Michkov might be under a KHL contract though which could restrict his ability to come over

Edit: I do also agree that most prospects should be able to develop in the AHL or elsewhere before reaching the NHL but there are of course exceptions to that

K i checked he has an NHL out clause should he be drafted in 2023 that comes into effect in 2024. But if he decides to continue his deal it ends in 2026

Call me crazy, but I don't think there's any player from the upcoming draft class I'd be in a hurry to rush to the NHL, even Wright.

I'm a firm believer in NHLe being a strong indicator, not necessarily an end-all-be-all metric, of an undrafted prospect's potential. Using NHLe, Wright doesn't appear to be anything profoundly special, at least not yet. Shane Wright projects to an NHLe of 34.484 points per 82GP.

Looking at the NHe for previous first-overall forwards in their first season and their actual production, we see:
Lafreniere - 48.591 points per 82GP (30.750pts / 82GP actual)
Hughes - 32.374 points per 82GP (28.230pts / 82GP actual)
Hischer - 36.077 points per 82GP (52pts / 82GP actual)
Matthews - 53.596 points per 82GP (69pts / 82GP actual)
McDavid - 64.084 points per 82GP (87.467pts / 82GP actual)

and should expect Wright to fall between with the likes of Hughes and Hischier more than in the camp with McDavid and Matthews. Many people believed Hughes wasn't ready, should Wright be expected to be ready?

Considering the unspectacular debuts for many players recently selected within the top-3 of their draft class and the most-likely teams Wright would end up on (ARI, MON, CHI, OTT, and SEA total to 66.9% or about two-thirds), I think any team looking to call Shane's name first overall at this upcoming draft - possibly with Chicago and Ottawa being the exceptions - I wouldn't rush Wright in the NHL beyond his 9 games to start the season. Between the quality of teammates he would be forced to play alongside and likely getting hammered by quality of opposition, giving Wright the extra year to develop alongside his peers or in Europe makes a lot more sense to me.

The NHL and AHL really need to work out some other system for the CHL age agreement. The transfer system is broken and disparages the top of every draft class.

K we did potential modern draft steals for our teams so lets up the game

Undrafted modern prospects who your team signed and are looking like a steal (basically was not drafted and has looked solid in your team's system)

For Toronto got to go with Alex Steeves.

Still early but the kids got 5 goals and an assist in 4 AHL games. Not bad

There are 2 players in 2023 who I think can challenge that assumption. Bedard and Michkov who in my eyes are the next big thing and wont require any seasoning to make it to their respective teams. I think these two are gonna be huge (potential generational talent). Some people have them as the second coming of Crosby and Ovie which may be a stretch but it could very well happen. After all Michkov broke Ovie's record and Bedard got exceptional status at 14 years old. I think these 2 will basically be true #1 and #2 picks just like Matthews and Laine were back in 2016.

What prospect do you see becoming a steal for your team

Rn I got (Topi Niemela) for Toronto

K we did potential modern draft steals for our teams so lets up the game

Undrafted modern prospects who your team signed and are looking like a steal (basically was not drafted and has looked solid in your team's system)

For Toronto got to go with Alex Steeves.

Still early but the kids got 5 goals and an assist in 4 AHL games. His 2-way game is solid, his speed is pretty good, and his shot looks pretty good. And ironically the main reason he wasnt drafted was his skating but his skating has looked pretty good so far

Just a personal example, this year I’m playing Midget A hockey instead of High School. I’m entering Midget from Bantam so it’s a jump, just like Juniors to the Pro’s.

>eliteprospects covers both Bantam and Midget hockey

K we did potential modern draft steals for our teams so lets up the game

Undrafted modern prospects who your team signed and are looking like a steal (basically was not drafted and has looked solid in your team's system)

For Toronto got to go with Alex Steeves.

Still early but the kids got 5 goals and an assist in 4 AHL games. His 2-way game is solid, his speed is pretty good, and his shot looks pretty good. And ironically the main reason he wasnt drafted was his skating but his skating has looked pretty good so far

K we did potential modern draft steals for our teams so lets up the game

Undrafted modern prospects who your team signed and are looking like a steal (basically was not drafted and has looked solid in your team's system)

For Toronto got to go with Alex Steeves.

Still early but the kids got 5 goals and an assist in 4 AHL games. His 2-way game is solid, his speed is pretty good, and his shot looks pretty good. And ironically the main reason he wasnt drafted was his skating but his skating has looked pretty good so far

Jake Christiansen (CLB) - Offensive minded defender who carries an above-average shot and solid puck-moving capabilities. Potential top-4 on the back end. Had a breakout year with Everett then signed with Columbus. 11 points in 10 games this year.

Brady Lyle (BOS) - Offense-minded defenseman with a heavy shot, good size (6-foot-3, 213 pounds) and a potent offensive skillset. Had a great year last year (14 points in 25 games) off to a slow start this year but it's early.

Daniil Miromanov (VGS) - started out as a RW when he played in the QMJHL (Acadie-Bathurst who then moved him to RD), played in the ECHL for the Kings then went back to the KHL. He is an offensive defenceman, but it is rare to see this kind of production from a player with such a huge frame. He has been able to produce in multiple leagues, and it all starts with his shot.

One player that is often forgot about not only in his own organizations fan base but also the NHL is Lassi Thomson who just played 22 minutes last night in his first NHL game when the Sens only had FIVE Dmen playing in the game and he actually played very well. alfie11 and csick could talk more but that’s real exciting for the Sens. With Zub now MIA we could see Thomson stay longer and JBD may need to called up or Guenette (Alfie11 just talked about)

At this point I’m more concerned if there’s enough bodies to play the next few games haha. But yeah Lassi played great. Trent Mann said he was our most ready D prospect

Well I think the Sens just need to have their games delayed at this point. You don’t have an actual NHL team playing. The Sharks have played like 5 games now and the team despite picking up some wins is showing signs of fatigue/ just poor play because they can’t keep up with an AHL lineup/ entirely youth d core. The Sens have EVEN MORE players out than the Sharks so the Sens shouldn’t have to play this weekend and maybe more.

One player that is often forgot about not only in his own organizations fan base but also the NHL is Lassi Thomson who just played 22 minutes last night in his first NHL game when the Sens only had FIVE Dmen playing in the game and he actually played very well. alfie11 and csick could talk more but that’s real exciting for the Sens. With Zub now MIA we could see Thomson stay longer and JBD may need to called up or Guenette (Alfie11 just talked about)

I really want them to bottom this year. They could use another top forward prospect that is ready to step in right away

I wasn’t able to watch the game last night, but Thomson has played his way back into being a very promising prospect with top 4 potential. Coming back to North America was the best thing for him, he had a very bad start to his D+2 year in Finland and was entering bust territory with how poorly he was playing, but he’s really rebounded in the AHL and looks poised to be a solid 2-way RD. Last night is probably more of an anomaly than what should be expected, but it gives a glimpse into his potential. He could make the team next year, him and JBD should be a nice competition in camp for 3RD. He’s a very good skater.

I would kill for Joakim Kemell. Shane Wright would be okay too I suppose.

I just have a feeling they’d pass on Kemell for Geekie lol. 6’4 215lbs centre at 17 year old, over a PPG in the WHL. I wouldn’t mind him as a pick , just would rather have Savoie or Kemell. But they’re both smaller guys

Stutzle just needs a pure scorer imo. Like just someone who wants to fill the net.

He really does.

Could be Kemell tho he doesn’t give me that vibe. Maybe Ivan?