to the trade since he just re-signed.