I have a feeling Cristall is going to end up somewhere in the top 5.
As of January 9 2023, my top 15 are as follows:
1. C Connor Bedard
2. W Matvei Michkov (even if he takes 3 more years, he’s clearly a step ahead the rest)
3. C Adam Fantilli
4. W Andrew Cristall
5. C Will Smith
6. W/C Leo Carlsson
7. W/C Colby Barlow
8. W Zach Benson
9. C Brandon Yager
10. RHD Axel Sandin-Pelikka
11. W Eduard Sale
12. C Ryan Leonard
13. LHD Mikhail Gulyayev
14. RHD Lukas Drajecevic
15. W Gabe Perrault
HM: LHD Hunter Brzustewicsz, RHD David Reinbacher, C Daliber Dvorsky, C Samuel Honzek, LHD Caden Price
The first round is absolutely stacked. I must say this draft particularly the 1st/2nd round has to be one of the deepest of all time. ASP is so far running away with being the highest ranked defenseman.
Even if we don’t get Bedard, we’re getting a good player with our current draft position.