HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[Team_Spirit]

Very surprising news today from Elliotte Friedman on 32TP.

“His family advisor and the Jets are not talking, but the only thing I can tell you is that I have heard that Rutger McGroarty has been brought up in trade discussions. »

The 2022 14th overall pick scored 52 points in 36 games for the University of Michigan (NCAA). McGroarty previously announced he was returning to school for his third year. The Jets retain his signing rights for 2 more years.

They can have their 1st and Kovacevic back.

Draft one of the top D + McGroarty.

 

[The Last Red]

The first comparaisons between Buium and Hutson happened like early next year when Buium was showing offensive potential but he was also 5'10

The way he handles the puck while on his stick is the only other comp, I think Hutson has a bit more flashiness while Buium has a bit more of a safe approach but both are very creative.

There's a big difference between them, Buium to me is everything you want in a top end D other than maybe an extra inch and a half to hit 6'2.

I also don't think having Hutson in the lineup is a dead sentence on Buium's PP time, I'd wager against that.

Buium's older brother is 6'4" and was a very later grower, which is genetic. It's almost guaranteed that Buium will get to 6'2", if not more.

 

[Doublechin]

Buium's older brother is 6'4" and was a very later grower, which is genetic. It's almost guaranteed that Buium will get to 6'2", if not more.

I wouldn't guarantee it at all, if it happens it's just icing on the cake

 

[waffledave]

Wikipedia says he’s Israeli American. I don’t know how dual citizenship works wrt the Israeli military, so it’s worth asking. Not sure what’s wrong with asking about it, it’s a genuine question!

He's born in America.

 

[TheBuriedHab]

"A first paring 25 minute offensive defenseman that can play all situations would be a horrible pick"
-Hfboards

 

[The Last Red]

I wouldn't guarantee it at all, if it happens it's just icing on the cake

80 percent chance.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

He's born in America.

Yeah, his family left before he was born, no issues there.

 

[Gravity]

Is there a single report that shows the Habs would take Buium over Demidov?

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Buium's older brother is 6'4" and was a very later grower, which is genetic. It's almost guaranteed that Buium will get to 6'2", if not more.

His other older brother is pretty big too, he definitely has those genes. We'll see if it means a late growth spurt or not, a lot of families have that one shorter sibling, mine certainly does, my sister is 5ft1 on her best day

 

[sampollock]

Is there a single report that shows the Habs would take Buium over Demidov?

guesses I think only

but really, does anyone know for sure??

 

[JGRB]

"A first paring 25 minute offensive defenseman that can play all situations would be a horrible pick"
-Hfboards

Buium would be a great pick, especially over Sennecke if that’s who their leaning towards as a FWD.

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Is there a single report that shows the Habs would take Buium over Demidov?

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551408/2024/06/09/nhl-draft-2024-canadiens-combine/

Article by Arpon Basu, title says it all

• Ivan Demidov could be available at No. 5 for the Canadiens, though they might consider Cayden Lindstrom depending on other available players.
• Demidov's game-breaking abilities are recognized, but concerns exist about his playoff adaptation, skating, and size.
• Contractually, Demidov has one year left with SKA Saint Petersburg, potentially limiting his options for development in the KHL or forcing him back to the MHL.
• SKA Saint Petersburg's preference for keeping Demidov adds uncertainty, with pressure possibly influencing his decision.
• Canadiens weigh player profile scarcity heavily, alongside team building needs and the concept of best player available.
• Character is a significant factor; Lindstrom, Buium, and Parekh are noted for their strong character, with ongoing assessments of Demidov's character underway.

 

[Archijerej]

They are going to draft Buium then swap Guhle for Necas the same day. Everyone will lose their mind until a week later they realize it was the right thing to do.

Oh, so Buium is going to be able to step in and play 20+ minutes a night a week after the Guhle Necas trade?

Good to know.

 

[Jaynki]

The money line means more to me than any publicly available rankings. You'd be foolish to think there's not people in the know who are making a pretty penny off this.

The money line moves off the money flow tho. Not insider knowledge.

Ultimately, insider knowledge may make the money flow a certain way but not right now, i think.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Habs fan will riot if they pick Buium. That name sounds just like Bouillon. Imagine picking Bouillon over Demidov. On the plus side, it might help Carey remember his name this time.

Funny jokes

Fans will be just fine with Buium dw

 

[Jaynki]

Buium would be a great pick, especially over Sennecke if that’s who their leaning towards as a FWD.

He is a great pick as soon as #2

 

[vokiel]

Is there a single report that shows the Habs would take Buium over Demidov?

Is there one who doesn't ? You know there are no such things before the draft. I don't count attention whoring by a handful of influencers as reports.

 

[Jaynki]

I'd take buium over guhle pretty easily

Ainec. Why is this even a debate

 

[vokiel]

Buium would be a great pick, especially over Sennecke if that’s who their leaning towards as a FWD.

I can count lots of picks that would be better than Sennecke.

 

[Gravity]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551408/2024/06/09/nhl-draft-2024-canadiens-combine/

Article by Arpon Basu, title says it all

• Ivan Demidov could be available at No. 5 for the Canadiens, though they might consider Cayden Lindstrom depending on other available players.
• Demidov's game-breaking abilities are recognized, but concerns exist about his playoff adaptation, skating, and size.
• Contractually, Demidov has one year left with SKA Saint Petersburg, potentially limiting his options for development in the KHL or forcing him back to the MHL.
• SKA Saint Petersburg's preference for keeping Demidov adds uncertainty, with pressure possibly influencing his decision.
• Canadiens weigh player profile scarcity heavily, alongside team building needs and the concept of best player available.
• Character is a significant factor; Lindstrom, Buium, and Parekh are noted for their strong character, with ongoing assessments of Demidov's character underway.

Nothing here points to them taking Buium over Demidov. That just seems like an irrational hyperbole.

 

[JGRB]

I can count lots of picks that would be better than Sennecke.

Yeah about 10 of them. Lol

 

[The Last Red]

Buium only if Demidov and Lindstrom are gone at 5OA.

 

[Deebs]

Ainec. Why is this even a debate

Because Guhle is the better all around player. If it was just offence, then I'd agree with it, unfortunately sometimes Defensemen needs to play defense at a high level.

 

[Jaynki]

Because Guhle is the better all around player

We are all entitled to our opinion

 

[vokiel]

I'd take the dman who's already established before any prospect. You trade the ones who aren't established, unless you want to be in forever rebuild land.