Prospect Info: The 2023 NHL Entry Draft Thread

[Halfy]

It’s important to note that Chevy will likely take at least one member of the USNDTP team (or American college/USHL) in the first 3 rounds. Adjust accordingly

 

[Thechozen1]

One kid I lean heavily towards at 18/19 is Lukas Dragicevic. He's a big right shot defencemen 6'2, 190 from Richmond, BC. Excellent transitional defencemen, great skater, poise with the puck, PP QB, great passer with solid vision and is a really good skater. Has some defensive holes in his game and takes a lot of risks with the puck but he's the perfect prototypical modern day defencemen.

Some may say he's a reach at 18/19 but I think he's being slept on a bit.

One of my favourite prospects who fills an organizational need who like you said might be a little under appreciated.

 

[John Agar]

It’s important to note that Chevy will likely take at least one member of the USNDTP team (or American college/USHL) in the first 3 rounds. Adjust accordingly

And rightly so... the USNDTP team & USHL both have a lot of prospects in the top 60 worth drafting...

 

[drumzan]

I wonder if there is a possibility of the Jets moving back this draft to acquire a 2nd round pick. The Jets would be difficult to project but they generally draft on best available on their draft board but if there is a group of players they like maybe we jump back if not a guy I am liking more and more especially after the U18s is Otto Stenberg. Thought he looked really good there.

When was the last draft day trade Cheveldayoff made? My guess is the 2016 Logan Stanley trade. Plus a minor 7th round pick swap with Montreal in the same draft.

 

[jgimp]

I am not a Barlow lover but I can see him going in that top 16 even top 10 easily. I really think there are 20 to 25 players that are fairly interchangeable in that top 40

I’ve watched him quite a bit live up in Owen Sound. I was at their final playoff game against London when he got injured and left the game. The team was directionless without him and fizzled out the rest of the game. He’s a a great overall player but not really elite at anything particular if you get my drift. Great team leader, he was given the C as soon as he arrived. He’s solid away from the pucks, good 2 way game. Skating looks a bit blocky to me but fixable. I’d be ok with him at 18. I just wish he played C. I think he’d do well there, his game suits it

 

[surixon]

I’ve watched him quite a bit live up in Owen Sound. I was at their final playoff game against London when he got injured and left the game. The team was directionless without him and fizzled out the rest of the game. He’s a a great overall player but not really elite at anything particular if you get my drift. Great team leader, he was given the C as soon as he arrived. He’s solid away from the pucks, good 2 way game. Skating looks a bit blocky to me but fixable. I’d be ok with him at 18. I just wish he played C. I think he’d do well there, his game suits it

Have you seen much of Calum Ritchie, if so what are your thoughts on him?

 

[jgimp]

Have you seen much of Calum Ritchie, if so what are your thoughts on him?

Unfortunately not.
I haven’t seen much of him at all so don’t really have an opinion of him. I don’t have access to CHL hockey games on TV anymore so I am beholden to live games when I have time
Bonk looks good from London, mid 2nd I think unless someone reaches. Could pay off. I just don’t trust London defenceman to develop though.
Barkey too, just small. Should go earlier than he will. Be a good pickup mid rounds

 

[surixon]

From the highlights I've liked a lot of what I've seen from Ritchie. He's a smart player who reads the play well both ways and puts himself in good positions. He's got good size and moves well enough. Has a big shot and nice hands and solid vision and passing.

Kind of reminds me a bit of Jason Arnott.

I'd be pretty happy with him at 18. Think if he develops really well could be a two-way 30g 30a center.

 

[ps241]

It’s important to note that Chevy will likely take at least one member of the USNDTP team (or American college/USHL) in the first 3 rounds. Adjust accordingly

With Max Giese gone who knows. That is an ace in the hole we will miss. People Joke about us taking too many American’s but then we have to remember that maybe it’s because we had a good scout in that area that hit more on his picks than our Canadian amature scouts did. I will have to go back and scrape the data.

I think he could be a quick transition to the NHL as well. He's got the size, he just needs some seasoning. We have the perfect partner for him in Morrissey as well locked up long term. We could really use that size, speed and offensive firepower on our backend.

Would you be happy with Yager at #18. What is your scouting report on him Dax?

 

[VictoriaJetsFan]

One player looking more and more intriguing is Quentin Musty from Sudbury. He truly has learned how to use his line mates better and is turning into an exceptional passer. His shot is already amazing and he is huge. Good skater too .An old school power forward if their ever was one.

This draft is so deep, loading up on later round picks and 2nd's could be very wise for building organizational depth.

 

[ps241]

One player looking more and more intriguing is Quentin Musty from Sudbury. He truly has learned how to use his line mates better and is turning into an exceptional passer. His shot is already amazing and he is huge. Good skater too .An old school power forward if their ever was one.

This draft is so deep, loading up on later round picks and 2nd's could be very wise for building organizational depth.

Good sized kid and really productive. Hockey Prospects had him at #27 in their January 23rd rankings. Have you watched him play much?

 

[blueandgoldguy]

Imagine if Bedard got a chance to play with Laine… man that would be cool to see. Instead he’s gonna waste half a decade in Shitcago while they try and figure shit out.

I think it's possible for Chicago to speed up the rebuild by a few years given it's a large desirable market for UFA types, similar to LA and New York.

 

[gojetsgo]

 

[Daximus]

Would you be happy with Yager at #18. What is your scouting report on him Dax?

Oh absolutely, I've gotten to see Yager a lot the last few seasons in person and the kid is good. All situations swiss army knife jack of all trades kind of player. Good compete, plays a solid 200 foot game, very straight lines kind of player, doesn't usually get to fancy and can play any forward position you want. PP, PK, he does it all. He might not be exceptionally amazing at any one thing but he's just an overall good player. I'm not sure what his upside is, probably more of a middle 6 kind of guy with some slight potential to really hit a stride in the NHL and be a 1st line player. If the Jets tag him at 18, I'd be pretty happy with that kind of pick but I think there may be some better targets depending on how the draft falls.

 

[trebendan]

I’d like to see the Jets move up to draft the Austrian Reinbacher. Jets lack RD prospects right now.

 

[Whileee]

In case you haven't seen this, it's a kind of neat site that summarizes the trajectories of draft rankings for many prospects, based on public rankings. A problem with the methodology is that it can be biased by the "group think" that often influences draft rankings.

2023 NHL Draft Stock

I still put the most stock in McKenzie's rankings, as his panel of scouts tend to really be plugged into how NHL teams are ranking first-rounders.

Still, this tool kind of shows how various players are "trending".

Below are screen shots of a few players that might be of interest to the Jets at #18.

 

[Gil Fisher]

My quick top 16 draft

1. Chicago - Bedard
2. Ducks - Fantilli
3. Cbus - Smith
4. Sharks - Carlsson
5. Montreal - Michkov
6. Yotes - Reinbacher(wouldn't shock me to see them move back too)
7. Flyers - Yager
8. Caps - Leonard
9. Detroit - Dvorsky
10. Blues - Benson
11. Nucks - Ritchie
12. Yotes - Sandin Pellikka
13. Buffalo - Moore
14. Penguins - Danielson
15. Preds - Sale
16. Flames - Leonard

Hopefully something like this plays out; good chance of a decent player falling to us if the Flames select someone who has already been selected.

 

[Heldig]

My quick top 16 draft

1. Chicago - Bedard
2. Ducks - Fantilli
3. Cbus - Smith
4. Sharks - Carlsson
5. Montreal - Michkov
6. Yotes - Reinbacher(wouldn't shock me to see them move back too)
7. Flyers - Yager
8. Caps - Leonard
9. Detroit - Dvorsky
10. Blues - Benson
11. Nucks - Ritchie
12. Yotes - Sandin Pellikka
13. Buffalo - Moore
14. Penguins - Danielson
15. Preds - Sale
16. Flames - Leonard

Why do so many folks think the Coyotes are drafting Reinbacher at 6th overall? Maybe at 12.

Leonard is definitely on their radar as is Dvorsky. O Moore probably, too.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Hopefully something like this plays out; good chance of a decent player falling to us if the Flames select someone who has already been selected.

My bad should have the other American Perrault for the Flames

 

[Daximus]

Michkov is such a wildcard here. CBJ seems like a team that isn't afraid to draft Russians. But he could go anywhere in this draft.

 

[Gil Fisher]

CBJ has said that they'll put LAK's pick in play for a trade that helps their team now. Hard to see us moving PLD or Scheif there though.

 

[ps241]

Michkov is such a wildcard here. CBJ seems like a team that isn't afraid to draft Russians. But he could go anywhere in this draft.

In a normal draft with less talent in The top 6 he is easier to place but I would be shocked if he drops past 6. He seems like he really fits the Coyotes time line. From what I saw of him he is really dynamic BUT he’s Russian, on a long term deal in Russian, he’s a winger, and he’s a bit on the small side. That being said he put up 20 points in 27 KHL games as a 17 year old and that is special.

 

[Daximus]

In a normal draft with less talent in The top 6 he is easier to place but I would be shocked if he drops past 6. He seems like he really fits the Coyotes time line. From what I saw of him he is really dynamic BUT he’s Russian, on a long term deal in Russian, he’s a winger, and he’s a bit on the small side. That being said he put up 20 points in 27 KHL games as a 17 year old and that is special.

Has Arizona ever really had a timeline? Michkov would probably be the best player they've ever drafted but what are the odds he signs there longterm? By 26/27 he's gonna be 22 so they could potentially get 5 years of team control if he comes over, 2 of which will be ELC years.

That's a lot of risk for a team that generally has issues keeping players long term.

 

[tbcwpg]

Has Arizona ever really had a timeline? Michkov would probably be the best player they've ever drafted but what are the odds he signs there longterm? By 26/27 he's gonna be 22 so they could potentially get 5 years of team control if he comes over, 2 of which will be ELC years.

That's a lot of risk for a team that generally has issues keeping players long term.

I think Arizona's timeline is when the new arena is ready.

 

[macmaroon]

I think the Coyotes timeline is when the new arena is ready.

But Houston already has an arena ready...