HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[dinodebino]

Last time they did that, they took KK and it was the biggest mistake they make in the past 15 years.

Take the BPA, so many things can change in 2-3 years

What is BPA?

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

We're drafting a Forward or a RD. It will be one of Lindstrom, Demidov, Levshunov.

All 3 will most probably be gone before our pick

 

[Tyson]

All 3 will most probably be gone before our pick

Sadly you may be right.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

If the pick is either Lindstrom or Iginla at 5 why not trade #5 + a b prospect to Washington for Leonard and #17 and then trade 17 + 25 to get pick 11, 12 or 13 and draft an Eiserman or Senecke or whatever?

 

[Goldenhands]

Tell me you’ve never seen Iggy play, without saying you’ve never seen iggy play.

I watched him alot, close to 10 or 12 games including some playoffs ones and some U18. I actually like him alot, I even made a video on him at some point after the CHL top prospects game. I would pick him over Catton and a few others, he is 100% going to be a solid NHLer, but I dont see a playdriver, I see him more in the mold of a Lehkonen with a better shot. I just like Lindstrom and Helenius more.

 

[salbutera]

We're drafting a Forward or a RD. It will be one of Lindstrom, Demidov, Levshunov.

Hughes on whether he expects that player will be able to join the team in the near future:
I might be able to answer that question better after our meetings, but I imagine that if it’s someone who isn’t ready next year, it won’t be too much longer afterwards. If we look at what happened this year, the first three players to get drafted played in the NHL. And, I imagine there will be others from the 2023 Draft who will move up to the NHL this coming year.

Hughes hopes the team will be in a better position in the coming years and won’t need to draft as highly:

We definitely want to progress from one year to the next. It’s time to advance and be in the mix. And if that’s the case, if we succeed, we’ll draft later next year.

NHL Draft Lottery | Kent Hughes reacts | Montréal Canadiens

The Habs GM says he’s confident the team will draft a quality player at fifth overall

www.nhl.com

 

[Goldenhands]

You were right with our picks 2 years in a row so ill trust your opinion do you think the Habs will take Helenius ?

I think it will be hard to pass on Lindstrom if he drops, but if Columbus take him, my guy is Helenius if we go with a foward, Silayev if we go for the high upside D.

 

[Tuggy]

I really like Iginla, but I don't take him at 5.

 

[Habaneros]

Last year we had 5th pick... Bobby Mac had David Reinbacher at 8th in his final ranking.

 

[Runner77]

Let the conspiracy theories continue.

 

[dinodebino]

I doubt they draft Iginla who projects more like a strong complementary player. Its way easier to get a Iginla like winger on the FA market than a top 6 C or a #1 defenseman like Silayev.

Mtl doesn’t get that level of UFAs. People here need to come to terms with that. We will get some complimentary talents, but never the level of what this kid projects. For 10 seasons at a rebate? Never.

 

[HuGo Sham]

While I like Guhle it would be hard to pass on Sam Dickinson. The scouts I trust.


I wonder how many scouts are concerned with Lindstrom and his injury issues.

his back issues scare me

 

[Deebs]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks tank for another 3-5 years. They really scorched the earth by trading DeBrincat and Dach to kickstart their rebuild.​

If they do that Bedard asks for a trade.

 

[WeThreeKings]

 

[Runner77]

We're drafting a Forward or a RD. It will be one of Lindstrom, Demidov, Levshunov.

What if they all go off the board with picks 2-4?

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

5th is better than 7th…

 

[HuGo Sham]

Mtl doesn’t get that level of UFAs. People here need to come to terms with that. We will get some complimentary talents, but never the level of what this kid projects. For 10 seasons at a rebate? Never.

agreed, he probably fills out at 6, 205 ...but what impresses me is the meteoric improvement, I'd have no issues with Iginla. a 35-40 goal winger? sign me up

 

[dinodebino]

If Celebrini, Demidov, and Lindstrom are gone, I think they will pick up Sennecke.

It might not surprise me if they trade picks with Calgary and still get Sennecke.

That is a distinct possibility.

 

[BLONG7]

We are getting a very good player at 5 guys.............we have about 6-7 weeks to nail it down.
Glad we did not slip to 6-7
Crazy that there were no teams move out of their earned position.

 

[dinodebino]

agreed, he probably fills out at 6, 205 ...but what impresses me is the meteoric improvement, I'd have no issues with Iginla. a 35-40 goal winger? sign me up

A guy that shows up when it counts. At such a young age.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Beckett Sennecke is not a top-10 pick. He doesn’t have any specific skill that sets him apart and that jumps out at you. People like his growth I guess and are overvaluing his playoff performance.

I’d much rather have Iginla or even Catton (who I’m not a big fan of).

My list would be:

1. Demidov (almost no chance he’s there)
2. Lindstrom
3. Iginla
4. Catton

What specific skill does Iginla have that stands out compared to Sennecke?

 

[MonkeyBusiness]

What specific skill does Iginla have that stands out compared to Sennecke?

An incredible shot and the elite ability to get into open lanes to get his shot off. He’s a pure sniper and may be the best goal-scorer in the draft class. I don’t dislike Sennecke as a player, but I’d be disappointed if we drafted him at 5.

 

[The Last Red]

He's been saying that for like the last 3 months. Lol.

Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.

 

[dinodebino]

Unfortunately, this is what I think too.

But Silayev is a top 5 pick for 8/10 scouts polled by MacKenzie, and I'd not be surprised if either Chicago or Anaheim goes for the big D.

I took notice of those numbers about Silayev too. That will be THE factor. Who are those scouts?

 

[JRichard]

If the pick is either Lindstrom or Iginla at 5 why not trade #5 + a b prospect to Washington for Leonard and #17 and then trade 17 + 25 to get pick 11, 12 or 13 and draft an Eiserman or Senecke or whatever?

You mean Philly at 12 would trade down for 17 and 25?
Not happening…
No team in top 15 is moving back outside of top 15. All teams have pretty much same 15 names in a different order.