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My Draft Projections

My Draft Projections

Draft Class: 2023
Created By: areax91
Published: May 8, 2023 at 11:50 p.m.
Lottery Winners:
  1. Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksChicago Blackhawks (1→1)
  2. Logo of the Anaheim DucksAnaheim Ducks (2→2)
ROUND 1TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
1Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-Do I really have to say why he is going to be #1? Generational playmaking, elite skating, excellent finishing and much, much more. Shame on the NHL awarding Chicago Bedard.
2Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-What some may say as a consolation prize, I think Fantilli could be a blessing in disguise and maybe the Beniers of 2023. Instantly NHL-ready, smart playmaking, and can fit right in with Terry and Zegras.
3Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-BPA, and one who can provide the playmaking CBJ needs. He's also sound defensively and his two-way capabilities will be a big help for Johnny Hockey and Marchenko.
4Logo of the San Jose Sharks-While my heart would want the Sharks to wait for Michkov, after watching Grier's press conference my head is 100% certain he'd choose the Fresh Prince instead. Michkov may be BPA and Carlsson may be projected at #3, but Jarmo will go off-script and go for the Fresh Prince. Quick handling and deceptive play have earned him comparisons to William Nylander and Zegras, a great fit for a team that will be trusting him to fit with Gecko, Bords, and Gushchin within a few years. He also attended the same HS as Mike's son, so make that what you will.
5Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-Benson's been having a great CHL season, and Michkov is a risky pick given his KHL contract and the current situation in Ukraine. To be clear, he will be drafted but Benson is the safest pick available and he can help Slafkovsky and Caufield in a Top 6 role.
6Logo of the Arizona Coyotes-Yotes go off script and choose a player projected to be a stellar defenseman. Having watched some of his play in the Swiss league, he could provide the Yotes the Chychrun replacement they need.
7Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-Best center available at this point of the draft. Philly will want a center that can provide Farabee and Hayes service, and Dvorsky delivers just that.
8Logo of the Washington Capitals-IMO, the Caps will be the team that finally drafts Michkov. They have a long history of hosting Russian players, and he can serve as the easy successor to Ovie.
9Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-Best player available, and a classic Yzerman pick given how overlooked Sale is. He can play well with Raymond if given an opportunity.
10Logo of the St. Louis Blues-Blues go off-script and select Leonard. While not as prolific as Smith for US NTDP, he is still a fine winger prospect and one that could play well with Snuggerud or Neighbours.
11Logo of the Vancouver Canucks-
12Logo of the Arizona CoyotesLogo of the Ottawa Senators
13Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-
14Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins-
15Logo of the Nashville Predators-
16Logo of the Calgary Flames-
17Logo of the Montreal CanadiensLogo of the Florida Panthers
18Logo of the Detroit Red WingsLogo of the New York Islanders
19Logo of the Winnipeg Jets-
20Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the Tampa Bay Lightning
21Logo of the Seattle Kraken-
22Logo of the Minnesota Wild-
23Logo of the Columbus Blue JacketsLogo of the Los Angeles Kings
24Logo of the New York Rangers-
25Logo of the St. Louis BluesLogo of the Dallas Stars
26Logo of the Colorado Avalanche-
27Logo of the Nashville PredatorsLogo of the Edmonton Oilers
28Logo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLogo of the Boston Bruins
29Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights-
30Logo of the St. Louis BluesLogo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
31Logo of the San Jose SharksLogo of the New Jersey Devils
32Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-
May 9, 2023 at 12:07 a.m.
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As a Caps fan, I pray this happens.
May 9, 2023 at 12:17 a.m.
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As a habs fan, I'd prefer my team selcting anybody on this list instead of Benson. MTL already have a lot of small size players, I'd prefer other options that are as good as Benson IMO.
May 9, 2023 at 1:05 a.m.
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Would love to get Michkov. But have a feeling someone will bite in picks 1-6. If that's the case and Leonard, Dvorsky, or Reinbacher are available, I'd be fine with any of them.
 
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