[GT] 2023 NHL Draft Rounds 2-7. 9AM MT

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by stemit14

I don’t think Cristal makes it past Chicago at pick 35. Pretty sure Bedard mentioned him as one of the smartest players he’s ever played with/against. I could see Chicago using that pick to make their new superstar happy with the organization right off the bat… plus it’s a good pick to make at this point in the draft anyways.


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Great point!

[Hockey_Ninja]

Here’s hoping the Flames draft their Robertson/Kucherov with their 2nd

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by stemit14

I don’t think Cristal makes it past Chicago at pick 35. Pretty sure Bedard mentioned him as one of the smartest players he’s ever played with/against. I could see Chicago using that pick to make their new superstar happy with the organization right off the bat… plus it’s a good pick to make at this point in the draft anyways.


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He is Bedards best friend. And since they have 4 picks in the 2nd round, it’s not a waste.

But it really depends on whether they covet someone else badly at the time of their first 2nd round pick. Detroit picks 3 in a row prior to their next pick, so if they want, for example the best goalie prospect, they might need to pull the trigger on the goalie early.

Calgary likely needs to move into the top 2 picks in the 2nd round to get Cristall. And if one of those teams really wants Cristall, it’s not going to happen.

[Snuffleupagus]

My wish list for 48, Cristall WILL be gone so...

1) Ethan Gauthier RW
2) Lukas Dragicevic D
3) Koehn Ziemmer RW

and 80

1) Carey Terrance C
2) Will Whitelaw RW
3) Tristan Bertucci D

and 112

1) Mazden Leslie D
2) Connor Levis RW
3) Justin Kipkie D

[Sandman]

Excellent list Snuffy! Love each one of those players!

[Stampede2TheCup]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Man, there are so many wonderful names on that list!

I agree. Carson Bjarnason, Lenni Hameenaho, Will Whitelaw, Etienne Morin, Drew Fortescue, and a handful more of those guys have great names!

[OptimalTates]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

I have no idea how far Cristall will fall.

I do. I looked at my Cristall ball.

[Flames1217]

Would really like to see us grab Gauthier with our second. I would even consider moving up if you knew someone was going to be taking him.

Ultra high compete, non stop motor, soft hands in close, very good defensively and an absolute pain to play against.

Would quickly become a fan favorite.

He has solid middle six potential and could really turn into an impact player.

Only knock on him is his skating which is more due to mechanics (choppy stride). Get him with the same skating coach that helped Pelletier and I am more than sure that he could end with above average NHL speed.

In normal draft years, he would be a first round pick.

[aaronkarlpatton]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Excellent list Snuffy! Love each one of those players!

@Sandman
Who is the biggest, meanest, hard hitting body in the draft with nhl upside?

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[serratedmuffin]

I'd love if we could trade with Detroit-Hanifin for their 3 seconds and really load up with 4 picks in the second. Otherwise I think the Flames have to look D first unless someone falls.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by stemit14

I don’t think Cristal makes it past Chicago at pick 35. Pretty sure Bedard mentioned him as one of the smartest players he’s ever played with/against. I could see Chicago using that pick to make their new superstar happy with the organization right off the bat… plus it’s a good pick to make at this point in the draft anyways.


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man, the idea that Chicago gets Moore and Cristall on top of winning the Bedard lottery is sickening. Screw that franchise.

[sureLoss]

Does Chicago use all 4 of their 2nd round picks today?

Does Detroit use all 3 that are back to back to back?

[Flames1217]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Does Chicago use all 4 of their 2nd round picks today?

Does Detroit use all 3 that are back to back to back?

Lots of great players still left.

Going to be very interesting.

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I want some trades today!

[Royle9]

Oof, yep there's no way Chicago doesn't take Cristall
Those 2 together in a few years could be nasty.

Damn... its going to happen.

[Le Golie]

I hope the Flames get Aiden Fink with a mid to later round pick. Local Calgary kid, Brooks Bandits and AJHL leading scorer and MVP. Heading to Penn State soon. My son is a teammate of Aiden's little brother and the Finks seem like a great family too.

[Ashasx]

Manifesting some positive energy (for once) for rounds 2-7.

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Originally Posted by Ashasx

Manifesting some positive energy (for once) for rounds 2-7.

Now now, don't step out of character just on our account

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Does Chicago use all 4 of their 2nd round picks today?

Does Detroit use all 3 that are back to back to back?

Apparently Chicago tried to move up yesterday (using its 2nd round pick(s)), from 19 to whatever, as they wanted to draft Oliver Moore.

They were unsuccessful and he fell to them anyway.

it shows the strength of this draft that after the initial picks, pretty much anyone could have gone from about 8 to 20 or so.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

I have no idea how far Cristall will fall. Seems like an early second round guy but his skating is such a red flag he could tumble further

A modern day Jason Allison