Mock based of rumors and vibes

If Reinbacher goes top 5, it is to SJ, which I doubt will happen. MTL is clearly after Leonard, or moving up in the top 4. The only way Reinbacher is a Hab is if Mailloux gets like a 5+ year ban from the NHL from the meeting with Bettman, and as much as I hate Gary and he hates Canada, Mailloux should be fine.

Rumors that I've heard:

Chicago is undecided on 1st overall, apparently Fantilli and Carlsson are on their radar
Columbus is heavily scouting Will Smith
Sharks are willing to trade the 4th pick, if they don't they will draft for size. Reinbacher or Carlsson would be solid options
Montreal either drafts Leonard or trades up in the draft. If they do trade up, they will select Smith
Arizona has been targeting Reinbacher
For the Flyers, Keith Jones wants to build the team around the blue line. Sandin Pelikka is a guy that's been heavily scouted
The Capitals want to address their top 6 through the draft, via Brian McLellan's end of season press conference
Stevie Y is heavily interested in Honzek, he's been scouting the player himself. Almost a guarantee he reaches on him with one of the picks. Oliver Moore and Tom Willander have also been scouted.
Canucks are another team interested in Sandin Pelikka, also the pick could be traded down
Nashville wants players that are committed defensively
19th pick, Chicago is targeting Daniil But. They are also interested in Gabe Perreault, but more than likely he won't be available

Sharks have never once said they are willing to trade the 4th. I have listened to and read every Grier interview out there and nothing says they are willing to trade it. Comment with the link if youre not totally full of ****.

The only thing concrete from SJ is that they have taken both Carlsson and Smith out to dinner. Corey Masisak from the Athletic said the biggest mystery at the draft is what San Jose is going to do. So im assuming you’re not an insider.

Heres the link, yes its on a Habs site, but its about the Sharks: https://www.habsfanatics.com/Draft-trade-A-journalist-drops-a-bombshell-about-the-Sharks-4th-overall-pick-and-Kent-Hughes-must-take-advantage-of-it-241381

EDIT: I'm not an insider.

If the Blues take Benson over Moore, I will be LIVID. The Blues do not need more wingers, let alone a small, average skating one.

A “journalist” no name or reference and its clearly a repu



A “journalist” drops a bomb. Clearly a reputable source. Basically hockeybuzz esque reporting there.

Grier has said he would consider trading down, but it would have to take a crazy offer!
And from Grier he’s looking at Smith and Carlsson, assume one or the other.

And Habs website is notorious for writing unverified rumors to stir the pot! Ives seen a lot of them personally.

1, Whoever said that was high on some sort of drug

2. We’re also into Cristall who is Bedard’s childhood friend and since Bedard basically confirmed he’s good with playing for Chicago, this would be a great scenario