2024 Draft Discussion

[Rzombo4 prez]

The more I think about it, the more I'm set on Luchanko being my guy I hope we get. There is so much to like there between his skating, hockey IQ, and work ethic. He's well spoken as well from what I've seen from the combine. I think he is the type of player who can really explode in his development starting next year. I was thinking of Robert Thomas as a comparable draft year wise and went back and read some scouting reports on Thomas. You could copy and paste what was said about Thomas to Luchanko and nobody would notice a difference. Same compliments and concerns as well as both being on the younger side for the draft. I think there is decently high upside along with a high floor with Luchanko.

It is hard to go wrong with smart, strong-skating players. He is very, very logical at 15.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

A week to go. Seems like this will be a really exciting draft, too.

 

[Holden Caufield]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1804150365647929614

Surprise, surprise!
Not a bad listen though

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

Anyone know what time yzerman’s presser is tomorrow

I can't find anything that said he was having a presser today? Link?

 

[Murmansk16A]

I can't find anything that said he was having a presser today? Link?

It's already over. I didn't see it on video anywhere, either.

What we learned from Steve Yzerman's pre-draft press conference

Some quick notes as the Red Wings GM met with the media on Friday morning.

www.shapshotshockey.com

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

I hope that means the John Gibson rumors are just noise. Don't want that guy, he stinks.

I am happy to hear they have a scout in Russia, hope that person loves Surin as much as I do.

 

[HoweFan]

I think Fischer would be a good third round pick. I’ll be surprised if he’s there. I like the idea of drafting Surin and then maybe Eliasson a little later. Both have been described as Psychotic maniacs.

 

[HoweFan]

Where do you expect AJSpellacy and Javon Moore to go?

 

[SantosHalper]

I hope that means the John Gibson rumors are just noise. Don't want that guy, he stinks.

I am happy to hear they have a scout in Russia, hope that person loves Surin as much as I do.

What rumours?

They have scout(s) in Russia for years, Igor Parashkin 1999-2002, Yevgeni Yerfilov 2003-2013, Nikolai Vakurov 2011-present. I think it shouldn't be too hard to sell Surin to Draper but i think he's gonna be long gone before #47th overall.

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

What rumours?

They have scout(s) in Russia for years, Igor Parashkin 1999-2002, Yevgeni Yerfilov 2003-2013, Nikolai Vakurov 2011-present. I think it shouldn't be too hard to sell Surin to Draper but i think he's gonna be long gone before #47th overall.

Gibson rumors mainly. They are a couple small ones out there. But hopefully, they are bs.

There are no Surin rumors that I know of. Just wishful thinking on my part.

 

[lilidk]

You are correct, or trade up to #30 and take him.

I think at 30 will be better players , but mid second drafting almost 2025 draft big defansman why not . Sennecke said Lucas was hard to play against

 

[HoweFan]

Make sure you read Ed Jovaniski’s rankings on the HF main page under prospects. Worst list I’ve seen yet. No Nygard in the first. Celebrity is third. Justin Poirier is a mid first. I hope he scouts for Chicago

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

It is hard to go wrong with smart, strong-skating players. He is very, very logical at 15.

Luchanko isn't my favorite for the pick but I wouldn't be mad at it. He's probably #3 or #4 for me. In some ways he reminds me of Yanni Gourde as a strong skating, undersized yet determined player. There's a lot of qualities here that I think make him a surefire NHLer, though I'm not sure what his ultimate offensive ceiling would be.

 

[Perfect Human]

I think at 30 will be better players , but mid second drafting almost 2025 draft big defansman why not . Sennecke said Lucas was hard to play against

I guess it depends on how high they are on him. I wonder if being Jiri’s son automatically raises him up on their list. He could be in their top 32 it is interesting how teams rank players and what goes into ranking them from a factors standpoint. It seems that development path and pedigree are both big factors.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Max Bultman discusses Jet Luchanko. About 13 minutes in.

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

MBN, Luchanko, or Hage at 15. At least one will be there, maybe all three.

 

[schuelma24]

MBN, Luchanko, or Hage at 15. At least one will be there, maybe all three.

I also think there's a not insignificant chance Helenius is still there.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Quick hands, even quicker brain.

 

[lilidk]

MBN, Luchanko, or Hage at 15. At least one will be there, maybe all three.

I am pretty sure 2 of them will be available, so if you are in charge of drafting better trade down couple of spots to get one of those.

 

[Christien]

Quick hands, even quicker brain.

Yes, please. Him or Helenius. Hopefully Catton miraculously falls to us and we can just pick him

 

[Perfect Human]

Yes, please. Him or Helenius. Hopefully Catton miraculously falls to us and we can just pick him

Berkeley Catton may be a chance to correct not drafting Zac Benson

 

[lilidk]

Quick hands, even quicker brain.

Late summer birthday

 

[DoMakc]

Max Bultman discusses Jet Luchanko. About 13 minutes in.

You actually need to listen beginning from 28:10 or so. Bultman pronounces what many just don't understand, people are too attached to their stereotypes so they are not ready to accept that a MBN or Helenius or Luchanko have not only a higher median expectation than Eiserman or Connolly, but also higher upside. But rather still prefer tobe butthurt about "missing out" on great Zac Benson.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Everyone keeps talking about the 1st rounder.

It's 7 round draft.

 

[ZDH]

Everyone keeps talking about the 1st rounder.

It's 7 round draft.

I checked out a long time ago on getting excited about targets past round 1 because I'll just get Brady Cleveland'd.