NHL Entry Draft 2024 NHL Draft Talk

[BondraTime]

How does he compare with Connor Garland in his DY+1 season after being passed over in his DY?

Garland is shorter but neither would be taken for their size.

Nowhere near as skilled as Garland was in Moncton, but he’s a better skater for sure.

In what way?

Not a gritty, sandpaper type? More skilled than usual?

He’s not a big guy, couldn’t have been more than 6ft max, 170 probably pushing it if I were to guess. He doesn’t play a heavy game.

Fast, has enough skill to play up annd down a lineup, and very smart.

I’d be, pleasantly, surprised if he were taken, but with the guys we’ve given contracts, he’s absolutely worth one of our 50.

 

[ijif]

It seems as though some of you like or are interested in Carter Yakemchuk. I am personally not the biggest fan, but here is a some clips from his most recent WHL game:

 

[Tuna99]

Sens organizational draft needs:

1. RD
2. RW
3. RD
4. G
5. RW
6. LW
7. RD
8. RW
9. C
10. G

Set at LD and C for the next 5-7 years. If Norris moves to LW you’re set there for another 5-7 years

 

[aragorn]

EJ Emery is a guy I know nothing about but he's committed to UND so I'm convinced that we're picking him. Maybe Boivert gets taken with our 2nd first, again my only logic to that is he's committed to UND...

There are probably three RD who are for the most part shutdown D with the exception of Lavois who also can be an offensive D who could all be available in the late 1st or more likely 2nd rd who could be available to Ott (Charlie Elick RD, EJ Emery RD & Tomas Lavoie RD). OR they could just see if Maxime Gunnette RD could fill in that hole on the 3rd pairing RD. Lavoie looks very much like Gunnette, good skater, good offensive producer, good size but lacks a mean streak & hitting that the other two seem to have more of. Given that Emery is going to UND the defenceman factory school could mean Emery may have the inside track though.

 

[aragorn]

Sens organizational draft needs:

1. RD - 2024 draft Artyom Levshunov RD/Zayne Parekh RD/Yakemchuk RD (1-16)
2. RW - 2024 draft Beckette Sennecke RW/Maxime Masse RW (17-32)
3. RD - 2024 draft Charlie Elick RD/EJ Emery RD/Tomas Lavoie RD (33-50)
4. G - Matt Sogaard G/Merilainen G
5. RW - Petersson RW/Boucher RW
6. LW - Ostapchuk LW
7. RD - JBD RD/Guennette RD/Toure RD
8. RW - Sokolov RW
9. C - Greig C/LW - Ostapchuk C/LW/Halliday C/LW
10. G - Reidler G

Set at LD and C for the next 5-7 years. If Norris moves to LW you’re set there for another 5-7 years

Ott could fill at least a couple of holes depending on who they draft in 2024. They also have several potential players in their prospect list who I expect should challenge for positions on this team in the near future like Kleven LD, Ostapchuk C/LW, Sogaard G & Guennette RD. There are also a number of maybees, like Jarventie C/LW, Petersson RW, Boucher RW, Sokolov RW, Donovan LD & Toure RD.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

67's Henry Mews is another RD ranked close to the end of the 1st round or higher.

You have all heard the hockey draft adage, "if he was two inches taller, he be a top pick..." It probably could be applied to Mews, who has a solid hockey IQ for the defensive end, but just sometime falls short being shorter. The other way, he is a highly mobile attacker and carrier. Displays four-way mobility with straight line speed and lateral agility. When he opens up his long loping stride, he accelerates through the neutral zone in three strides, backing defenders with his great speed at the attacking blue line. Has the ability to run the power play, distributing the puck with crisp passes. Has a long lean frame that he can grow into and grow as a pro.

--Bill Płaczek--

He's not small . 6' 185. He's 17 until March.
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There is also 6'4 194lb Colton Roberts - Vancouver Giants 17 until June. Hockey Prospect.com has him ranked higher than most at 24.
He would be worth a good look. I have keyed in on some HockeyProspect 1st rounders they like more than others .. Jimmy Snuggerud being one and have been impressed. Probably someone to keep an eye on; maybe we can get him in the 2nd round as of now. Bob McKenzie had him as an HM.

CHL Prospects Game

Roberts, who is ranked 24th among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting's mid-term rankings, had the primary assist on the first two goals for Team Red on Wednesday, and also finished the game with four shots on goal and a +3 +/- rating. His +3 rating led all skaters in the game.2

“Robbie came in as a first-round (WHL Prospects Draft) pick to the organization so obviously, there was a lot of high hopes and pressure,” Associate Coach Adam Maglio said. “But he’s grown into a really good player. He’s very well-rounded. He plays on our power play, he plays on our penalty kill and he plays against top lines, even strength. So he’s well-rounded.” “For a big body, he’s got good skating abilities,” Maglio added. “He’s a good first-pass defenseman, and he can play hard in his own zone. So I think he’s he’s got a unique skill set where he’s got a little bit of everything. I don’t think there’s a lot of defensemen that are kind of wired like that and I think he’s got such a high ceiling. He’s still got room to grow in his body and he’s going to be a very good pro down the road.”

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

These guys discuss some names from the CHL Top prospects game and some other prospects they are looking at. Again Colton Roberts name comes up.

 

[Tuna99]

Ott could fill at least a couple of holes depending on who they draft in 2024. They also have several potential players in their prospect list who I expect should challenge for positions on this team in the near future like Kleven LD, Ostapchuk C/LW, Sogaard G & Guennette RD. There are also a number of maybees, like Jarventie C/LW, Petersson RW, Boucher RW, Sokolov RW, Donovan LD & Toure RD.

Just makes to much sense with the RD available in the top 15 for Ottawa not to get RD they can put in the lineup for 10 years.

I do think Ostapuchuk and Biuche make it in the bottom 6 and Jarventie kinda plays goes but he won’t be able to frack the top 6 so hopefully he has a bottom 6 game at the NHL level

Need wingers to replace Giroux and Tarasenko when the time comes

 

[GCK]

67's Henry Mews is another RD ranked close to the end of the 1st round or higher.

You have all heard the hockey draft adage, "if he was two inches taller, he be a top pick..." It probably could be applied to Mews, who has a solid hockey IQ for the defensive end, but just sometime falls short being shorter. The other way, he is a highly mobile attacker and carrier. Displays four-way mobility with straight line speed and lateral agility. When he opens up his long loping stride, he accelerates through the neutral zone in three strides, backing defenders with his great speed at the attacking blue line. Has the ability to run the power play, distributing the puck with crisp passes. Has a long lean frame that he can grow into and grow as a pro.

--Bill Płaczek--

He's not small . 6' 185. He's 17 until March.
------------------------------------
There is also 6'4 194lb Colton Roberts - Vancouver Giants 17 until June. Hockey Prospect.com has him ranked higher than most at 24.
He would be worth a good look. I have keyed in on some HockeyProspect 1st rounders they like more than others .. Jimmy Snuggerud being one and have been impressed. Probably someone to keep an eye on; maybe we can get him in the 2nd round as of now. Bob McKenzie had him as an HM.

CHL Prospects Game

I haven’t loved Mews this year, he was looking great last year but I haven’t seen the expected improvements in his game. I’m not a fan of Dave Cameron coaching and attribute some of the issues to him.

 

[ottawagm]

Our goalies will probably keep us in the top 5-7 regardless of how well we play.

 

[aragorn]

Just makes to much sense with the RD available in the top 15 for Ottawa not to get RD they can put in the lineup for 10 years.

I do think Ostapuchuk and Biuche make it in the bottom 6 and Jarventie kinda plays goes but he won’t be able to frack the top 6 so hopefully he has a bottom 6 game at the NHL level

Need wingers to replace Giroux and Tarasenko when the time comes

If Tarasenko is traded at the trade deadline they will likely replace him internally for the remainder of the season & look to sign a UFA over the summer to replace him for next season. And there are a couple of UFAs that could be available this summer that we might be able to sign in Toffoli RW & DeBrusk LW.

It's also possible that after Giroux's contract is done at the end of next season he could sign cheaper 1 yr contracts until he decides to retire. We would have to replace Giroux through free agency as well once he does retire unless they draft a guy like Demidov RW in this yr's draft. Demidov is a highly skilled playmaker who should be a pt producer in the NHL.

It's going to be a tough call at the draft depending on who is available when their turn comes up, especially if Artyom Levshunov RD, Ivan Demidov RW & Cayden Lindstrom C/LW are all available, they could use all three, but I would take the RD. I'm hoping Ott can aquire another late first or early 2nd or both in this upcoming draft along with an early 3rd rd pick to add to what they already have. This is going to be another big draft for Ottawa's future.

 

[Cosmix]

If Tarasenko is traded at the trade deadline they will likely replace him internally for the remainder of the season & look to sign a UFA over the summer to replace him for next season. And there are a couple of UFAs that could be available this summer that we might be able to sign in Toffoli RW & DeBrusk LW.

It's also possible that after Giroux's contract is done at the end of next season he could sign cheaper 1 yr contracts until he decides to retire. We would have to replace Giroux through free agency as well once he does retire unless they draft a guy like Demidov RW in this yr's draft. Demidov is a highly skilled playmaker who should be a pt producer in the NHL.

It's going to be a tough call at the draft depending on who is available when their turn comes up, especially if Artyom Levshunov RD, Ivan Demidov RW & Cayden Lindstrom C/LW are all available, they could use all three, but I would take the RD. I'm hoping Ott can aquire another late first or early 2nd or both in this upcoming draft along with an early 3rd rd pick to add to what they already have. This is going to be another big draft for Ottawa's future.

Hopefully we win a lottery pick too to make it a special draft.

 

[aragorn]

Hopefully we win a lottery pick too to make it a special draft.

I'm not sure who I would take 1st OA on this yr's draft, IMO Demidov RW is the best forward & Levshunov RD is the best defenceman. They should go one two, but Celebrini being Canadian will likely go first & it could be a few yrs before we see Demidov in NA. The 2024 draft should be interesting this yr with so many possibilities in the first rd & some decent prospects in the 2nd & later rds. If Ott can add a couple more picks they could get another haul this draft.

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

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[Cosmix]

I'm not sure who I would take 1st OA on this yr's draft, IMO Demidov RW is the best forward & Levshunov RD is the best defenceman. They should go one two, but Celebrini being Canadian will likely go first & it could be a few yrs before we see Demidov in NA. The 2024 draft should be interesting this yr with so many possibilities in the first rd & some decent prospects in the 2nd & later rds. If Ott can add a couple more picks they could get another haul this draft.

Celebrini is at the top of virtually all reputable draft rankings, so taking Demidov #1 would be a ballsy move at this time.

 

[aragorn]

Celebrini is at the top of virtually all reputable draft rankings, so taking Demidov #1 would be a ballsy move at this time.

Could be wrong, you never know about 17 yr olds & how they turn out, but I think Demidov RW is & will be as good as Celebrini, if not better. Of course, being Russian it could be a couple of yrs before we see Demidov in NA, which should give him some time to grow & fill out.

 

[scout20]

Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft - Sportsnet​

 

[RAFI BOMB]

 

[RAFI BOMB]

The Sens could use another wrecking ball in their prospect pool. Yegor Surin is that prospect. He also has good stats in the MHL.
Yegor Surin at eliteprospects.com

 

[OD99]

The Sens could use another wrecking ball in their prospect pool. Yegor Surin is that prospect. He also has good stats in the MHL.
Yegor Surin at eliteprospects.com

Why was he ejected? Don't see anything from the video to suggest he should have been ejected.

 

[bert]

I'm not sure who I would take 1st OA on this yr's draft, IMO Demidov RW is the best forward & Levshunov RD is the best defenceman. They should go one two, but Celebrini being Canadian will likely go first & it could be a few yrs before we see Demidov in NA. The 2024 draft should be interesting this yr with so many possibilities in the first rd & some decent prospects in the 2nd & later rds. If Ott can add a couple more picks they could get another haul this draft.

I watched Celebrini play last week against Northeastern he had a solid game. But last night I watched Michigan State and oh boy #5 is a player. That Levshunov is an absolute beast. He's massive, he skates like the wind. Competes hard on pucks he is skilled and he can shoot it. His goal was an unreal snipe. I've watched celebrini play around 10 times. He's never been that dominant. It's a small sample size for Levshunov for me obviously but the raw tools are undeniable. Everywhere I read is 2 through 9 are interchangeable. But after watching Levshunov its hard to imagine there are 7 other guys as good as him.

His stat line is wild 8 goals 27 points in 28 games plus 24.... next highest plus minus on the team is +17.

I'd have to watch more but if the sens pick first I'd have to think long and hard who to take.

 

[aragorn]

I watched Celebrini play last week against Northeastern he had a solid game. But last night I watched Michigan State and oh boy #5 is a player. That Levshunov is an absolute beast. He's massive, he skates like the wind. Competes hard on pucks he is skilled and he can shoot it. His goal was an unreal snipe. I've watched celebrini play around 10 times. He's never been that dominant. It's a small sample size for Levshunov for me obviously but the raw tools are undeniable. Everywhere I read is 2 through 9 are interchangeable. But after watching Levshunov its hard to imagine there are 7 other guys as good as him.

His stat line is wild 8 goals 27 points in 28 games plus 24.... next highest plus minus on the team is +17.

I'd have to watch more but if the sens pick first I'd have to think long and hard who to take.

I often wonder if there isn't a bias on who is #1 given that most of these sites are based in NA. Levshunov RD would be my choice for the Sens given he fits a very big need right now & is probably very close to being NHL ready. I also like Demidov RW a great deal given he is so skilled & could be a future Giroux replacement.

 

[RAFI BOMB]

Why was he ejected? Don't see anything from the video to suggest he should have been ejected.

I am not sure. I know that some players that have played in Russia have mentioned that they call penalties too easily so maybe they eject players off of what would be considered a normal play in North America.

Chris Wideman, who used to play for the Sens mentioned that when Methot and Wallace were questioning him about his KHL PIMS.

That is my best guess without having any further info as to why Yurin was ejected.

 

[dumbdick]

I often wonder if there isn't a bias on who is #1 given that most of these sites are based in NA. Levshunov RD would be my choice for the Sens given he fits a very big need right now & is probably very close to being NHL ready. I also like Demidov RW a great deal given he is so skilled & could be a future Giroux replacement.

WE've seen a few north american kids fall down the rankings when draft day actually comes. Couturier, wright, patrick, come to mind.

I think they annoint the kids too early as a future number 1 sometimes based on more viewings at a younger age

 

[BondraTime]

It's Celebrini, and it shouldn't be more than a few seconds of thought.

There are lots of very good D prospects in the top 10, the Sens should be grabbing one of them. Any of Saliyev, Levshunov, or Buium would be unbelievable adds in the top ~5, Dickenson and Yakemchuk would be fine at the backend of 10.

If they get 1st, it's a very easy decision for the team.

A dynamic, game-breaking line driver like Celebrini is a guy you rush to the stage if given the chance.