NHL Entry Draft 2024 NHL Draft Talk

[Senator Stanley]

I think Parekh personally is the last player I want mentioned in the top 10. He has the highest bust potential of any player. He gets no separation with his skating. That's #1 for any offensive d man to break out and create moving the puck up the ice. I find it very interesting how Yakemchuks defenisve game is questioned and Parehks is not. He is a horrible d zone defender. In general he doesn't look like he even thinks about it. Atleast Yakemchuk boxes out and protects the house really well. Will lay the lumber.

I didnt like Parehks body language at all at the memorial cup. Seems like an immature player.

Inside the blue line he is electric. I think he ends up being a pp specialist that coach's won't trust 5 on 5. Kinda like Ghostesbeher.

I'd be really happy if they take Iginla if it's a forward. His skating and shot are phenomenal. He goes to the dirty areas and frankly he just has it. The bigger the game the better he got. Can't teach that.

I think the difference is that the strength of Yakemchuk's defensive game is a debate, whereas with Parekh people just acknowledge it's not good enough and the discussion is more around whether it will get better.

I'd be uneasy taking either at seven, but would take Parekh before Yakemchuk.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I think the difference is that the strength of Yakemchuk's defensive game is a debate, whereas with Parekh people just acknowledge it's not good enough and the discussion is more around whether it will get better.

I'd be uneasy taking either at seven, but would take Parekh before Yakemchuk.

Both of their defensive games are questioned and both present risk. Risk is why Yakemchuk is typically ranked outside the top 10 and consistently via Bob's rankings

 

[bert]

I think the difference is that the strength of Yakemchuk's defensive game is a debate, whereas with Parekh people just acknowledge it's not good enough and the discussion is more around whether it will get better.

I'd be uneasy taking either at seven, but would take Parekh before Yakemchuk.

Why would you pick a defenseman that high that can't defend at all? Crease clearing and heavy play is debatbly the most important part. Can't really be taught or developed.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Are Chicago, Anaheim, and Columbus going to let Demidov fall to Montreal? Better not.

 

[BondraTime]

Are Chicago, Anaheim, and Columbus going to let Demidov fall to Montreal?

Wouldn't be very surprising.

He's the odds on favorite to go 5th

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Wouldn't be very surprising.

He's the odds on favorite to go 5th

Very unfortunate for us.

 

[h2]

I think either Iginla/Sennecke should fill the missing piece for our core up front joining Tkachuk/Stutzle. I actually really like our forward group after this draft if it plays out that way.

We have a gap on RHD as well. Curious if we focus on that later in the draft as the RHD depth seems good this year.

 

[Senator Stanley]

Why would you pick a defenseman that high that can't defend at all? Crease clearing and heavy play is debatbly the most important part. Can't really be taught or developed.

I don't have either in my top 8, so I wouldn't. Part of why I'm opposed to moving down to 12 is because you're getting yourself into more risky territory with this class.

At a certain point, around 10 or so, Parekh starts to make sense. You bet on his offensive upside and his potential to develop into an effective enough defender. Obviously he'll never be a heavy crease clearer, but there are other ways to defend - with your stick, with body position, by moving the puck effectively.

Yakemchuk I would take more in the 12-15 range. I love the idea of the player - big, physical RHD with puck skills - but I don't love what I see when I actually watch him.

 

[aragorn]

I doubt Chi take Demidov when they already have a small skilled forward in Bedard. My guess they might take a defenceman like Silayev for future protection or Levshunov, but I would take Lindstrom to play with Bedard. Lindstrom is big, mean & can skate & Bedard could use a big mean guy at centre who can skate, score & keep up. Ann on the other hand could use a highly skilled player & Demidov makes much more sense for them.

 

[Agent Zub]

Why would you pick a defenseman that high that can't defend at all? Crease clearing and heavy play is debatbly the most important part. Can't really be taught or developed.

It's not the most important part though. None of Hughes, Makar, Karlsson, Fox crease clear or play heavy worth a damn and are still the best and most impact full d in the last 20 years.

You can get a crease clearer every year if you want a really good one sure you'll have to pay but you can still get them.

You can almost never get elite IQ d, and when you do you just pair that with heavy d and you have one of the best pairs in the NHL.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805692116431159404

McCagg: Laine has more offensive upside than Matthews

Steve and Todd are joined by McKeen's chief amateur scout Grant McCagg to talk about the most recent rankings, and why he chose Laine ahead of Auston Matthews. They also talk about some of the other draft prospects.

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For anyone taking anything Grant Mcagg says seriously never forget this horrible take by him with Laine and Matthews

His coping about Michkov on TSN 1200 was something. Went on about how his incredible production in the KHL doesn't mean he's going to be a star because Tolvanen did the same, and his play without the puck might leave Tortorella infuriated. Basically shit you can say about any forward taken in the top 10.

 

[DJB]

His coping about Michkov on TSN 1200 was something. Went on about how his incredible production in the KHL doesn't mean he's going to be a star because Tolvanen did the same, and his play without the puck might leave Tortorella infuriated. Basically shit you can say about any forward taken in the top 10.

Him and Pronman are the two biggest clowns

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Him and Pronman are the two biggest clowns

Pronman seems to be a bit more connected to teams. We'll see what his mock draft says (today?).

 

[bert]

It's not the most important part though. None of Hughes, Makar, Karlsson, Fox crease clear or play heavy worth a damn and are still the best and most impact full d in the last 20 years.

You can get a crease clearer every year if you want a really good one sure you'll have to pay but you can still get them.

You can almost never get elite IQ d, and when you do you just pair that with heavy d and you have one of the best pairs in the NHL.

Outside of fox they are all incredible skaters. Parehk is not. Buium is an amazing defender because of his feet and awareness. Parehk has neither. Parehk is a river boat gambler. Yakemchuk had almost the same amount of goals on a terrible team. How many more assists does he have on Saginaw? I take him all day over Parehk. He feels like Ghostesbeher to me.

We just saw Florida win the cup because no one could get to the house. Very little second chances lots of heavy sticks. I'll take the guy that can do both. Counting on parehk to be one of those players you mentioned is very risky.

To be clear I take Buium all day over both Yakemchuk and Parehk.

 

[bicboi64]

If the Hawks don't take Levshunov, they'll be a special kinda dumb. They have no bluechip RDs, one is available at that position and taking any other player at that position is somewhat redundant considering their existing prospect pool. Plus, Levshunov is talented enough to be a 2nd overall pick.

Would love for them to pass on him though because screw Chicago

 

[God Flower]

In a scenario where Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson, and Lindstrom have all been selected ahead of Ottawa, who would you pick as GM?

1. Buium
2. Parekh
3. Iginla
4. Sennecke
5. Catton
6. Other

 

[bicboi64]

In a scenario where Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson, and Lindstrom have all been selected ahead of Ottawa, who would you pick as GM?

1. Buium
2. Parekh
3. Iginla
4. Sennecke
5. Catton
6. Other

Parekh, Iggy and then Catton

 

[R2010]

In a scenario where Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson, and Lindstrom have all been selected ahead of Ottawa, who would you pick as GM?

1. Buium
2. Parekh
3. Iginla
4. Sennecke
5. Catton
6. Other

1. Buium
2. Iginla
3. Sennecke
4. Catton
5. Helenius
6. Parekh
7. Yakemchuk

 

[GCK]

In a scenario where Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson, and Lindstrom have all been selected ahead of Ottawa, who would you pick as GM?

1. Buium
2. Parekh
3. Iginla
4. Sennecke
5. Catton
6. Other

Trade down.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

In a scenario where Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson, and Lindstrom have all been selected ahead of Ottawa, who would you pick as GM?

1. Buium
2. Parekh
3. Iginla
4. Sennecke
5. Catton
6. Other

1. Buium
2. Iginla
3. Sennecke
4.Catton
5.Other
6.Jared Cowen
7. Parekh

 

[Senator Stanley]

In a scenario where Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson, and Lindstrom have all been selected ahead of Ottawa, who would you pick as GM?

1. Buium
2. Parekh
3. Iginla
4. Sennecke
5. Catton
6. Other

Buium or Sennecke.

 

[Alf Silfversson]

In a scenario where Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson, and Lindstrom have all been selected ahead of Ottawa, who would you pick as GM?

1. Buium
2. Parekh
3. Iginla
4. Sennecke
5. Catton
6. Other

I'd go with three mini tiers:

1. Buium, Sennecke
2. Iginla, Catton
3. Parekh, Yakemchuk, Helenius

 

[DJB]

In a scenario where Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson, and Lindstrom have all been selected ahead of Ottawa, who would you pick as GM?

1. Buium
2. Parekh
3. Iginla
4. Sennecke
5. Catton
6. Other

1. Buium
2. Iginla
3. Sennecke
4. Helenius
5. Yakemchuk

 

[Sensators]

Sennecke because his highlights are the dopest and he reminds me of bathspez combo. But buium is a great pick too, be happy with Iginla as well. Wouldn't ve mad if trade down with flames in that scenario

 

[xVolchenkov]

In a scenario where Celebrini, Demidov, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson, and Lindstrom have all been selected ahead of Ottawa, who would you pick as GM?

1. Buium
2. Parekh
3. Iginla
4. Sennecke
5. Catton
6. Other

Very Happy: Buium, Iginla
Happy: Sennecke, Catton
Fine: Parekh, Yakemchuk
Don't love: Helenius, Eiserman

Anyone beyond that I would be downright bummed (even if we were to trade back with Philly).

EDIT - I know your list has Dickenson go top 6, but I would put him my 'Happy' tier, but between Sennecke and Catton. Silayev in the 'Very Happy' tier (don't have a huge preference between the 3), and would be ecstatic to get any of Celebrini (lol), Demidov, Levshunov or Lindstrom (in that order).