GDT: NHL 2023 Draft (Day 1) - Kraken edition - 4 PM PT, ESPN, ESPN+, SN

[Fistfullofbeer]

The Kraken have done a tremendous job in their scouting and drafting over their first 2 seasons. With their 1st ever pick in Beniers winning the Calder, the bar has been set very high. That being said, let's enjoy this ride.

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[The Marquis]

Wish I could watch the first hour. I'll be commuting, this time in my vehicle. Anybody know of a way to listen to it? lol. I know... I know...

 

[The Marquis]

I'm predicting shenanigans.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I'm predicting shenanigans.

Stop using your mod privileges to post on a locked thread bro!! LOL!!

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

With less than half hour to go, we can start using this thread.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

What's the over/under on us having to wait 3 hours before we're on the clock?

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

What's the over/under on us having to wait 3 hours before we're on the clock?

I am hoping under but really depends if teams end up making trades today. Or how much Bettman gets booed. Both cost valuable minutes.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Bettmann next...

 

[kihei]

Bettman must have the thickest skin in existence. Maybe Nashville will take mercy on him.

Here we go.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Oh god no......Pekka Rinne isn't playing a country song now, isn't he?

 

[kihei]

Why the hell is the Chicago table sitting on their hands? Get up and do the obvious.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Wow, what a surprise.....

Now the fun begins.
I just hope for chaos.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Wow, what a surprise.....

Stunned. I am stunned.

Stunned, I say. So stunned, I can't say anything else.

 

[kihei]

What are the chances that the NHL's next superstar actually has a personality? It's been awhile.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

What are the chances that the NHL's next superstar actually has a personality? It's been awhile.

I am hoping Ty Nelson. Or Jagger Firkus.

Or both!

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Carlsson at #2

2 down, 17 to go

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Ooh. I thought it would be Fantilli here.

 

[kihei]

Chicago's prospect cupboard looks pretty bare. Hope Connor II doesn't suffer the fate of Connor I.

The first surprise: Carlsson over Fantilli.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Chicago's prospect cupboard looks pretty bare. Hope Connor II doesn't suffer the fate of Connor I.

The first upset. Carlsson over Fantili.

They have Reichel and Korchinski already.
It's actually not that bad but still needs work.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Chicago's prospect cupboard looks pretty bare. Hope Connor II doesn't suffer the fate of Connor I.

The first upset. Carlsson over Fantili.

I wouldn't call it an upset. It was kind of rumored that Ducks may go Carlsson but most scouts still thought Fantilli.

 

[kihei]

I wouldn't call it an upset. It was kind of rumored that Ducks may go Carlsson but most scouts still thought Fantilli.

Should have said "surprise." I don't have my "A" game going yet.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Should have said "surprise." I don't have my "A" game going yet.

Its ok. Just bring it by pick 20. We need it!!

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Fantili to Columbus

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Will Smtih at #4

 

[kihei]

I thought the Sharks might go with Michkov as they could afford to wait for him.