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

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Jecho wiring one off the rush to put the Czechs up 2-0 on Sweden at the U20's. One of the guys I'm watching, mostly because TALL.

 

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Jecho wiring one off the rush to put the Czechs up 2-0 on Sweden at the U20's. One of the guys I'm watching, mostly because TALL.

He did ok with the Oil Kings, I like him but not as much as Miettenen who plays like a bull in the China shop when attacking the net

 

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I've been trying to watch Mrtka for the Czechs and this is the second game I've felt he's like a blue dot kid playing up against the reds or the whites in USAH mites. Just chasing the puck back and forth but never where it winds up.

 

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He did ok with the Oil Kings, I like him but not as much as Miettenen who plays like a bull in the China shop when attacking the net

I'm just size-est right now.

I was as shocked to see Pronman's transformation from small/skilled/spin-spin guys to more meat-and-potatoes players over the last few years as anyone has Julius in his top 30.

 

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Jecho being stupid, taking a needless aggressive stick penalty right in front of the officials. Play with an edge, sure, but be smart about it. And use that mass instead of jabbing someone in the thigh right in front of the stripes on a play where your team is already going up a man.

 

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Pre-lottery mock for the 2024 NHL Draft

The regular season has come to a close and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, so it's time for another mock of the 2024 NHL Draft.

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Pre-lottery mock for the 2024 NHL Draft

The regular season has come to a close and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, so it's time for another mock of the 2024 NHL Draft.

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11. BUFFALO SABRES – KONSTA HELENIUS, C, JUKURIT (LIIGA)​

The Buffalo Sabres add a mature playmaking center to their crop of young forwards with the selection of Konsta Helenius. Helenius made an immediate impact in the Finnish Liiga this year, posting 36 points (14 goals, 22 assists) in 51 games while playing against men in Liiga — Finland’s top professional league. Helenius is a very intelligent and mature player for his age, showcasing great poise and strong decision-making with the puck on his stick.

“Helenius is an intelligent playmaker with sublime play-driving assets and superior skating mechanics. He engages in transition instantly, offering middle-lane presence in all three zones and keeps himself available for pucks, supported by great transition speed through his first steps.” – Fortin Boulay

Helenius vs Yakenchuk, MBN, Greentree, and Jiricek will be fun to talk about.

 

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Ranking the Best Landing Spots for Macklin Celebrini - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

We know Macklin Celebrini is going to be drafted first overall in the 2024 Draft, but which team would be best for him?

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2. Buffalo Sabres – 3%​

It’s highly unlikely that Celebrini lands in Buffalo, but the possibility remains so I couldn’t help but rank them very high here. This Sabres team has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to young talent, with guys like Dylan Cozens and Zach Benson already contributing in the NHL and others like Matthew Savoie and Jiri Kulich not far behind. There’s a very clear path for Celebrini to be a top-six center in Buffalo with elite linemates, and the arrival of Devon Levi as a full-time NHL goalie could see this team skyrocket in the standings next season.


The only reason the Sabres aren’t the top team on this list is that the forward group in Buffalo is already so crowded. Alongside the four guys mentioned above, the Sabres have Alex Tuch, Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson, Jack Quinn, and JJ Peterka (not to mention several excellent prospects). Celebrini would quickly be one of the better forwards on this team, but his role and minutes will be far from guaranteed for the first year or two of his career.

2024 NHL Draft: Horn's Mock Draft 1.0 - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

Now that the 2023-24 NHL regular season is complete, let's take a look at what the upcoming 2024 NHL Draft might look like!

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1. Buffalo Sabres: Macklin Celebrini, C, Boston University (+10)​

The winner of our mock draft lottery this year is the Buffalo Sabres who jump the maximum 10 spots to claim the first overall pick (just a 3% chance). Macklin Celebrini is as complete of a two-way prospect as you could hope for, with every offensive talent you could dream of to go with a strong defensive work ethic.

Celebrini couldn’t ask for a much stronger roster to join out of the lottery teams this year, though the Sabres do have a ton of depth already in their system at forward. I think this is a positive since it would allow him to return to college next year where he’d dominate once again with fellow 2024 Draft prospect Cole Eiserman riding shotgun. The Sabres already look like they’ll be scary in a couple years, but Celebrini gives them a top-six forward group that would be the envy of the league.

 

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Helenius vs Yakenchuk, MBN, Greentree, and Jiricek will be fun to talk about.

Greentree isn't even in the discussion. If they're going bigger winger it'll be between MBN and Sennecke.

 

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Sennecke... my oh my.

 

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Sennecke... my oh my.

Goes from 5'9 at 16 to 6'2 at 18, leading scorer in OHL playoffs after big second half to season. Jerry and the boys like growth so you have to imagine he's definitely on their radar

 

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Goes from 5'9 at 16 to 6'2 at 18, leading scorer in OHL playoffs after big second half to season. Jerry and the boys like growth so you have to imagine he's definitely on their radar

I think I like this play just as much from earlier in the 2nd:

 

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I think I like this play just as much from earlier in the 2nd:

That was nice but I still prefer watching when he just takes the puck, and turns and goes. His speed and willingness to attack is impressive

 

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That was nice but I still prefer watching when he just takes the puck, and turns and goes. His speed and willingness to attack is impressive

He roars up the ice for sure. I'm not sure at 11OA yet, but there's a lot to like there.

 

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He roars up the ice for sure. I'm not sure at 11OA yet, but there's a lot to like there.

I have him in that tier, but for me it depends on who is there. Hekenius for sure, Yakemchuk definitely I take over him

 

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Parekh actually trying to defend is... different.

Looks like Punnett just broke his ankle too. Crazy times.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Take Macklin, bring him in as 3C with Benson and Quinn, and let them grow to be the top two-way line in the league. Done. No need to debate.

 

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Take Macklin, bring him in as 3C with Benson and Quinn, and let them grow to be the top two-way line in the league. Done. No need to debate.

There is the whole matter of having to win the lottery.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

There is the whole matter of having to win the lottery.

3% is 2.9% more than we need. #confidence

 

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3% is 2.9% more than we need. #confidence

 

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Celebrini to Buffalo (e2)

 

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Lot to like about this draft even as a Sabres fan but it's not that exciting this year as I don't uave clear cut guy, earlier I was pulling for catton and was down on Yakemchuk but now it seems to me there is not a pick I would be disappointed with except eiserman. I'll be happy with this draft even if we trade the pick, not really a way to botch this draft.

 

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Dobber's doing the EP thing now -