Jared’s Daily: National Hockey Now Mock Draft; Prospect Watch

The Washington Capitals came away with a skilled playmaker in the National Hockey Now 2023 NHL Mock Draft.

That and more from around the league in today’s daily.

Washington Capitals

Who are the Capitals picking at No. 8? According to the National Hockey Now network’s 2023 Mock Draft, it won’t be Matvei Michkov. [WHN]

A look at Ryan Leonard, a two-way forward projected to be available when the Capitals go on the clock. [WHN]

From The National Hockey Now Network

Norris Trophy finalist Erik Karlsson is open-minded as the Sharks look for a potential trade partner. [San Jose Hockey Now]

Pierre-Luc Dubois and the Los Angeles Kings — soon to be a match? [LA Hockey Now]

The Vegas Golden Knights and playoff hero netminder Adin Hill are close to a two-year extension. [Vegas Hockey Now]

The Avalanche have not closed the door on a potential reunion with UFA JT Compher, despite trading for Ryan Johansen. [Colorado Hockey Now]

After Blues defenseman Torey Krug reportedly blocked a trade to the Philadelphia Flyers, was David Pastrnak trying to recruit him back to Boston? [Boston Hockey Now]

Speaking of the Flyers: where do things stand as the team flirts with a fire sale? Center Kevin Hayes, as well as defensemen Tony DeAngelo and Travis Sanheim are some of the names being thrown around in discussions. [Philly Hockey Now]

Drawing many eyes along the Florida Panthers’ playoff run was Anton Lundell, who tallied 10 points as the Panthers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. [Florida Hockey Now]