2024 NHL Draft Thread - Upd: Draft Lottery is May 7th

[Castle8130]

I don't want Demidov at 2.

You had Cristall top 5 last year. I wouldn't think you'd have him at 2

 

[TLEH]

People want to squint and see Michkov but even Michkov went 7th last year

He straight up told teams not to take him. They could take like 4 guys in that 2-4 range I like. Demidov is one.

 

[MicronMega]

The Hawks will get a heck of a pick at 34. Teams will take players who are not on the Hawks list and a player of value will drop. Thats basically a first-round pick. It is amazing to think the Hawks have two more first in next year's draft KD has done a great job of stockpiling picks in different drafts.

 

[CanadianHawks]

He straight up told teams not to take him. They could take like 4 guys in that 2-4 range I like. Demidov is one.

He did ? Never heard anything about that

Last year was such a loaded draft. The top 5 prospects can all be franchise player in Bedard, Carlson, Fantili, Smith and Michkov

 

[Hattrick Kane]

You had Cristall top 5 last year. I wouldn't think you'd have him at 2

Is it really shocking that the player most like Dylan Strome is the guy Musto fell in love with?

Talent, sure. Slow skater, not physical, useless defensively. A career loser.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Is it really shocking that the player most like Dylan Strome is the guy Musto fell in love with?

Talent, sure. Slow skater, not physical, useless defensively. A career loser.

Oh, come on its far too early to say he is a career loser

He just turned 19 years old

 

[bwanajamba]

I know the MHL is weak but Demidov is absolutely crushing their playoffs right now. Far outpacing what Michkov was able to do last year when he played down for the playoffs. Not necessarily saying he's Michkov-level talent but he's doing everything you can ask from him this year. Can't really see what it is that some don't like about him other than his playing in a bad league, which is reflective of SKA's petty management and not his level of play

 

[TLEH]

I know the MHL is weak but Demidov is absolutely crushing their playoffs right now. Far outpacing what Michkov was able to do last year when he played down for the playoffs. Not necessarily saying he's Michkov-level talent but he's doing everything you can ask from him this year. Can't really see what it is that some don't like about him other than his playing in a bad league, which is reflective of SKA's petty management and not his level of play

I agree with what you said but no player has ever been drafted Top 3 out of the MHL. Its still a risk. A risk I would be willing to take.

 

[Larmer83]

Scott Powers in today's The Athletic.

Why draft prospect Ivan Demidov could make sense for Blackhawks, Connor Bedard

The Blackhawks may look to add a definitive top-end forward with their first pick in the draft. Here's why Demidov could be a good fit.

theathletic.com

“Demidov, like Bedard, is an elite skill player but his distinguishing characteristic in his compete,” Pronman said. “He’s a relentless worker who forechecks hard and creates at the net. He can be a player to get Bedard the puck and has a pass-first mentality.”

 

[kmwtrucks]

also its my understanding his contract is only 1 more year.

 

[Putt Pirate]

also its my understanding his contract is only 1 more year.

That’s what was stated on the article.

 

[kmwtrucks]

LA and TB lost last night which is good.

 

[TLEH]

Demidov is playing in the MHL because he wouldn't re-sign. I think he likely gets that treatment next year too and then comes over.

 

[bwanajamba]

I agree with what you said but no player has ever been drafted Top 3 out of the MHL. Its still a risk. A risk I would be willing to take.

Yeah fair point. My biggest fear with him is if he's left to stagnate again next year and what that could do to his development. But I agree it's worth the risk with what else will be on the board at 2-5.

 

[giza]

Lidstrom > Demidov.

 

[dj Mahoney]

Demidov is playing in the MHL because he wouldn't re-sign. I think he likely gets that treatment next year too and then comes over.

I hope to God his family stay away from swiming pools or he too could be forced into signing .

 

[Wally1112pac]

If we don't end up with #1 I'd go full Demidov.

 

[BHawk21]

Demidov-Bedard
Moore-Nazar
Hayes-Green

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

Scott Powers in today's The Athletic.

Why draft prospect Ivan Demidov could make sense for Blackhawks, Connor Bedard

The Blackhawks may look to add a definitive top-end forward with their first pick in the draft. Here's why Demidov could be a good fit.

theathletic.com

“Demidov, like Bedard, is an elite skill player but his distinguishing characteristic in his compete,” Pronman said. “He’s a relentless worker who forechecks hard and creates at the net. He can be a player to get Bedard the puck and has a pass-first mentality.”

 

[dj Mahoney]

Kantserov Bedard Demidov
Nazar Moore Lardis / Reichel
Hayes Greene Slaggert / Dach
Misiak Ludwinski Savoie

 

[Castle8130]

Kantserov Bedard Demidov
Nazar Moore Lardis / Reichel
Hayes Greene Slaggert / Dach
Misiak Ludwinski Savoie

The sub 6'0" top 6 has never been done before in the history of hockey. SHORT KINGS!

 

[Kevin Musto]

Comparing Demidov to Malkin is nuts

 

[JLarucci23]

Demidov or bust for me at #2. I like Lindstrom, but Demi is just a bit higher on my list.

 

[WarriorofTime]

As long as the Hawks walk out with either Celebrini (duh), Demidov or Levshunov, it will be a good draft imo.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Haven't seen enough to have an informed opinion on Demidov but if he's their guy I'm all for it.