HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[BergevinBurner]

Only a few more day until our 769 pages of pointless bickering on who to take becomes a thing of the past. Then we can bicker about how we f***ed up/aced the draft

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Only a few more day until our 769 pages of pointless bickering on who to take becomes a thing of the past. Then we can bicker about how we f***ed up/aced the draft

Good thing is that barring they make an out of the field pick like Helenius, a good amount of poster will be satisfied with the pick.

Demidov, Lindstrom, Iginla, Dickinson, Buium, and Sennecke/Catton to an extend all seems to be popular choice for #5 on Habs board and one of those will be our pick.

I don't see a controversial scenario possible (unless they pass on Demidov, but words have been that Habs highly value his skillset and with Michkov signing with Flyers for next season soon it might have a positive influence on picking Demidov).

 

[Ozmodiar]

Small puck dominant players rarely do even if you mentioned the exceptions. Also Marner isn't small, he's 6'0 180 lbs.

Not small Marner was 5’11”, 160 lbs at the combine.
Small Catton was 5’10”, 175lbs.

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Not small Marner was 5’11”, 160 lbs at the combine.
Small Catton was 5’10”, 175lbs.

Barzal was 5'11 1/4 grew to 6'1.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Not small Marner was 5’11”, 160 lbs at the combine.
Small Catton was 5’10”, 175lbs.

Not all weight is equal. Also I never argued that Marner was never small. ALSO bringing Marner up in the first place was a major L as he's notoriously a playoff flopper. Catton will probably top out around Marner size but it still won't allow him to dominate the middle come playoff time. His whole game relies on pick dominance which won't translate as well as someone like Iginla

 

[Leto]

Only a few more day until our 769 pages of pointless bickering on who to take becomes a thing of the past. Then we can bicker about how we f***ed up/aced the draft

I am looking forward to discuss about our next lord and savior in the 2025 Draft Thread .

 

[Team_Spirit]

Tennis boys goated

Golfers straight to the DND. Catton day is over.

Eiserman lmao

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805014220381012400

 

[dcyhabs]

I was dispointed when we didn't take Michkov last year. But I understood it. RD stud who can bolster the roster and they felt high on him. Cool.

If they somehow got Levshunov, I'd understand it again. RD. Highest ranked in the draft... okay.

But guys who are in the same tier as the forwards and on the left side? Yeah, I'd be pissed.

Tiers are subjective. I would hope that the habs management have more viewings and interviews that provide some insight as to where the players stand.

No one can perfectly predict physical growth or progression, so it’ll be pretty hard to judge after the fact. I expect the habs will be looking at specific skills and possibilities, though. If the players are not too different they’ll take the best fit. If they think a guy has more potential they have to go for it.

 

[Jaynki]

Tennis boys goated

Golfers straight to the DND. Catton day is over.

Eiserman lmao

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805014220381012400

Yakemchuk is a freakin athlete

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Tiers are subjective. I would hope that the habs management have more viewings and interviews that provide some insight as to where the players stand.

No one can perfectly predict physical growth or progression, so it’ll be pretty hard to judge after the fact. I expect the habs will be looking at specific skills and possibilities, though. If the players are not too different they’ll take the best fit. If they think a guy has more potential they have to go for it.

Cellebrini is in a different tier. Most can agree on that. Let's say we had the first overall and he was an LD. Fine, I get taking him. You HAVE to do that.

But that's not the case here.

 

[Banjo Cat]

I think I am going to finally put in my vote. I am in the Tij camp.

 

[Gustave]

Yakemchuk is a freakin athlete

Eiserman reaaaaalllllyyyyyy rubs me the wrong way. DND list.

 

[bopeep]

Who would have guessed it... Cole Eiserman's favorite tennis player??? "Cole Eiserman."

 

[Ozmodiar]

Not all weight is equal. Also I never argued that Marner was never small. ALSO bringing Marner up in the first place was a major L as he's notoriously a playoff flopper. Catton will probably top out around Marner size but it still won't allow him to dominate the middle come playoff time. His whole game relies on pick dominance which won't translate as well as someone like Iginla

So you say he’ll top out at Marner’s size (very conservative projection). …. And yet, you wrote that Marner “isn’t small” while Catton will be “small” - even though they’ll end up being the same size. Got it.

Also, you’re just speculating about Cattons future playoff performance. Other players sized like catton have excelled in the playoffs.

 

[Gustave]

Who would have guessed it... Cole Eiserman's favorite tennis player??? "Cole Eiserman."

Creepy level of stupid. Too much amount.

 

[Mrb1p]

Creepy level of stupid. Too much amount.

Eiserman has the same agent as Wright, I see.

 

[Jaynki]

Eiserman reaaaaalllllyyyyyy rubs me the wrong way. DND list.

I can feel it too. Ewwww

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I know I'm in the minority, but I like Iginla to the point where I wouldn't mind it at all if they end up picking him even with Demidov, Lindstrom, Sennecke and Buium all still on the board by some miracle. I'm that high on the kid.

 

[Banjo Cat]

Creepy level of stupid. Too much amount.

It was clearly a joke, though.

 

[Mrb1p]

I know I'm in the minority, but I like Iginla to the point where I wouldn't mind it at all if they end up picking him even with Demidov, Lindstrom, Sennecke and Bauim all still on the board by some miracle. I'm that high on the kid.

I'm not high to the point of Demidov but I agree with the rest, and even if Demidov was still there, I wouldn't be mad at all, not unlike Benson/Michkov and Reinbacher last year.

 

[Jaynki]

I know I'm in the minority, but I like Iginla to the point where I wouldn't mind it at all if they end up picking him even with Demidov, Lindstrom, Sennecke and Bauim all still on the board by some miracle. I'm that high on the kid.

Well he would play in our top 6 rather sooner than later and would bring scoring, intangibles and leadership. He is certainly a strong, strong fit.

I just think we may pick him at the detriment of a player a good tier above at 5.

We made a meltdown for Reinbacher last year who was an awesome fit and rare top RD because we picked him at the detriment of a player who had superstar upside.

 

[Banjo Cat]

I know I'm in the minority, but I like Iginla to the point where I wouldn't mind it at all if they end up picking him even with Demidov, Lindstrom, Sennecke and Buium all still on the board by some miracle. I'm that high on the kid.

My gut says he is a playoff performer and rarely injured.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I'm not high to the point of Demidov but I agree with the rest, and even if Demidov was still there, I wouldn't be mad at all, not unlike Benson/Michkov and Reinbacher last year.

I'm not saying I'd absolutely pick him in that scenario, but I wouldn't be mad at all if they did.

 

[Gustave]

It was clearly a joke, though.

I’d give it a pass but he already struck out by speaking about himself in the third person….

 

[Mrb1p]

Well he would play in our top 6 rather sooner than later and would bring scoring, intangibles and leadership. He is certainly a strong, strong fit.

I just think we may pick him at the detriment of a player a good tier above at 5.

We made a meltdown for Reinbacher last year who was an awesome fit and rare top RD because we picked him at the detriment of a player who had superstar upside.

There's no Michkov in this draft.