2024 Draft

[Qubax]

...I'm starting to really like this guy:

Matvei Gridin Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Statistics of Matvei Gridin, a hockey player from Kurgan, Russia born Mar 1 2006 who was active from 2022 to 2024.

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Maybe he's an option with our late first or a 2nd.

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I also like Konsta Helenius if Iginla goes before us and if we are concerned that Lindstrom will be more Colborne than Joe Thornton/Byfield

I'm almost more in favor of Helenius than Catton.

 

[Backlund]

...I'm starting to really like this guy:

Matvei Gridin Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Statistics of Matvei Gridin, a hockey player from Kurgan, Russia born Mar 1 2006 who was active from 2022 to 2024.

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Maybe he's an option with our late first or a 2nd.

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I also like Konsta Helenius if Iginla goes before us and if we are concerned that Lindstrom will be more Colborne than Joe Thornton/Byfield

I'm almost more in favor of Helenius than Catton.

I think Helenius goes before Iginla. Tij might not even be a top 10 pick.

 

[FLAMESFAN]

...I'm starting to really like this guy:

Matvei Gridin Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Statistics of Matvei Gridin, a hockey player from Kurgan, Russia born Mar 1 2006 who was active from 2022 to 2024.

www.hockeydb.com

Maybe he's an option with our late first or a 2nd.

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I also like Konsta Helenius if Iginla goes before us and if we are concerned that Lindstrom will be more Colborne than Joe Thornton/Byfield

I'm almost more in favor of Helenius than Catton.

As long as we took a C in the 1st rnd, I'd be happy with Gridin in the 2nd.
Maybe we can even get his linemate....

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Artamamanov is still my guy with Van’s first. I think he’s got first line upside

 

[User1996]

Hoping Ritchie’s playoffs don’t move him too high and he’s still there at Vancouvers pick. He’s a guy I have in the teens, but that’s also the highest I’ve seen. I think there’s a lot there to work with. RHS as well never hurts.

 

[Lunatik]

I have to admit, he looks like a Michael Busto. Poor guy.

SO his time in France... did they name the team after his state of mind?

 

[Bounces R Way]

Not to pound the drum again (although I guess that’s what this technically is), Zeev Buium is a gem. His ability to escape forecheckers and move the puck is special. Has defended very well today too.

I’m convinced we look back in 10 years and he’s the best of that crop of D.

Alright I'm on the Buium hype train too. Kid is so smooth out there.

 

[User1996]

Alright I'm on the Buium hype train too. Kid is so smooth out there.

All aboard

 

[Qubax]

Buium kinda of like Roman Josi?

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Is the thinking around here that if Iginla is available when Calgary picks (assuming not winning the lottery), they go with Iginla (pick 7 or 8).

 

[Backlund]

Is the thinking around here that if Iginla is available when Calgary picks (assuming not winning the lottery), they go with Iginla (pick 7 or 8).

It's hard to see Conroy and his dad passing on him even if its a bit earlier than they would like to take him.

 

[Mobiandi]

I'm already fairly sure that Huska is a placeholder for Jarome.

If we draft Tij, I'm 99.999% confident that Jarome will be our next coach

 

[InfinityIggy]

Is the thinking around here that if Iginla is available when Calgary picks (assuming not winning the lottery), they go with Iginla (pick 7 or 8).

Yes, but keeping in mind that assumption seems to be based on nothing but hopium.

 

[User1996]

Liking Ollie Josephson out of RD in the 2nd round. Skates well enough, wins puck battles at a high rate, big jump in production this season compared to last, a little bit of skill and creativity sprinkled in. Plays in all situations for the Rebels. Projects as a C in the pros unlike some of the C’s typically ranked ahead of him.

Not your typical high upside, high skill, swing for the fences pick I usually advocate for at that spot, but seems like a really easy bet to become a Backlund replacement at some point.

 

[Tuna99]

Honest question from a Sens fan, would Flames nation be interested in a trade like this?

Ottawa: Rasmus Anderson
Calgary: 7th overalll

Could draft Tij Iginla - Ottawa will finish around 6- 7 right where Iginla should be drafted. How good is Andersson for really? Top pairing guy?

 

[Kranix]

Is Carter Yakemchuk good?

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Honest question from a Sens fan, would Flames nation be interested in a trade like this?

Ottawa: Rasmus Anderson
Calgary: 7th overalll

Could draft Tij Iginla - Ottawa will finish around 6- 7 right where Iginla should be drafted. How good is Andersson for really? Top pairing guy?

Normally top pair, but this year wasn't his usual self.

Personally I'd be heavily tempted. Would leave our D... even more questionable, but probably worth it to bolster the rebuild/retool.

Is Carter Yakemchuk good?

Definitely one of the top D options. Kinda Phaneuf esque but a better skater?

 

[IharRB]

Is Carter Yakemchuk good?

Good skating, good throw. However, he is straightforward and is not very good in defense today

 

[User1996]

Is Carter Yakemchuk good?

Probably shouldn’t be in the debate at 8, 9 or 10.

I’d have Celebrini, Demidov, Buium, Catton, Dickinson, Lindstrom, Silayev, Helenius, Levshunov, Eiserman all at least a tier above as of now.

 

[Kranix]

I'd rather get a skilled forward like Catton at 8-10 than one of these D

 

[InfinityIggy]

Honest question from a Sens fan, would Flames nation be interested in a trade like this?

Ottawa: Rasmus Anderson
Calgary: 7th overalll

Could draft Tij Iginla - Ottawa will finish around 6- 7 right where Iginla should be drafted. How good is Andersson for really? Top pairing guy?

It's definitely tempting. If we are moving Andersson thats probably as good a single solid future as we could hope for.

 

[viper0220]

Honest question from a Sens fan, would Flames nation be interested in a trade like this?

Ottawa: Rasmus Anderson
Calgary: 7th overalll

Could draft Tij Iginla - Ottawa will finish around 6- 7 right where Iginla should be drafted. How good is Andersson for really? Top pairing guy?

I don't think that Ottawa does that, there some great D prospects in this draft and the ones in the top 10 will have higher celling than Anderson.

When will we know the order?

 

[FLAMESFAN]

I don't think that Ottawa does that, there some great D prospects in this draft and the ones in the top 10 will have higher celling than Anderson.

When will we know the order?

I think Anderson fits their time frame better, rather than waiting 3+ years for a prospect
They just need a goalie IMO

 

[viper0220]

I think Anderson fits their time frame better, rather than waiting 3+ years for a prospect
They just need a goalie IMO

Fair enough, I think it will take more than Anderson and no, Markstrom is not the answer.

 

[User1996]

Current top 10, feel free to ask away. Parenthesis beside name is number of viewings. Still expect some movement - should have a top 96 done by June.

1. Macklin Celebrini (6)
2. Ivan Demidov (2)
3. Zeev Buium (5)
4. Konsta Helenius (5)
5. Anton Silayev (3)
6. Tij Iginla (5)
7. Cayden Lindstrom (5)
8. Berkley Catton (10)
9. Sam Dickinson (6)
10. Artyom Levshunov (3)