The Hockey Writers’ prospects experts Logan Horn and Matthew Zator react to the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft which saw Connor Bedard (Blackhawks), Leo Carlsson (Ducks) and Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets) go first, second and third overall respectively. They also discuss some surprising risers, favorite picks and the big talent still left over for the second round along with the Detroit Red Wings’ selections of Nate Danielson and Axel Sandin Pellikka at 9th and 17th overall respectively, and the Vancouver Canucks’ pick of Tom Willander at 11.
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0:00 Intro
2:43 Leo Carlsson Goes 2nd Overall Over Adam Fantilli
5:47 Surprise Risers in the First Round
8:55 Favorite Picks in the First Round
14:39 Off the Board Picks in the First Round
17:13 Reinbacher Goes 5th Overall to the Canadiens
18:55 Zach Benson Falls to the Sabres at 13th Overall
21:24 Best Players Still on the Board For Rounds 2-7
24:33 Canucks Select Tom Willander 11th Overall
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9 Comments
i dont think leo carlsson going 2nd was a surprise at all..
Never bet against Judd Bracket, he loves good technical players
I'm still shocked with the Blackhawks! So happy we got Bedard AND Oliver Moore! Let's make use of the 4 2nd rounders today!
the CRACK in montreal is real STRONG !!!!!!!!!!!
Fantilli looks better than Carlson now but Carlsson has higher upside in the next few years. Better vision and puck skills than Fantilli, most scouts would agree. Carlsson is slick with the puck if you watch his highlights.
Logan Horn, I liked your thoughts on Willander! I am really happy with the Canucks taking him.
What, Gabe Perrault dropping to 23 doesn't surprise you?
Oliver Moore at #19 is a steal
I'm super stoked for Willander. The guy gives me Makar, Heiskanen vibes. He's explosive.