HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[MarkovsKnee]

What's to stop Chicago from going Demidov to have their version of Point-Kucherov and using the 20th, 34th, 54th and 62nd picks on D? I would probably go that route if I was them.

Nothing. That's what their fans want. They're pretty thin upfront after Bedard & Nazar.

 

[SlafySZN]

I like what I see here.

If he is back tomorrow to start the final against London you should really watch a full game. He’s one of the most interesting to watch, something’s always happening with him on the ice.

 

[sheed36]

Hugo is at the point where they have to consider probability AND timeline. They’re past the strictly collecting talent stage. They’re roster building.

Dickinson will probably be better than Guhle in 3 years.
Vs …
Lindstrom will definitely be a top 6 player in a year from now.

Accelerate the rebuild. All hands on deck in 2025.

But there's no guarantee Lindstrom will even be available @ 5.

 

[waitin425]

If he is back tomorrow to start the final against London you should really watch a full game. He’s one of the most interesting to watch, something’s always happening with him on the ice.

I plan on it! Hoping to get my hands on some Knights tix

 

[Habano]

More than one D will go top 4.

From your mouth to god's ears! If Lindstrom is gone, I'm leaning towards Sennecke. He's got skill, grit and size. We need to get bigger. I wouldn't be upset with Tij or Catton but I prefer Sennecke. Suffice it to say that we will be getting a good forward in the 5th spot.

 

[Sorinth]

8 out of 10 had Lindstrom top 5, according to Bob

So the article does say that which is weird because when you look at the individual breakdowns
The 2nd place votes were Demidov (5), Levshunov (3), Silayev (2)
The 3rd place votes were Silayev (3), Demidov (2), Lindstrom (2), Levshunov (1), Parekh (1), Helenisus (1)
The 4th place votes were Silayev (2), Lindstrom (2), Demidov (1), Levshunov (1), Parekh (1), Dickinson (1), Buium (1), Yakemchuk (1)
The 5th place votes were Levshunov (3), Lindstrom (2), Demidov (1), Dickinson (1), Sennecke (1), Yakemchuk (1)

Now you may notice that there's only 9 votes at the 5 spot so it seems like they forgot to list one of the players, they said 7 different players got votes but listed six so that missing vote is someone not listed. But even if the mistake was that it should've been Lindstrom with 3, it still means that 6 out of 10 had him available at our pick.

 

[KevSkillz4]

From your mouth to god's ears! If Lindstrom is gone, I'm leaning towards Sennecke. He's got skill, grit and size. We need to get bigger. I wouldn't be upset with Tij or Catton but I prefer Sennecke. Suffice it to say that we will be getting a good forward in the 5th spot.

I agree with you. Sennecke is really good aswell. Sennecke, Iginla or Lindstrom that's logical choice. If Demidov is there, let's walk with him and get party. But the 3 are very very good aswell and fit perfectly on Habs team.

Catton is also very talented, soo, a lot of good options at forward!

 

[Adam Michaels]

If he plays like this ANNNNNDDDD fills into a 6'4 frame......well, I don't think I need to say any more than that!

He's listed on EP as 181 lbs, his OHL profile has him at 178 lbs. If he can gain 15-20 lbs has he grows into his man body, he can be a real exciting player to have in your line-up.

 

[Habricot]

As Simon Boisvert mentioned, players from the OHL like Senneke are easier to project as NHLers than players from either of the other two Canadian leagues or the US College ranks, meaning, if a kid looks legit in the OHL there's a better chance that this will translate to the NHL than a kid who looks good in the Q or out West. Iginla isn't nearly as high on most lists as 5th.

The only things about Senneke that give me pause are the fact that he isn't a centre, but another right-handed winger. But from the highlights I've watched he kind of plays like a centre. He distributes the puck very well.

I think he would look fantastic beside Dach. Two big body who protects the puck really well.

 

[Redux91]

Just need 2 D's to go in the top 4 and we're golden
There's a big possibility it happens too,

If it looks like no and only 1 D is going top 4 and they can somehow catch wind of it, then it's obviously OK to trade up as well using the ammo we have
Nobody gonna bite off one of the HuGo heads if they do this, I hope they know that

But just because fanbases are saying they all want F F F F in the top 4, does in no way mean the management's feel the same at all
A lot of really good D's in this top 10 is honestly going to help us, 0 doubt in my mind

But don't be afraid to trade up anyway, HuGo,
The extra 2025 1st is kinda sorta useless to us as an actual prospect because of the time frame we're in
Imo it was always trade ammo since day 1

 

[waitin425]

He's listed on EP as 181 lbs, his OHL profile has him at 178 lbs. If he can gain 15-20 lbs has he grows into his man body, he can be a real exciting player to have in your line-up.

I think he has shot up before filling out. Looks paper thin on the ice. But, I am sure he will fill into that frame. Agreed, even if he gets to 200 that would be amazing. I read a sportnet article that said he is pushing 6'4. The combine is going to be interesting!

I think he would look fantastic beside Dach. Two big body who protects the puck really well.

With Caufield as the sniper.

Try Roy or Newhook with Suzuki and Slaf if we don't make a splash for a trade.

 

[EveryDay]

Demidov
Lindstrom
Iginla/Sennecke/Levshunov

If Demidov and Lindstrom are gone before our pick, get one of Iginla, Sennecke or Levshunov

 

[Runner77]

Speaking of Lindstrom, I keep hearing he is always injured. What type of injury has kept him sidelined most of this season?

Here’s another update on Lindstrom and how his injuries this season may not have any impact on where he’s taken:

 

[Habs Halifax]

From your mouth to god's ears! If Lindstrom is gone, I'm leaning towards Sennecke. He's got skill, grit and size. We need to get bigger. I wouldn't be upset with Tij or Catton but I prefer Sennecke. Suffice it to say that we will be getting a good forward in the 5th spot.

Iggy is 2" shorter and the same weight as Sennecke. And younger. Iggy doesn't turn 18 until Aug while Sennecke turned 18 this past Jan.

Tig is new stock trending very hot and might be on a skyrocket development like his father (post draft).

The goal here is picking someone who is on a steep curve from 17-20. Inginla's resume is impressive when you look at his age. He's a leader on his junior team already and he stepped in the U18's and produced.

* Where does Sennecke go if he was in last years draft? (born 4 months ish late)
* Where does Iggy go if he is in next years draft? (1.5 months away from being in next years draft)

 

[NotProkofievian]

If he is back tomorrow to start the final against London you should really watch a full game. He’s one of the most interesting to watch, something’s always happening with him on the ice.

That's what I have planned for this weekend!

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Am I the only one who sees Lindstrom as a winger in the NHL ? I keep reading about that huge skillful centre, but when I saw him, he looked more like a winger.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Am I the only one who sees Lindstrom as a winger in the NHL ? I keep reading about that huge skillful centre, but when I saw him, he looked more like a winger.

How does he compare to Byfield? Byfield not a full time center yet.

 

[sheed36]

Been watching YT highlights of the Russian kid Surin. He seems to have some decent skill and looks like he as a really high compete level. Where's he projected to be picked?

 

[Habs]

I wish we knew what Dach was, or what his ceiling was, so we could project Cayden I feel they are so identical.

 

[Riggins]

2. Chicago - Levshunov
3. Anaheim - Silayev
4. Columbus - Lindstrom/Demidov
5. Montreal - Lindstrom/Demidov

Silayev or another D going before #5 is the key for us. Levshunov will definitely go between #2-4.

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Been watching YT highlights of the Russian kid Surin. He seems to have some decent skill and looks like he as a really high compete level. Where's he projected to be picked?

Early to mid 2nd.

 

[Laurentide]

I think he has shot up before filling out. Looks paper thin on the ice. But, I am sure he will fill into that frame. Agreed, even if he gets to 200 that would be amazing. I read a sportnet article that said he is pushing 6'4. The combine is going to be interesting!


With Caufield as the sniper.

Try Roy or Newhook with Suzuki and Slaf if we don't make a splash for a trade.

Roy isn't a top 6 forward on a good team.

 

[Habano]

Am I the only one who sees Lindstrom as a winger in the NHL ? I keep reading about that huge skillful centre, but when I saw him, he looked more like a winger.

No, I can see him at wing also. Right now, I see Suz as our 1st centre and Dach (health permitting) as our 2nd. I think I'd rather have him play the wing with Dach. It would be a shame for him to play on our 3rd line just to make him a centre. I see our future centres as:

Suz
Dach
Beck
Whoever

 

[sheed36]

Early to mid 2nd.

Ok. Was kinda hoping he was ranked a bit higher to maybe be an option with the Jets 1st. He'll likely be gone before the Habs pick in the 2nd round with that Avs 2nd rounder.

 

[waitin425]

Roy isn't a top 6 forward on a good team.

Roy is still developing. I see him and Newhook as third line guys in our future. But until we fill that top line spot, I'd try one of them there.

I see us as needing 2 x top 6 forwards. Hopefully through this draft and via trade/UFA.

For shits and giggles. Let's say we trade the Jet's pick + Harris + sweetener for Necas. Draft Sennecke.

Necas - Suzuki - Slaf
Caufield - Dach - Sennecke