HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[Hannibal]

Do we know who CLB took for dinner beside Sennecke?

 

[Habitant#1]

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.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

You can't compare players entering UFA status to 23 year old Caufield. Reinhart and Guentzel will never come here. Marchessault and Stamkos would cost a fortune and we'd get them during their declining season. Caufield's on our roster now and we're going to get his prime years at a reasonable salary.

And that is why you also get Catton + more assets for instance something like Caufield + 26th overall for 10th overall + Mercer with NJD. Then you get a Marchessault or Stamkos, and they will not cost fortune, more expensive than Caufield, surely but nothing that will handicap the habs in the short term or prevent them re-signing their other young players, the only key would not be to offer them more than 4 years deal. Catton will most likely play in the NHL 2 or 3 years from now and he will enter as a RFA on a 3 years deal. When a Stamkos or Marchessault contract are over you would have a plenty to sign Catton and other young players with their contract expiring.

Just recently the Dallas Stars build a team on a similar model with older experienced player along with other very young upcoming players on cheaper contracts, it's a model that work quite well, the only key is drafting well and developing well your young players.

 

[vokiel]

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.

At least 2 teams are hinting taking d-men so you are safe... Until Habs decide to skip both these players.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Who predicted Carlsson over Fantili last year?

 

[BergevinBurner]

Who predicted Carlsson over Fantili last year?

I didn't predict it, but I would have preferred Carlsson over Fantilli and Michkov if we were picking 2nd last year.

 

[NotProkofievian]

Who predicted Carlsson over Fantili last year?

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

 

[Xirik]

That comparison makes zero sense. LIndstrom had 27 goals in 32 games as a 17 year old before his injury. Anderson had 12 goals in 64 games in his draft year and scored 27 goals in his D+2 season in 59 games.

Everyone was talking about Lindstrom as a likely #2-3 pick before his injury. He was on fire! He has soft hands around the net. My only concern with him is his back.



You can't compare players entering UFA status to 23 year old Caufield. Reinhart and Guentzel will never come here. Marchessault and Stamkos would cost a fortune and we'd get them during their declining season. Caufield's on our roster now and we're going to get his prime years at a reasonable salary.

A player's "style" has nothing to do with stats.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Apparently Markstrom deal didn’t go down at deadline because Cgy refused to eat $$

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.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

If Connely is there at #26 , do you guy's pick him ?

No, I'm hoping Basha is there at #26.

 

[Longtime Local]

Do we know who CLB took for dinner beside Sennecke?

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

 

[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!!