Left Wing5’10/159LeftWinnipeg Ice/WHL Related: Eduard Sale Zach Benson is one of the smartest players in the 2023 draft class; he frequently scans in all three zones, processes the information he gathers with impressive quickness, and executes those reads with great precision. He’s an unbelievably skilled player who drives play, and handles the puck well, especiallyContinue reading “ZACH BENSON”
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CAMERON ALLEN
Defense5’11/190RightGuelph Storm/OHL Related: Eduard Sale Cam Allen is the best defenseman available in the 2023 draft, and it isn’t even close; he is a total-package defenseman who captained Canada’s gold-medal squad at the Hlinka-Gretzky this summer and came out of the tournament with 7 points in 5 games. Allen is a tenacious, two-way defender, withContinue reading “CAMERON ALLEN”
EDUARD SALE
6’1/168Right WingLeftHC Kometa Brno/Czechia Related: Leo Carlsson Eduard Sale possesses some of the best hands and playmaking vision in the draft; he’s able to make crisp passes and find the cross seams with ease. He’s a smooth skater who is noticeable in transition for both his ability to weave up ice and facilitate and alsoContinue reading “EDUARD SALE”
LEO CARLSSON
6’3/185Center/Left WingLeftOrebro/SHL Related: Brayden Yager Leo Carlsson is a big kid who still has more filling out to do and will probably hit 200 pounds, but he’s also got the slick skill to complement his size, and regularly makes plays and manufactures offense for himself through little shakes and fakes, beating defenders one-on-one with hisContinue reading “LEO CARLSSON”
MATVEI MICHKOV
Right Wing5’10/159LeftSKA St.Petersburg/KHL Related: Connor Bedard Matvei Michkov is the other generational talent in the 2023 draft, but because he is still under contract with SKA St.Petersburg until 2025, he isn’t getting the same buzz as Connor Bedard.The Russian factor doesn’t help either, given the current political climate in Russia, as teams don’t know ifContinue reading “MATVEI MICHKOV”
CONNOR BEDARD
Center5’10/185RightRegina Pats/WHL Related: Connor Bedard vs Matvei Michkov Connor Bedard is a generational talent and is the consensus number 1 pick in the 2023 Draft; he has all the tools to be the league’s next superstar. Bedard is an electrifying forward who has a wicked quick release on his shot, as well as top-notch speed,Continue reading “CONNOR BEDARD”
2023 NHL DRAFT: OVERRATED PLAYERS
Here are some Overrated Players in the 2023 NHL Draft. Related: Under the Radar Players 1. Calum Ritchie, Oshawa Generals, OHL Some scouts feel like Calum Ritchie has the potential to be a top 5 player given his size, ability, and awareness. He’s just got that instinct and drive that just matches anybody else onContinue reading “2023 NHL DRAFT: OVERRATED PLAYERS”
2023 NHL DRAFT: UNDER THE RADAR PLAYERS
Here are some Under the-Radar players/Underrated Players in the 2023 NHL Draft. Next: Players to Watch This Season 1. Riley Heidt, Prince George Cougars, WHL Even as a 16-year-old player last season, Riley Heidt was already arguably the best player on the Prince George Cougars of the WHL. Despite finishing last season with 21 goals andContinue reading “2023 NHL DRAFT: UNDER THE RADAR PLAYERS”
2023 NHL DRAFT: PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR THIS SEASON
Here are some 2023 Draft prospects to watch out for this season. Next: Prospects to Watch for in the 2022 WJC 1. Emil Jarventie, Ilves U20, U20 SM-sarja Emil Jarventie is one of those players who slipped under the radar last year, due to the sheer amount of offensive talent in this draft class, butContinue reading “2023 NHL DRAFT: PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR THIS SEASON”
2023 NHL DRAFT: PRESEASON RANKINGS #23-32
Here are my Preseason Player rankings for the 2023 Draft: 23-34. Related: Preseason Rankings #11-22 23. Otto Stenberg Otto Stenberg played for Frolunda last season, splitting time with the J18 and J20 teams. He played in 12 games in the J18 league, putting up 8 goals and 24, along with 3 goals and 5 pointsContinue reading “2023 NHL DRAFT: PRESEASON RANKINGS #23-32”
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