HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[Hannibal]

Iginla plays such a pro game already. And he has amazing shot and edges. Younger player in the draft.

 

[Mrb1p]

Iginla plays such a pro game already. And he has amazing shot and edges. Younger player in the draft.

Yes, he's very high on my list. Im not sure you like him for the right reasons though, keep in mind he is not his father.

 

[Hannibal]

Yes, he's very high on my list. Im not sure you like him for the right reasons though, keep in mind he is not his father.

I know he ain’t tough as his father even though i think it’s in his gene. But he has a lot more pure skills than Jarome had.

But he’s such already strong physically for his age, it’s impressive. Lower body strenght already there.

 

[dauv]

Demidov is everything Michkov isn’t.

meaning? can you please elaborate for the less informed.

 

[Whitesnake]

My January top 10:
Celebrini
Demidov
Eiserman
Dickinson
Levshunov
Lindstrom
Silayev
Catton
Iginla
Helenius

 

[ChesterNimitz]

My January top 10:
Celebrini
Demidov
Eiserman
Dickinson
Levshunov
Lindstrom
Silayev
Catton
Iginla
Helenius

Though it was only one-game (and played in an all-star format) I thought Misa was as noticeable as Catton and that Yakemchuk was the most noticeable defenceman. The other players that I thought may have solidified their draft status/ranking included Iginla, Sennecke; Greentree, Parasak, Luchanko and Beaudoin. I was also impressed with Kieron Walton, who at 6' 6" displayed surprisingly good skating and hand skills. Dickinson, who didn't have one of his better games, still showed his upside as a potential top pairing, mobile defenceman.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

My January top 10:
Celebrini
Demidov
Eiserman
Dickinson
Levshunov
Lindstrom
Silayev
Catton
Iginla
Helenius

Good list. I would exchange Lindstrom for Demidov solely as a consequence of the Putin factor and switch Dickinson and Eiserman. It would not surprise me if Dickinson goes 2 OA. Such is the level of his upside. Particularly, if he leads the Knights into a berth at the Memorial Cup.

 

[skidcells]

My January top 10:
Celebrini
Demidov
Eiserman
Dickinson
Levshunov
Lindstrom
Silayev
Catton
Iginla
Helenius

I’ll give it a shot

Celebrini
Demidov
Levshunov
Parekh
Silayev
Buium
Lindstrom
Dickinson
Helenius
Iginla

 

[1000eeer]

My January top 10:

1. Celebrini
2. Demidov
3. Levshunov
4. Lindstrom
5. Eiserman
6. Silayev
7. Dickinson
8. Ignila
9. Buium
10. Helenius

 

[Benstheman]

Who are the most nhl ready prospects in this draft, at forward and D??

 

[Trabdy2]

I only watched a bit of the Top Prospects game, and am hoping to watch the rest tonight.

- Dickinson looks like a can't miss top 4 d-man. Big, mobile, steady, calm, handles the puck well. He's not flashy, but he gets the job done.
- Iginla is looking very interesting at this point. His game is quite multidimensional so it's hard to imagine him not translating into a top six player at the NHL level. Lots of areas of strength in his game.

Hope to have more insights to share later.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Who are the most nhl ready prospects in this draft, at forward and D??

Dickinson and Helenius

 

[Benstheman]

Dickinson and Helenius

Dickinson doesn't surprise me at all. Helenius on the other hand.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Dickinson doesn't surprise me at all. Helenius on the other hand.

He's got a good 200 foot game and he's playing top 9 minutes in a mens league. Some nights he's Jukurit's 2nd most used forward so I wouldn't be surprised if he's able to start on a third line next year in the NHL if he has a good offseason.

 

[Miller Time]

Would love to see us come away with 1 of Demidov/Eiserman/Lindstrom AND Iginla

 

[1000eeer]

Would love to see us come away with 1 of Demidov/Eiserman/Lindstrom AND Iginla

That's my wishlist too

 

[overlords]

My January top 10:

1. Celebrini
2. Demidov
3. Levshunov
4. Lindstrom
5. Eiserman
6. Silayev
7. Dickinson
8. Ignila
9. Buium
10. Helenius

I choose to read #8 in a Don Cherry voice

 

[ChesterNimitz]

I’ll give it a shot

Celebrini
Demidov
Levshunov
Parekh
Silayev
Buium
Lindstrom
Dickinson
Helenius
Iginla

Parekh at 4 OA would be a massive overreach. As last night's game showed, Parekh is a unidimensional offensive minded/skilled player who has no interest in defensive hockey, is only an average skater and is of slight build.

Unless he undergoes a metamorphous, he will be crushed in the NHL.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Dickinson and Helenius

Celebrini will be in the NHL next year. It's doubtful Helenius will be.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Celebrini will be in the NHL next year. It's doubtful Helenius will be.

Yeah I left Celebrini out because its a given.

 

[sampollock]

so if this year has so many RH d men, habs could have had one and drafted Leonard last year.
unless our RH dman last year is way better??

 

[morhilane]

so if this year has so many RH d men, habs could have had one and drafted Leonard last year.
unless our RH dman last year is way better??

You don't base your draft on what the next year offers. Habs might very well pick another D this year if they feel he is the BPA where they pick.

 

[sampollock]

You don't base your draft on what the next year offers. Habs might very well pick another D this year if they feel he is the BPA where they pick.

I get that... but seems like this is the year for RH
Maybe other teams will go for the RH d men, and habs get a better forward left on the board

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

You don't base your draft on what the next year offers. Habs might very well pick another D this year if they feel he is the BPA where they pick.

Exactly. Draft lists can change every quarter. Lindstrom probably wasn't in anyone's 1st round to start the year. Can't base a pick on anything except who you consider BPA.

 

[morhilane]

I get that... but seems like this is the year for RH
Maybe other teams will go for the RH d men, and habs get a better forward left on the board

Most of the forwards have already fallen to where the Habs will pick (7-10 range) in the rankings (including Bob's), we can only hope that the habs brass prefers one of the forwards to whatever dmen is left.