HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[Draft]

Why is there lack of hype tho?

I think you can boil it down to not having a standout skill, set of tools, or overwhelmingly dynamic element to his game up to this point. His production doesn't typically come from flashy plays or a big shot. His defensive game isn't physical/smothering. While a very strong skater, he's not particularly big or strong. From what I saw last year, he's kind of a jack of all trades, high-IQ, strong positioning type that's been surrounded by flashier, bigger, older players. I think there's been a lot of question marks about whether or not he's "the guy" on his pairing/unit/team or just a strong facilitator. Top-20 pick, seems a pretty safe bet for NHL minutes.

 

[Jaynki]

I think you can boil it down to not having a standout skill, set of tools, or overwhelmingly dynamic element to his game up to this point. His production doesn't typically come from flashy plays or a big shot. His defensive game isn't physical/smothering. While a very strong skater, he's not particularly big or strong. From what I saw last year, he's kind of a jack of all trades, high-IQ, strong positioning type that's been surrounded by flashier, bigger, older players. I think there's been a lot of question marks about whether or not he's "the guy" on his pairing/unit/team or just a strong facilitator. Top-20 pick, seems a pretty safe bet for NHL minutes.

Thanks !

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Most midseason rankings aren't out yet. Heck Reinbacher didn't get shot up lists until the end of the season despite being good all year. He is another small guy though. His team mate Rizzo is also leading the NCAA in scoring and the team has 12 drafted players. Four other d on the team are hovering around a point per game or higher so I'd guess his team being stacked counts against him. With that many high scoring d it's likely the coach likes the activate the d in his system more frequently.

Personally he wouldn't be on my first round priority list simply because of his size and position. I may cry if we draft an LD unless they're a can't miss cale makar type. I have a feeling we're taking lindstrom if he's available and we're not picking first and if we end up closer to 10th we will reach on Iginla.

I get this, but you can make the argument the other way as well. He is the leading D scorer and 3rd on the team in points on a team with 12 drafted players and he is only 17.

I think the lack of hype is mostly because his production was unexpected, but also because an undersized LHD is the last thing we need. But once you hear his name get called a couple times at the WJC you will hear guys on here talk about him a lot more often, his production right now is truly record breaking.

 

[montreal]

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Not sure if it's been posted.

2024 NHL mock draft: Celebrini, Eiserman lead initial projections

 

[WeThreeKings]

Not sure if it's been posted.

2024 NHL mock draft: Celebrini, Eiserman lead initial projections

Catton at 10 would be such a steal I'd laugh

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Catton at 10 would be such a steal I'd laugh

Habs will probably be picking a bit higher up anyway

 

[Michelangelo]

We need Macklin Celebrini

 

[covfefe]

Catton numbers less than Jarvis more comparable to Zary. I usually try and stay in same lesgue

I've watched a lot of both Jarvis and Catton and I think you're missing some context in this post. Namely that Portland was the best team in the league that year, while Spokane is one of the worst teams in the league this year.

He has no offensive help and is still pacing for ~100 pts while playing responsibly in his own end. Haven't really seen that since Sam Reinhart. And no - that's not a comp.

We'll see how it shakes out but I'm confident that he's a better prospect than Jarvis. And I was/still am a big fan of Jarvis'.

 

[skidcells]

Habs will probably be picking a bit higher up anyway

The standings are so close it’s tough to know. The bottom 5 teams I think are locked in. I hope we offload some veterans so we can help the tank (Monahan, Savard etc)

 

[HuGort]

I've watched a lot of both Jarvis and Catton and I think you're missing some context in this post. Namely that Portland was the best team in the league that year, while Spokane is one of the worst teams in the league this year.

He has no offensive help and is still pacing for ~100 pts while playing responsibly in his own end. Haven't really seen that since Sam Reinhart. And no - that's not a comp.

We'll see how it shakes out but I'm confident that he's a better prospect than Jarvis. And I was/still am a big fan of Jarvis'.

Portland had strong team that year but Jarvis was main player. Only one to play in NHL

 

[Goldenhands]

I've watched a lot of both Jarvis and Catton and I think you're missing some context in this post. Namely that Portland was the best team in the league that year, while Spokane is one of the worst teams in the league this year.

He has no offensive help and is still pacing for ~100 pts while playing responsibly in his own end. Haven't really seen that since Sam Reinhart. And no - that's not a comp.

We'll see how it shakes out but I'm confident that he's a better prospect than Jarvis. And I was/still am a big fan of Jarvis'.

Yep Spokane is indeed f***ing terrible and hard to watch. Catton is pretty much alone there.

 

[montreal]

1st assist - 1:14
2nd assist - 4:41

just another sick game from Demidov wow, he could easily of had 5 or 6 points. He's got some work to do as you can see in the vid but the talent looks legit. If you don't win the lottery and miss out on Celebrini, Demidov would be a fun consolation prize.

 

[sandviper]

1st assist - 1:14
2nd assist - 4:41

just another sick game from Demidov wow, he could easily of had 5 or 6 points. He's got some work to do as you can see in the vid but the talent looks legit. If you don't win the lottery and miss out on Celebrini, Demidov would be a fun consolation prize.

I will admit to not knowing anything about him. Are his physical tools (skating, stick handling, shooting) projectable at the NHL level?

 

[montreal]

I will admit to not knowing anything about him. Are his physical tools (skating, stick handling, shooting) projectable at the NHL level?

yes, he needs to add mass, strength in a big way as you can see how easy it is to push him off balance as he's got that lanky frame that in time he should grow into.

 

[Jaynki]

1st assist - 1:14
2nd assist - 4:41

just another sick game from Demidov wow, he could easily of had 5 or 6 points. He's got some work to do as you can see in the vid but the talent looks legit. If you don't win the lottery and miss out on Celebrini, Demidov would be a fun consolation prize.

I hope we can pick him.

This spectacular, all offensive prospect would excite the shit out of us fans.

 

[SlafySZN]

I hope we can pick him.

This spectacular, all offensive prospect would excite the shit out of us fans.

Imagine Demidov with Slaf. I’m just saying…

 

[Riggins]

Demidov-Dach-Slaf might be enough to push Caufield and Suzuki to our secondary offensive options. Eiserman could also fit well as a pure finisher on that line.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Demidov-Dach-Slaf might be enough to push Caufield and Suzuki to our secondary offensive options. Eiserman could also fit well as a pure finisher on that line.

I'd still see Slaf with Suzuki and Caufield.

Newhook Dach Demidov/Catton/Eiserman will work.

 

[rochab]

I don't care where we pick as long as we end up with one of the following players...

Celebrini
Demidov
Lindstrom
Helenius
Eiserman
Catton

Fortunately this is a strong D class (which are prioritized by teams over forwards) so we don't have to be in the top 6 to get one of these guys.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I don't care where we pick as long as we end up with one of the following players...

Celebrini
Demidov
Lindstrom
Helenius
Eiserman
Catton

Fortunately this is a strong D class (which are prioritized by teams over forwards) so we don't have to be in the top 6 to get one of these guys.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the defense go very high.

Eiserman, Demidov and Catton - one of them, if not more than one, should be available to us if we are picking in the top 8.

 

[Jaynki]

I don't care where we pick as long as we end up with one of the following players...

Celebrini
Demidov
Lindstrom
Helenius
Eiserman
Catton

Fortunately this is a strong D class (which are prioritized by teams over forwards) so we don't have to be in the top 6 to get one of these guys.

I would add Tij Iginla to your list. He would fit our team like a glove, he has a knack for scoring goal and has the sandpaper of his dad. (I feel like he is a) Can't miss prospect and he is a potential homerun pick after the big forward.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

My one main concern with Demidov is development over the next season; some of the Russian posters have mentioned SKA might keep him in the MHL as punishment for not extending his contract. Feels like he's spinning his wheels and not adapting to harder play in this situation.

 

[DAChampion]

I wonder if the Habs will draft a defenseman or a forward.

A few months ago I would have said "definitely a forward", but the season has been sobering. If there's a potential Hedman, Dahlin, Power, etc -type player available, then they should go for it. Because we're not guaranteed that Guhle-Reinbacher will be it.

Anton Silayev?

 

[montreal]

I wonder if the Habs will draft a defenseman or a forward.

A few months ago I would have said "definitely a forward", but the season has been sobering. If there's a potential Hedman, Dahlin, Power, etc -type player available, then they should go for it. Because we're not guaranteed that Guhle-Reinbacher will be it.

Anton Silayev?

seems too early to say, I hope they just go BPA. I don't think it will be Silayev. I think Demidov is a decent chance as I still hold out hope for a top 8 pick.