I need a place for names.

Russia
Alexander Rykov F 23EU
Matvei Michkov F 2EU
Mikhail Gulyayev LHD 8EU
Dmitri Simashev LHD 22EU

Sweden
Felix Nilsson C 78EU
Noah Dower Nilsson C 14EU
Dalibor Dvorský C 4EU
Felix Unger Sörum F 90EU
Axel Sandin Pellikka RHD 3EU
Tom Willander RHD 16EU
Noel NordH F 19EU
Otto Stenberg C 6EU
Damian Clara G
Leo Carlsson RW 1EU
Anton Walhberg C 32EU
Theo Lindstein LHD 13EU
Joel Svensson C 60EU
Axel Landen RHD 47EU

OHL
Colby Barlow LW
Luca Pinelli C
Quentin Musty LW
Matthew Soto RW
Calum Ritchie C
Oliver Bonk RHD
Beau Key RHD
Cameron Allen RHD
Coulson Pitre C
Ethan Miedema LW
Hunter Brzustewicz RHD
Carson Rehkopf C
Denver Barkey C
Tristan Bertucci LHD
Matthew Mania RHD

WHL
Connor Bedard C
Andrew Cristall LW
Riley Heidt C
Zach Benson LW
Lukas Dragecevic RHD
Brandon Yager C
Gracyn Sawchyn C
Mazden Leslie D
Kalan Lind RW
Caden Price LHD
Tanner Molendyk LHD
Samuel Honzek C
Koen Ziemmer LW
Connor Levis C
Carter Sotheran RHD
Kaden Hammell RHD

QMJHL
Mathieu Cataford RW
Ethan Gauthier RW
Étienne Morin LHD
Jordan Tourigny RHD
Dylan Mackinnon RHD

USDP
Will Smith C
Gabe Perrault RW
Ryan Leonard LW
Oliver Moore C
Aram Minnetian RHD
Zach Schulz LHD
Beckett Hendrickson LW
Paul Fischer LHD
Drew Fortescue LHD

USHL
Jayden Perron F
William Whitelaw C
Andrew Strathmann RHD
Gavin McCarthy RHD
Maxim Strbak RHD
Tanner Adams C
Chris Able RHD

Finland
Jesse Nurmi LW 30EU
Jesse Kiiskinen F 11EU
Arttu Karki LHD
Kasper Halttunen F 9EU
Lenni Hameenaho F 7EU
Rasmus Kumpulainen F 34EU
Tuomas Uronen F 25EU

NCAA
Matthew Wood
Adam Fantilli
Gavin Brindley
Charlie Stramel

Czechia
Eduard Sale RW 5EU
Jacob Stancl LW 26EU

BCHL
Bradley Nadeau

AJHL
Aiden Fink

Swiss
David Reinbacher RHD 10EU

Slovakia
Ondrej Molnar

Russia
Alexander Rykov F
Matvei Michkov F
Daniil Davydov F D+1
Mikhail Gulyayev LHD

Sweden
Felix Nilsson C
Noah Dower Nilsson C
Dalibor Dvorský C
Felix Unger Sörum F
Axel Sandin Pellikka RHD
- manvanfan

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...read_id=181485&forum_id=1

Saving myself a few clicks to Carol's last blog.

Breaking it down a bit mid season. (not NHL season)

Defence rankings
Lukas Dragicevic
Caden Price
David Reinbacher
Oliver Bonk
Cameron Allen
Dimitri Simashev
Axel Sandin Pellikka
Gavin McCarthy
Hunter Brzustewicz
Paul Fischer
Andrew Strathmann
Theo Lindstein
Maxim Strbak
Beau Akey
Aram Minnetian
Tom Willander
Kalem Parker
Jakub Dvorak
Tanner Molendyk
Jordan Tourigny
Drew Fortescue

Breaking it down a bit mid season. (not NHL season)

Defence rankings
Lukas Dragicevic
Caden Price
David Reinbacher
Oliver Bonk
Cameron Allen
Dimitri Simashev
Axel Sandin Pellikka
Gavin McCarthy
Hunter Brzustewicz
Paul Fischer
Andrew Strathmann
Theo Lindstein
Maxim Strbak
Beau Key
Aram Minnetian
Tom Willander
Kalem Parker
Jakub Dvorak
Tanner Molendyk
Jordan Tourigny
- manvanfan

If the Canucks could get 2 of them, that would be a pretty nice draft, 3 of them would be an excellent draft.

If the Canucks could get 2 of them, that would be a pretty nice draft, 3 of them would be an excellent draft.
- Reubenkincade

Lukas Dragicevic is getting some attention, he'll probably end up on a team that values defence more than Swedes.

Lukas Dragicevic is getting some attention, he'll probably end up on a team that values defence more than Swedes.
- VanHockeyGuy

MTL GM believes that this first round class could set up a team for a very good future. I'd like Allvin to think like him and want 3 first round picks.

Jan 2nd, Players by PPG per league.
WHL
Bedard
Cristall
Benson
Ziemmer
Heidt
Honzek
Dragicevic (RHD)
Danielson(Crazy what a new coach doing for him) 15 pts in last 10 games.
Yager
Sawchyn
Talk
Lind
Levis
Leslie (RHD)
Price (LHD)


Allsvenskan
Dvorsky
Ciernik

KHL
Michkov
But
Gulyayev (LHD)

Liiga
Hameenaho
Halttunen

NCAA
Fantilli
Wood
Brindley
Stramel

OHL
Musty
Barlow
Pinelli
Barkey
Molnar
Rehkopf
Mangone
Pitre
Soto
Ritchie
Brzustewicz (RHD)
Akey (RHD)
Miedema
Outwater
Bonk (RHD)

SHL
Carlsson
Sandin Pelikan (RHD)
Molgaard
Stancl
Nordh
Forsfjall
Lindstein (LHD)
Willander (RHD)

USHL
Perron
Strathmann (LHD)
McCarthy (RHD)
Whitelaw
Adams

Czechia
Sale
Dvorak (RHD)

u20 Sweden
Dower Nilsson
Dvorsky
Sorum
Pelikka (RHD)
Nilsson
Brandsegg Nygard
Molgaard
Edstrom
Hedqvist
Carlsson
Stenberg
Forsfjall
Svensson
Walhberg
Nordh
Willander (RHD)
Lindstein (LHD)
Stancl

u20 Finland
Kiiskinen
Halttunen
Helenuis
Nurmi
Uronen (RHD)
Kumpulaninen
Jarventie

USDP
Smith
Perreault
Leonard
Moore
Nelson
Vote

KHL
Michkov
Simashev (LHD)

AJHL
Aiden Fink

Lukas Dragicevic is getting some attention, he'll probably end up on a team that values defence more than Swedes.
- VanHockeyGuy

Contrary to what Nighthawk says, there are several good densemen in this draft, maybe not the shiny type, but solid defensemen, that actually know how to defend.

I'm bored rankings Jan 3rd--. Feb 4th update

1. Bedard--Bedard
2. Michkov -- Fantilli
3. Carlsson--Carlsson
4. Fantilli--Michkov
5. Smith--Smith
6. Dvorsky--Benson
7. Benson --Dvorsky
8. Yager--Yager
9. Sale--SAle
10. Cristall--Barlow
11. Dragicevic--Reinbacher
12. Leonard--Moore
13. Ritchie---Danielson
14. Reinbacher--Cristall
15. Perreault--Ritchie
16. Price--Leonard
17. Stramel--Simashev
18. Danielson---Wood
19. Barlow--Pellikka
20. Stenberg==Hedit
21. Kiiskinen---Stenberg
22. Heidt--Gulyayev
23. Simashev---Brindley
24. Ciernik---Perreault
25. Pinelli---Stramel
26. Musty----Cataford
27. Sandin Pelikan----Allen
28. Gauthier--Honzek
29. Allen---Dragicevic
30. Honzek----Sawchyn
31. Ziemmer----Bonk
32. Moore----Hameenaho

Riley Heidt the next Brayden Point?

Nighthawk believes Alex Wieiemer

He’s worth a late 2nd or 3rd. It was said if we got more picks which we definitely should aim for. I see us taking a BPA C in the 1st unless a RHD rises for us. 2nd round D is the hunt & in later rounds.

I just read Pronman’s piece in the Athletic about the 2024 draft, another Vancouver born kid (Mack Celebrini) expected to go first overall. Although it’s extremely early.

I just read Pronman’s piece in the Athletic about the 2024 draft, another Vancouver born kid (Mack Celebrini) expected to go first overall. Although it’s extremely early.
- Pacificgem

It is early and Cole Eiserman isn't going to go anywhere. Don't forget Tanner Howe.

If there were two years to tank. It's 23 and 24.

It is early and Cole Eiserman isn't going to go anywhere. Don't forget Tanner Howe.

If there were two years to tank. It's 23 and 24.
- manvanfan

Agreed.

Will Scouch's mid Dec always too bias rankings. In his tiers also.

1.Bedard
2. Fantilli

3. Carlsson
4. Cristall
5. Benson

6. Pelikka
7. Smith
8. Simashev
9. Perron
10. Gulyayev
11. Moore
12. Leonard

13. Brindley
14. Sale
15. Pinelli
16. Cagnoni
17. Hrabel
18. Mukahanov
19. Michkov
20. Heidt
21. Danielsson

22. Whitelaw
23. Stenberg
24. Misiak
25. Price
26. Ciernik
27. Wood
28. Dvorsky
29. Augustine
30. Musty
31. Suniev
32. But

Will Scouch's mid Dec always too bias rankings. In his tiers also.

1.Bedard
2. Fantilli

3. Carlsson
4. Cristall
5. Benson

6. Pelikka
7. Smith
8. Simashev
9. Perron
10. Gulyayev
11. Moore
12. Leonard

13. Brindley
14. Sale
15. Pinelli
16. Cagnoni
17. Hrabel
18. Mukahanov
19. Michkov
20. Heidt
21. Danielsson

22. Whitelaw
23. Stenberg
24. Misiak
25. Price
26. Ciernik
27. Wood
28. Dvorsky
29. Augustine
30. Musty
31. Suniev
32. But
- manvanfan

That's some piece of work.

He must not like Brayden Yager to much

thx Lefty good show there young fella...

That's some piece of work.

He must not like Brayden Yager to much
- Reubenkincade

I'm not sure what exactly that is.

Rounds 3-4 picks
Gavin McCarthy RHD 39 NA
Anton Walhberg LHC 32 EU
Carter Sotheran RHD (Canadian) 89 NA
Matthew Soto RW (Canadian) 88 NA
Colson Pitre C (Canadian) 41 NA
Matthew Mania RHD 62 NA
Drew Fortescue LHD 58 NA
Quinton Burns LHD (Canadian) 37 NA


Rounds 5-7 picks
Axel Landen RHD 47 EU
Kaden Hammell RHD 95 NA
Tom Leppa LHC 86 EU
Rasmus Kumpulainen LW 34 EU
Juraj Pekarcik LW/C 42 EU
Tanner Adams RW/C 73 NA
Benjamin Poitras C (Canadian) 112 NA
Connor Levis C (Canadian) 60NA

6 out of 16 possible late round picks are Canadian. That's 37.5% Ruby.

Eliteprospects top 64

1. Bedard
Fantilli
Carlsson
Michkov
5. Benson
Cristall
Moore
Smith
Leonard
10. Perron
Dvorsky
Simashev
Pelikka
Musty
15. Reinbacher
Whitelaw
Sale
Heidi
Gauthier
20. Barlow
Gulyavev
Honzek
Yager
Brindley
25. Danielson
Molgaard
Mukhanov
Wood
Ritchie
30. Nilsson
Cagnoni
Perrault
Stramel
Nadeau
35. Rykov
But
Hrabel
Price
Willander
40. Akey
Willis
DRagicevic
Augustine
Minnetian
45. Strathmann

I just read Pronman’s piece in the Athletic about the 2024 draft, another Vancouver born kid (Mack Celebrini) expected to go first overall. Although it’s extremely early.
- Pacificgem

That draft is going to be a good draft as well.

Watch for Defenseman Sam Richardinson. Kinda reminds me of a young Pietrangelo. Should be a good mix of forwards and defensemen available in this draft.

Too bad the Canucks are looking for young players and not picks.

That draft is going to be a good draft as well.

Watch for Defenseman Sam Richardinson. Kinda reminds me of a young Pietrangelo. Should be a good mix of forwards and defensemen available in this draft.

Too bad the Canucks are looking for young players and not picks.
- Reubenkincade

6. Sam Richardinson, LHD, London-OHL
Richardinson has been off to a strong start in London. He has a lot of NHL traits due to his 6-3 frame, strong skating ability and some offensive touch. Richardinson is very skilled with the puck, but I wouldn’t call him a natural puck-mover. Defensively he’s quite solid due to his reach, feet and compete. He has a lot of NHL potential.

7. Charlie Elick, RHD, Brandon-WHL
Elick’s physical tools jump out at you as a 6-3 defenseman with pro mobility. He’s not a top-end puck-mover, but he has good hockey sense. He competes hard, isn’t afraid to use his big frame and makes a lot of defensive stops. It’s easy to think about Braden Schneider while watching Elick due to his similar junior team and handedness, but I would argue he’s ahead of Schneider at the same age.

These next two drafts have every sort of player that the Canucks need for the future and there are more than just a few.

I have faith that management will (frank) it up.

Elite is a top-end NHL player

Top Line players are those who are projected to be below the Elite, but among the top 100 forwards in the NHL.

Top 6 forwards are those who aren’t expected to be the top players on their team but expected to be offensive contributors and capable of playing Top Line potential if they reach their ceiling.

Regular means the player is comfortably projected to play 200 NHL games, which is considered a successful draft pick. Those players are slotted as bottom-six forwards and bottom-pair defensemen who can comfortably play at the NHL level but will hover around the replacement level.

Impact players are those with the widest range of outcomes. Some in this category will be closer to Top 6, while others will be closer to Regular. It is also where the most flags are found. There are players who, if they hit, can be a Top Line/Pair player, but if they do not, they will not play in the NHL.

1. Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL). Elite tier

2. Adam Fantilli, C, Michigan (NCAA). Top Line

3. Matvei Michkov, RW, Sochi (KHL). Top Line

4. Leo Carlsson, RW, Orebro (SHL). Top Line

5. Will Smith, C, NTDP (USHL). Top 6

6. Zach Benson, C, Winnipeg (WHL). Top 6

7. Andrew Cristall, LW, Kelowna (WHL). Top 6

8. Axel Sandin Pellikka, D, Skelleftea (SHL). Top 6

9. Oliver Moore, C, NTDP (USHL). Top 6

10. Eduard Sale, LW, Kometa Brno (Cze.). Top 6

11. Colby Barlow, LW, Owen Sound (OHL). Top 6

12. Brayden Yager, C, Moose Jaw (WHL). Top 6

13. Ryan Leonard, RW, NTDP (USHL). Top 6

14. Dalibor Dvorsky, C, AIK (Swe.). Top 6

15. Riley Heidt, C, Prince George (WHL). Impact

16. Matthew Wood, RW, UConn (NCAA). Impact

17. Dmitri Simashev, D, Loko-76 (Rus.). Impact

18. Gabe Perreault, LW, NTDP (USHL). Impact

19. Noah Dower-Nilsson, C, Frolunda (Swe.). Impact

20. Koehn Ziemmer, RW, Prince George (WHL). Impact

21. David Reinbacher, D, Kloten (Swi.). Top 4

22. Lukas Dragicevic, D, Tri-City (WHL). Top 4

23. Samuel Honzek, LW, Vancouver (WHL). Impact

24. Nate Danielson, C, Brandon (WHL). Impact

25. Cal Ritchie, C, Oshawa (OHL). Regular

26. Jayden Perron, RW, Chicago (USHL). Impact

27. Mikhail Gulyayev, D, Omsk (Rus.). Top 4

28. Cameron Allen, D, Guelph (OHL). Regular

29. Quentin Musty, LW, Sudbury (OHL). Impact

30. Oliver Bonk, D, London (OHL). Regular

31. Gavin Brindley, RW, Michigan (NCAA). Impact

32. Ethan Gauthier, C, Sherbrooke (QMJHL). Impact