I don't love Sam as a prospect expert but here's an early look at the draft:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...first-edition/
Lots of talk about Celebrini and Eiserman but not enough buzz about Demidov. You have the Russian factor but I don't think he has the contract complexities that Michkov has. Silayev is also another Russian with immense upside (and he's immense himself).
Really strong draft on the blueline.
Top 2 pick: you get a preimium forward.
top 10 pick: Couple high end forwards still in play, and then take your pick from a bevy of really good D prospects.
Lots to like and be excited about if this season continues as bad as this.