GDT: 2024 NHL Draft Thread - ESPN , Sportsnet & TVA Sports (Canada) 7:00 - June 28 - 29

[Son of Donegal]

One million percent pass.

I don't know everything there is to know about his issues and honestly didn't really know about the player until recently but it seems hockey media is talking about Connelly in a far less negative way than Miller or Mailloux. Not sure why that is...unless it is because of he has put the time/effort into changing? Some team is going to take him...and it will be interesting to see how the hockey world reacts...

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

He at least seems to own his past transgressions a lot more than Miller did, that’s for sure

Still would rather just not even go there

I think this organization has been burnt 3 times in the last few years on stuff like this. Better to go the quiet rout for a while from an organizational business perspective. We don't need another fanbase ready to tar and feather management like Montreal.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Watched Surin quite a bit for work. If you can get any kind of supplemental value moving the 25th, and you believe he'll still be there later than 30ish (very possibly will be) I'd move down and take him. Love him.

 

[LouJersey]

I don't know everything there is to know about his issues and honestly didn't really know about the player until recently but it seems hockey media is talking about Connelly in a far less negative way than Miller or Mailloux. Not sure why that is...unless it is because of he has put the time/effort into changing? Some team is going to take him...and it will be interesting to see how the hockey world reacts...

Bruins are out of chances, kid could be golden but they can't use their 1 on him.

 

[Son of Donegal]

Bruins are out of chances, kid could be golden but they can't use their 1 on him.

They really BLEW it with Miller. Unforgiveable.

 

[MattFromFranklin]

Bruins fans. If Trevor Connelly falls to 25...what do you do?

His checkered past is very public. There will certainly be scrutiny.

On the positive side, he has done some impressive work in diversity, inclusivity including coaching/mentoring kids from non-traditional hockey markets like Latin America and the Carribean. His agent is John Osei-Tutu.

Thoughts?

They'll absolutely pass, IMO. If they passed on Mathew Barzal for giving them a genuine answer to an interview question then there's no way they take this kid.

 

[DKH]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806506112524431845

This would be outstanding

isn’t McGroarty dad a former coach in ushl and big Bruins fan ?

He can force his way here

 

[BMC]

Bruins fans. If Trevor Connelly falls to 25...what do you do?

His checkered past is very public. There will certainly be scrutiny.

On the positive side, he has done some impressive work in diversity, inclusivity including coaching/mentoring kids from non-traditional hockey markets like Latin America and the Carribean. His agent is John Osei-Tutu.

Thoughts?

Originally I said no way. However after reading this I might say give this guy a chance provided he's done the work to change, which ought to be easily verifiable. But after the Miller shit show, for which Bruins were rightly hammered, there is no way they risk it.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Bruins fans. If Trevor Connelly falls to 25...what do you do?

His checkered past is very public. There will certainly be scrutiny.

On the positive side, he has done some impressive work in diversity, inclusivity including coaching/mentoring kids from non-traditional hockey markets like Latin America and the Carribean. His agent is John Osei-Tutu.

Thoughts?

I tend to not condemn a 16 year old for something he liked on Instagram or something he said for the rest of their lives like some people.It sounds like he’s trying to better himself,but unfortunately that’s not enough for some people.

 

[Alan Ryan]

isn’t McGroarty dad a former coach in ushl and big Bruins fan ?

He can force his way here

Jim McGroarty is GM of the Muskegon Lumberjacks: Jim McGroarty - General Manager - Staff Directory - Muskegon Lumberjacks

 

[DKH]

Also if Connelly there Bruins taking

 

[JCRO]

Also if Connelly there Bruins taking

Habs moving up to take him?

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

 

[DKH]

Habs moving up to take him?

Connelly agent Tutu who’s Bussi agent - he and Sweeney have a very good relationship

Connelly playing for the Bruins college farm system Providence under the watchful eye of Nate Lehman. Lehman has done on ice drills at Bruins DC in a Bruins breaker

Connelly is doing everything he can to reverse his image

The two people very influential in his life Sweeney trusts and knows well

I doubt he gets to Bruins - I’m sure Montreal would now take him at 21

Jeff Gorton has been a thorn in Bruins side since he left organization starting with Kreider

Donny I think has a very good relationship with Jeff but alls fair in love and war and Gorton knows the kid is being put in a situation he can succeed if he puts in the time and effort

Gotta admit he’s the one prospect tonight I want to see where he lands

 

[JCRO]

Connelly agent Tutu who’s Bussi agent - he and Sweeney have a very good relationship

Connelly playing for the Bruins college farm system Providence under the watchful eye of Nate Lehman. Lehman has done on ice drills at Bruins DC in a Bruins breaker

Connelly is doing everything he can to reverse his image

The two people very influential in his life Sweeney trusts and knows well

I doubt he gets to Bruins - I’m sure Montreal would now take him at 21

Jeff Gorton has been a thorn in Bruins side since he left organization starting with Kreider

Donny I think has a very good relationship with Jeff but alls fair in love and war and Gorton knows the kid is being put in a situation he can succeed if he puts in the time and effort

Gotta admit he’s the one prospect tonight I want to see where he lands

I had to look up his story. Didn’t know anything about it.

If the bs actually did their fact checking this time and all of what is said is true, id take the kid.

I read that some people had him right under Celebrini for North American talent in this draft

 

[GordonHowe]

https://thehockeynews.com/news/2024-nhl-draft-tracker-round-1-picks-analysis-rankings-profiles

https://thehockeynews.com/news/2024-nhl-draft-tracker-round-1-picks-analysis-rankings-profiles

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/avalanche-forward-nathan-mackinnon-wins-hart-trophy-and-ted-lindsay-award

 

[Gee Wally]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806762473552216306

 

[Dr Quincy]

I don't know everything there is to know about his issues and honestly didn't really know about the player until recently but it seems hockey media is talking about Connelly in a far less negative way than Miller or Mailloux. Not sure why that is...unless it is because of he has put the time/effort into changing? Some team is going to take him...and it will be interesting to see how the hockey world reacts...

He has taken far more steps to at least look like he's putting time in to educate himself.

Also, with Miller and Mailloux there was a specific victim. With the lego thing you can argue that there was no one victim targeted, though some who saw the post may have been triggered.

 

[Saxon Eric]

He has taken far more steps to at least look like he's putting time in to educate himself.

Also, with Miller and Mailloux there was a specific victim. With the lego thing you can argue that there was no one victim targeted, though some who saw the post may have been triggered.

Who's your guy at #25?

 

[Bruinfanatic]

He has taken far more steps to at least look like he's putting time in to educate himself.

Also, with Miller and Mailloux there was a specific victim. With the lego thing you can argue that there was no one victim targeted, though some who saw the post may have been triggered.

Prince Harry dressed up like a Nazi and he wasn’t 16 and he’s the darling of the media now.I think we can give this 16 year old kid a break.lol

 

[yazmybaby]

Who's your guy at #25?

One of Beaudoin or Hemming.

 

[TobanWest]

Question. Why are some reluctant to trade the 25th? If McGroarty is to be had and it takes the 25th to do it then why not? Will the pick this year help the Bruins now? Can't wait 3-5 years in hopes that it's a hit when you can try and secure a former first rounder with a high ceiling, great attitude and a winning record. Seems like a no brainer to try hard.

 

[The don godfather]

One of Beaudoin or Hemming.

Beaudoin please and thanks.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

One of Beaudoin or Hemming

One of Beaudoin or Hemming.

How much have you gotten to see of Hemming? I've never watched him before

 

[Fenian24]

Isn't the big knock on McGroarty that he is slow? I have no problem with a big, slow goal scorer like Brazeau and he is only 20 so I would include the 25th pick in a deal for him. It's going to cost more, I would stay away from current roster players.

That said if the Ullmark deal then becomes McGroarty, Kastellic and an overpriced backup it's isn't a terrible, terrible deal, just a weak one