HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[SannywithoutCompy]

Fans are always gonna want forwards, I wouldn't use the fan base as a barometer. Beat writers close to the team have more weight.

Chicago's said its Demidov or Levshunov.
We know that makes sense.
Anaheim wants a RD or a right shot forward. Levshunov or Helenius are the fits and rumors there.
CBJ is rumored to love Silayev.

I wouldn't rule out Buium (Cali kid) or Yakemchuk for Anaheim either.

If they want Yakemchuk it would make sense for them to swap picks with Montreal and get an extra piece since they know Columbus wouldn't take him.

 

[jaffy27]

Just for fun, I looked at what Ana and CLB boards where predicting their picks could be and base on their preference. Seems to me that the odds of Lindstrom being available at 5 are very small. They all think the team before them will pick him or they prefer him over other option, including Demidov. Also, when having to decide between Demidov vs dman, while this is not a unconstested preference, seems like Ana and CLB would go for a dman.

Oddly enough, base on this, there are more chances that MTL leave Vegas with Demidov then any other forward.

Fortunately for us, HF fans don’t make the pick!

Many wanted Wright or Cooley, we got Slaf

Many wanted Michkov or Leonard, we got Reinbacher

I would put zero stock into HF opinions on who they should draft

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Just for fun, I looked at what Ana and CLB boards where predicting their picks could be and base on their preference. Seems to me that the odds of Lindstrom being available at 5 are very small. They all think the team before them will pick him or they prefer him over other option, including Demidov. Also, when having to decide between Demidov vs dman, while this is not a unconstested preference, seems like Ana and CLB would go for a dman.

Oddly enough, base on this, there are more chances that MTL leave Vegas with Demidov then any other forward.

Celibrini to SJS.
CHI board has a poll: Demidov wins at near 70%: Who should the Chicago Blackhawks select 2nd overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft?

ANA has a poll and now at 3rd its : Levshunov wins at 60%+: With the third pick in the 2024 NHL draft the Anaheim Ducks select...

Colombus is the difference maker but my hopes for Demidov are low unless we move up.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Even if I see Iginla the most logical choice for Habs if Demidov or Lindstrom are not there. I will be a very happy man if Berkly Catton is the pick at 5.

In term of talent and potential, Catton is a top 5 worthy. Some people really wanted Cooley in 2022, now it's time to draft a player who looks like him at 5.

Slaf, Catton?!?! That's going to be fun to watch!

 

[sheed36]

I've been seeing quite a few posts talking about Sennecke being a riser but I haven't seen any about Iginla also being a riser.

Iginla went from 16th on McKenzie's mid season ranking (January 2024) to 10th on his latest list from a few days ago. Sennecke went from 19th to 14th on Bob's latest list.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Isn't that what most people want to see? No lottery, worst teams pick first.

No, I wanted Montreal to win 1st or 2nd. It's actually rare for there to be no movement. Ultimately, this was the 3rd best option.

 

[Deebs]

Lowkey getting annoyed with people underrating him, he's a stud. I don't even think I'd be upset if we got him.

Guhle-Reinbacher
Hutson-Silayev
Xhekaj-Mailloux

That is a defense core that will give the other team zero room in the playoffs and every one of them is an elite skater.

Isn't Silayev a LD?

 

[Kosseca]

Fortunately for us, HF fans don’t make the pick!

Many wanted Wright or Cooley, we got Slaf

Many wanted Michkov or Leonard, we got Reinbacher

I would put zero stock into HF opinions on who they should draft

As I said "just for fun"....

 

[Doublechin]

Celibrini to SJS.
CHI board has a poll: Demidov wins at near 70%: Who should the Chicago Blackhawks select 2nd overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft?

ANA has a poll and now at 3rd its : Levshunov wins at 60%+: With the third pick in the 2024 NHL draft the Anaheim Ducks select...

Colombus is the difference maker but my hopes for Demidov are low unless we move up.

These don't really matter at all in the gran picture, teams ain't consulting HFboards forums for who they're picking. Chicago has a bunch of small and undersized forwards in its pipeline, adding another one like Demidov might not be appealing after watching 2 examples of very soft teams brutally fail this year (Devils, Leafs)

A competent management team picks the big RD here for Chicago unless they view Demidov in the Celebrini tier

I would say the odds that Chicago passes on Demidov aren't as low as people think

 

[The Great Weal]

Isn't Silayev a LD?

He's been playing the right side too

 

[GrandmaCookie]

These don't really matter at all in the gran picture, teams ain't consulting HFboards forums for who they're picking. Chicago has a bunch of small and undersized forwards in its pipeline, adding another one like Demidov might not be appealing after watching 2 examples of very soft teams brutally fail this year (Devils, Leafs)

A competent management team picks the big RD here for Chicago unless they view Demidov in the Celebrini tier

I would say the odds that Chicago passes on Demidov aren't as low as people think

Yeah no kidding lmao.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

If I were Chicago management, I would go BPA, and not draft for need.

Pretty much all teams have different BPA after Celebrini. It simply isn't that definitive.

 

[Clumsyhab]

For a second straight year, I got a feeling that we are just one pick away from drafting the player we really needed. Last year with the one of the 4 unanimous top 4 forwards, and this year with Celebrini/Demidov/Lindstrom/Levshunov...

 

[windycity]

I don't care who we draft so long as they are a perennial all-star who leads the Habs to winning multiple Stanley Cups. Is that too much to ask? Get it done HUGO!

 

[Habitant#1]

These don't really matter at all in the gran picture, teams ain't consulting HFboards forums for who they're picking. Chicago has a bunch of small and undersized forwards in its pipeline, adding another one like Demidov might not be appealing after watching 2 examples of very soft teams brutally fail this year (Devils, Leafs)

A competent management team picks the big RD here for Chicago unless they view Demidov in the Celebrini tier

I would say the odds that Chicago passes on Demidov aren't as low as people think

Kyle Davidson loves speed and skill more than anything, so I really don't see him passing on Demidov.

 

[GrandmaCookie]

For a second straight year, I got a feeling that we are just one pick away from drafting the player we really needed. Last year with the one of the 4 unanimous top 4 forwards, and this year with Celebrini/Demidov/Lindstrom/Levshunov...

We might still pick high next season, still have a chance at high end talent.

 

[Beer and Chips]

Do you spend the assets to move up or get a 2nd line nhl ready player? I wouldn't try to do both, we're not that rich.

 

[Habitant#1]

For a second straight year, I got a feeling that we are just one pick away from drafting the player we really needed. Last year with the one of the 4 unanimous top 4 forwards, and this year with Celebrini/Demidov/Lindstrom/Levshunov...

Exactly this.

This is the major downside of 'competitive losing', it means the team doesn't bottom out properly.

Habs are now exiting their tanking years without ever having a chance to pick a truly elite talent.

I'm very worried for this rebuild.

 

[DAChampion]

Is 2024 considered a deeper draft than 2023 or 2022?

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

It's time for SJ to make the big brain move and trade the 1st overall to Mtl for the 5th, Jets 1st and Barron.

 

[26Mats]

Pretty much all teams have different BPA after Celebrini. It simply isn't that definitive.

Yes, I'm saying if I were their management, I would make my own list of best players available and choose whoever is after Celebrini on my list.

It's time for SJ to make the big brain move and trade the 1st overall to Mtl for the 5th, Jets 1st and Barron.

I do wonder if 5th overall + Jets 1st + Flames/Florida 2025 1st gets you 2nd overall.

I'm not sure, given how few top 5 picks have been traded down. May have to throw in a 2nd from this year and next.

 

[DAChampion]

Beckett Sennecke has a production of 68 points in 63 games as a RW in the OHL, so what is allowing him to track as a potential top five pick?

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Beckett Sennecke has a production of 68 points in 63 games as a RW in the OHL, so what is allowing him to track as a potential top five pick?

6'3 (grew 5 inch since his OHL draft, who knows how tall he will get) + playoff performances + skilled big power forward are a rare breed.

 

[26Mats]

For a second straight year, I got a feeling that we are just one pick away from drafting the player we really needed. Last year with the one of the 4 unanimous top 4 forwards, and this year with Celebrini/Demidov/Lindstrom/Levshunov...

I agree. That's why I wanted to trade Savard (and Matheson?) at the TDL.

 

[DAChampion]

We might still pick high next season, still have a chance at high end talent.

Yeah, from Calgary.