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What I want to happen

What I want to happen

Draft Class: 2023
Created By: aldore
Published: Jun. 3, 2023 at 1:52 p.m.
ROUND 1TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
1Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-I don’t want this but can’t be unreasonable
2Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-Almost as much of a lock as bedard is at 1
3Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-Could see them going smith but I think they opt for the more NHL ready player as I think they want to compete sooner rather than later
4Logo of the San Jose Sharks-The choice they have to make is between michkov and smith. They decide to go with the quicker timeline and safer bet. Great player who could be a top line center one day with top 6 floor.
5Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-Slavic center with high compete to match with countrymen and 1st overall pick last year in Slafkovsky, slight reach but could work out well if it brings the best out of both players.
6Logo of the Arizona Coyotes-Small so he could slide but the offensive talent is undeniable. Could look great on Cooley’s wing.
7Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-This guy just screams fan favorite in Philly as they attempt to right their ship. High compete, and skill, could be a great building block for long term success.
8Logo of the Washington Capitals-One of the steals of the draft. Works perfectly for Washington. The have no fear of Russian players and get the second best talent on draft day.
9Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-Could see Detroit going several different ways. They decide to get the best skater in the draft.
10Logo of the St. Louis Blues-Realistically I see Reinbacher going anywhere from 5-9 but I’d be super happy if he was available by the time the blues pick. He fits exactly what the need to replenish the blue line.
11Logo of the Vancouver Canucks-Van almost goes with wallinader or ASP but decided to go for the best center left. Good size and great 2 way play. Can be a solid top 6 center in the future. Plays a pro style game.
12Logo of the Arizona CoyotesLogo of the Ottawa SenatorsAlmost took Reinbacher but passed for offensive talent. Decide to get the second best RD of the draft. Solid top 4 future. Great skater, good D, moves the puck well. Good prospect.
13Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-Stacked at LD, the decided to take a swing on a smaller but high offensive talent RD. Not the best defensive player but still has some skill there. Gives Buffalo an even more solid D core moving forward. -scary team for years to come.
14Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins-This one was tough. Their pool is so weak they decided to draft the best player at a premium position available.
15Logo of the Nashville Predators-Big power forward. Almost went D for them but again, pretty shallow system and decided to get a player with a pro build
16Logo of the Calgary Flames-At 16, flames don’t wanna pass this up. Good size and skill.
17Logo of the Detroit Red WingsLogo of the New York IslandersGreat size and compete, could see him rise a bit on draft day. Yezerman ain’t scared to reach and think this is a projectable NHLer
18Logo of the Winnipeg Jets-Best center available. Good size to project as an actual NHL center. Good pick up at 18.
19Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the Tampa Bay LightningWhy not get bedards life long friend to help make him comfortable. A good player who some will say slid a bit. Makes your franchise center happy so it’s a good pick.
20Logo of the Seattle Kraken-He slides cause his size despite putting up record numbers. it his linemates? Who knows but can’t pass him up at 20
21Logo of the Minnesota Wild-Good skating and a high compete level. Has good top 4 potential. A slightly smaller 2 way defensman, could see him learn a lot from a player like Spurgeon
22Logo of the Columbus Blue JacketsLogo of the Los Angeles KingsBig body, high skill. If he can get a little better at skating and foot speed this could be another steal.other team with a bright future.
23Logo of the New York Rangers-If he wasn’t Russian, he would have been a top 15 pick. 6’5” and skates well. Could see this being a very impactful player in the future
24Logo of the Nashville PredatorsLogo of the Edmonton OilersNashville wasn’t gonna leave the first round without aD man. Right shot with good size, skating, and puck skill.With their development for D, easy top 4 defender in the future
25Logo of the St. Louis BluesLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsAnother player I see going earlier. The blues get a stud with NHL size and solid play on both ends of the ice. Have had Russians in the past and he likely fits our timeline well.
26Logo of the San Jose SharksLogo of the New Jersey DevilsOnce projected a top 10 guy in this draft, a down year causes Sale to slide to the late first. Sharks decide to take the swing and can’t pass this player at 26
27Logo of the Colorado Avalanche-Size and compete are there. If he can put the rest together, he’s a valuable player at a premium position
28Logo of the Toronto Maple LeafsLogo of the Boston BruinsTalented Russian player with top 4/PP1 potential. Leafs decide to go D to help fill out prospect pool.
29Logo of the St. Louis BluesLogo of the Dallas StarsNHL size with high compete, middle 6 projections. Blues leave this draft with everything they wanted and I am happy.
30Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-Great shot, good IQ,could be a center or wing. Canes make a smart pick like usual.
31Logo of the Montreal CanadiensLogo of the Florida Panthers
32Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights-A younger kid in the draft who can skate well and works hard. With good development this could look like a great pick in the future.
Jun. 3, 2023 at 2:44 p.m.
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If the Blues grabbed that trio, I'd be elated.
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Jun. 4, 2023 at 8:46 a.m.
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As a Wings fan if this happened I would be very upset.
Jun. 4, 2023 at 3:40 p.m.
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I would not call But's skating good, everything looks about right to me outside of that though
 
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