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YUPHey Halifax....why isn't it sinking in? Take this stuff somewhere else for the benefit of everyone interested in draft info and/or talk
YUPHey Halifax....why isn't it sinking in? Take this stuff somewhere else for the benefit of everyone interested in draft info and/or talk
Somewhat unrelated to the current topic, but I'd be careful about "MAN I'd really like to have a couple of picks in this draft it's SOOOO deep".
There's an element of bias in all that. You read a lot about the qualities of several prospect and get excited about their potential, but in the end it's just that; potential.
And there are discussions EACH and EVERY year on how "getting a second high pick would be huge". In fact, it's not AS huge as we think it is now.
I would not hesitate to trade a guy like Matheson for a proven, young NHL forward in a trade that would bring, say, a Necas in. But I would not trade him for a second top-half 1st rounder at this point of the rebuild neither.
They don't even look like real warmup drills.
AFAIC, we should trade all of our picks outside the first round.
They don't even look like real warmup drills.
AFAIC, we should trade all of our picks outside the first round.
I generally agree with this, and I think that Hughes is also keenly aware based on the Dach and Newhook trades the last couple drafts where we traded picks for the forwards.Somewhat unrelated to the current topic, but I'd be careful about "MAN I'd really like to have a couple of picks in this draft it's SOOOO deep".
There's an element of bias in all that. You read a lot about the qualities of several prospect and get excited about their potential, but in the end it's just that; potential.
And there are discussions EACH and EVERY year on how "getting a second high pick would be huge". In fact, it's not AS huge as we think it is now.
I would not hesitate to trade a guy like Matheson for a proven, young NHL forward in a trade that would bring, say, a Necas in. But I would not trade him for a second top-half 1st rounder at this point of the rebuild neither.
I genuinely wonder if Sennecke is better perceived by the NHL staff than the likes of Iginla, Lindstrom and Demidov.
Reading those scout sentences that comes out with the guides and every article popping out it gives this feeling.
Buttons mock draft seems like it could be a realistic order for how the top 5 unfolds.
1.Celery
2. Old man Lev
3. Dick
4. Demi
5. Lindstrom
Which is why I think, if what Arpon said is true, that they go Parekh at 5 on the off chance Demidov and Lindstrom aren’t there.Scott Wheeler just did a scout/players poll too
Here's some excerpts relevant to the topic and our pick.
Which is why I think, if what Arpon said is true, that they go Parekh at 5 on the off chance Demidov and Lindstrom aren’t there.
Agreed. He creates offence differently than Hutson and Buium plus the bonus’s of being RD which fits better with the players the Habs already have.That's the one that makes the most sense for me. He's a right shot defender which we only really have Reinbacher/Mailloux/Konyushkov and Barron, but Barron might find himself out soon with his waiver status.
Buium would just compound a problem while not bringing anything Hutson doesn't already bring.
Agreed. He creates offence differently than Hutson and Buium plus the bonus’s of being RD which fits better with the players the Habs already have.
If management is serious about adding talent, he’s the next best thing after those two forwards. And the Habs definitely lack talent.
So if we draft Parekh, I don't see a defense corps that can ice both he and Hutson on the same team and be a legitimate contender. Given his offensive talents, making him available in the trade market could bring us a solid return.Agreed. He creates offence differently than Hutson and Buium plus the bonus’s of being RD which fits better with the players the Habs already have.
If management is serious about adding talent, he’s the next best thing after those two forwards. And the Habs definitely lack talent.
So if we draft Parekh, I don't see a defense corps that can ice both he and Hutson on the same team and be a legitimate contender. Given his offensive talents, making him available in the trade market could bring us a solid return.
Agree with the Buium reference. In regards to the Florida team, they are so strong defensively as a team, they can get away with a somewhat smaller back end, but even then, both guys are 200lbs. Also, Hutson will never be as defensively stout as either Forsling or Montour imo.Same issue happens if you draft Buium, only it's bigger because they're both the same handedness.
Having Forsling and Montour doesn't stop Florida from competing.
I think there's room for 2 but for me they've gotta be opposite handedness.. I think it really troubles Mailloux.. so that's why I still lean forward.. Mailloux and Hutson covers our offensive needs on the back end, Engstrom also has offense to his game.
Agree with the Buium reference. In regards to the Florida team, they are so strong defensively as a team, they can get away with a somewhat smaller back end, but even then, both guys are 200lbs. Also, Hutson will never be as defensively stout as either Forsling or Montour imo.
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Agreed.Buttons mock draft seems like it could be a realistic order for how the top 5 unfolds.
1.Celery
2. Old man Lev
3. Dick
4. Demi
5. Lindstrom
If I were to guess today who we will end up with at #5, it's Sennecke.
Based on the chatter around and team needs, I feel quite certain that Celebrini, Levshunov, and Lindstrom will all be gone by the time we pick.
There's a decent chance that Demidov is also picked before us. Also, I'm not fully convinced that even if he is there, that Hughes will pick Demidov over Sennecke. Hughes has said in the past we need size and skill in our Top 6. He wants guys that bring the qualities you win with, and we've heard about how it's not just about what they are today, but what they can be. Sennecke is pretty big, skilled, and he elevated his game in the playoffs. He showed how he can be a pretty good forechecking presence and puck thief.
After seeing us take Slafkovsky and Reinbacher in the past two drafts (for better for worse; we will see), it feels most to me like Sennecke fits the bill.
I think if not Sennecke, the most likely others are Demidov, Iginla, and Parekh.
I was thinking the same thing, but at the same time, I think that if he is really that skilled and NHL scouts are that high on him, then it would seem more likely that Demidov is picked ahead of us.I fully understand what you're saying, but after watching the behind the scenes from last year and knowing that he was the one who signed Panarin, I think this time around, Gorton will veto the rest of them and pick who he thinks is the most talented forward. He wanted michkov last year but was overruled and went with it but warned them. Me thinks it won't be like that this time around
I fully understand what you're saying, but after watching the behind the scenes from last year and knowing that he was the one who signed Panarin, I think this time around, Gorton will veto the rest of them and pick who he thinks is the most talented forward. He wanted michkov last year but was overruled and went with it but warned them. Me thinks it won't be like that this time around