2024 NHL Draft Thread - Upd: Draft Lottery is May 7th

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Buiums Top end speed isn’t that great and KD has made it known he likes size on the back end

You dont think he'd drafy Buium if slid to the TB pick?

 

[Kevin Musto]

You dont think he'd drafy Buium if slid to the TB pick?

Depends who else is available

 

[Castle8130]

You dont think he'd drafy Buium if slid to the TB pick?

Well, in that case, of course. He's not going to fall that far though

 

[CapitalistInfidel]

I’ve got a question for everyone. Let’s say we pass the Ducks and end up with the 5th pick. With the big 4 off the board, Celebrini, Lindstrom, Levshunov, and Demidov. Who would you pick? Would you trade down, if so how far are you willing to drop? What kind of haul are you expecting? Would you be willing to take the best goal scorer in the draft even though he skates like he’s in mud and doesn’t play an ounce of defense as high as 5-7? What would you be willing to give up to get the 3rd or 4th pick? Or is another undersized player like Catton worth the 5th pick? I honestly have no idea what I’d do with the 5th pick.

 

[Kevin Musto]

I’ve got a question for everyone. Let’s say we pass the Ducks and end up with the 5th pick. With the big 4 off the board, Celebrini, Lindstrom, Levshunov, and Demidov. Who would you pick? Would you trade down, if so how far are you willing to drop? What kind of haul are you expecting? Would you be willing to take the best goal scorer in the draft even though he skates like he’s in mud and doesn’t play an ounce of defense as high as 5-7? What would you be willing to give up to get the 3rd or 4th pick? Or is another undersized player like Catton worth the 5th pick? I honestly have no idea what I’d do with the 5th pick.

If those are the first 4 taken, the obvious pick is Silayev, who shouldn't even be available at 5.

 

[belfour30]

If those are the first 4 taken, the obvious pick is Silayev, who shouldn't even be available at 5.

I would be so pissed if they picked Silayev. I don't think he has enough offense. He reminds me of Zadorov.

 

[Darkstar]

I’ve got a question for everyone. Let’s say we pass the Ducks and end up with the 5th pick. With the big 4 off the board, Celebrini, Lindstrom, Levshunov, and Demidov. Who would you pick? Would you trade down, if so how far are you willing to drop? What kind of haul are you expecting? Would you be willing to take the best goal scorer in the draft even though he skates like he’s in mud and doesn’t play an ounce of defense as high as 5-7? What would you be willing to give up to get the 3rd or 4th pick? Or is another undersized player like Catton worth the 5th pick? I honestly have no idea what I’d do with the 5th pick.

I'd be fine with Dickinson, Buium, or Catton.

 

[clydesdale line]

If those are the first 4 taken, the obvious pick is Silayev, who shouldn't even be available at 5.

100% The only other person I'd take is Catton for sure.

 

[Kevin Musto]

I would be so pissed if they picked Silayev. I don't think he has enough offense. He reminds me of Zadorov.

How much offense are you looking for?

If he winds up a 20 point version of Zdeno Chara, would you be upset?

 

[TLEH]

How much offense are you looking for?

If he winds up a 20 point version of Zdeno Chara, would you be upset?

To be honest I always felt Chara was extremely overrated. Once the Hawks started chasing that matchup of T+K vs Chara, the series flipped.

I like Silayev, but I was a little higher on him earlier in the year. The puck skills are worse than I thought.

 

[belfour30]

How much offense are you looking for?

If he winds up a 20 point version of Zdeno Chara, would you be upset?

Yes. Like if he was Vlasic I'd be upset.
Vlasic is a great 2nd round pick. Need more offense out of a top 5 pick.

Like Brent Seabrook is the bare minimum. That good a defender with that much offense.

 

[TLEH]

Levshunovs play away from the puck and decision making have improved, but it’s still a work in progress.

 

[Mrfenn92]

At 5 take catton

 

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First time watching Levshunov live and honestly expected a lot more. Strong outlet passes and decent reads in the offensive zone, but his compete dial defensively needed to be ratcheted up like 5 notches.

 

[TLEH]

First time watching Levshunov live and honestly expected a lot more. Strong outlet passes and decent reads in the offensive zone, but his compete dial defensively needed to be ratcheted up like 5 notches.

For me, it’s every game I’ve ever watched of his. He always leaves me wanting more.

 

[Kevin Musto]

For me, it’s every game I’ve ever watched of his. He always leaves me wanting more.

That's my reaction to most of the players in this draft

 

[ChiHawks10]

Yes. Like if he was Vlasic I'd be upset.
Vlasic is a great 2nd round pick. Need more offense out of a top 5 pick.

Like Brent Seabrook is the bare minimum. That good a defender with that much offense.

In a redraft, Vlasic is going in the first round based upon who he is right now. And he's still going to get better.

 

[Jagged Ice]

At 5 take catton

Before Parekh and Buium? Those two bring so much offense but fill a big hole on D prospects for Chicago. Two birds kinda thing and I like Catton. My money is on him going to Montreal. They're stacked on D and I can see them taking Catton or Eiserman.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Before Parekh and Buium? Those two bring so much offense but fill a big hole on D prospects for Chicago. Two birds kinda thing and I like Catton. My money is on him going to Montreal. They're stacked on D and I can see them taking Catton or Eiserman.

I'd be pissed if they took Catton, Parekh, or Buium at 5

Mods would have to lock up my account

 

[TLEH]

Parkeh in the Top 5 is something a good team would do if they had a down year. Like Colorado with Makar. Not Chicago. He could end up being incredible. I'd put my money on saying he won't be.

 

[Jagged Ice]

I'd be pissed if they took Catton, Parekh, or Buium at 5

Mods would have to lock up my account

Would you do Lindstrom at 5 if Demidov and Levshunov are gone or who do you like if you guys drop?

 

[Kevin Musto]

Would you do Lindstrom at 5 if Demidov and Levshunov are gone or who do you like if you guys drop?

Absolutely I'd take Lindstrom at 5. Silayev as well.

 

[JaegerDice]

Parkeh in the Top 5 is something a good team would do if they had a down year. Like Colorado with Makar. Not Chicago. He could end up being incredible. I'd put my money on saying he won't be.

Im willing to bet on a d-man that scored 100 points in an OHL season.

Most of the concerns people have over Parehk are the same concerns people had over Quinn Hughes.

 

[belfour30]

Im willing to bet on a d-man that scored 100 points in an OHL season.

Most of the concerns people have over Parehk are the same concerns people had over Quinn Hughes.

Nobody questioned Hughes skating. They do question Parekh.

 

[wladyslaw]

At 5 take catton

Catton... completely agree... I think he turns into B. Point -or close to him.
I run from Michigan State D kid... Over rated