HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[SannywithoutCompy]

A "prime" Mike Hoffman, which is a top 10 goalscorer in the NHL /Injuries and poor longevity is 100% worth a top 10 pick, and even more. Thats a misconception around the draft, the 10th best player is very rarely a 30g+ scorer for (Assuming no injuries and poor longevity) 5-6-7 years.

1.35 to 1.5 is also an improvement, not sure how were spinning this as stagnating, but I don't expect anything better from the guy pushing the Eiserman smear campaign, to be fair. The same was done last year with Michkov.

Going from .3 A's to .65 A's is also a pretty big step but could be scratched to natural variation. He's on pace to be 7 goals off Caufields record, we gotta chill with the fake news, really.

Not to nitpick but Hoffman was never a top 10 goal scorer and didn't bring much beyond a shot. I agree you shouldn't necessarily expect more from that with a top 10 pick, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't aim a bit higher than that. I'd struggle to find justification for picking him ahead of guys like Celebrini (duh), Demidov, Lindstrom, or Catton, and that's just for forwards. I'd even hesitate once it got to guys like Helenius and Iginla (Probably take him over Helenius but not Iginla).

Not saying he hasn't improved at all, just his all-around game hasn't grown much and he doesn't seem very involved when I watch him. His upside is definitely in that top tier, but he's a guy you'd need to really grill in the interview to figure out where his head's at and if he knows what he needs to work on.

(Different post)

It's always a shame when two guys from the same range would be such a perfect fit together (Demidov and Lindstrom). God I'd love another top 10 pick to somehow grab them both.

 

[HabzSauce]

At this point I would take Demidov over Lindstrom. I'm betting on Dach's progress and Montreal needs a difference maker with elite skill and I feel demidov maybe to most creative player in the draft. If Demidov is picked by the habs I would look at add another forward with size with the Winnipeg pick. Could be by draft or trade.

Me too I'm sold. Demidov looks like an absolute game breaker. If we get #5 spot there's a good chance we get him. I think Lindstrom gets picked #2-4 with the other two picks being a D

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Me too I'm sold. Demidov looks like an absolute game breaker. If we get #5 spot there's a good chance we get him. I think Lindstrom gets picked #2-4 with the other two picks being a D

I am almost 100% sure that Columbus will take Lindstrom. San Jose will go for pure talent and Anaheim a defensemen imo. Columbus badly needs a 2C after fantili. The Habs badly need to get that 5 spot

 

[RationalExpectations]

I am almost 100% sure that Columbus will take Lindstrom. San Jose will go for pure talent and Anaheim a defensemen imo. Columbus badly needs a 2C after fantili. The Habs badly need to get that 5 spot

the Habs will get at least 5th OA, they have one of the toughest schedules in the league, OTT will grab these wins, same as BUF. While ARI may have a hard time keeping up with 0.5 I see the Habs falling down much further.

A s far as drafting goes, go BPA, sure looks like MTL CBJ will go with forwards but if their staffs believe the D is the BPA they may not.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Missing out on Lidstrom and Demigod wouldn't even phase me we missed out on Bedard Fantilli and Leo last year. It's impossible to be more disappointed than how the draft balls landed last year.

Still crossing my fingers that we can scoop one of them

 

[Jaynki]

Missing out on Lidstrom and Demigod wouldn't even phase me we missed out on Bedard Fantilli and Leo last year. It's impossible to be more disappointed than how the draft balls landed last year.

Still crossing my fingers that we can scoop one of them

We always make a big deal out of these every year.

Truth is, every year, player picked 6-10 ends up better than player picked 1-5.

As long as we nail our pick, whatever the names.

I do agree and understand that Demigod and Lindstrom would feel good at first hand.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I've done a bit of an update to my top 32

1. Macklin Celebrini
2. Ivan Demidov
3. Cayden Lindstrom
4. Berkly Catton
5. Sam Dickinson
6. Artyom Levshunov
7. Zayne Parekh
8. Cole Eiserman
9. Carter Yakemchuk
10. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard
11. Konsta Helenius
12. Anton Silayev
13. Tij Iginla
14. Zeev Buium
15. Adam Jiricek
16. Ryder Ritchie
17. Emil Hemming
18. Nikita Artamonov
19. Liam Greentree
20. Trevor Connelly
21. Dean Letourneau
22. Igor Chernyshov
23. Cole Hutson
24. Beckett Sennecke
25. Sacha Boisvert
26. Andrew Basha
27. Michael Hage
28. Terik Parascak
29. Maxim Masse
30. Matvei Gridin
31. Jett Luchanko
32. Henry Mews

I don't expect my forwards to go as high as they are at the top.. and I know Silayev and Buium in particular will be drafted much higher than I have them.

 

[Jaynki]

I've done a bit of an update to my top 32

1. Macklin Celebrini
2. Ivan Demidov
3. Cayden Lindstrom
4. Berkly Catton
5. Sam Dickinson
6. Artyom Levshunov
7. Zayne Parekh
8. Cole Eiserman
9. Carter Yakemchuk
10. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard
11. Konsta Helenius
12. Anton Silayev
13. Tij Iginla
14. Zeev Buium
15. Adam Jiricek
16. Ryder Ritchie
17. Emil Hemming
18. Nikita Artamonov
19. Liam Greentree
20. Trevor Connelly
21. Dean Letourneau
22. Igor Chernyshov
23. Cole Hutson
24. Beckett Sennecke
25. Sacha Boisvert
26. Andrew Basha
27. Michael Hage
28. Terik Parascak
29. Maxim Masse
30. Matvei Gridin
31. Jett Luchanko
32. Henry Mews

I don't expect my forwards to go as high as they are at the top.. and I know Silayev and Buium in particular will be drafted much higher than I have them.

Basha is an interesting name with WPG pick imo. Greentree and Luchanko too if still available

 

[Habs Icing]

I am almost 100% sure that Columbus will take Lindstrom. San Jose will go for pure talent and Anaheim a defensemen imo. Columbus badly needs a 2C after fantili. The Habs badly need to get that 5 spot

Three more straight losses and we'll be in 5th place. I think that's where we'll finish the year.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Basha is an interesting name with WPG pick imo. Greentree and Luchanko too if still available

One to watch is Beckett Senecke.. he's definitely someone that fits their profile.

His production isn't there, but the tools are, he also had a massive growth spurt recently so his coordination and application of tools are off.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Scout's Analysis: Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft

It's probably been posted but I just read this list - I found it an interesting read. He's very high on Demidov. Lots of talented defensemen in this draft!!

 

[Blame the referee]

Perfect scenario…3 or 4 D pick in the top 6-7 so we can choose the forward we want and not just draft the one who is still there

 

[CAUFIELD]

I know we need offense and I want either Lindstrom or Demidov.

But imagine we draft Anton Silayev with the 7th pick. Our D would look very nice for the next 10 years.

Silayev-Ghule
Hutson-Reinbacher
Xhekaj-Mailloux

Harris , Struble, Barron could be use to find more forwards .

 

[Benstheman]

I know we need offense and I want either Lindstrom or Demidov.

But imagine we draft Anton Silayev with the 7th pick. Our D would look very nice for the next 10 years.

Silayev-Ghule
Hutson-Reinbacher
Xhekaj-Mailloux

Harris , Struble, Barron could be use to find more forwards .

At that point, you trade Guhle for a top forward. Harris, Struble and Barron won't get you top 6 forwards.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Put on some MHL action in the background. I doubt there's anything Demidov can do to improve his draft stock at this point, really wished he wasn't being roadblocked by SKA.

 

[Mrb1p]

I know we need offense and I want either Lindstrom or Demidov.

But imagine we draft Anton Silayev with the 7th pick. Our D would look very nice for the next 10 years.

Silayev-Ghule
Hutson-Reinbacher
Xhekaj-Mailloux

Harris , Struble, Barron could be use to find more forwards .

Id much rather go for Buium, Levshunov than Silayev.

BUT WE NEED demidov.

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[Shutdown]

fully prepared for Ottawa to pick up Demidov 1 spot before us

 

[WeThreeKings]

fully prepared for Ottawa to pick up Demidov 1 spot before us

They should pass us but even if they don't, that's a team who is picking a defenseman.

 

[Shutdown]

They should pass us but even if they don't, that's a team who is picking a defenseman.

i also have Ottawa taking a D (logically).

Habs have been playing up and down to opponents' levels - if it weren't for injuries i'd expect them to keep playing .500 hockey. thankfully for the tank, they're probably going to run out of steam by the trade deadline. hopefully it's good enough to get another 5th overall pick.

outside of the Habs winning the lottery, the best thing that could happen is for a team that's probably going to take a F anyway to win it. preferably Anaheim and not Buffalo.

 

[WeThreeKings]

i also have Ottawa taking a D (logically).

Habs have been playing up and down to opponents' levels - if it weren't for injuries i'd expect them to keep playing .500 hockey. thankfully for the tank, they're probably going to run out of steam by the trade deadline. hopefully it's good enough to get another 5th overall pick.

outside of the Habs winning the lottery, the best thing that could happen is for a team that's probably going to take a F anyway to win it. preferably Anaheim and not Buffalo.

I would have Buffalo taking a defenseman as well.. they are pretty loaded up front already and still have Ostlund, Savoie, Kulich from recent drafts.

They could use another top 4 defenseman with Power, Dahlin and Samuelsson.

 

[Ozmodiar]

I’d like Demidov to be the pick but don’t have Dach’s latest medical report in front of me.

If Hughes can get assurances about Dach’s health, or if there’s a trade to be had for a center, then go with Demidov. Otherwise, they’ll need a center.

 

[Shutdown]

I would have Buffalo taking a defenseman as well.. they are pretty loaded up front already and still have Ostlund, Savoie, Kulich from recent drafts.

They could use another top 4 defenseman with Power, Dahlin and Samuelsson.

probably if it's Demidov but i would assume they'd take Lindstrom if available

 

[Jaynki]

I’d like Demidov to be the pick but don’t have Dach’s latest medical report in front of me.

If Hughes can get assurances about Dach’s health, or if there’s a trade to be had for a center, then go with Demidov. Otherwise, they’ll need a center.

Hope we gonna pick the ones we judge has the highest ceiling and not the ones who fits best relative to Dach health.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I’d like Demidov to be the pick but don’t have Dach’s latest medical report in front of me.

If Hughes can get assurances about Dach’s health, or if there’s a trade to be had for a center, then go with Demidov. Otherwise, they’ll need a center.

There's only Lindstrom and Celebrini down the middle.. you could look at Catton/Helenius as centers, but they aren't a sure shot down the middle players. So I don't think they'll reach on a center specifically, but most of the forwards outside of Demidov are C/W projections.

probably if it's Demidov but i would assume they'd take Lindstrom if available

I'm not so sure.. they already have the size in their forward group with Cozens, Thompson and Tuch. I think defense is weak on their team and in their pool. That's likely the move they make.. the insane thing is we have to even discuss them..