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Post by countryboy on May 27, 2023 19:48:21 GMT -4
The draft happens two weeks from today (June 10).
Recently the Q posted the official draft order. Here’s what we have for picks at the moment:
3 45 Charlottetown
3 55 Charlottetown de Gatineau
4 63 Charlottetown
5 81 Charlottetown
5 84 Charlottetown de Cape Breton
8 135 Charlottetown
9 153 Charlottetown
11 189 Charlottetown
12 207 Charlottetown
13 225 Charlottetown
14 243 Charlottetown
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Post by islander19 on May 28, 2023 9:18:03 GMT -4
Read somewhere that it looks like a strong draft for goaltenders…I would imagine we use one of our thirds for one.
Also I’m very intrigued to see where our first rounder comes from.
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Post by switchback on Jun 1, 2023 19:44:36 GMT -4
Little over a week away from the draft and it’s really quiet in Islander land rightfully so we have limited picks and nothing early and limited players that teams want but has anybody heard anything rumblings besides the rumour of a 1st from Sherbrooke?
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Post by PTBFP on Jun 5, 2023 11:06:26 GMT -4
When the clock starts to tick and the 2023 QMJHL Draft gets underway on Saturday morning, all eyes will be on General Manager Jim Hulton and his staff as a new crop of players will be welcomed to the Charlottetown Islanders.
For the first time since 2019, the QMJHL will hold an in-person draft with all 18 teams and league officials reporting to Sherbrooke, Quebec. This will be the third time the Phoenix has hosted the league’s annual entry draft at Palais des Sports Léopold-Drolet.
The Islanders currently have 11 selections in this year’s Draft and will make their first pick in the 3rd round (45th overall).
“From the Jakub Brabenec deal, we are still technically owed a first-round pick from Sherbrooke,” said Hulton. “We are still finalizing the details on what that pick will be but we are fully expecting to be moving up the board and get into the first round.”
The last time the Islanders selected in the first round was in 2018, when Lukas Cormier’s name was called at the 4th overall selection.
Ahead of Draft Day, Hulton is confident Director of Scouting Trevor Birt and his staff will continue to find talent that will boost the team’s young core.
“Our philosophy is, and always has been to select the best player available at the time of our pick,” commented Birt. “Our job is to find diamonds in the rough. We’ve had great success in recent years in finding everyday major junior players in the later rounds. Use Keiran Gallant and Zachary Beauregard as an example, both guys were able to amass great junior careers and we’re selected in the 13th and 10th rounds of their drafts.”
“Later in the draft, we start to be more strategic in who we select based on the needs of the organization. At the moment, we feel all areas from goaltending and out need added depth” said Birt.
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Post by countryboy on Jun 7, 2023 14:44:32 GMT -4
Here's the up to date list for the 2023 draft following today's trading period.
1 20 Charlottetown from Québec
3 45 Charlottetown
3 55 Charlottetown from Gatineau
4 63 Charlottetown
5 81 Charlottetown
5 84 Charlottetown from Cape Breton
8 135 Charlottetown
9 153 Charlottetown
11 189 Charlottetown
12 207 Charlottetown
13 225 Charlottetown
14 243 Charlottetown
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Post by countryboy on Jun 10, 2023 7:03:24 GMT -4
Draft day is today and we'll see the Islanders making their first selection at pick #20.
The drafted is supposed to be available to stream on the CHL watch site:
watch.chl.ca
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Post by switchback on Jun 10, 2023 7:19:07 GMT -4
Also think Eastlink is showing it
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Post by Edguy on Jun 10, 2023 8:10:00 GMT -4
Draft day is today and we'll see the Islanders making their first selection at pick #20. The drafted is supposed to be available to stream on the CHL watch site: watch.chl.ca Hope they'll have an english stream. Title in French isn't giving me much confidence though |
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Post by countryboy on Jun 10, 2023 8:36:07 GMT -4
At some point we will draft a goalie today. I’m curious if we make a goaltender a selection with one of our earlier picks.
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Post by islander19 on Jun 10, 2023 11:05:44 GMT -4
I wonder if we’ll make our selection before supper time tonight?
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Post by bois on Jun 10, 2023 11:24:31 GMT -4
Will Murphy
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Post by WHEELsnipePARTY on Jun 10, 2023 12:30:26 GMT -4
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Post by Briwhel on Jun 10, 2023 12:30:51 GMT -4
Owen Conrad is a heck of a D to get at 20
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Post by knuckles on Jun 10, 2023 12:32:57 GMT -4
Fantastic value at 20. Like Kearsey last year, no idea how he fell so late. Great pick at 20.
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Post by switchback on Jun 10, 2023 12:34:47 GMT -4
Lots of people saying this is the steal of the first round.. the Eastlink boys comparing him to Noah Laouaan.. Kearsey and Conrad could be a beautiful top pair in 2 years time
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