2024 NHL Draft Picks 14, 42, 43, 76, 108, 109, 161, 172, 204 (Draft on 6/28 and 6/29)

[old kummelweck]

I'm okay if it's Eiserman since he's Bakes target at 11.

He also likes Iginla and MBN.

I think he's got 3 guys at 11 - I think this was the third:

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[HaNotsri]

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That pick would be so dumb. Helenius could be our 3C in two years. Would Dickinson really have a shot at playing top 4 for the sabres in the coming 4 years?
I want players that can make a difference during our potential window.

 

[Fjordy]

That pick would be so dumb. Helenius could be our 3C in two years. Would Dickinson really have a shot at playing top 4 for the sabres in the coming 4 years?
I want players that can make a difference during our potential window.

Well, you have to take BPA, whether he will be on the team in 2 or 3-4 years.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

That pick would be so dumb. Helenius could be our 3C in two years. Would Dickinson really have a shot at playing top 4 for the sabres in the coming 4 years?
I want players that can make a difference during our potential window.

He'd easily would. If he's available at 11, he would definitely be BPA

 

[Jim Bob]

That pick would be so dumb. Helenius could be our 3C in two years. Would Dickinson really have a shot at playing top 4 for the sabres in the coming 4 years?
I want players that can make a difference during our potential window.

I seriously doubt that Helenius is a 3C on an NHL playoff team in two years.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

I seriously doubt that Helenius is a 3C on an NHL playoff team in two years.

Lundell was and Helenius had a better draft season

 

[Fjordy]

I seriously doubt that Helenius is a 3C on an NHL playoff team in two years.

How long did it take Lundell to get to this point?

 

[Zman5778]

That pick would be so dumb. Helenius could be our 3C in two years. Would Dickinson really have a shot at playing top 4 for the sabres in the coming 4 years?
I want players that can make a difference during our potential window.

Helenius isn't going to be a 3C in two years. MAYBE I could see 3. Maybe. I think he's more on the Ostlund curve than anything -- 2 years overseas and then a year or two in Rochester.

Yes, Dickinson would be BPA at 11. And yes, he'd have a legit shot at playing in the top 4. Of the higher picks, he's probably the best one at actually playing defense. Which is something we lack.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

How long did it take Lundell to get to this point?

This is his 3rd year in the league

 

[Fjordy]

This is his 3rd year in the league

After the draft, he spent one more season in Liiga and then played for Florida. It's pretty fast.

 

[Fjordy]

Helenius isn't going to be a 3C in two years. MAYBE I could see 3. Maybe. I think he's more on the Ostlund curve than anything -- 2 years overseas and then a year or two in Rochester.

Why? He had an impressive season, he can't follow Lundell's trajectory?

 

[Jim Bob]

Lundell was and Helenius had a better draft season

And Lundell is an outlier that landed in a pretty cushy spot.

The 2024 Sabres are not the 2020 Panthers.

Lundell was one of only two players under 25yo to play 50+ games his rookie year. That would not be the case here in two years, most likely.

Why? He had an impressive season, he can't follow Lundell's trajectory?

Just because something is possible does not mean it is probable.

 

[Fjordy]

Just because something is possible does not mean it is probable.

Helenius seems like a good player, I wouldn't be surprised if he's in the NHL in two years (no matter what team).

 

[Jim Bob]

Helenius seems like a good player, I wouldn't be surprised if he's in the NHL in two years (no matter what team).

I like Helenius and would not be upset with the pick.

I just do not expect him to be the 3C for the Sabres in 2025-26.

 

[Dingo44]

Expecting Helenius to be our 3C in season three post draft would be like expecting Mittlestadt to be our 2C in season two post draft - a bad idea.

 

[Willgamesh]

Helenius didn't look out of place at worlds.

 

[Dingo44]

This looks amazing - a two game CHL/NTDP Prospects Challenge coming next year.

 

[Samsonite23]

This looks amazing - a two game CHL/NTDP Prospects Challenge coming next year.

Love it

 

[Chainshot]

Helenius didn't look out of place at worlds.

He did some things in the Liiga that few others have ever done. He's a lot closer than some, already built like a fireplug.

 

[Willgamesh]

He did some things in the Liiga that few others have ever done. He's a lot closer than some, already built like a fireplug.

Yeah that's exactly how i feel, no way is he 3 years out.

 

[HaNotsri]

Helenius isn't going to be a 3C in two years. MAYBE I could see 3. Maybe. I think he's more on the Ostlund curve than anything -- 2 years overseas and then a year or two in Rochester.

Yes, Dickinson would be BPA at 11. And yes, he'd have a legit shot at playing in the top 4. Of the higher picks, he's probably the best one at actually playing defense. Which is something we lack.

Lundell 44 pts 65 nhl games his D2 season.

Helenius has a slightly higher ppg this year than Lundells draft season and I say Liiga is a better league now post-invasion.

I think Helenius is underrated. Not saying he's the best pick, I know too little about Catton and many others. What I do know is that he's pretty close to NHL ready and would fit the team as rw or center. I'd be very surprised if he's not in the NHL in two years time.

If Dickinson has high value and is BPA I'd try to trade down.

Edit: I also think he's already ahead of Östlund.

 

[Chainshot]

Yeah that's exactly how i feel, no way is he 3 years out.

Ostlund is far because he has to add weight and has to see if he can play with added weight. Helenius is already 86kg/190 lbs. He's not slight, he's rocking it in one of the better men's leagues as a 17 year old. If he's the pick, cool.

 

[Ace]

Lundell 44 pts 65 nhl games his D2 season.

Helenius has a slightly higher ppg this year than Lundells draft season and I say Liiga is a better league now post-invasion.

I think Helenius is underrated. Not saying he's the best pick, I know too little about Catton and many others. What I do know is that he's pretty close to NHL ready and would fit the team as rw or center. I'd be very surprised if he's not in the NHL in two years time.

If Dickinson has high value and is BPA I'd try to trade down.

I’d be very happy with Helenius at 11. Very Smart. High end Compete. Skill. Two way Center. Playing against men. It’s been weird to me that he’s been treated so lukewarm around here.

The hockey writers podcast put him on us in their mock. I only bring it up because I look at the latest argument here about him and then their first quote was “a guy who is going to be making a difference in their middle six in two years”

Had a good laugh at the timing of reading here and listening to that moments later

 

[Fjordy]

I agree, Helenius seems like a good choice. We even voted for him the Mock Draft.

 

[Jim Bob]