HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[Xirik]

Which is weird. They have no significant signings and have a ton of cap space. Markstrom only has 2 years left anyway. That's not a long time to retain.

I guess it depends on how much the other team is asking for. If it's $1m, then that's fair. If it's 50%, I wouldn't do it either.

The Flames owner is known for being cheap and shutting down deals his GM makes because he hate's retaining

 

[morhilane]

Who predicted Carlsson over Fantili last year?

A few people from what I remember. I think there was some noise from insiders about Anaheim preferring Carlsson as well.

 

[le_sean]

The Flames owner is known for being cheap and shutting down deals his GM makes because he hate's retaining

Doesn’t surprise me. The Saddledome is an absolute dump and they should have moved a while back.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

A few people from what I remember. I think there was some noise from insiders about Anaheim preferring Carlsson as well.

It was not very that controversial, both were in the same bracket in term of upside and talent and even position.

 

[austin316]

@WeThreeKings do you see us taking Koivu’s son in the second or third round?

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Who predicted Carlsson over Fantili last year?

This guy

 

[jaffy27]

I'm starting to think that both Lindstrom and Demidov will be gone by the 5th pick.

It will be the second draft in a row the Habs will miss out on the better tier of forwards because they refused to tank properly.

And how does one do that “properly “?

You start with “I think”

But then change to an affirmation that they will lose out on fwds……..

 

[le_sean]

I'm starting to think that both Lindstrom and Demidov will be gone by the 5th pick.

It will be the second draft in a row the Habs will miss out on the better tier of forwards because they refused to tank properly.

What else could they have done honestly? They were basically carried by one line, a line we want developing positively. As bad as the Habs were, there is no universe where they should be worse than the Sharks, Blackhawks and Ducks.

 

[Playmaker09]

I had Carlsson ahead if that's what you mean.

Same. I think if anything this board was generally higher on Carlsson than others.

 

[rabbit4949]

Agreed. I think ideally you shelter the shit out of him on a third pairing so he can adapt to the pace, but the physical aspect is not going to be much of an issue there.

He’s in that rare mould of D man that can play in the NHL at 18.



He’s a couple tiers ahead of Guhle at the same age.

fun fact : only 7 defencemen in this century have played more than 9 games as 18 year olds.

 

[Jabba11]

fun fact : only 7 defencemen in this century have played more than 9 games as 18 year olds.

Drew Doughty one of them?

 

[Balthazar]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1799509542008422412

I was feeling good until the Anaheim writer said they might have no choice but to consider Lindstrom

It starting to sound like if Anaheim doesn't pick Lindstrom then Columbus will. Habs may have a greater chance to get Demidov than Linstrom at this point but even then the chances of Demidov falling to #5 aren't that great.

Fans may have to start anticipating plan B.

 

[MtlSars]

It starting to sound like if Anaheim doesn't pick Lindstrom then Columbus will. Habs may have a greater chance to get Demidov than Linstrom at this point but even then the chances of Demidov falling to #5 aren't that great.

Fans may have to start anticipating plan B.

Tij iginla is a very marketable consolation prize.

I also appreciate what he has accomplished considering he has an August birthday, he was substantially younger than the other guys. 6 to 8 months doesn't seem like much but I'm of the opinion it matters quite a bit when you're 16-17 etc

 

[Simarino]

And how does one do that “properly “?

You start with “I think”

But then change to an affirmation that they will lose out on fwds……..

By Trading Slaf Suzuki and CC obviously!! They were the ones f***ing up the tank night after night!! Can't believe they didnt think about that the morons!!

 

[ReHabs]

Feels like Demidov will slip… too many similar options in the same tier and no Russian has been drafted out of Russia in the top5 in a very long time

 

[Jabba11]

Montreal is in a very good position no matter what. We need to relax.

Celebrini
Demidov
Levshunov
Dickinson
Silayev
Lindstrom

We will get one of these guys. If not happy, Konsta Helenius is also available. Voila!

 

[Ozmodiar]

Looking like Demidov to the Habs.

MC
D
D
CL
ID

 

[Balthazar]

Montreal is in a very good position no matter what. We need to relax.

Celebrini
Demidov
Levshunov
Dickinson
Silayev
Lindstrom

We will get one of these guys. If not happy, Konsta Helenius is also available. Voila!

If they are willing to go Dickinson or Levshunov then yeah, no worry at all.

 

[Jabba11]

If they are willing to go Dickinson or Levshunov then yeah, no worry at all.

Absolutely, two D studs. I'm watching guys like Drew Dougthy and Pietrangelo and I think we can't be unhappy if landing one of these guys to add to Guhle, Rein and Hutson.

 

[Benstheman]

Who predicted Carlsson over Fantili last year?

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

The Flames owner is known for being cheap and shutting down deals his GM makes because he hate's retaining

I used to work for him and the running joke was about ‘The Legend of Murray’s Wallet’ cause we never saw it

 

[Vachon23]

With the Mailloux debacle a couple years back I think thats highly f****** unlikely.

The dream is Basha falls to 26, Lindstrom Basha in the 1st round would be quite the haul

I really like Basha but the dream for me is Sacha Boisvert. Would even call Toronto if he’s still there at their pick

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

I really like Basha but the dream for me is Sacha Boisvert. Would even call Toronto if he’s still there at their pick

I think Boisvert doesn't make it past the Islanders

 

[Jabba11]

Sacha Boisvert has balls. This kid has "gamer" all over him.

 

[WeThreeKings]

@WeThreeKings do you see us taking Koivu’s son in the second or third round?

I think that's the type of thing the team tries to avoid, but if they did it, he's a 3rd rounder.