2023 Draft and UFA Thread

[GEEMAN]

Athletic mock draft has Carlsson dropped to us : https://theathletic.com/4562366/2023/06/08/nhl-mock-draft-2023-pronman-wheeler-bultman/

I'd be ecstatic if that was the case. Lots of mocks have Sharks drafting Michkov so far.

The Swede will be a Hab

 

[Habsy]

Seriously good with that

 

[Habsy]

But what does Rolex think? Kopitar is almost retired.

 

[Sal_Butera]

 

[GEEMAN]

Maybe , expect a surprise in the top 5

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

oh jesus, McCagg is pimping another low ranked guy like he did with Kotkaniemi and to a lesser extend Juraj last year.

 

[wiseguy1]

Well, in his presser today, Hughes said Leonard reminds him of the Tkachuk brothers with his physical, intense style of play and his work ethic. Stay tuned.

 

[Habsy]

Well, in his presser today, Hughes said Leonard reminds him of the Tkachuk brothers with his physical, intense style of play and his work ethic. Stay tuned.

I've read that previously so he's being consistent but also won't tip his hand.

 

[wiseguy1]

He said he would definitely draft the Best Player Available but then produced a long list of why drafting Michkov would be problematic.

 

[Alan C]

I am happy with Smith or Michkov. Grant always takes the pick that makes him seem smartest just like back in the flr days.

 

[east coast]

I am happy with Smith or Michkov. Grant always takes the pick that makes him seem smartest just like back in the flr days.

You're right on McCagg, Alan. I hate to say it and be in agreement with him, but, not having known his opinion, I was kind of leaning to Leonard myself if Michkov and Carlsson are gone. I'm also a bit partial to the small Swedish defenceman with the long name, or perhaps trading down.

 

[Habsy]

He said he would definitely draft the Best Player Available but then produced a long list of why drafting Michkov would be problematic.

He wants them to not take him ahead of him. Smart.

 

[lecoqsportif]

Boisvert has Reinbacher at #5.

Michkov is #2.

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

Boisvert has Reinbacher at #5.

Michkov is #2.

trade for 3 if can get Fantili...

 

[Habsy]

trade for 3 if can get Fantili...

Still think top 3 are set. This happens every year.

 

[lecoqsportif]

Yup. We’ll pick someone at 5 and then who knows?

Would love to pry 23 from the Rangers.

 

[Krustchev]

No one has any clue yet who we're taking at 5 . . . including HuGo, Bobrov, Geoffrey, Geeman, WeHave . . .

 

[Habsy]

No one has any clue yet who we're taking at 5 . . . including HuGo, Bobrov, Geoffrey, Geeman, WeHave . . .

Leave the zen shit to me. You suck at it.

 

[WeHaveMoreCupsThanYou]

No one has any clue yet who we're taking at 5 . . . including HuGo, Bobrov, Geoffrey, Geeman, WeHave . . .

Same as in years past except that when Timmins was in charge we knew that whoever they picked would be a bust.

 

[lecoqsportif]

Athletic guys pumping up Leonard’s tires, cause he’s a “nice kid” and fills need (power forward.)

Boisvert flatly says he’s a reach at #5.