Brian S

The 2023 NHL draft is now over, and we know the three players that the Maple Leafs selected. I've read some scouting reports and watched some highlights. I wanted to share my early thoughts.

With their final pick in the draft, barring last minute trades, the Maple Leafs drafted Noah Chadwick.

The Toronto Maple Leafs kept their 28th overall pick after all, and used it to select Easton Cowan from the London Knights.

Previewing the 2023 NHL draft that starts tonight on June 28th, plus providing more information on the draft you may want to know.

Brad Treliving has a history of trading down at the draft, and there are a few teams that seem like reasonable candidates to trade up to get the 28th overall pick.

Looking at ten of the best goalie prospects available in this year's draft who I would be interested in for Toronto's later picks, or if they trade down.

Looking at some of the better overage options still eligible in the 2023 NHL draft, including 5 forwards and 5 defensemen, who could be interesting late round picks.

Looking at some honourable mentions who didn't make the final cut for a full profile, but includes 12 prospects I still like for Toronto's picks in the 2023 NHL draft.

Bob McKenzie's final rankings just came out, and it changed quite a lot. Looking at what prospects rose, fell, and what it means for who might be available where Toronto will pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.

Looking at Vojtech Port, a Czech offensive defenseman playing on the worst team in the WHL last year who may go under the radar as a late round steal.

Looking at the small but real fun Russian forward Timur Mukhanov, and if he's worth a roll of the dice by the Maple Leafs with their later round picks.

Looking at Beckett Hendrickson, an underrated playmaker from the US national development squad, as a later round pick for the Maple Leafs.

Looking at the potential hidden gem that is Felix Nilsson, and his stellar metrics in Sweden's junior league this season. He would make an ideal late round pick for Toronto.

Looking at the underrated defenseman Matthew Mania and why he is a perfect later round swing for the Maple Leafs if he falls that far.

Looking at the enigmatic defenseman Caden Price, and his potential as a bounce back prospect who Toronto could draft in the second or third round.

Looking at the hard working two-way center Martin Mišiak from Slovakia, and his potential as a trade down target candidate for the Maple Leafs in the second or third round.

Looking at the big power forward Aydar Suniev, and his potential as a trade down target candidate for the Maple Leafs in the second or third round.

Looking at the speedy and skilled Gracyn Sawchyn, and his potential as a trade down target candidate for the Maple Leafs in the second or third round.

Looking at the brilliant skating two-way defenseman Tanner Molendyk, his potential upside, and if he would make for a good pick for the Maple Leafs at 28th overall.

Looking at the towering Daniil But, his surprising skill for such a big guy and if the Maple Leafs should draft him high.

Looking at the small, skilled, smart and hard-working Gavin Brindley, and if the Maple Leafs could snag him after trading down from 28th overall.

Looking at the elite skating defensive defenseman Tom Willander, his potential as a solid two-way defenseman, and if he would make for a good draft pick for the Maple Leafs at 28th overall.

Looking at the highly skilled power forward Quentin Musty, and why I would love him as a draft pick for the Maple Leafs at 28th overall.

Looking at the incredibly smart and hard-working Danish forward Oscar Fisker Mølgaard and what makes him such an interesting prospect for the Maple Leafs.

Looking at the ultra-skilled Andrew Cristall, his strengths and weaknesses, and whether or not he would make for a good draft pick for the Maple Leafs at 28th overall.