I think he reads my post ha ha. He even had Herman Traff up there. Yeah, it was a very wild take. I kind of enjoyed it compared to some of the vanilla stuff I’ve been seeing lately. It’s as if he actually watched a few games. I like Konsta, but I think he’s got a huge flop factor. What if…the next two levels neutralize Parekh? I don’t think the next one will. I think Eiserman scores. It’s just a question how much and will he score enough to overshadow his faults. Can Yak tame his game and still be a top 2? They all 4 have big question marks of high and low ceiling. I think all 4 will be gone.
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Definitely. Already a physical player with the lower BMI, once he's filled out he could be a force.
So playoffs started and gamblers and Steel are playing in a ref lost his whistle game. It’s a bruiser and Hage really looks like he wants no part. Got shoved in the goal (got ann anssist out of it) and pushed down several times. Not much for a physical game. Don’t know if I care for that too much. Just grind it out.
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A couple more updated mocks came out I will post - 2024 NHL Mock Draft | 2024 NHL Draft | NHL Draft
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2024 NHL Mock Draft with Lottery Simulator | Tankathon
2024 NHL Mock Draft with lottery simulator to see where the top NHL prospects could be drafted. Order updated after every game. Some team needs are factored into each draft simulation result
Celebrini tops Central Scouting North American ranking for 2024 NHL Draft | NHL.com
Boston University center had 32 goals, 64 points this season, won Hobey Baker Award
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A couple that stand out…Connelly, O’Reilly, Misa, CristoforoCelebrini tops Central Scouting North American ranking for 2024 NHL Draft | NHL.com
Boston University center had 32 goals, 64 points this season, won Hobey Baker Award
Pronman had a new list that came out yesterday. He also included player comps for each prospect of who they remind him of stylistically. Can't say I agree with everything tho. Here's the top 15
1. Celebrini- Crosby
2. Levshunov- Dobson
3. Yakemchuk- Pietrangelo
4. Buium- Reilly
5. Silyayev- Chara
6. Catton- Cooley
7. Parekh- Klingberg
8. Demidov- Skinner
9. Dickinson- Hanafin
10. Helenius- Thomas
11. Lindstrom- Kreider
12. Sennecke- Marchenko
13. Jiricek- Gavrikov
14. Eiserman- Tipett
15. Iginla- Peterka
1. Celebrini- Crosby
2. Levshunov- Dobson
3. Yakemchuk- Pietrangelo
4. Buium- Reilly
5. Silyayev- Chara
6. Catton- Cooley
7. Parekh- Klingberg
8. Demidov- Skinner
9. Dickinson- Hanafin
10. Helenius- Thomas
11. Lindstrom- Kreider
12. Sennecke- Marchenko
13. Jiricek- Gavrikov
14. Eiserman- Tipett
15. Iginla- Peterka
I thought many of comps outside top 8 or so were fairly thoughtful, but yak and levshunov comps are awful.Petro and Yak?????
Yak-Subban
Dickinson-Petro
Parekh-housely
Helenius-Sobotka
Greentree-Backes
Nygard-Conroy early
Surin-Gilmour but bigger version
HAGE-Kyrou
Connelly-Hoffman
Elick-JBo later career
Badinka-Reinbacher
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If his offense can continue to translate to the next two levels, then he can be special in the right player situation and with a very innovative coach. I have a hard time seeing him as defensively adequate at the pro level. They are only 18.
if he can produce like housley, what is deemed adequate defending isn't that high of a bar.
new mock draft -https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawks/2024/04/20/2024-nhl-mock-draft-stanley-cup-playoffs-begin-two-full-rounds/
I've been critical of this draft but it’s growing on me. I think I had particularly underestimated the European guys. This is down year for Sweden and Slovakia, but is strong class from Russia particularly, but also Czechia, Swiss, Norway, and even Finland is better than last few.
Overall there seem to be nice crop of good sized nhl players. Maybe not the upside as last year, but less risk. Eager for u18s!
Overall there seem to be nice crop of good sized nhl players. Maybe not the upside as last year, but less risk. Eager for u18s!
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I see ESPN+ is listed. That would be awesome if they (or at least some) are on there.
I had originally read that Helenius wouldn’t be there and would be playing in the Worlds instead but now sounds like he’ll be there, which is good.
I saw the roster Canada put out and it’s…not great…at least in terms of 2024 draftees. Some big names in the 2025 & 26 drafts are on the list. But was only 19 players so I’m sure they’re hoping to add some studs to the roster late.
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Wow. I don't think I have ever disagreed with a post more strongly. No offense, I respect your opinion, but I couldn't stand Phil Housely.
Looks like helenius may play both u18s and Worlds.
I know there are guys who just got eliminated in CHL playoffs, but I’m hoping they add ushl guys. Want to see boisvert and hage in this tourney more than remaining CHL guys.
