AlaskanTigersFan Posted July 11, 2022 Posted July 11, 2022 https://theathletic.com/3380742/2022/07/11/2023-nhl-draft-ranking?source=user-shared-article Looks like its a 2 person race next year...... 1. Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL) Bedard is the type of prospect you dream of being around when picking No. 1. He’s a game-breaker. Bedard has fantastic individual skill while also being exceptionally smart with the puck. He creates chances out of nothing for his teammates and shows elite ability to manipulate defenses. His shot is also truly elite and he’s a threat to score from anywhere in the offensive zone. Bedard lacks ideal NHL size, but he competes well and is a very good skater. He’s more quick than fast, but he can pull away from checks. He should tear up the WHL next season and be in the NHL shortly after scoring in bunches. 2. Matvei Michkov, RW, SKA (KHL) Michkov, like Bedard, is a game-breaker. His combination of puck skills, hockey sense and scoring ability is truly elite. He can make offense out of nothing and is lethal inside the offensive zone. Michkov isn’t the biggest or fastest, but due to his hockey sense he’s so difficult to check because he’s always three steps ahead of the defense. Michkov is right there with Bedard in terms of pure ability and is a legit contender for the No. 1 overall spot despite his complicated situation in the KHL, where he is signed through the 2025-26 season. Quote
lordstanley Posted July 12, 2022 Posted July 12, 2022 I would be shocked if it were not Bedard. I’m biased because he is from North Vancouver, we have been hearing about him for years, and I’ve seen him summer scrimmage with pros at our arena. No one has been this hyped since McDavid. Quote
AlaskanTigersFan Posted July 12, 2022 Author Posted July 12, 2022 Yzerman should make this team tank one more year. Then get the first pick no matter what. If they have the 2nd or 3rd pick in the lottery, trade up for the 1st. Sign the best 2 or 3 Free Agents and then be good to go. Oh one could dream....... Quote
Jason_R Posted July 12, 2022 Posted July 12, 2022 Yzerman is too proud to tank. And they will undoubtedly be a lottery team again for at least one more year. Maybe they get lucky after getting unlucky in 2020. Quote
sagnam Posted July 12, 2022 Posted July 12, 2022 The wings are actually the most unlucky in the lottery, not just 2020. Quote
Shinzaki Posted July 12, 2022 Posted July 12, 2022 Doesn't seem to be too many DMen in Pronman's early rankings...bias or reflection of actual distribution of prospects? Quote
Tenacious D Posted July 14, 2022 Posted July 14, 2022 (edited) Go Wings! Edited July 14, 2022 by Tenacious D Quote
AlaskanTigersFan Posted July 14, 2022 Author Posted July 14, 2022 Well, we can kiss that high pick goodbye after today........ Quote
Shinzaki Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 The draft has been all about Bedard from day one...but Adam Fantilli is 6-3" 200 lbs and can skate. He's also got 18 pts in 8 games at Michigan. Could be a very interesting draft Quote
slothfacekilla Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 I've seen some ramblings that teams think Michkov is going to slip down a decent amount in the draft due to his KHL contract. Could be interesting to see where he ends up, a good team could get lucky and add a nice scorer they normally wouldn't have a chance to draft. Quote
lordstanley Posted November 2, 2022 Posted November 2, 2022 3 hours ago, slothfacekilla said: I've seen some ramblings that teams think Michkov is going to slip down a decent amount in the draft due to his KHL contract. Could be interesting to see where he ends up, a good team could get lucky and add a nice scorer they normally wouldn't have a chance to draft. That remind s me of the thinking on Podkolzin in 2019. Canucks ended up picking him 10th overall. Last season, the 3rd since the draft and 1st for him in NHL. He scored 14G 12A. Most Canucks fans have pretty good hopes for him. Quote
buddha Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Hongbit said: Generational talent future blackhawk. Quote
1984Echoes Posted January 3, 2023 Posted January 3, 2023 We're around 12 at this point...? I think we're looking at one of the plethora of Centers in this draft or, a falling Russian talent... in the middle of the draft... wherever we end up. Quote
lordstanley Posted April 15, 2023 Posted April 15, 2023 Lottery odds finalized. Wings at 5% for #1. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/with-blue-jackets-loss-to-sabres-nhl-draft-lottery-odds-finalized/ Quote
buddha Posted April 15, 2023 Posted April 15, 2023 its the annual tradition of hoping for lottery luck and then finding out the wings have dropped two spots. Quote
Shinzaki Posted April 15, 2023 Posted April 15, 2023 Nate Danielson and Matthew Wood are two RH forwards that would be our range...assuming we fall to 11th or whatever. Quote
AlaskanTigersFan Posted April 17, 2023 Author Posted April 17, 2023 There's a guy from Michigan thats pretty high too. Has Michkov fallen over the year? Quote
lordstanley Posted April 18, 2023 Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) Final Central Scouting draft rankings. https://media.nhl.com/public/news/16970 https://thehockeynews.com/news/reacting-to-nhl-central-scoutings-final-2023-draft-rankings Edited April 18, 2023 by lordstanley Quote
Hongbit Posted May 8, 2023 Posted May 8, 2023 Obviously, Bedard is game is changing but picking anywhere to 5 nets a potential stud. Draft is really deep. No Anaheim, Chicago, or SJ for #1 Quote
RandyMarsh Posted May 8, 2023 Posted May 8, 2023 What would be a bigger win for Detroit sports landing the number 1 pick and Wembenyana for the Pistons or Bedard for the Red Wings? Seems like both are seen as generational talent and both teams have some young talent to build around on top of those guys. I guess the difference is that most have more faith in Yzerman to continue to build the roster right vs. Weaver. Quote
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