pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 The Sabres have selected Winnipeg (WHL) winger Zach Benson with the No. 13 pick. The Athletic NHL Draft analyst Corey Pronman’s scouting report: Benson has a ton of creativity and offense in his game. He makes high-end skill plays routinely, he's one of the better passers in junior and projects to be a major asset on an NHL power play. Benson lacks ideal size at 5-foot-9, but he's relentless in puck battles often coming out with the puck despite his frame. He's a responsible, detailed defensive player who is an asset without the puck. His frame, combined with a lack of separation speed, is a concern, though, for his NHL projection even though he's got good quickness in tight. There is a fair amount of risk on his projection, but his strong compete and tremendous skill plus track record of scoring, makes you think there is still a very good chance he can become a quality top-six wing in the NHL. Pronman's player ranking: No. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 minute ago, pilldoc said: Sabres take Zach Benson at #13 ...... Sabres draft a Smurf to go with their giant Tage Thompson. I sense a fairy tale theme here for Buffalo.... Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum...le'ts put an end to this non playoff run! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Pens had eye on Benson ....awwwww ..... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: I sense a fairy tale theme here for Buffalo.... Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum...le'ts put an end to this non playoff run! Are you related to Dr. Seuss .... LOL ...that is pretty damn good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Ewing Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Zach Benson is a serious hoser. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 minute ago, pilldoc said: Are you related to Dr. Seuss .... LOL ...that is pretty damn good! I do consult the good Dr. from time to time, yes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, JR Ewing said: Zach Benson is a serious hoser. lol Take off, eh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Kyle Dubas with a big smile at the podium. Probably sassin the Leafs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Pens take at #14 .....Brayden Yager ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Yager ....sounds like a beer! LOL ....when he turns 21 will he celebrate by drinking a Jagermeister? Edited June 29, 2023 by pilldoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 The Penguins have selected Moose Jaw (WHL) center Brayden Yager with the No. 14 pick. The Athletic NHL Draft analyst Corey Pronman’s scouting report: Yager is a player with a pro-style game. He plays with a lot of speed and energy, showing the ability to carry pucks up the ice and make skilled plays with pace. He’s not the biggest center, but Yager plays hard, showing a commitment to making plays without the puck and winning a lot of battles even though he's not overly physical. His main offensive weapon is his shot, which is high end due to his great technique and accuracy, but he does have the slick hands and vision to beat defenses in other ways. He didn't score goals this season like I thought he would with his shot, but I believe he will in future seasons. At his size there will be questions about whether he’s an actual NHL center despite his skating and effort. My comparable for him is an NHL wing, reflecting the risk in his projection at that position, but I see a reality where he turns into a Vincent Trocheck type. Pronman's player ranking: No. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Man...ESPN and the NHL really going all out making a big deal of Bedard.@JR Ewing, bad news my friend....Connor McDavid is yesterday's news now. Washed up. A has been. An antique. There's a NEW Connor in the NHL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Matthew Wood to Preds ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 minute ago, pilldoc said: Matthew Wood to Preds ...... I don't get the comparison to Ryan Johanson they were just doing. Johanson is a center, Wood is a winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Emily STILL trying to get dirt on players.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 13 minutes ago, pilldoc said: The Sabres have selected Winnipeg (WHL) winger Zach Benson with the No. 13 pick I really like this kid. I really thought they'd go Pellikka there, but they picked one of my favorites in the draft. I was starting to hope he'd inexplicably fall to 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Hah... Barry Trotz deftly eluding the nosy Emily Kaplan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, ruxpin said: I really like this kid. I really thought they'd go Pellikka there, but they picked one of my favorites in the draft. I was starting to hope he'd inexplicably fall to 22. Think Pellikka drops to #22? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Calgary contingent hasn't gotten the memo that you get booed for mentioning the Knights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: I don't get the comparison to Ryan Johanson they were just doing. Johanson is a center, Wood is a winger. I think I'm completely alone here, but i don't view comparison to Johanson as a compliment. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Sam Honzek goes to the Flames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, pilldoc said: Think Pellikka drops to #22? Starting to wonder. Man would that be cool. This would suddenly be a Howie draft Edited June 29, 2023 by ruxpin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 minute ago, ruxpin said: I think I'm completely alone here, but i don't view comparison to Johanson as a compliment. I am sure you don't want to hear ANY Michkov to Yakupov comparisons either! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, ruxpin said: Starting to wonder. Man would that be cool. This would suddenly be a Howie draft I will jump and down for joy if that happened ........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: I am sure you don't want to hear ANY Michkov to Yakupov comparisons either! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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