NHL Entry Draft 2024 NHL Draft Talk

[Agent Zub]

Even if he turns into EK part 2 I want a more defensively sound guy. Dickinson or Yakemchuk would be just fine. Or buium if he’s there for some reason.

thats how you end up with Luke Schenn instead of Erik Karlsson.

 

[Micklebot]

He’s going to come in around 6.075 190 at the combine if I were to guess. Not small by any means, as long as I’m not way off the mark.

Not small, but 3 of the other D are monster sized guys, 4 depending on how you view Yakemchuk with regards to the 7th.

From what I've seen he'll be tough to pass on. I don't get the felling that Parekh is Staios' type of guy (could be wrong) and we've said we'll be going BPA at 7OA so Buium could easily be it.

My guess is we end up with one of Buium, Iginla, or Levshunov

 

[Alf Silfversson]

From what I've seen he'll be tough to pass on. I don't get the felling that Parekh is Staios' type of guy (could be wrong) and we've said we'll be going BPA at 7OA so Buium could easily be it.

My guess is we end up with one of Buium, Iginla, or Levshunov

I'd be very happy with any of those three. I'd prefer the D but I'd be OK with Iginla.

 

[MoreGore]

left shot vs right shot is the key here

Not in my books. This kid will be 3 years from impacting the team. Guenette is going to be more valuable than this pick for 2 -3 years.

 

[BondraTime]

From what I've seen he'll be tough to pass on. I don't get the felling that Parekh is Staios' type of guy (could be wrong) and we've said we'll be going BPA at 7OA so Buium could easily be it.

My guess is we end up with one of Buium, Iginla, or Levshunov

I hope so, Buium has been the guy I’ve wanted since October/November-ish

 

[Agent Zub]

I think Buium is a pipe dream now. He has little weaknesses, high floor high ceiling produced at an incredible rate and closed off the season with a bang.

Could go as high as 2 and I doubt he makes it past 5.

 

[Micklebot]

Not in my books. This kid will be 3 years from impacting the team. Guenette is going to be more valuable than this pick for 2 -3 years.

Yeah, it's worth noting by the time our pick is ready to join the team and maybe play in a top 4 capcity, Chabot will be 30 and on the last 2 years of his deal, so you can ride that ELC until maybe it makes sense to move Chabot

Meanwhile, we hope/need to fill the RHD spot now, and not wait.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Is he really smaller relatively speaking? I'd seen him listed at 6'2 183 which seems typical for a draft pick.,

I did notice his big brother Shai playing on the same team is 220 so the genetics seem to be there...

Elite Prospects has him at 6' 183 ... I am not saying he is small ; he is smaller than NHL average according to the most reliable info available to me,.. They usually do a good job . I am sure there are exceptions depending on when the data comes in. I assume you watched him so you can see his relative size in the NCAA.

Shai is bigger and older so you could be right .. It would be a lot to grow, not that it has never happened,

I am, not down playing him I think he is very good.

 

[Hale The Villain]

I think Buium is a pipe dream now. He has little weaknesses, high floor high ceiling produced at an incredible rate and closed off the season with a bang.

Could go as high as 2 and I doubt he makes it past 5.

I think he's this year's HF darling late-birthday prospect with great production but non-elite tools that NHL scouts tend to not be quite as high on.

In 2023 it was Reinbacher, 2022 it was Jiricek, 2021 it was Eklund, 2020 it was Rossi, 2018 it was Zadina.

Buium deserves the hype more than any of the other guys, but rightly or wrongly he'll probably get passed on for the big toolsy D like Levshunov, Silayev and Dickinson.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

By defensive specialist I mean he can be used in a shutdown role. He was on the ice for 0 goals against for the duration of the NCAA tournament (I believe 8 games). He's a good offensive player so to call him a defensive specialist is not totally accurate but he excels at defense.



Shai signed with the Wings. I wonder what they'd give up to re-unite the brothers?

I watched him play a few games in the season and most in the NCAA tournament. I like him . I am just relaying my impression. I think somewhere in the 5-8 range is where he should be. If we look at how he did in the NCAA and say that he will be exactly that successful in the NHL .. he should go top 5.

 

[BondraTime]

Elite Prospects has him at 6' 183 ... I am not saying he is small ; he is smaller than NHL average according to the most reliable info available to me,.. They usually do a good job . I am sure there are exceptions depending on when the data comes in. I assume you watched him so you can see his relative size in the NCAA.

Shai is bigger and older so you could be right .. It would be a lot to grow, not that it has never happened,

I am, not down playing him I think he is very good.

He's listed at 6'2 on UoD's website, and 6'2 on the American's World Junior roster.

He's likely in between both, ~6'1.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

He's listed at 6'2 on UoD's website, and 6'2 on the American's World Junior roster.

He's likely in between both ~6'1.

At 6-2 he would be above NHL average size. He looked smaller to me when I watched ; I would have guessed 6 maybe a fraction more. Combine coming up so we'll know. What was that line from Youngblood again?

I take back any impression I left that may have inferred or be interpreted as he was small. Zeev Buium is not Small.

If you are looking for a 2 way Dman in this draft Buium is the most complete one available and the one I would guess right now has the shortest runway to the NHL.

 

[Agent Zub]

I think he's this year's HF darling late-birthday prospect with great production but non-elite tools that NHL scouts tend to not be quite as high on.

In 2023 it was Reinbacher, 2022 it was Jiricek, 2021 it was Eklund, 2020 it was Rossi, 2018 it was Zadina.

Buium deserves the hype more than any of the other guys, but rightly or wrongly he'll probably get passed on for the big toolsy D like Levshunov, Silayev and Dickinson.

I feel like the only tool Buium is missing is seperation speed. He would be an insane prospect if he had that.

But imagine if he just improves his acceleration and top speed by a normal amount or by a lot. Which is entirely possible and would result in an incredible package.

I think thats what NHL teams will be thinking and why he is the top two d gone.

 

[Hale The Villain]

I feel like the only tool Buium is missing is seperation speed. He would be an insane prospect if he had that.

But imagine if he just improves his acceleration and top speed by a normal amount or by a lot. Which is entirely possible and would result in an incredible package.

I think thats what NHL teams will be thinking and why he is the top two d gone.

That's pretty much true. He's not small and is a good skater, just not an elite one.

He thinks the game at such a high level even if his skating doesn't take a major step forward it may not prevent him from putting up numbers like in the case of Fox, Morrissey, etc...

Still on McKenzie's list he's ranked 8th and only got a single top 5 vote, so I'm not expecting him to go higher than Silayev or Levshunov, even if he deserves to.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

That's pretty much true. He's not small and is a good skater, just not an elite one.

He thinks the game at such a high level even if his skating doesn't take a major step forward it may not prevent him from putting up numbers like in the case of Fox, Morrissey, etc...

Still on McKenzie's list he's ranked 8th and only got a single top 5 vote, so I'm not expecting him to go higher than Silayev or Levshunov, even if he deserves to.

The earliest I think he goes is 4 to Columbus. I think Anaheim goes Levshunov or Lindstrom. I don't think Montreal takes him. I think he'd be a good pick for UTAH at 6 or any that follow. If he gets past 7. I don't think he gets past 8.

 

[Micklebot]

The earliest I think he goes is 4 to Columbus. I don't think Montreal takes him. I think he'd be a good pick for UTAH at 6 or any that follow. If he gets past 7. I don't think he gets past 8.

Lots of good options between 3 and 7, Silayev, Levshunov, and Buium for a team looking at D, Iginla, and Lindstrom will probably get a lot of attention, and Dickinson Perekh plus Catton and Helenius for teams not affraid of smaller guys.

 

[Adele Dazeem]

Lots of good options between 3 and 7, Silayev, Levshunov, and Buium for a team looking at D, Iginla, and Lindstrom will probably get a lot of attention, and Dickinson Perekh plus Catton and Helenius for teams not affraid of smaller guys.

That's us; and one of those players being available at 7 would be fantastic.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Lots of good options between 3 and 7, Silayev, Levshunov, and Buium for a team looking at D, Iginla, and Lindstrom will probably get a lot of attention, and Dickinson Perekh plus Catton and Helenius for teams not affraid of smaller guys.

careful with that s word lol

I agree the top 10 is pretty loaded and they can generally go anywhere.

My top choice would be Silayev .. but there are not a lot of bad choices.

 

[Cosmix]

I'm leaning towards picking one of Levshunov, Eiserman, Iginla, Catton at 7th overall and going for Cole Hutson, Mews or Emery with the BOS 1st rounder.

I want one of the RDs or a big tough LD; not a forward at this time. Plus another D with Boston's pick.

Buium is not a defensive specialist. He is 2 way. Stronger Offensively .. he is smaller and will have to get stronger . His above average skating and IQ help him be good positionally on defense. Like Sanderson in that way but I don't think he's as good on the D side. I will say that he is better defensively than at least half the top 6 D prospects but that is more about their current stage.
One of the reasons I like Silayev is for his shut down potential.. Not too many D his age play a big role in the KHL. Big Mobile, Strong defensively and Physical. If it was up to me and he was there , he wouldn't be there anymore.

I like Silayev too because of his size.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Another Mock Draft.

 

[Sensators]

Another Mock Draft.

My favorite channel for this draft

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

....and another mock

2024 NHL Mock Draft: Post-Lottery Edition

The Sharks will take can't-miss prospect Macklin Celebrini to open the 2024 draft, but get ready for some hand-wringing with every pick thereafter.

thedraftanalyst.substack.com

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

At No. 2, should Blackhawks draft Demidov, Levshunov or neither?

The Blackhawks' pick at No. 2 likely comes down to two players: Demidov or Levshunov. Here are the factors to consider.

theathletic.com

Pronman - Levshunov
Wheeler - Demidov
Peters - Demidov
Bader - Demidov
Cosentino - Demidov
Button - Demidov
Robinson - Demidov
Ellis - Demidov
Scouch - Demidov

 

[Big Muddy]

Silayev, Levshunov, Dickinson, Perekh & Buium seem to the names that pop up the most when it comes to the Senators pick.

Thanks to those that post info about the different prospects & rankings for this upcoming draft.

 

[Dan Patrick]

Silayev, Levshunov, Dickinson, Perekh & Buium seem to the names that pop up the most when it comes to the Senators pick.

Thanks to those that post info about the different prospects & rankings for this upcoming draft.

I think Levshunov is 100% off the board by the time we draft. Dickinson, Buium and Silayev are maybe 50% off the board with Perekh being around 25% likely gone by the 7th. We will likely have the chance of picking one of the four defencement with Yakemchuk or a forward being dark horse picks. Should be a fun draft and unless they pull a Boucher really anyone ranked in the top 15 has a fair argument for being a good pick at 7.

Edit: I actually think Silayev may be around so moved him into the second group.