Preview and betting odds for the 2023 NHL entry draft
Overall, Fantilli has everything you look for in a future top-line centre. His combination of size, speed, playmaking ability and elite hockey IQ make him the consensus No. 2 overall pick in the draft.There are sky-high expectations for Matvei Michkov as he enters the draft as one the most hyped Russian prospects since Alex Ovechkin in 2004.
Michkov recorded nine goals and 11 assists for 20 points in 27 KHL games this past season, despite playing on a weak Sochi team. For comparison, only three other players on the team recorded at least 20 points and they all played over 54 games each. If there is a team willing to spend a first-round pick on a player they won’t see in the lineup for a few years, Michkov offers a lot of potential upside.Teams looking for an elite two-way player will have Leo Carlsson’s name circled.
Carlsson’s size, puck control, skating ability and versatility easily rank him among the best available prospects. He’s a lock to be a top-five pick in the draft.Another strong centre prospect, Will Smith comes from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. Smith is committed to Boston College next year and is likely at least a couple of years away from being ready for the NHL, but he projects to develop into a top-six forward on a good NHL roster.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Zach Benson plays for the WHL’s Winnipeg Ice and projects to fall somewhere in the latter half of the top 10.
Benson’s intelligence offensively and defensively makes him a responsible, reliable player. He’s just as capable creating scoring chances for his team as he is at shutting down scoring opportunities for opponents.
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