HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[Toene]

I wasn't that high on Lekkerimäki at this time in his draft year, but with hindsight sure, about that rank. I feel comfortable with Helenius starting somewhere around 9 or 10 or so.

Weren't you very high on him? It's my vague recollection.

I don't follow as much this year because I get excited for players we don't select because muh culture. Don't want to be disappointed.

 

[WeThreeKings]

How do you feel Catton compares to Cooley or Smith in terms of upside? Similar or would he be slightly lower.

I think we really need a 1C that's an upgrade on Suzuki so we can run Celebrini/Catton and Dach going forward.

I'd be down with Demidov too, but I feel a true 1C would make our team so much more complete.

I think similarly of Cooley and Catton. They both have a motor that is higher than Smiths, which really sets them apart.

Catton is a clutch player, great skating, his scoring ability has really up ticked this year and he's always had insane puck handling and passing ability.

Catton could be a 1C but at worst he's a 2C that plays a more puck possession style aided by his skating.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Weren't you very high on him? It's my vague recollection.

I don't follow as much this year because I get excited for players we don't select because muh culture. Don't want to be disappointed.

I had him 8th in my final ranking, but I bumped him up quite a bit (a few spots too many) after his U18s.

I would say that he and Helenius are pretty different players. Lekkerimäki is all hands and shot, Helenius has less hands and shooting ability but a more fleshed out offensive game.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

MBN is a ND for me because the fans will riot if we draft another crazy random country Euro reach

 

[Mrb1p]

Preliminary opinion is that I want Greentree and one of the top 3 forwards.

Catton and Nygard are cool too.

 

[SlafySZN]

Ryder Ritchie, baby

 

[overlords]

Ryder Ritchie, baby

Aug. 3rd birthday

 

[HuGort]

Preliminary opinion is that I want Greentree and one of the top 3 forwards.

Catton and Nygard are cool too.

Greentree certainly off to great start

 

[WeThreeKings]

MBN is a ND for me because the fans will riot if we draft another crazy random country Euro reach

MBN is only in the convo if we are picking outside the top 10.

 

[HuGort]

I think similarly of Cooley and Catton. They both have a motor that is higher than Smiths, which really sets them apart.

Catton is a clutch player, great skating, his scoring ability has really up ticked this year and he's always had insane puck handling and passing ability.

Catton could be a 1C but at worst he's a 2C that plays a more puck possession style aided by his skating.

Habs be extremely lucky if Catton still available when they pick.

 

[bcv]

Preliminary opinion is that I want Greentree and one of the top 3 forwards.

Catton and Nygard are cool too.

3rd forward is demidov?

 

[Mrb1p]

3rd forward is demidov?

Unsure if Eiserman or Demi but yeah.

 

[WeThreeKings]

3rd forward is demidov?

Yep

Right now it's

Celebrini
Eiserman
Demidov
Catton

Then you got a tier of Lindstrom, MBN, Ritchie, and Helenius.

Below that tier is Connelly, Artamonov, Hemming, etc.

 

[Ezpz]

Yep

Right now it's

Celebrini
Eiserman
Demidov
Catton

Then you got a tier of Lindstrom, MBN, Ritchie, and Helenius.

Below that tier is Connelly, Artamonov, Hemming, etc.

We'll draft a dman don't worry. We'll all be happy five years later but we'll still lament not having first line forwards.

 

[WeThreeKings]

We'll draft a dman don't worry. We'll all be happy five years later but we'll still lament not having first line forwards.

We won't draft a defenseman..

 

[morhilane]

We won't draft a defenseman..

You are going to answer that over 100 times before the draft.

 

[WeThreeKings]

You are going to answer that over 100 times before the draft.

It's just such a tired narrative.

Yes, the management group that signed Caufield long term.
Tried to trade up in the top 4 of last years draft.
Took the risk on acquiring Dach and Newhook.
Hired MSL as their coach.
Was in on acquiring PLD.

Only care about drafting defense, playing defensively and have 0 desire to improve the offense of the club long term.

 

[Mrb1p]

You are going to answer that over 100 times before the draft.

Just like he did last year

 

[morhilane]

Just like he did last year

Oh, he does it more this year. I'm mostly responsible for it too, I keep saying the Habs will take on of the high rated D with their 1st this year too.

 

[NotProkofievian]

MBN is so much fun. He does so many awesome plays combining skill, smarts, and nastiness that you don't see in other prospects.

 

[WeThreeKings]

MBN is so much fun. He does so many awesome plays combining skill, smarts, and nastiness that you don't see in other prospects.

I love him.

I wish there was a way to leave this draft with Catton and MBN

 

[SOLR]

We won't draft a defenseman..

Not too sure they could resist Cole Hutson, but hopefully we have a 2nd 1st for that.

 

[Garnet76]

I wouldnt put it past the habs to draft another defenseman if they think he's the best prospect left. The draft is about acquiring top assets for all.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I wouldnt put it past the habs to draft another defenseman if they think he's the best prospect left. The draft is about acquiring top assets for all.

They know what they are missing and it's offensive talent. The only way they take a defenseman is if there's a massive tier gap.

 

[NotProkofievian]

They know what they are missing and it's offensive talent. The only way they take a defenseman is if there's a massive tier gap.

There are some really high profile dmen this year though. After ''the forwards,'' Silayev, Dickinson and Levshunov all look compelling.