dlbalr Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Here's our mock draft: https://www.habsworld.net/2023/06/2023-habsworld-mock-draft/ We originally picked #37 but removed that due to today's trade. Our selection for Montreal had they stayed there was Maxim Strbak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMELINATOR Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I’m putting this out into the universe. Adam Fantilli will be a Hab tomorrow night. Have a feeling 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan89 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, EMELINATOR said: I’m putting this out into the universe. Adam Fantilli will be a Hab tomorrow night. Have a feeling 🙏 I honestly think that's who they want too, but these guys think way to fare outside the box its hard to get a read on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Sir_Boagalott said: Was it to the same same Division though? Same Conference anyway. Off the top of my head that is really the only big name player I can think of that was traded within the same Conference. I'm sure there are others but the majority of trades of top players tend to happen between Conferences. Smythe division! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Boagalott Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Smythe division! You're totally right. There are so many teams today that I forget who was in what division. A lot of teams today didn't exist when that trade happened. LA was the only team in Cali at that time. I questioned it because it just sounded super odd to trade the best player of all time to a team in the same Division. It's not really a good idea to even do that in the same Conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvvrob Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 41 minutes ago, Sir_Boagalott said: You're totally right. There are so many teams today that I forget who was in what division. A lot of teams today didn't exist when that trade happened. LA was the only team in Cali at that time. I questioned it because it just sounded super odd to trade the best player of all time to a team in the same Division. It's not really a good idea to even do that in the same Conference. I’m not sure divisional play mattered so much back then. Balanced schedule and 1 vs 16 playoff format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, EMELINATOR said: I’m putting this out into the universe. Adam Fantilli will be a Hab tomorrow night. Have a feeling 🙏 I think the Habs used up a lot of their draft capital (31 &37) on the Newhook trade so I think the chances of the Habs moving up in the draft have been reduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, revvvrob said: I’m not sure divisional play mattered so much back then. Balanced schedule and 1 vs 16 playoff format. No it wasnt. In 1988 when the oilers made the trade it was divisional playoffs... 1v4 2v3... then division championship, then conference, then cup. Schedule was also not balanced. The 1vs16 was gone by the mid 80s. Hence all the flames vs oilers series that we got in the 80s (and Habs/nords, habs/bruins, habs/whalers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Sir_Boagalott said: You're totally right. There are so many teams today that I forget who was in what division. A lot of teams today didn't exist when that trade happened. LA was the only team in Cali at that time. I questioned it because it just sounded super odd to trade the best player of all time to a team in the same Division. It's not really a good idea to even do that in the same Conference. Gretzky actually knocked out the oilers in the playoffs the year after the trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I think the Habs used up a lot of their draft capital (31 &37) on the Newhook trade so I think the chances of the Habs moving up in the draft have been reduced. That’s why I really don’t like this deal. They traded their next two picks after the 5th. If we were going to move them i would have preferred to pick up a 22 or 23 year old dman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 9 hours ago, Sir_Boagalott said: ... It's not really a good idea to even do that in the same Conference. In your opinion, not everyone's ... but neither side will convince the other ... sooooooooo ... Draft! Draft! Draft! Draft! Lovely Draft! Lovely Draft! Lovely draft! Wonderful draft! Draft dra-a-a-a-a-aft Draft dra-a-a-a-a-aft Draft.Lovely Draft! Lovely Draft! Lovely Draft! Lovely Draft!Draft Draft Draft Draft! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 10 hours ago, EMELINATOR said: I’m putting this out into the universe. Adam Fantilli will be a Hab tomorrow night. Have a feeling 🙏 Mysterious slide ... or ... TRADE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Well, who will it be? Smith, Reinbacher, Michkov? Michkov or Leonard or Benson am kinda pulling for, but other 2 seem fine as well. No lose situation, will add a skilled kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMELINATOR Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 10 hours ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: I think the Habs used up a lot of their draft capital (31 &37) on the Newhook trade so I think the chances of the Habs moving up in the draft have been reduced. I’m more thinking he will slide to 4 after hearing Anaheim may go off the board and Columbus loves Smith. Much easier to trade with Sharks than Ducks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, EMELINATOR said: I’m more thinking he will slide to 4 after hearing Anaheim may go off the board and Columbus loves Smith. Much easier to trade with Sharks than Ducks. San Jose is telling teams they won't move 4 already and if Fantilli slides to there, wouldn't that make them that much more inclined to keep the pick? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 5 offers? Could be a fun night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurdBurglar Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Read a couple of days ago that if Michkov falls to 5th, Washington would make a push to get the pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 One thing I wish for the draft: In lieu of EVERY team thanking the host city and congratulating VGK, Bettman does a consolidated announcement on behalf of all teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 Here is my trade proposal. Assuming Michkov is there at 5 and Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson and Smith are gone. Philadelphia trades 7 and 22 for number 5. Assuming they want Michkov. Montreal offers a sweetener to Arizona to pass on Leonard (maybe a couple 4th round picks, maybe Arizona was going to take someone else anyway). Montreal drafts Leonard at 7 and whoever at 22? Should be a fun night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I’ll be there! Come on Kent, give us some fireworks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I’m not sure I want fireworks, For months, I’ve been hearing about what a terrific draft class this is, with loads of great players at the top end. Now we are hearing about the Habs being open to “moving down.” This seems counter-intuitive to me. 5 is a high pick in a supposedly elite draft year. Keep it. And pick the BPA. Don’t get cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 I would be happy with Smith, Michkov or Leonard as I think they will all be difference makers. But if you could get Leonard and add another 1st rounder then worth exploring. Who really knows what Hughes is thinking and this speculation will end soon but it's been fun talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I’m not sure I want fireworks, For months, I’ve been hearing about what a terrific draft class this is, with loads of great players at the top end. Now we are hearing about the Habs being open to “moving down.” This seems counter-intuitive to me. 5 is a high pick in a supposedly elite draft year. Keep it. And pick the BPA. Don’t get cute. Oh I’m totally with you. But if the ducks go off the beaten path I expect a lot of attempts from others to move up. If he can get quality assets and secure Leonard I totally cool with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 19 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I’m not sure I want fireworks, For months, I’ve been hearing about what a terrific draft class this is, with loads of great players at the top end. Now we are hearing about the Habs being open to “moving down.” This seems counter-intuitive to me. 5 is a high pick in a supposedly elite draft year. Keep it. And pick the BPA. Don’t get cute. I expect Habs roster players for later picks, more than I expect any movement around the #5 pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, huzer said: I expect Habs roster players for later picks, more than I expect any movement around the #5 pick. Good point. I'll be interested to see if Hughes tries to recoup a 2nd rounder after the Newhook deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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