With the 2023 NHL Draft taking place on June 28-29 in Nashville, TN., TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie released his final projections of the top-32 and 96 players who could be chosen in the first three rounds of the 2023 NHL Draft.
A total of four OHL players earned recognition on the list of 32, while a total of 19 made McKenzie’s projections. See the complete list at tsn.ca.
Bob’s List of 32:
12 – LW Colby Barlow, Owen Sound Attack
Selected in the first round, eighth overall by the Owen Sound Attack in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Barlow had a standout season with the Bears, recording 46 goals, 33 assists, and 79 points to be voted an OHL First Team All-Star. Barlow was also named the 2022-23 CHL and OHL Scholastic Player of the Year.
21 – C Calum Ritchie, Oshawa Generals
Chosen by Oshawa second-overall in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, the 6-foot-2 centreman was a consistent contributor for the Generals this season, finishing the year with 59 points in 59 games played, recording 24 goals and 35 assists. Ritchie can be easily recognized for his great blend of skill, vision and size.
25 – LW Quentin Musty, Sudbury Wolves
Former first overall OHL Priority Selection choice Quentin Musty recorded points in 41 of his 53 games for the Sudbury Wolves, tallying 26 goals, 52 assists and 78 points.
28 – D Oliver Bonk, London Knights
The son of former long-time NHL forward Radek Bonk, Oliver Bonk was solid on the blueline for the Knights this season, recording 10 goals, 30 assists and 40 points in 67 games throughout his rookie campaign. He led all rookie defenceman throughout the OHL Playoffs, tallying 11 points, and was voted to the OHL’s Second All-Rookie Team.
Bob’s List of 33-96:
41 – LW Carson Rehkopf, Kitchener Rangers
50 – LW Nick Lardis, Brantford Bulldogs
52 – D Hunter Brzustewicz, Kitchener Rangers
53 – RW Easton Cowan, London Knights
55 – D Andrew Gibson, Soo Greyhounds
61 – D Beau Akey, Barrie Colts
64 – RW Coulson Pitre, Flint Firebirds
68 – D Quinton Burns, Kingston Frontenacs
73 – C Carey Terrance, Erie Otters
76 – D Cam Allen, Guelph Storm
80 – LW Denver Barkey, London Knights
81 – C Luca Pinelli, Ottawa 67’s
82 – D Tristan Bertucci, Flint Firebirds
84 – LW Ethan Miedema, Kingston Frontenacs
95 – C Brad Gardiner, Ottawa 67’s
HM – C Alex Pharand, Sudbury Wolves
ICYMI – The 2023 NHL Draft is about so much more than just the phenom who will go No. 1 to the Chicago Blackhawks…
More from @TSNBobMcKenzie in his final #TSNHockey draft ranking of the season, featuring the Top 96 players plus honourable mentions: https://t.co/bmaZ9QJurf
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) June 23, 2023
