2024 Draft

[Kahvi]

I kinda understand what Conroy is doing. Defensemen take longer to develop, so draft those first and then next year or two focus on forwards.

 

[SaintMorose]

Lot of interesting smaller guys with Kiviharju Misa and Poirier and 2 picks coming up

 

[Some Other Flame]

2 defensemen
3 right wingers
1 left winger
1 goalie

Why oh why do the Flames hate drafting centers

 

[SaintMorose]

Why did the trade not get announced on tv...

 

[MakeCgyGreatAgain]

Why did the trade not get announced on tv...

Idk but we got pick 150 and 177

 

[Double Dion]

It’s funny how pretty much this whole board shut my plan to aggressively target a top 6 C by moving up(outside of Ace). Catton is great but I still think he’s an winger. And yet here we are, another draft. No top 6 Cs. A tale as old as time. This team is so risk adverse it makes me sick

So you don't think the second best center in the draft was the guy to move up for? Catton is absolutely a C at the next level. His two way game is very strong. Much better than Lindstrom's. You've usually been a good poster, but you're all over the place on this draft.

 

[Qubax]

Sorry who is Trevor Hoskin?

Seems like big upside, but he is an overager.

Maybe they just hope he's a great player whose a late bloomer

 

[Double Dion]

Sorry who is Trevor Hoskin?

Seems like big upside, but he is an overager.

Maybe they just hope he's a great player whose a late bloomer

I don't follow junior A outside of Alberta. No idea on this guy, but the stats and jump look ok. Just not sure if the Ontario junior A league is any good. I think it's definitely worse than the BC league.

Our area guys have been very good at getting guys with a shot late. Here is where the draft turns over to them. This is probably our only real organizational strength besides the fitness/strength/medical guys.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

It’s funny how pretty much this whole board shut my plan to aggressively target a top 6 C by moving up(outside of Ace). Catton is great but I still think he’s an winger. And yet here we are, another draft. No top 6 Cs. A tale as old as time. This team is so risk adverse it makes me sick

From the sounds of it, Conny tried to move up (at least to get Montreal's pick so probably tried to move up generally)

I think I can appreciate the strategy of picking guys that could have a high ceiling and disregarding where their "floor" might be. Swing for the fences each time, the role players can be acquired via other means.

 

[super6646]

Much bigger fan of our drafting philosophy this year. Yes we are going high risk, but I can respect that since this team needs high end skill. Connie has dispelled my fears we were returning to the size = good motto of drafting.

 

[Double Dion]

Much bigger fan of our drafting philosophy this year. Yes we are going high risk, but I can respect that since this team needs high end skill. Connie has dispelled my fears we were returning to the size = good motto of drafting.

Agreed. We need a core.

 

[super6646]

Idk but we got pick 150 and 177

Always good to have more bullets in the chamber. That gets us to 9 picks on the season.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

FWIW, I think we will bottom out next season and draft our C.

 

[Body Checker]

Mews does not look happy

Nope he did not; was it because he went later than he thought he deserved or because ehe knows he’s behind Parekh and Brustz??? Anyways good pick still as can trade him if he has huge season.

 

[Kahvi]

maybe draft Poirier now

 

[Some Other Flame]

Weegar, Andersson, Miromanov, Parekh, Brzustewicz, Pachal, Mews

Yeah, I can see why Mews might not be happy. But at the same time, feels like given that at one of the first three names are going to be moved by next summer. Not a bad strategy from Conroy to load up on RS defencemen; they're always in demand and worth a ton.

But enough defense; time for centres.

 

[Backlund]

Misa had quite the fall

 

[Kahvi]

Misa had quite the fall

Was about to post the same Luke Misa - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ranked #52 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #58 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #72 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #71 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #26 by THN/FERRARI
Ranked #49 by THN/KENNEDY
Ranked #69 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #67 by FLOHOCKEY/CHRIS PETERS
Ranked #68 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #65 by DAILY FACEOFF
Ranked #76 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #81 by HPR/MALLOY
Ranked #46 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #53 by SPORTSNET/BUKALA
Ranked #47 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #39 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #25 by SMAHT SCOUTING

 

[crazyfisherman]

Another good looking pick with misa, really liking this draft

 

[Body Checker]

Misa is worth it especially with his brother coming to Calgary next year

 

[SaintMorose]

Really exciting getting the offensive numbers/talent added to our prospect pool, still need to get a top centre prospect in 25 or 26 but really happy with this team's work.

 

[clay]

As a Canucks fan, I am displeased to opine that you guys have had a hell of a draft so far. You’ll have several core pieces out of this crop.

 

[Qubax]

I love Misa, had him late first.

You'll see a crazy amount of points next year in the OHL

 

[Some Other Flame]

Finally

 

[Double Dion]

I love Misa, had him late first.

You'll see a crazy amount of points next year in the OHL

Agreed I like this player. Didn't have him in the 1st, but had him in the second round.