NHL Entry Draft 2024 NHL Draft Talk

[Burrowsaurus]

#7 to Blackhawks

#18, #34, Connor Murphy at 50% retained and Wyatt Kaiser

No

 

[Dan Patrick]

#7 to Blackhawks

#18, #34, Connor Murphy at 50% retained and Wyatt Kaiser

If the Sens move back it’s going to be to somewhere closer to the 8-11 spot. 18 is way too far out of the top 10.

Would love to get teams to bid on the 7 spot and then turn to Seattle and get them to pay a 2nd to move up one spot and protect their player/still give us our player.

 

[scallionjj11]

He sounds like Volchenkov. would love another A-train.

It's honestly exactly what we need. Another Volchenkov and someone to be his Phillips

 

[stempniaksen]

I’m really starting to be okay with anyone.
There isn’t a single player who I reaaalllyy don’t want. Except maybe parekh

This is also where I'm at. I know the front office will have their favourites, but to me the group from 4-12 is almost interchangeable. Every player in that group has upside and warts to go along with it. Of course there are probably safer options in that grouping as well (Dickinson/Silayev) that the team might value over the boom/bust types like Parekh and maybe Catton to a certain extent.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I’m really starting to be okay with anyone.
There isn’t a single player who I reaaalllyy don’t want. Except maybe parekh

That's the way it goes when you leave it too late at the bar

 

[Hale The Villain]

Parekh is really interesting because NHL scouts seem a lot higher on him than the fans on HF.

Normally when you're dealing with high-end offensive talents that play flashy games it's the exact opposite.

 

[Alf Silfversson]

Parekh is really interesting because NHL scouts seem a lot higher on him than the fans on HF.

Normally when you're dealing with high-end offensive talents that play flashy games it's the exact opposite.

Just speculating but we've seen a number of these flashy offensive D who are maybe undersized have some pretty big impacts lately (Makar, Hughes, Fox). It's a copy cat league and maybe teams are getting more comfortable with that kind of player, given how big the payoff can be if they hit their ceiling.

 

[Ouroboros]

Parekh is really interesting because NHL scouts seem a lot higher on him than the fans on HF.

Normally when you're dealing with high-end offensive talents that play flashy games it's the exact opposite.

I think his size helps a little. He measured at 6 foot and a quarter, so it's not unreasonable to think he might play at 6'1". That's not tiny like a Brannstrom.

You'd have to be foolish to dismiss the numbers he's put up. He has immense upside; if you're not afraid of a high pick busting outright then he could be a nice bet for someone.

 

[Icelevel]

I think his size helps a little. He measured at 6 foot and a quarter, so it's not unreasonable to think he might play at 6'1". That's not tiny like a Brannstrom.

You'd have to be foolish to dismiss the numbers he's put up. He has immense upside; if you're not afraid of a high pick busting outright then he could be a nice bet for someone.

He looks small and weak out there.
His frame doesn’t look like it can hold a lot of muscle either.
Will be very interested to see how he does and where he gets picked.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

#7 to Blackhawks

#18, #34, Connor Murphy at 50% retained and Wyatt Kaiser

I didn’t endure the worst season in franchise history just to end up with Connor Murphy.

 

[Loach]

#7 to Blackhawks

#18, #34, Connor Murphy at 50% retained and Wyatt Kaiser

The well is dry. Dorion is gone.

 

[KnuckChuckinTkachuk]

I'm in the camp of being fine with any one of Sennecke, Iginla, Catton or Buium or Parekh at #7. The Black Book has been pretty spot on in the past, more specifically during the 2020 draft year they were pretty high on Stutzle, Sanderson and Greig.

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[Icelevel]

Dammit I kind of want iginla at 7.
No wait…take buium/dickinson/yakemchuk at 7 then a forward at 25.

Or…if elick is there then take him.

Hell I don’t know anymore.

Need to regroup

 

[Icelevel]

Yeah I like those first 4. I’d just swap dickinson in for parekh

I'm in the camp of being fine with any one of Sennecke, Iginla, Catton or Buium or Parekh at #7. The Black Book has been pretty spot on in the past, more specifically during the 2020 draft year they were pretty high on Stutzle, Sanderson and Greig.

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[frightenedinmatenum2]

I want the guy with the next Karlsson narrative because Karlsson used to be on the Senators and we should never move on from that , or Iginla because I remember using his dad in NHL 2004.

I think both of these are extremely valid sets of scouting criteria that should be respected just as much as something silly like "skating stride" or "puck handling ability".

 

[bicboi64]

I want the guy with the next Karlsson narrative because Karlsson used to be on the Senators and we should never move on from that , or Iginla because I remember using his dad in NHL 2004.

I think both of these are extremely valid sets of scouting criteria that should be respected just as much as something silly like "skating stride" or "puck handling ability".

I'm living in the past so hard, and I think you've articulately perfectly why I want Parekh lol

 

[BondraTime]

Solberg is very interesting, though if he was their guy I'd hope they'd drop back to 9/10. I don't think he would be their guy, just speaking in what ifs.

Great skater, great size, extremely mean and physical, great defender, thinks the game very well. Has everything you want in a minute munching 2 way type guy. Shot and hands are that of a D, gets the job done but is nothing flashy or explosive. 25-30 points in the NHL, strong D, physical

I can see him jumping into the top 10 before some of the other 6 D that are always at the top. He's going to be a very early pick, comparitively. Guy has jumped 30+ spots in the 2nd half of the season, and it doesn't look like the train is stoping anytime soon.

Will be quite cool to see two Norweigan born guys taken in the top ~15 or so.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

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I think his size helps a little. He measured at 6 foot and a quarter, so it's not unreasonable to think he might play at 6'1". That's not tiny like a Brannstrom.

You'd have to be foolish to dismiss the numbers he's put up. He has immense upside; if you're not afraid of a high pick busting outright then he could be a nice bet for someone.

I really doubt Parekh would outright bust. His talent level and hockey sense are just too high.

I think he will be a NHLer regardless.

 

[BigRig4]

I'm someone who is admittedly biased towards the larger/physical prototype defenceman. But, I've been watching Parekh games recently to get a feel for the draft and he's one of those unicorns where his offence and transition will completely outweigh any defensive inefficiencies. He's going to be a huge net positive for a team and I can't figure out why projections have him falling right now.

 

[Alf Silfversson]

Solberg is very interesting, though if he was their guy I'd hope they'd drop back to 9/10. I don't think he would be their guy, just speaking in what ifs.

Great skater, great size, extremely mean and physical, great defender, thinks the game very well. Has everything you want in a minute munching 2 way type guy. Shot and hands are that of a D, gets the job done but is nothing flashy or explosive. 25-30 points in the NHL, strong D, physical

I can see him jumping into the top 10 before some of the other 6 D that are always at the top. He's going to be a very early pick, comparitively. Guy has jumped 30+ spots in the 2nd half of the season, and it doesn't look like the train is stoping anytime soon.

Will be quite cool to see two Norweigan born guys taken in the top ~15 or so.

IMO top 10 is too high for Solberg but he looks like a player. If he's still available at like 18-19 I'd be seriously looking into moving up from our 25th OA pick.

Reminds me of Esa Lindell, which would be fantastic to have.

 

[Sens in Process]

I'm someone who is admittedly biased towards the larger/physical prototype defenceman. But, I've been watching Parekh games recently to get a feel for the draft and he's one of those unicorns where his offence and transition will completely outweigh any defensive inefficiencies. He's going to be a huge net positive for a team and I can't figure out why projections have him falling right now.

I think he absorbs way too much contact. Video "scouts" have put together endless clips of him being the recipient a significant amount of sturdy checks. It didn't mean much to me until I saw him play in the Memorial Cup. The double minor penalty and the play he was injured on were both examples of him putting himself in vulnerable situations. Will this lead to durability issues? He uses this upright posture when gliding curling, and surveying the ice to make a play that needs to be removed from his repertoire. It almost got him blown up in the Memorial Cup; it won't work on a consistent basis in the NHL. I think it is also uncontroversial to say he will be a liability on the cycle.

I do think he defends quite well off the rush.

There is risk with Parekh because his bust factor is quite high. Yakemchuk could be a third pairing mucker and PKer if his skills don't translate. Parekh has to be really good offensively(like a 70 point d-man) to truly offset some of his "defensive inefficiencies. " I don't think a 40 or 50 point Parekh really cuts in the NHL.

But if Parekh puts it together, oh boy, it could be amazing.

I have my favorites, but this draft is so wide open. I could see it going a million different ways in terms of projections. NHL scouts have way more information than us and I'm sure they are going back and forth on these top guys.

 

[Micklebot]

IMO top 10 is too high for Solberg but he looks like a player. If he's still available at like 18-19 I'd be seriously looking into moving up from our 25th OA pick.

Reminds me of Esa Lindell, which would be fantastic to have.

He seems like the type of guy that will go higher than expected, so I don't think even trading up from 25 would put him in our reach, but I agree I wouldn't take him at 10, that's just too high for my comfort with the other options that are out there.

 

[Icelevel]

I'm someone who is admittedly biased towards the larger/physical prototype defenceman. But, I've been watching Parekh games recently to get a feel for the draft and he's one of those unicorns where his offence and transition will completely outweigh any defensive inefficiencies. He's going to be a huge net positive for a team and I can't figure out why projections have him falling right now.

He’s weak as a feather and can’t be relied on to defend in critical situations

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I'm someone who is admittedly biased towards the larger/physical prototype defenceman. But, I've been watching Parekh games recently to get a feel for the draft and he's one of those unicorns where his offence and transition will completely outweigh any defensive inefficiencies. He's going to be a huge net positive for a team and I can't figure out why projections have him falling right now.

Very talented. Oozes IQ. What projections have him falling.

All the top 6 D have certain weaknesses , question marks and require further development. Parekh is an offensive dynamo . His offense can translate now or very soon. He needs to get stronger and improve his defense to a point where the overall return on the ice is a plus. I'd rather take someone with glowing scouting reports on his IQ than someone with major question marks about theirs ... I would stay away from the latter completely if there are any other concerns to overcome.

 

[Alex1234]

Trevor Connelly at 25 would be my choice if available
Few can make plays at high speed like he does
1.5 PPG in the USHL in no slouch
Would translate well at the NHL level imo