The San Jose Sharks’ 2023 NHL Draft class is generating buzz as a potential turning point for the team’s future. With standout performances from top picks like Will Smith and Quentin Musty, the Sharks are gearing up for what could be a transformative season. Smith, a rising star, has already made waves with his impressive tally of 18 goals and 27 assists, showcasing his potential to become a key player for the team. Meanwhile, Musty has demonstrated resilience and skill in the OHL, overcoming challenges that hint at a promising future in the NHL.
Adding depth to the Sharks’ roster are players like Kasper Halttunen and Luca Cagnoni, who have shown remarkable promise in their respective leagues. Halttunen’s playoff heroics have caught the attention of fans and analysts alike, while Cagnoni’s record-setting season in the AHL underscores his potential to make a significant impact. These players, along with others in the draft class, are part of a strategic effort to rebuild and strengthen the Sharks’ lineup, aiming to bring the team back to its former glory.
The episode also provides updates on late-round picks, highlighting the potential of emerging talents such as Axel Landin and Eric Pohlkamp. Each segment offers an in-depth look at player development and team strategy, giving fans a comprehensive understanding of the Sharks’ rebuilding efforts. By exploring how these young talents could shape the Sharks’ journey back to NHL prominence, the podcast promises to deliver insightful analysis and engaging discussions for hockey enthusiasts.
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Building this team via the draft is a pretty slow process, but GMMG looks like a superb drafter. With most players, they take about 5 years from the draft to the time they're pretty good NHL players. A good class gets you 2 NHL players above 3rd pair or 4th line. This class likely nets 3 or 4. The 2023 class shows itself in 2028. The 2024 class (beyond Macklin) is looking promising, too. And that's another class looking at 3 or 4 guys.
GMMG's fist draft doesn't appear to have any sure things, but maybe 1-2 will make it. To get almost half a roster in 3 drafts is really impressive.
So keep acquiring and using the picks. It'll take longer than anyone probably wants, but it'll also mean the Sharks are good for a very long time. Like well into the 2040's
Will Smith playing center was the plan until we lost on the Schaefer sweepstakes. Now I feel like we'll see him more as a wing that slots in at center when needed with Misa on the way.
Well said.
I would argue an average draft nets you one impact player (top 9 F, top 4D, or a NHL caliber goalie) and 1-2 decent depth players.
above average draft nets you 2 impact players with one being a core foundational piece, and 2+ depth guys. and elite draft would be 2-3 impact players 1 generational talent and 1 core piece, and 3+ depth/supporting pieces.
20 draft is below average,
21 draft is average,
22 looks to be borderline average,
23 is above average borderline elite,
and 24 is clearly Elite.
As long as 25 & 26 are at least above average sharks will be ridiculously loaded with young talent.
Grier and his scouting team is clearly one of the best in Hockey. Now I’m curious how he manages the cap, acquiring pieces to compliment the young core and diversify the skill on the team. Through trades and FA
Halttunen seems like he is one of those weird guys who is pedestrian in the regular season and comes alive in the playoffs! That’s not bad for a 3rd line RW! In the future.
what do you think of trading will smith to improve the defense and then take misa at #2?
I'm always underwhelmed by Halttunens regular season. Then he's a playoff monster. Could he be the Sharks' Justin Williams?
Since GMMG has taken over as GM the draft has been a boon for the Sharks franchise. I know he was only GM for a couple days, but even the 2022 draft has gone very well.
2022 Draft:
Moves Made: Traded the 11th pick for the 27th, 34th, and 45th picks.
Selections: Filip Bystedt(RD1), Mattais Havelid (RD2), Cameron Lund (RD2), Michael Fisher (RD3), Mason Beaupit (RD4), Jake Furlong (RD5), Joey Muldowney (RD6), Eli Barnett (RD7), Reese Laubach (RD7).
AHL: Bystedt, Havelid, Lund, Furlong
NCAA: Muldowney, Laubach, Barnett, Fisher
2023 Draft:
Moves Made: Traded 6RD pick for Blackwood, Moved up in the 3RD (71) round using their 3RD (94) and 4TH RD (100) picks, Traded 7th RD (206) to Penguins for 2025 7th RD pick.
Selections: Will Smith (RD1), Quentin Musty (RD1), Kasper Haltunnen (RD2), Brandon Svoboda (RD3), Luca Cagnoni (RD4), Axel Landen (RD5), Eric Pohlkamp (RD5), David Klee (7RD), Yegor Rimashevsky (RD7)
NHL: Smith
AHL: Musty, Haltunnen, Cagnoni, Landen
NCAA: Pohlkamp, Svoboda, Klee
KHL: Rimashevsky
2024 Draft:
Moves Made: Traded their RD1 (14) and RD2 (42) for RD (11), Traded their RD3 (85) and RD6 2025 for RD3 (82).
Selections: Macklin Celebrini, Sam Dickinson, Igor Chernyshov, Leo Sahlin Wallenius, Carson Wetsch, Christain Kirsch, Colton Roberts, Nate Misskey, Yaroslav Korostelyov
NHL: Celebrini, Dickinson (?)
AHL: Chernyshov
Allsvenskin: Wallenius (?)
NCAA: Kirsch, Misskey
MHL: Korostelyov
WHL: Roberts, Wetsch
Drafts Picks Since 2022: 26
NHL: 3 (? – Dickinson)
AHL: 9 (? – Landen)
NCAA: 9
KHL: 1
MHL: 1
WHL: 3
Allsvenskin: 1
Gone: 1
That is one heck of a record with possible 9 more coming in the next draft.
Michael Misa is going to Boston U, so he’ll likely be in NCAA for 1-2 years which is great. So we don’t need to rush Misa to the NHL.