HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[WeThreeKings]

Which doesn’t mean at all they will “for sure” take a forward under your scenario.

The chances are very high because the likelihood of those top defenseman falling and the top forwards being gone are just not logical except in panic induced fever nightmares that this fan base loves to dream up.

 

[The Great Weal]

Yes I absolutely would. Love Iginla and I like Catton, but Levshunov is a special defenceman. He’s far better than Mailloux.

If people want to be angry that we can have Guhle-Levshunov and Hutson-Reinbacher as our top 4, they are being crazy. You can use the Mesar+Mailloux+Jets 1st to get a competent top 6 forward.

 

[The Last Red]

The chances are very high because the likelihood of those top defenseman falling and the top forwards being gone are just not logical except in panic induced fever nightmares that this fan base loves to dream up.

My bad, I meant to write "d-man" but made a mistake.

 

[FrankMTL]

Its not getting out of hand, people are just catching up.

People were talking of him as a slam dunk #2 OA and a pretty certain 1C. He's the third best player on his team right now, maybe fourth if you want to put Wiesblatt over him.

The physical package is undeniable, though.

I've loved him since November, but some people are going a little overboard because of his playoffs, saying he will go top 3 or top 5. I don't think 5th overall is out of the question, but I do think there are at least 4-5 players that should be ranked higher currently, and like I said, I wouldn't be surprised if some scouts have a few more defensemen higher than him at the moment. There a lot of wildcards in this draft and a lot of teams will have a lot of players after the top 3 or 4 ranked at a similar level. It'll basically come down to intangibles, position and scout preference.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Namestnikov & Kucherov at the 2011 combine, choose wisely.

 

[Mrb1p]

I've loved him since November, but some people are going a little overboard because of his playoffs, saying he will go top 3 or top 5. I don't think 5th overall is out of the question, but I do think there are at least 4-5 players that should be ranked higher currently, and like I said, I wouldn't be surprised if some scouts have a few more defensemen higher than him at the moment. There a lot of wildcards in this draft and a lot of teams will have a lot of players after the top 3 or 4 ranked at a similar level. It'll basically come down to intangibles, position and scout preference.

Ive had him in my top 5 for months now. Its not some kind of playoff hype, the hype started in 2024, it just took a moment to really get going, as it is with every draft. Reinbacher was seen as a 15-20 pick in january, KK was seen as a 10-15 pick in january, Slaf was seen as a 5-10 pick, etc. It happens every year. He's the riser.

Namestnikov & Kucherov at the 2011 combine, choose wisely.

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Looks like me with my tall goth gf too

 

[Whitesnake]

I've loved him since November, but some people are going a little overboard because of his playoffs, saying he will go top 3 or top 5. I don't think 5th overall is out of the question, but I do think there are at least 4-5 players that should be ranked higher currently, and like I said, I wouldn't be surprised if some scouts have a few more defensemen higher than him at the moment. There a lot of wildcards in this draft and a lot of teams will have a lot of players after the top 3 or 4 ranked at a similar level. It'll basically come down to intangibles, position and scout preference.

Not sure why you say it's going overboard to have him top 3 and top 5 when you say in the same paragraph that there's lot of intangibles. There's a true No1. Then, I have Demidov as No2...tell me every team has him. Then...who else is surefire before Iginla? Lindstrom? Why? Because of size..sure. But some might think, and I'm amongst them....I'm not TOTALLY certain of ceiling. Then....who else..Parahk? Some talk about his defensive game...(I disagree but who am I). Eiserman? His complete game. Dickinson? His present offensive game. Levshunov? He's prone to boneheads plays. Catton? His bad playoffs etc......

Having a kid who while seem undersized but plays an intense game, is really skilled, plays in your face, insane IQ, 2-way game....Yeah sure....might seem premature, but will pay off I believe in the end.

Also, out of the top prospects, he's the 4th youngest prospect of this draft. 1st is....Eiserman.

I will have Iginla at 3. in my May top 15. Was a fan since January. I guess I'll have to live and die on that hill. yet, I prefer that my Habs don,t make a mistake.

 

[le_sean]

Which doesn’t mean at all they will “for sure” take a d-man under your scenario.

#1D on your board vs the #5 forward. It’s an easy decision for them to make. Then you can trade for an NHL or NHL-ready forward.

If people want to be angry that we can have Guhle-Levshunov and Hutson-Reinbacher as our top 4, they are being crazy. You can use the Mesar+Mailloux+Jets 1st to get a competent top 6 forward.

That’s an insane Top-4

 

[sampollock]

MAN KH gets iggs jr. would be awesome

 

[FrankMTL]

Ive had him in my top 5 for months now. Its not some kind of playoff hype, the hype started in 2024, it just took a moment to really get going, as it is with every draft. Reinbacher was seen as a 15-20 pick in january, KK was seen as a 10-15 pick in january, Slaf was seen as a 5-10 pick, etc. It happens every year. He's the riser.

Looks like me with my tall goth gf too

It's not you in particular, it's a lot of others that have hopped on the bandwagon.

 

[Mrb1p]

It's not you in particular, it's a lot of others that have hopped on the bandwagon.

Im not saying it's me, Im just shamelessly plugging that I was in on the bandwagon before everyone like with Reinbacher.

But with that said, what I mean is there's always an adjustment period for players that were underscouted in their d-1.

Celebrini, Demidov, Lindstrom, Dickinson, Levshunov, etc were all scouted heavily and had their chance to shine.

 

[Vachon23]

Having a Koivu-Iginla Jr line would be sick !

 

[habsfan891]

So as of today we are sitting at 5...what do people have as a top 5 for the Habs? Who is the D man that you say "org needs be damned we have to take this guy if he's there at 5"?

Probably Levshunov

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

This dude on a sick podcast is saying Tij has elite speed. He's physical, he throws hits, but he doesn't search for it. If there's a hit, he won't pass on it, unless there's a better player.

Has an edge, doesn't back down.

 

[Mrb1p]

This dude on a sick podcast is saying Tij has elite speed. He's physical, he throws hits, but he doesn't search for it. If there's a hit, he won't pass on it, unless there's a better player.

Has an edge, doesn't back down.

He doesn't have "elite" speed, at least not yet. It's the only part of his game that is not great, it's good. He's like a 6.5.

Playmaking and speed are his weakness, quickness is 100% a strength though, his edges, his ability to stop and go and his cardio are all insane.

 

[Leto]

Having a Koivu-Iginla Jr line would be sick !

How about a T.Iginla-Koivu-J.Iginla line ? There is another Iginla coming in 2026.

 

[The Great Weal]

Who do you guys like better between Leonard and Iginla

 

[sampollock]

Who do you guys like better between Leonard and Iginla

iggs

 

[Michoulicious]

Who do you guys like better between Leonard and Iginla

Leonard is the ultimate spark-plug, full on compete, clutch player.

I have to say Leonard, but both are similar kind of players and both are big risers in their draft year.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Grant loves Beckett Senecke, or whatever.

Says he has the 2nd best hands in the draft only to Demidov.

The way Grant describes him he could be a player that has potential boom ceiling, but also sounds like he has a floor of one of those high-end 3rd liners.


Says a team 6-10 considers him. If Iginla is gone, Yakemchuk is a good pick and take him regardless, but I wouldn't be shocked if he's on the Canadiens radar. Teams are going to consider him top 10 for sure (if he keeps going and goes a few more rounds.)

 

[TheBuriedHab]

Yeah, i'm all aboard the Iggy train, but this is getting a little out of hand. I can see him going anywhere from 6-12 at the moment. In my rankings, I have him at 6 or 7 with him and Catton being interchangeable (and Lindstrom being healthy) for now and that's because i love him as a player. I can see teams having him at 8, 9 or 10. I compare him to a bit of Jack Quinn type prospect (with a better motor) except Quinn was one of the oldest players in his draft class and Iginla is one of the youngest in his which is pretty damn impressive.

Don't think it's getting out of hand. Usually the internet is just a couple months behind. Me and Jaynki were the first ones here discussing Iginla as a real option already for our pick back in Janurary while everyone was only talking about Catton, Demidov and Lindstrom.

Now the one we are catching up on is Sennecke apparently.

 

[Jabba11]

iggs

Ryan Leonard for me. I think he might be the next Tkachuk/Marchand hybrid.

 

[McGees]

Don't think it's getting out of hand. Usually the internet is just a couple months behind. Me and Jaynki were the first ones here discussing Iginla as a real option already for our pick back in Janurary while everyone was only talking about Catton, Demidov and Lindstrom.

Now the one we are catching up on is Sennecke apparently.

I've been on Iggy train since Jan. as well (didn't expect us or him to get to this spot in rankings tho)

Damn. At worst I think we can draft Iginla if we end up 9-12

Yes we will get a good player for sure. I just think that here is when you get into the next tier with the question marks. Catton big enough? Eiserman too 1 dimensional? Helenius have enough offensive upside?
I'll be cool to take any of them (starting to lean Iggy) but the reality is this will likely be our last top 10 for a while and we NEED another star up front.

 

[vokiel]

Who do you guys like better between Leonard and Iginla

Leonard

 

[morhilane]

Says a team 6-10 considers him. If Iginla is gone, Yakemchuk is a good pick and take him regardless, but I wouldn't be shocked if he's on the Canadiens radar. Teams are going to consider him top 10 for sure (if he keeps going and goes a few more rounds.)

There's 16 players going top 10 at this point based on what posters have been saying around here...