pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: I am sure you don't want to hear ANY Michkov to Yakupov comparisons either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 minute ago, ruxpin said: Starting to wonder. Man would that be cool. This would suddenly be a Howie draft Nah, the Wild will take him at 21. They are trying to assemble the Swedish National Team… 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 The Flames have selected Vancouver (WHL) winger Samuel Honzek with the No. 16 pick. The Athletic NHL Draft analyst Corey Pronman’s scouting report: Honzek's game is exciting from a pro-projection standpoint. He's a big forward who can skate well, which when combined with the offense he's showing makes for a well-rounded player. I don't think he's amazing with the puck, but he has good hands, can make tough plays with pace and can finish chances both from range and in tight. In the WHL he ran the power play from the flank but that likely won't be his role as a pro. Off the puck he shows good details and a strong work rate. He wins a lot of battles and can kill penalties. Honzek dabbled at center for a couple of WHL games but is likely a winger as a pro. Even as a wing he projects to be an important two-way player for an NHL team. Pronman's player ranking: No. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, IllaZilla said: Nah, the Wild will take him at 21. They are trying to assemble the Swedish National Team… Ohhhh, that's right. I forgot that is on their to-do list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Skol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 No Trades yet ..... interesting ...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Announcers surprised no trades yet?!? There had been a crapload of activity PRIOR to the draft...not much left of significance to trade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Dammit Good pick, Yzerman Edited June 29, 2023 by ruxpin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Red Wings pick #2 for the night ....at 17th pick Axle Rose Pellikka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Pellikka to the Wings. Looks like Yzerman is looking to assemble a very mobile defense. Coupled with fast forwards, the Wings could be one of the higher scoring teams in the league soon enough if everything breaks right for them. Edited June 29, 2023 by TropicalFruitGirl26 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: Dammit We both knew he was not dropping to the Flyers ....... We struck gold once this draft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I feel like I'm watching 9th grade class awards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 This is bizzarre .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 The Red Wings have selected Skelleftea Jr. (Sweden) defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka with the No. 17 pick. The Athletic NHL Draft analyst Corey Pronman’s scouting report: Sandin Pellikka is a highly creative and intelligent puck-mover. He has excellent puck skills, showing the ability to beat opponents often with skill. He can improvise well with the puck, while also showing strong playmaking ability with the poise to make plays from the blue line at the highest levels. He is a goal-scoring threat who can score from range but also pinches well to get scoring opportunities. He skates well enough, and can make plays on the move creating offense off the rush and from blue-line activations. Sandin Pellikka lacks ideal NHL size for a defenseman but he competes well and doesn't shy from using his body to lay into opposing forwards. His defense will be his main question at the NHL level, but I think he plays hard enough to be a top-four defenseman. Pronman's player ranking: No. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, pilldoc said: Red Wings pick #2 for the night ....at 17th pick Axle Rose Pellikka Hopefully he doesn’t turn into Triple Axel…Welcome to the bakery! We got cakes and pies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icechipper Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 33 minutes ago, IllaZilla said: I bet he can’t wait to play in that 5,000 seat arena… Associated Press reports team identified six properties in the East Valley for potential purchase. These, apparently, would not require a public referendum. Interesting draft picks, but not too many 6-5 skating wingers pop up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctid Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Perreault is dropping. Crazy if he falls to 22. Otherwise Gauthier would be a nice pick there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Three picks away from seeing who the Wild get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Colby Barlow to the Jets ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctid Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 but then again 2 RW in the 1st round would probably not be the smartest. So Gauthier is probably not the pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 The Jets have selected Owen Sound (OHL) winger Colby Barlow with the No. 18 pick. The Athletic NHL Draft analyst Corey Pronman’s scouting report: Barlow is a well-rounded winger. He is a strong skater who can transport pucks through the neutral zone. He's a hard-working forward who has some physicality, can kill penalties, and is quite physically advanced for his age. Offensively he has excellent stick skills and a great shot. He's a threat to score off the rush and from a standstill with his one-timer. Barlow's playmaking isn't his selling point, but it's good enough, especially with how skilled he is at creating scoring opportunities for himself. He projects as a top six wing who can play on both special teams in the NHL. Pronman's player ranking: No. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Oliver Moore to Hawks #2 pick in 1st Round at #19 overall ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctid Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Bedard and Moore. Hawks make me sick. How on earth can they luck out, where they pick up these two guys right after Kane/Toews era?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Was hoping Moore would have dropped a few more spots ....wishful thinking ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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