Prospect Info: [2024] 1st rd selection - #31 OA - RD, Ben Danford - Oshawa Generals, OHL (6′2″/191lb) --Signed to ELC

[arso40]

Wish the Leafs would've just drafted Emery instead of trading further out

Or the target that went early second round

 

[ULF_55]

He is officially on pace for an absolute terrible year. Right now looking like a complete swing and a miss going for size.

On pace for half the points he had last year and is a -4.

They only have 1 defenseman putting up points.

Marrelli 3rd. rounder, missed the draft last year by a couple weeks.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Shame you're all giving up on this kid already but with out track record of defenceman in the first round (Any round?), I get it.

If the CHL / NCAA thing happens perhaps he can go play in the NCAA for a bit when he's done with Jr. Might be better for trying to develop offense as opposed to getting buried in the AHL.

He already has a professional contract so that makes him ineligible for NCAA regardless of a transfer agreement, AFAIK.

 

[notbias]

Shame you're all giving up on this kid already but with out track record of defenceman in the first round (Any round?), I get it.


He already has a professional contract so that makes him ineligible for NCAA regardless of a transfer agreement, AFAIK.

We hit on the last two first round D we drafted...

 

[HockeyVirus]

They only have 1 defenseman putting up points.

Marrelli 3rd. rounder, missed the draft last year by a couple weeks.

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Not sure what point you are trying to illustrate here. Are the other dmen first round NHL draft picks? I just checked a few 2006 birthdays and I don't see any.

If you are taking a guy with your first round pick you should at least see them as solidly NHL dmen who can compete for a top 4 spot eventually. He is simply not tracking for that.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

We hit on the last two first round D we drafted...

And as you can see, they are thriving on our top pair with our last good defensive selection before them, Morgan Rielly....

I was a big fan of Timmy but we all wanted more for both of them for sure. Thats not to downplay them becoming competent NHL players but we obviously wanted more.

 

[notbias]

And as you can see, they are thriving on our top pair with our last good defensive selection before them, Morgan Rielly.

Just because a player was traded doesn't mean they didn't develop... Liljegren seems to be doing well in San Jose and Sandin is a regular D in Washington.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Just because a player was traded doesn't mean they didn't develop... Liljegren seems to be doing well in San Jose and Sandin is a regular D in Washington.

okay.

 

[ULF_55]

Not sure what point you are trying to illustrate here. Are the other dmen first round NHL draft picks? I just checked a few 2006 birthdays and I don't see any.

If you are taking a guy with your first round pick you should at least see them as solidly NHL dmen who can compete for a top 4 spot eventually. He is simply not tracking for that.

Well, this discussion is strictly about points, just showing they only have 1 defenseman putting up any points on that team.

He's actually their 2nd. leading scorer, 1 point behind their leader, in both goals and points.
Looks like Columbus have a great pick here.
Drafted by Columbus Blue Jackets
- round 3 #86 overall 2024 NHL Entry Draft