2023 NHL DRAFT ORDER
1 Chicago - Zach Jarom, HB Blackhawks blogger, Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL)
2 Anaheim - Ryan Armstrong - climbdenali12, Adam Fantilli, C, Univ. of Michigan
3 Columbus - Zak McMillian, HB Blue Jackets blogger, Leo Carlsson, C, Orebro HK, (SHL)
4 San Jose - Ken Peterson, Hockeygm, Matvei Michkov, RW, SKA, KHL
5 Montreal - Karine Hains, HB Canadiens blogger, Will Smith, C, US NTDP
6 Arizona - slimtj, TJ Reilly, David Reinbacher, D, Kloten (SWISS)
7 Philadelphia - Bill Meltzer, HB Flyers blogger, Ryan Leonard, RW, US, NTDP
8 Washington - optimus-reim, Zach Benson, LW, Winnipeg, WHL
9 Detroit - Feds91Stammer, Oliver Moore, C, US NTDP
10 St Louis - aecliptic, Dalibor Dvorsky, C, AIK, Slovakia
There was a trade inquiry to move up to the 8th spot, however, I dont think the cost to move up 2 spots to grab Oliver Moore would be worth it.
Dvorsky is a good pick. With him and Danielson and Willander still on the board, I kinda wonder if Army might trade down with VAN or ARIZ. I would definitely look into it just to see what they'd offer.
Dvorsky is a good pick. With him and Danielson and Willander still on the board, I kinda wonder if Army might trade down with VAN or ARIZ. I would definitely look into it just to see what they'd offer.
I got an offer from the guy holding the Buffalo pick, but without any guarantee that Willander (who would be my ideal pick at 13) or Danielson would be there it would be quite risky. In a draft so stacked, imagine taking a gamble and it blowing up in your face? Dvorsky seems about a safe a pick as you can make at 10, can chalk him up at the very least as a 2C in 5 years.