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

[Juxtaposer]

Yeah, that's probably the only thing keeping me from getting excited about him. He profiles like Smith or Eklund. No matter what, I think that precludes Grier from picking him, certainly in the top 5, and probably at 11-15ish also.

If Catton were available at the Pens pick and we passed on him I would be apoplectic to be honest.

 

[StanleyCup2035]

If Catton were available at the Pens pick and we passed on him I would be apoplectic to be honest.

Pens pick is now likely to be owned by Pens

 

[coooldude]

Pens pick is now likely to be owned by Pens

It's more likely, but they still have to be outperformed by two of the flames, wild, NJ, BUF. not guaranteed that that happens.

If Catton were available at the Pens pick and we passed on him I would be apoplectic to be honest.

It would be a head scratcher, but I'm guessing he's picked up by the Habs or I dunno, maybe MIN.

 

[Sharkz4Fun]

A scenario where the Sharks pick #3-4 again and don't have an extra first is a nightmare. That'd basically be a DW tier retool season.

 

[CaptainShark]

I still prefer the Pens 1st rounder in 2025, as I think there is about a 66% chance of them regressing next season. That core is damn old, Guentzel is gone and I don’t think quality UFAs are attracted to that situation.

 

[Barrie22]

I still prefer the Pens 1st rounder in 2025, as I think there is about a 66% chance of them regressing next season. That core is damn old, Guentzel is gone and I don’t think quality UFAs are attracted to that situation.

Yeah next year we could potentially have 2 (as of right now) lottery picks.

 

[Shark Finn]

I'm thinking if the Pens pick lands in the top-10, they use it. No way they forfeit the pick to the Sharks, effectively telling everyone (including the fanbase that pays) that "Yeah.. We are probably gonna be even worse next year, so we better hold onto that pick."

 

[Juxtaposer]

It's more likely, but they still have to be outperformed by two of the flames, wild, NJ, BUF. not guaranteed that that happens.


It would be a head scratcher, but I'm guessing he's picked up by the Habs or I dunno, maybe MIN.

I think Columbus, Buffalo, and Montreal would all be good fits for Catton in the range I think he could go in.

I think we have to root against New Jersey and Minnesota for the optimal Pens’ pick to occur.

 

[gaucholoco3]

I think Columbus, Buffalo, and Montreal would all be good fits for Catton in the range I think he could go in.

I think we have to root against New Jersey and Minnesota for the optimal Pens’ pick to occur.

Rooting against NJ also helps improve the 2nd round pick. It could be a potential top 40 pick.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Rooting against NJ also helps improve the 2nd round pick. It could be a potential top 40 pick.

Definitely. Don’t see a difference between ~29-32 and ~40 in this draft.

 

[LadyStanley]

TSN did a draft lottery during TDL coverage. Sharks get #1 (and #11 from Pittsburgh). Ottawa #2.

 

[Juxtaposer]

TSN did a draft lottery during TDL coverage. Sharks get #1 (and #11 from Pittsburgh). Ottawa #2.

BRB manifesting this to happen…

 

[Zarzh]

Upside is All-Star C in the Jack Hughes mold. Downside is decent top-9 winger for a few years like Labanc.

I’m less concerned about Catton’s size than the fact that he plays tons of minutes in all situations with absolutely no talent around him. He didn’t show well at the Top Prospects Game, and though that doesn’t mean all that much it did strengthen my concern. Guys who are used to doing it all in juniors sometimes struggle to adjust to playing in an NHL system. But Catton is crazy talented. If we hadn’t drafted a similar guy in Smith last year I might be fully on the Catton train.

Size is a minor concern, but a major concern is he doesn't use teammates well, and other players have had more team success with less talent. It does seem like he sacrifices team success for personal success a bit, and how that translates is difficult to assess.

I'd put his base case as someone like Ryan Strome, where he needs to play with talented players but you aren't winning anything with him as a 2C.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Size is a minor concern, but a major concern is he doesn't use teammates well, and other players have had more team success with less talent. It does seem like he sacrifices team success for personal success a bit, and how that translates is difficult to assess.

I'd put his base case as someone like Ryan Strome, where he needs to play with talented players but you aren't winning anything with him as a 2C.

I’d put his expected outcome as Ryan Strome. I think his upside is quite a bit higher.

 

[fEyD08]

Looks so good

 

[Zarzh]

I’d put his expected outcome as Ryan Strome. I think his upside is quite a bit higher.

That's what I assumed base case means. I'm not particularly high on him, I'd see his upside as Clayton Keller.

 

[rekrul]

TSN did a draft lottery during TDL coverage. Sharks get #1 (and #11 from Pittsburgh). Ottawa #2.

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[PacificOceanPotion]

Edstrom is thought of as a top 6 center. Is he locked in at C or can he play W? I’m asking because I guess I’m wondering if Edstroms addition potentially bump Smith to wing If we get Celebrini and he’s our 1st line center?

 

[coooldude]

Edstrom is thought of as a top 6 center. Is he locked in at C or can he play W? I’m asking because I guess I’m wondering if Edstroms addition potentially bump Smith to wing If we get Celebrini and he’s our 1st line center?

I think he's more like a 3C. Grier is building a pipeline to a dominant, big 3C (Bystedt, Edstrom, Lund). Obviously wants that kind of player and is taking multiple shots on goal for one.

 

[Grinner]

I'd Grier is a believer in icing a shutdown 3rd line, then he just landed a key piece. Hopefully we land the 1oa and then we can move Bystedt to LW.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

I'd Grier is a believer in icing a shutdown 3rd line, then he just landed a key piece. Hopefully we land the 1oa and then we can move Byfield to LW.

I think you meant Bystedt lol

 

[The Nemesis]

You just know after today that we're going to end up drafting 3rd behind Chicago and like Ottawa or something and then will take Eiserman because he's the most Massachusetts prospect possible. And then trade down from the Pens pick to the late stages of the 1st round to take a big physical D who's an iffy skater because Tim Burke loves him some grindy pylons.

Because that would be the Sharkiest thing that could happen.

 

[coooldude]

You just know after today that we're going to end up drafting 3rd behind Chicago and like Ottawa or something and then will take Eiserman because he's the most Massachusetts prospect possible. And then trade down from the Pens pick to the late stages of the 1st round to take a big physical D who's an iffy skater because Tim Burke loves him some grindy pylons.

Because that would be the Sharkiest thing that could happen.

"Hello, mod community? I feel attacked by one of your own."

 

[Grinner]

I think you meant Bystedt lol

Yes, I corrected it

 

[Jargon]

You just know after today that we're going to end up drafting 3rd behind Chicago and like Ottawa or something and then will take Eiserman because he's the most Massachusetts prospect possible. And then trade down from the Pens pick to the late stages of the 1st round to take a big physical D who's an iffy skater because Tim Burke loves him some grindy pylons.

Because that would be the Sharkiest thing that could happen.

I feel like that’s Old Sharks drafting. I’ve been pleasantly surprised with Grier’s team’s drafting so far.

Also, we’re f***ing getting Celebrini, dammit. WE DESERVE SOME HAPPINESS