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2023 NHL Mock Draft 3.0: Buffalo Sabres select a power forward

By Sion Fawkes

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: Jiri Kulich is drafted by the Buffalo Sabres during Round One of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: Jiri Kulich is drafted by the Buffalo Sabres during Round One of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 27: NHL prospect Ryan Leonard speaks with the media at a press availability at AllianceBernstein Tower on June 27, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 27: NHL prospect Ryan Leonard speaks with the media at a press availability at AllianceBernstein Tower on June 27, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

5 – Montreal Canadiens: Ryan Leonard, F/USNTDP

Previous Pick: Will Smith

I went with Will Smith over the first two mocks, but in this one, the Montreal Canadiens will go with the aggressive Ryan Leonard. Leonard will add an edge to the Canadiens prospects pool and look to eventually forge a dynamic duo with Juraj Slafkovsky.

6 – Arizona Coyotes: David Reinbacher, D/Kloten

Previous Pick: Gabe Perreault, LW/USNTDP

The Arizona Coyotes are another rebuilding team in need of just about everything, including a new arena. In short, they need someone to draw fan interest, and no one does that better than Reinbacher, who was a revelation in the NL this past season.

7 – Philadelphia Flyers: Will Smith, C/USNTDP

Previous Pick: Dalibor Dvorsky

One of the most entertaining talents in the offensive zone, Will Smith may not fall this far on draft day. But if he does, expect his freefall to stop with the Philadelphia Flyers.

8 – Washington Capitals: Matthew Wood, F/UConn

Previous Pick: Matvei Michkov

Matthew Wood is a big-bodied forward who will only keep growing over the next few seasons. And he could be ready to take over for the Washington Capitals around the time Alexander Ovechkin either decides to call it quits, or will take the eventual back seat.

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