HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[The Great Weal]

I don't see how Iginla is better than Lindstrom. The Lindstrom "flaws" are the same ones I've heard about Byfield and Slaf. If Columbus for whatever reason passes on him to draft another dman when they already have their top 4 locked up for the foreseeable future, you take Lindstrom. In fact, I think Lindstrom would have gone 2nd OA if he didn't miss a lot of time.

 

[sampollock]

I don't see how Iginla is better than Lindstrom. The Lindstrom "flaws" are the same ones I've heard about Byfield and Slaf. If Columbus for whatever reason passes on him to draft another dman when they already have their top 4 locked up for the foreseeable future, you take Lindstrom. In fact, I think Lindstrom would have gone 2nd OA if he didn't miss a lot of time.

I hope KH picks him

 

[sheed36]

If Silayev is still there at 5 Montreal should trade down if they want Iginla. If he is stil there I think Mtl takes him or if not there are teams behind that would be.

The Habs trade down 2-3 spots thinking they can still get Iginla @ 7th or 8th and then the Flames or some other team trades up and steals Iginla right before the Habs can pick.

If you are dialed into taking a certain player best to just take him no matter where you're drafting and live with it and not risk a scenario like above possibly happening and you completely miss out on getting your guy.

 

[sampollock]

The Habs trade down 2-3 spots thinking they can still get Iginla @ 7th or 8th and then the Flames or some other team trades up and steals Iginla right before the Habs can pick.

If you are dialed into taking a certain player best to just take him no matter where your drafting and live with it and not risk a scenario like above possibly happening and you completely miss out getting on your guy.

not a fan of trading down.
for the reason you just said

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Dunno if this was provided, but from the Athletic

 

[Runner77]

The Habs trade down 2-3 spots thinking they can still get Iginla @ 7th or 8th and then the Flames or some other team trades up and steals Iginla right before the Habs can pick.

If you are dialed into taking a certain player best to just take him no matter where you're drafting and live with it and not risk a scenario like above possibly happening and you completely miss out getting on your guy.

Exactly. If anything, I’m more interested to find out if a 2nd potential top 6 forward can be had, in addition to the one that’s sure to be available with the 5th pick.

 

[sheed36]

not a fan of trading down.
for the reason you just said

Maybe if the Habs draft list had 3 or 4 guys which they deemed as being equal and they would be ok with either of them than yeah trading down a few spots would be fine.

If you're zeroed in on one guy though and he's the player you really want I wouldn't risk moving down, for what would likely be for just another pick later in the draft. Just take your guy @ 5 and live with your choice.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Basu - Godin

If Silayev is there, I think the Habs consider it. I don't think they think he'll be there.

People need to really need to be prepared for Sennecke to go high. Maybe not 5th, but he's going to go high

 

[sampollock]

every year the draft for the habs , we were surprsed. example's KK, slaf and last year.

not sure what KH will do (yes I know KK was not KH)

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I don't see how Iginla is better than Lindstrom. The Lindstrom "flaws" are the same ones I've heard about Byfield and Slaf. If Columbus for whatever reason passes on him to draft another dman when they already have their top 4 locked up for the foreseeable future, you take Lindstrom. In fact, I think Lindstrom would have gone 2nd OA if he didn't miss a lot of time.

I think the only way we don’t take him is if they don’t trust his back. That might be enough to make them go Iginla.

 

[Runner77]

Dunno if this was provided, but from the Athletic

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I saw that earlier and wondered how widespread that take might be. It sure bodes well for the availability of a good forward at Pick 5.

 

[vokiel]

Basu - Godin

If Silayev is there, I think the Habs consider it. I don't think they think he'll be there.

People need to really need to be prepared for Sennecke to go high. Maybe not 5th, but he's going to go high

That's saying nothing about nothing. Every team is going to consider everyone in that 2-10 range if they are there at their spot.

Then they'll all realize the gentleman is in the KHL for 3 more war driven years, and go... Oh... Maybe it doesn't bother them.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Silayev… lol

Just what we need, a LHD that won’t be here for 3+ years.

 

[Jabba11]

Another take is I don't understand why we are so high on Cayden Lindstrom when he only played 32 games. I just wished we had more viewing of him. His play coming back from surgery was not the best, but that was expected.

Galchenyuk played 33 games but scored 61 pts. Much more than Lindstrom's 46. And Galchenyuk had a tremendous D-1 season with 83 pts.

Yes they're in different leagues, differents frames, etc. But, no matter what, Lindstrom is unproven. His projected ranking is based on assumptions and his raw physical attributes/skills. I don't see a franchise player in him. But that's my take, nothing more. He's still a very great prospect and would bring a lot to our team, but comes with more risks than we think. To which point is he good amongst his peers because of his physical advantage?

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Another take is I don't understand why we are so high on Cayden Lindstrom when he only played 32 games.

Galchenyuk played 33 games but scored 61 pts. Much more than Lindstrom's 46. And Galchenyuk had a tremendous D-1 season with 83 pts.

Yes they're in different leagues, differents frames, etc. But, no matter what, Lindstrom is unproven. His projected ranking is based on assumptions and his raw physical attributes/skills. I don't see a franchise player in him. But that's my take, nothing more. He's still a very great prospect and would bring a lot to our team, but comes with more risks than we think.

I have concerns as well.

Iginla is my guy, full stop.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Another take is I don't understand why we are so high on Cayden Lindstrom when he only played 32 games. I just wished we had more viewing of him. His play coming back from surgery was not the best, but that was expected.

Galchenyuk played 33 games but scored 61 pts. Much more than Lindstrom's 46. And Galchenyuk had a tremendous D-1 season with 83 pts.

Yes they're in different leagues, differents frames, etc. But, no matter what, Lindstrom is unproven. His projected ranking is based on assumptions and his raw physical attributes/skills. I don't see a franchise player in him. But that's my take, nothing more. He's still a very great prospect and would bring a lot to our team, but comes with more risks than we think. To which point is he good amongst his peers because of his physical advantage?

I think you are confusing Galchenyuk's D season with his D plus one. Only 6 regular season games or something for Gally in 2011-12.

As for Lindstrom, it's entirely possible a perspective might be limited to the part of the season they saw from him. If the sample was the Hlinka + playoff then yeah, I didn't see a top 5 player whatsoever.....yet a complete overview most certainly required some watches at his best too.

 

[River Meadow]

Dunno if this was provided, but from the Athletic

View attachment 870176

I suddenly want Silayev

 

[Jaynki]

If the Silayev hype is real,

It means one of Demidov, Lindstrom or Levshunov is there for us at 5.

We are in business.

 

[Jabba11]

I think you are confusing Galchenyuk's D season with his D plus one. Only 6 regular season games or something for Gally in 2011-12.

As for Lindstrom, it's entirely possible a perspective might be limited to the part of the season they saw from him. If the sample was the Hlinka + playoff then yeah, I didn't see a top 5 player whatsoever.....yet a complete overview most certainly required some watches at his best too.

You are correct. Even worst hahahahaha Andrei Kostitsyn is another one that only played 6 games. To Galchenyuk's defense, he did have a very dominant D-1 season which gave reason for his selection. Lindstrom D-1 was good for his age and first year but Galchenyuk had double his points. More reason to wishing we had more to see from Lindstrom.

I suddenly want Silayev

Stop drinking the Kool-Aid

 

[skidcells]

If the Silayev hype is real,

It means one of Demidov, Lindstrom or Levshunov is there for us at 5.

We are in business.

That’s exactly right.

 

[PavelBrendl]

If the Silayev hype is real,

It means one of Demidov, Lindstrom or Levshunov is there for us at 5.

We are in business.

And Habs brass goes full big brain and select Sennecke. I’m not ready for the violence that would befall my city.

 

[River Meadow]

If the Silayev hype is real,

It means one of Demidov, Lindstrom or Levshunov is there for us at 5.

We are in business.

Les Canadiens de Montreal, sont friererere de selelectionnier......

From the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League...

Bucket, Seneca.

 

[Whitesnake]

Sucks to not see Sennecke....again. One guy I can't wait to see improve next year....Roobreck. Add some foot speed to this guy and he'll be a monster.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Another take is I don't understand why we are so high on Cayden Lindstrom when he only played 32 games. I just wished we had more viewing of him. His play coming back from surgery was not the best, but that was expected.

Galchenyuk played 33 games but scored 61 pts. Much more than Lindstrom's 46. And Galchenyuk had a tremendous D-1 season with 83 pts.

Yes they're in different leagues, differents frames, etc. But, no matter what, Lindstrom is unproven. His projected ranking is based on assumptions and his raw physical attributes/skills. I don't see a franchise player in him. But that's my take, nothing more. He's still a very great prospect and would bring a lot to our team, but comes with more risks than we think. To which point is he good amongst his peers because of his physical advantage?

Galchenyuk only played 2 regular season games (0 points) and 6 playoff games (4 points) in his 2012 draft year. You're talking about when he scored the season after he was drafted when he scored 61 points in 33 games which was also the same season he made the Habs in January immediately after the NHL lockout.

Morgan Reilly also only played 18 games in that same 2012 draft year.

 

[Playmaker09]

Silayev… lol

Just what we need, a LHD that won’t be here for 3+ years.

He's not my guy, but to be fair he did spend the majority of the year on the right side.