HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[le_sean]

Gezzzz who do we pick between Catton and Iginla ??

Bobrov and Lapointe will 100% take Iginla over Catton.

 

[vokiel]

I'm edging towards Iginla as well, but that's a bit because of notoriety. Catton is so talented, the only problem I have with him is I'm not sure he can compete against other older centers in the league. At least not without spending a significant amount of time in the AHL.

I could see Iginla ace the camp and play in the league at 18, not Catton.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Gezzzz who do we pick between Catton and Iginla ??

Iginla. Catton is very good, but Iginla fit perfectly on Habs system. He is the type of player they want. I will be very happy with Tij Iginla, I'm huge fan of him. One of my favorite prospect in this draft. I would take him even with the #5. I love him like that. That will be a very good pick at 6, 7 or 8.

 

[_vivelequebec_]

Iginla. Catton is very good, but Iginla fit perfectly on Habs system. He is the type of player they want. I will be very happy with Tij Iginla, I'm huge fan of him. One of of my favorite prospect in this draft. I would take him even with the #5. I love him like that. That will be a very good picknat 6, 7 or 8.

Same here.

 

[Mrb1p]

If you haven't gotten familiar with the Habs pick, watch this. Starts at 1:30.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Well, Grant has Sennecke in his top 10 now and according to the scouts he's talked too they have him ahead of Catton now. I guess he's the real late riser right now. Said he will be in consideration especially if Iginla is gone by our pick.

 

[Lockin17]

Iginla. Catton is very good, but Iginla fit perfectly on Habs system. He is the type of player they want. I will be very happy with Tij Iginla, I'm huge fan of him. One of my favorite prospect in this draft. I would take him even with the #5. I love him like that. That will be a very good pick at 6, 7 or 8.

Would it be worth it to drop down 2 or 3 spots then ?
And i wonder if you can kindda secure Iginla by making sure the 2 or 3 teams in front don't draft him.
For sure the one you trade with will tell who is he picking but not the other 2.

trade #5
for
#8 CGY+ high second #40

 

[Mrb1p]

Would it be worth it to drop down 2 or 3 spots then ?
And i wonder if you can kindda secure Iginla by making sure the 2 or 3 teams in front don't draft him.
For sure the one you trade with will tell who is he picking but not the other 2.

trade #5
for
#8 CGY+ high second #40

Depends what youre getting. Theoretically yes, but if you're dropping then... why are people trading up?

 

[jaffy27]

Well, Grant has Sennecke in his top 10 now and according to the scouts he's talked too they have him ahead of Catton now. I guess he's the real late riser right now. Said he will be in consideration especially if Iginla is gone by our pick.

If Iginla is gone, this means Demidov or Lindstrom is still there….doubt Sennecke is our guy

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Well, Grant has Sennecke in his top 10 now and according to the scouts he's talked too they have him ahead of Catton now. I guess he's the real late riser right now. Said he will be in consideration especially if Iginla is gone by our pick.

I'd maybe consider him with the Winnipeg pick

 

[SlafySZN]

Well, Grant has Sennecke in his top 10 now and according to the scouts he's talked too they have him ahead of Catton now. I guess he's the real late riser right now. Said he will be in consideration especially if Iginla is gone by our pick.

I think Iginla will be there when we draft for sure, don’t need to think about it too much. But i don’t think Grant’s wrong, Sennecke will go way higher than some think. A 6’2 winger with tons of skills who’s on a upward trajectory? yep, scouts like that.

 

[BergevinBurner]

If Iginla is gone, this means Demidov or Lindstrom is still there….doubt Sennecke is our guy

I can see a world where we're picking 7th or 8th and Celebrini, Demidov, Lindstrom and Iginla are gone by our pick along with 2 or 3 defensemen.

Silayev and Dickinson have both been a bit disappointing lately and Parekh might seem like too big of a gamble for some GMs. If our pick rolls around and those 4 forwards are gone then things could get interesting.

Edit: Tij with a goal and assist and the game's only halfway through. He very well could play himself out of reach if Kelowna goes on a run and he keeps producing like this.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

I think Iginla will be there when we draft for sure, don’t need to think about it too much. But i don’t think Grant’s wrong, Sennecke will go way higher than some think. A 6’2 winger with tons of skills who’s on a upward trajectory? yep, scouts like that.

Would not be shocked if a team like Anaheim takes Iginla high. He is exactly what Verbeek likes.

 

[Schooner Guy]

I'd maybe consider him with the Winnipeg pick

There's no way Sennecke will still be around at that time. He was 19 on Bobby Mac's mid-year list and his stock has been rising fast since then.

 

[WentWughes]

Tap in goal for Tij. I have not seen much of him but one thing that stands out is his ability to find open space and how quickly he gets to those spots.

 

[_vivelequebec_]

There's no way Sennecke will still be around at that time. He was 19 on Bobby Mac's mid-year list and his stock has been rising fast since then.

Just take Vanacker or Parascak

 

[jaffy27]

Would not be shocked if a team like Anaheim takes Iginla high. He is exactly what Verbeek likes.

Anaheim need defenseman, not more fwds

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Well, Grant has Sennecke in his top 10 now and according to the scouts he's talked too they have him ahead of Catton now. I guess he's the real late riser right now. Said he will be in consideration especially if Iginla is gone by our pick.

Grant is full of sh*t and does not have the connections that he claims to have.

(mod)

 

[Mrb1p]

Anaheim need defenseman, not more fwds

They need both. Wing and RDs.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Grant is full of sh*t and does not have the connections that he claims to have.

Believe he called the last 2 habs picks before anyone else did.

 

[WentWughes]

Grant is full of sh*t and does not have the connections that he claims to have.

He is more in the loop than you think. In fact he has called all of our first rounders for over a decade now.

 

[jaffy27]

They need both. Wing and RDs.

Think they’re taking a Levshunov RD over a winger!

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

There's no way Sennecke will still be around at that time. He was 19 on Bobby Mac's mid-year list and his stock has been rising fast since then.

I agree that we likely won't get a shot at him with Winnipeg's pick but there is no evidence to suggest that he is rising since Mackenzie's list. I am not saying that he isn't rising but we have know way of knowing if he is actually rising.

 

[Ozmodiar]

Pasta was never considered undersized for a skilled player. That was just the narrative used on these boards to justify those who liked Scherbak better

I’m not familiar with that narrative.

Pasta was slight and weak. Even Gretzky - scouting director and his biggest fan - was a little worried about it. He said he’d fall over if you blew on him.

 

[SlafySZN]

Grant is full of sh*t and does not have the connections that he claims to have.

Like it or not Grant has connections to some NHL scouts.