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

Wally1112pac

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ndgt10 said:
What if they go far in the playoffs?
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If Tampa makes the conference finals than the pick will will be 29 or 30.

If Tampa makes the Cup final and loses the pick will be 31.

If they make the Cup final and win the pick will be 32.

If the Islanders or the 2nd wild card team make it further than Tampa in the playoffs than that team will bump Tampa's pick down 1 spot. So their pick can go from 20 to 19 or 19 to 18.

If L.A and Vegas win their last game(s) than the pick is 19 heading into the playoffs.
 
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now that 19 seems like a real possibility. im hoping one of Adam Jirek, brandsegg-nygard,Chernyshow, really feels like there is a top 13. then those 3 along with Greentree, connelly, boisvert, hage, hemming could go in there somewhere. I like connely but I just dont see us taking him.
 
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Wally1112pac said:
Tampa lost again today. Their pick is now #19.

If Vegas wins their next 2 games the pick will stay at 19. Vegas plays us and the ducks in their building.
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We can work with 19. Even if it goes to 20-21, plenty of talented players in that range. Looking at Sennecke, Surin, Chernyshov, Jiricek, Hage, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. Not a ton of defenders in that range, so it's likely a forward.
 
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My hopes in order, not a big shocker

1. Win draft lottery and pick 1st,TB pick is 17th(that means one of those three teams vying for the last wild card makes it to Stanley Cup SFs) and pick 34th

2. Win draft lottery or both of the 12-16 Place teams win draft lottery and pick 2nd, TB pick is 17th and pick 34th

Worst case scenario…

Lose draft lottery and pick 4th, TB wins Stanley Cup pick ends up 32nd and pick 34th

So there you have it…

Best is 1st, 17th and 34th
Worst is 4th, 32nd and 34th
 

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JLarucci23 said:
Do we know when the lottery is going to be? Normally I thought it was announced by now.
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Son as playoffs are set, don’t want to announce a lottery draft of some of t lottery teams are still trying to get in…all sixteen non playoff teams are in the lottery draft, only the bottom 11 have a chance at 1st overall…
 
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We have no control over who remains on the board for that TB pick which will be 19th or 20th unless TB goes to EC Final...
So around #19-20 I am sure KD has a list of 5 orv6 candidates he thinks may still be available..IF someone he has ahead of them slips and remains on the board he probably goes with the higher guy on his overall ranking.

So here are my top 5 who O think might make it to remain on the biard at 19 or 20:

Forwards:

Michael Hage (C) Chicago USHL
Beckett Sennecke (RW)Oshawa OHL
Terik Parascak (RW)Prince George WHL

Andrew Basha (LW )Mediciine Hat WHL

Defensemen:

Alfons Freij Vaxjo Sweden J-20 LShot RD
 
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Undersized forwards is something the Hawks need to stay away from this year. Lardis, Nazar, Kantserov, Moore, and Bedard are all very small forwards that are looking like they are all future NHLers. On top of that, they are the least valuable asset in the league.

In the second round, we can take some more shots at defensemen and centers. We likely get atleast 1 hit in the second round out of our 3
 
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Castle8130 said:
Undersized forwards is something the Hawks need to stay away from this year. Lardis, Nazar, Kantserov, Moore, and Bedard are all very small forwards that are looking like they are all future NHLers. On top of that, they are the least valuable asset in the league.

In the second round, we can take some more shots at defensemen and centers. We likely get atleast 1 hit in the second round out of our 3
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While I agree, the Hawks need star players however they can get them.

Most of the top forwards in this year's draft are 6-0 or shorter. I think Lindstrom is the only guy with size.


Also, if they go RHD early, I hope Brandesegg-Nygaard is available at 19.
 
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belfour30 said:
While I agree, the Hawks need star players however they can get them.

Most of the top forwards in this year's draft are 6-0 or shorter. I think Lindstrom is the only guy with size.


Also, if they go RHD early, I hope Brandesegg-Nygaard is available at 19.
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It's not all about height. It's more of how the players play. I wouldn't consider Celebrini, Demidov, Lindstrom, or Iginla to be undersized forwards. They all play above their actual size. Catton and Basha would be examples of an undersized guy that wouldn't be a good fit for the Hawks. Hawks could really benefit by getting some skilled power-forwards or even more depth guys with size like Jason Dickinson
 

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Pronman’s list today shows that after Celebrini it is in flux in the top 10.
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Pronman does historically have some favorites that are a little off of the concensus...but this year seems to be much more difference of opinoin from all the analyst.

Pronman's RHD on his list
#2 Levshunov
#3 Yakemchuck
#7 Parekh
#13 Jiricek
#23 Elick
#27 Badinka
#31 Kleber

All listed as average skaters except Elick at above avg and Badinka below.

If we go forward at #2-4 and we are looking to fit need at the Tampa pick, Jiricek falling a little or reaching for Elick (and his above avg skating) seem like Kyle from Chicago type of picks there.
 
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12. Beckett Sennecke​

Sennecke's pure point totals don't jump out at you, but he was very good in the second half of the season and his pure tools deserve a very high ranking. He's 6-2, skates quite well for his size and has a ton of skill. He's one of the more creative puckhandlers in the draft, and that he can make those difficult plays at full speed makes him highly intriguing for the NHL level. So why isn't he getting more points? I think there is a question of whether he's a natural finisher or not. I also think while he can make plays to his teammates, he's much more of a carry-and-create type. His effort level is fine as well, but not a selling point. All that being said, he has a lot of pro potential to be a top six scoring winger.
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Player Comp: Kirill Marchenko

18. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard
Brandsegg-Nygard is the clear best prospect Norway has ever produced for the NHL Draft. He has been very good at the Swedish junior level although his play versus men has been less consistent. He is a well-rounded forward but I don't think any aspect of his game gets you truly excited. He's a good skater. He has strong puck skills. He has a great shot and is often a threat to score from range. His frame is average-sized, but he plays hard and has physicality in his game. He thinks the game well and sees plays develop, but I don't think his playmaking is his main asset. Brandsegg-Nygard has a game that should lend itself to success versus men, eventually as a good NHL forward and potentially in a top six.

Player Comp: Tyler Bertuzzi

19. Yegor Surin​

Surin is an easy player to like and has been a top player in Russia's junior league this season with a stellar playoff run for Loko. He's a skilled forward who can create a lot of offense. He displays quality vision and finishing touch and skates well, too. Surin is a hyper competitive forward and the energy he brings to shifts is what makes me optimistic about his NHL projection. He brings it every game, plays both ways, is very physical and has a lot of tempo in how he creates offense. Surin has mostly played wing this season, but he has the traits to be a pro center.
Skill Grades

Player Comp: Ivan Barbashev

23. Charlie Elick
Elick is a very intriguing pro prospect. He is one of the best skaters in the draft, with a smooth and powerful skating stride. When those feet are combined with his 6-3 frame, strong compete and a little mean streak, he has the potential to be a top shutdown defenseman in the NHL. Elick isn't a natural puck-mover and can make some questionable puck decisions. He will need to clean that up, but he has good hands and isn't a negative with the puck on his stick. In a role where he just needs to defend well and make a basic outlet, he could potentially be a top-four NHL defenseman.

Player Comp: Erik Gudbranson

26. Julius Miettinen​

Miettinen started off slow in his first season in North America, but caught fire as the year went along and became a big part of a successful Everett team. Miettinen is a big-body forward with very good offensive skills. He has the one-on-one play to beat pro defensemen and do so with pace. He shows a lot of creativity inside the offensive zone as a puckhandler and passer. He can create off the perimeter and around the net due to his frame. I wouldn't call his compete level high, but it's good enough given his frame. He's a strong skater. I wish he'd play a bit quicker at times, but he has a powerful stride and can skate with pros. He has a chance to be a third-line center.


Player Comp: Eetu Luostarinen

28. Nikita Artamonov​

Artamonov played a notable role on a KHL team, including as an important part of Torpedo's power play. He's a forward with excellent hands, sense and vision and can make a lot of creative plays. That he's a strong skater and able to create offense with pace is what has helped his game translate versus men so quickly, as he has often beaten KHL defensemen with his skill. You rarely see KHL draft eligibles help a team, never mind two on the same club in him and Silayev. But Artamonov isn't that big, he isn't a natural finisher, and while he competes well enough, I wouldn't call him the type of competitor you'd love to have in a small winger. It's why he projects more as a middle-six scorer.
Skill Grades

Player Comp: Nick Schmaltz

31. Adam Kleber​

Kleber's game has developed well as the season has progressed. He is a very athletic defenseman who projects to be a strong pro defender. He's 6-5, skates well for a big man and competes hard. He will be quite difficult for even NHL forwards to get by or try to gain footing around the net. Kleber's offensive play is what has sold me on him. I didn't originally think he was a true puck-mover, but he's shown enough sense with the puck this season for me to think he can have an NHL career.
Skill Grades

Player Comp: Ryan Graves
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You could come out of this draft with Brandsegg-Nygard/Sennecke in the 1st, Surin at 34, Miettinen in the late 2nd, and Kleber in the 3rd lol
 
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