2024 NHL Draft: WE DID IT, CELEBRINI IS OURS!!!

[Grinner]

Anyone know how Levshunov play is in his own end?

 

[Cas]

Anyone know how Levshunov play is in his own end?

Supposed to be improving rapidly and built on a really great toolbox. He's more of a transition-focused, two-way defender. He's probably more likely to be a good #2, but has the tools to be a legit #1D. He's expected to play in the NCAA this year

 

[Grinner]

Supposed to be improving rapidly and built on a really great toolbox. He's more of a transition-focused, two-way defender. He's probably more likely to be a good #2, but has the tools to be a legit #1D. He's expected to play in the NCAA this year

Thanks
I like that he's a RD
Sounds like a very good consolation prize if we Misa out on #1

 

[hohosaregood]

im hoping for Eiserman to go full on Team USA

 

[Cas]

Thanks
I like that he's a RD
Sounds like a very good consolation prize if we Misa out on #1

Misa is the following draft, I think, so we could get both.

 

[tiburon12]

So who is gonna make their avatar Burt Macklin?

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Any generational prespects coming up in the next 2-3 drafts? I think I remember seeing or reading about a Swedish kid who’s supposed to be pretty damn good.

 

[StanleyCup2035]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Artyom Levshunov Adapting, Shining With Green Bay - FloHockey

Artyom Levshunov has had to adjust to life in North America after growing up in Belarus, but he's already shown why NHL scouts are excited about him.

www.flohockey.tv

Good article on Levshunov. Not a bad consolation prize

 

[hohosaregood]

Any generational prespects coming up in the next 2-3 drafts? I think I remember seeing or reading about a Swedish kid who’s supposed to be pretty damn good.

There's a lot fo guys to keep an eye out for but I don't know if any has risen to that generational level. 2024 has Eiserman, Celebrini, Levshunov, Howe, Demidov, Jiricek, and Kiviharju. 2025 has Misa, Hagens

 

[Friday]

There's a lot fo guys to keep an eye out for but I don't know if any has risen to that generational level. 2024 has Eiserman, Celebrini, Levshunov, Howe, Demidov, Jiricek, and Kiviharju. 2025 has Misa, Hagens

We're so bad we cant wait until the next draft haha

 

[Grinner]

We're so bad we cant wait until the next draft haha

When you’re as bad as the Sharks, the off season is your post season

 

[StanleyCup2035]

There's a lot fo guys to keep an eye out for but I don't know if any has risen to that generational level. 2024 has Eiserman, Celebrini, Levshunov, Howe, Demidov, Jiricek, and Kiviharju. 2025 has Misa, Hagens

Hagens put together some incredible scoring numbers for a 16 year old during Hlinka tournament and also playing with our Will Smith. Perhaps we draft him in Top 3 in 2025 and reunite him with Smith…

 

[Friday]

Hagens put together some incredible scoring numbers for a 16 year old during Hlinka tournament and also playing with our Will Smith. Perhaps we draft him in Top 3 in 2025 and reunite him with Smith…

Celebrini is going to BU, why MG is taking this years tank a little more seriously

 

[Jargon]

It’s funny because I think if Peterson can keep up his play, and Eklund/Duclair play up to potential, I think our offense is actually a little more balanced than it was last year.

But our defense (particularly without Karlsson) and goalies are so bad, I don’t know how we aren’t going to end up with a top 3 pick.

 

[OffSydes]

It’s funny because I think if Peterson can keep up his play, and Eklund/Duclair play up to potential, I think our offense is actually a little more balanced than it was last year.

But our defense (particularly without Karlsson) and goalies are so bad, I don’t know how we aren’t going to end up with a top 3 pick.

Losing every game 5-4 would make for a fun tank

 

[Jargon]

Losing every game 5-4 would make for a fun tank

Honestly my hope, yeah. I want Eklund to finally arrive and I want to see him and Duclair breathe a little fire into Hertl (who seems determined to have a good year). But unless Mukh, Knyzhov and Thrun have some crazy jump in development and Karlsson fetches a legit offensive defenseman, that back end is probably worst in the league.

The most obvious way you know Grier wants at least one more bad year is when he looked at our D-corp and said, publicly, “we’re probably done with our D.”

 

[landshark]

So who is gonna make their avatar Burt Macklin?

SJSHARKS HF BOARD OWLS! That's who!

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[Friday]

Celebrini has to tell interviewers he's finishing college and going to the KHL unless the Sharks draft him

 

[LadyStanley]

2024 NHL Mock Draft: Way-too-early predictions from Corey Pronman

After a 2023 NHL Draft that lacked premier defense talent, the way-too-early indicators are that 2024 will be the opposite.

theathletic.com

Based on Las Vegas odds, has Sharks picking 2nd with Eiserman.

 

[Selachimorpha]

2024 NHL Mock Draft: Way-too-early predictions from Corey Pronman

After a 2023 NHL Draft that lacked premier defense talent, the way-too-early indicators are that 2024 will be the opposite.

theathletic.com

Based on Las Vegas odds, has Sharks picking 2nd with Eiserman.

Top-12 only has 2 centers (Celebrini and Helenius). Several good wing and defense prospects. Makes you wonder if that played an additional role (however small) in taking a center this year.

Long term, a top line of Eiserman - Smith, and a second line of Eklund - Bystedt both have the potential to be a nice framework for a roster.

 

[Friday]

Top-12 only has 2 centers (Celebrini and Helenius). Several good wing and defense prospects. Makes you wonder if that played an additional role (however small) in taking a center this year.

Long term, a top line of Eiserman - Smith, and a second line of Eklund - Bystedt both have the potential to be a nice framework for a roster.

I mean this years class had the worst d prospects in recent memory. Next year is loaded with D and weak for centers, just natural I guess. If the Sharks miss out on a top 3 pick there should be lots of opportunity to get a good d man in the top 10.

 

[Selachimorpha]

I mean this years class had the worst d prospects in recent memory. Next year is loaded with D and weak for centers, just natural I guess. If the Sharks miss out on a top 3 pick there should be lots of opportunity to get a good d man in the top 10.

Exactly. Might be part of the reason you choose Smith over Reinbacher (who we heard was heavily considered by the Sharks) this year, because you know you can get a D or W just as good next year. Not to discount Smith - sounds like the Sharks are very happy with him at 4.

 

[Jargon]

We absolutely need to try and draft a #1 D next year if possible. Our D pool is still very weak.

 

[NiWa]

In a vacuum, should go D. But given where we are at, we still need to go BPA.

That being said, given the distribution on that linked mock draft from the Athletic, I'd think Sharks would favor a D with #1 potential over the wingers (Eiserman, Demidov, Brandsegg-Nygard) if Celebrini (C) is gone.

Corey Pronman had these 5 D in his top 10 in the mock draft:
Artyom Levshunov RHD - 6'2 offensive-minded, impressive mobility, PP QB, defensive play needs some work - generally seen as the one with the best #1 D potential.
Sam Dickinson LHD - 6'3 high motor w/ offense, very good 2-way defender
Carter Yakemchuk RHD - 6'2 great offense, skill, NHL mobility, dynamic
Aron Kiviharju LHD - 5'10 outstanding hockey IQ, tons of offense, size w/ good but not amazing skating leaves some question marks
Charlie Elick RHD - 6'3 top shut down D, Big, highly mobile, competitive, is he a natural puck mover is the open question mark.

Positional breakdown for the first round in the mock: C: 7, LW: 2, RW: 8, LHD: 6, RHD: 9

If we can get another first, given that distribution I reckon we would likely go for a second D.