2024 NHL Draft

[PK Cronin]

totally agree. No need to move it around city to city. All star game already serves that purpose. This venue is built for TV and in person.

I'm pretty sure they're moving to a de-centralized draft and there won't be anymore in person.

 

[heatedskates]

I'm pretty sure they're moving to a de-centralized draft and there won't be anymore in person.

poor choice if they go that route vs this route.

 

[Osakahaus]

Best case scenario is we also keep the 2nds and can get someone like Hutson

 

[PK Cronin]

poor choice if they go that route vs this route.

https://thehockeynews.com/news/report-nhl-votes-to-decentralize-draft

 

[The Wahligator]

Nevermind, flyers reporter I saw was wrong

 

[FoxYou727]

Best case scenario is we also keep the 2nds and can get someone like Hutson

Highly doubt Lou got 2 2nds just to keep them...

 

[periferal]

Fully agreee
Just texted my son that
If I'm Bettman, I sign a 20-year contract
This thing is an amazing facility unlike I've seen
Concerts must be something else there

Was there opening night for U2. Its really something else.

 

[leeroggy]

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/cole-eiserman-new-york-islanders-no-20-2024-nhl-draft

This is a really interesting read

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I am happy Lou did not go conservative in the first rd. You have to swing for the fences mining for a definitive top 6 player. You can go safe in the 2nd rd if they keep the picks. Like I just said in on the Main board, Isles have had some good luck with some 1st rd droppers in Barzal and Dobson before, maybe this is 3 times the charm. The best dropper of all was Bossy, but that would not be fair to anyone to compare him to a top 10 worthy player of all time.

 

[scott99]

The one thing I’m happy and giving Lou credit for is they didn’t overthink it. We didn’t make some crazy off the board pic I can live with this.

That’s what I was thinking. Eiserman was there, don’t try and make a wacko pick, take the stud. So glad they did.

 

[doublechili]

You can't argue with taking a guy who was a potential #1 a year ago and is arguably the best natural goal scorer in the draft. Glad he dropped to us. In his highlights there was a goal where he one-timed a pass coming down the slot and he put it about a foot off the ice and just inside the post. He was so smooth and natural doing it - on that one at least he really did look like a pure scorer.

And me saying the Isles should take EJ Emery? Not sure what I was thinking. That guy stinks.

 

[SI90]

You can't argue with taking a guy who was a potential #1 a year ago and is arguably the best natural goal scorer in the draft. Glad he dropped to us. In his highlights there was a goal where he one-timed a pass coming down the slot and he put it about a foot off the ice and just inside the post. He was so smooth and natural doing it - on that one at least he really did look like a pure scorer.

And me saying the Isles should take EJ Emery? Not sure what I was thinking. That guy stinks.

Emery was one of my favorite players. Same with Gabe Perrault. Now I gotta hate them.

 

[MichaelK]

I probably would have gone for Stolberg, but I do like we are gambling more than during Trotz

 

[xECK29x]

I'm pretty sure they're moving to a de-centralized draft and there won't be anymore in person.

It’s a crime they are going to suck all this energy out of the event to save billionaires costs on flights and travel.

 

[Lek]

Emery was one of my favorite players. Same with Gabe Perrault. Now I gotta hate them.

you can always like a player, and still hate the team.

 

[leeroggy]

Was there opening night for U2. Its really something else.

Was the sound quality different from normal arena concerts?
It looks more like an opera house design.

 

[Chardo]

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/cole-eiserman-new-york-islanders-no-20-2024-nhl-draft

This is a really interesting read

I could have been reading about Oliver Wahlstrom

You can't argue with taking a guy who was a potential #1 a year ago and is arguably the best natural goal scorer in the draft. Glad he dropped to us. In his highlights there was a goal where he one-timed a pass coming down the slot and he put it about a foot off the ice and just inside the post. He was so smooth and natural doing it - on that one at least he really did look like a pure scorer.

And me saying the Isles should take EJ Emery? Not sure what I was thinking. That guy stinks.

Aatu Raty was a potential #1 who fell. They don't always work out.

 

[The Real JT]

It’s a well-worn cliché that you draft either for need or for best player available. Last night the isles arguably got both.

In that respect, yesterday was a big win for the organization.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Perif, NO ONE thought that of Bossy when he was drafted

Seriously, have you made ONE positive comment here in the last 3 months? You shit on everything.

Bossy went 15th in a smaller league. This kud outscored every single USNTDP player in history

Though it is not a guarantee, people who are worried this is another Wally 2.- pick, his stats are much more prolific, I hope they don't overcook him if he has a big D+1 year. If he does we can get excited of potentially seeing Barzal feeding him passes, his release is elite. Players having a great shots have varying releases, this is a player that has a terrific release, this is what separates elite shooters. Excited to see what Eiserman do next year in Boston U.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

As a NHL scout once told me, draft picks turned into prospects are just trading chips. If Lou makes 2 picks, let's hope he finds a Raty or 2 in the second rd.

Knowing Lou, he wants to improve more immediately, rather than wait 2 to 3 years or more for 2nd rounders to develop.

 

[crashthenet]

I am happy Lou did not go conservative in the first rd. You have to swing for the fences mining for a definitive top 6 player. You can go safe in the 2nd rd if they keep the picks. Like I just said in on the Main board, Isles have had some good luck with some 1st rd droppers in Barzal and Dobson before, maybe this is 3 times the charm. The best dropper of all was Bossy, but that would not be fair to anyone to compare him to a top 10 worthy player of all time.

A little boom bust but he was the BPA. Some commentary is a little silly. Who compares him to Bellows? There is no comparison in terms of skill, potential and the relative talent available at that pick. We actually had the two players taken immediately after Bellows on the team this year. His scoring and skating are well ahead of Wahlstrom at the same age. If Wahlstrom didn't have to be first and last on the buffet line, he could have had a chance. Skating improved not at all and his conditioning was awful. Elite shot and mediocre work ethic. Should have Been in the AHL longer.

I liked Hage a lot but you don't pass on this 17 year old at 20.

 

[Isles72]

they have millions of picks, so why not trade a few to move up. Can only have 50 contracts.

and kudos to the owner not trotting up there with his wife for their second pick of the night .

once was enough

 

[The Winter Soldier]

A little boom bust but he was the BPA. Some commentary is a little silly. Who compares him to Bellows? There is no comparison in terms of skill, potential and the relative talent available at that pick. We actually had the two players taken immediately after Bellows on the team this year. His scoring and skating are well ahead of Wahlstrom at the same age. If Wahlstrom didn't have to be first and last on the buffet line, he could have had a chance. Skating improved not at all and his conditioning was awful. Elite shot and mediocre work ethic. Should have Been in the AHL longer.

I liked Hage a lot but you don't pass on this 17 year old at 20.

I have read Hage's name a lot. I must admit, I am not the draft follower I once was. Used to spend many hours watching tape so my knowledge in this area is not great this time around. But the tape I have seen on Eiserman, I was impressed and very pleased the Isles got potentially top end talent at #20. His stats in US Development teams don't lie. Almost reminded me of Bossy's stats when he fell to #15, and there were only 18-21 teams in the league at that draft. I hope Eiserman will work on his weaknesses, the skating is not a weakness from what I can see, Brett Hull was once critiqued for this, he made up for it by having a unique talent for materializing in soft space to fire his one timer. From the highlight package I have seen, Eiserman scores from all angles. Hoping he has the work ethic and hunger to score. Bossy was hungry to score, so much so, it shortened his career. This all in all was an exciting pick. I was waiting for the Isles to do something exciting, so while I know the chances this is not Bossy 2.0. If Eiserman can play in the top 6 in a year from now if he shows a big D+1, maybe he can be here sooner than later. Even with Lou's overcooking prospects MO.

 

[NC 1972]

Fully agreee
Just texted my son that
If I'm Bettman, I sign a 20-year contract
This thing is an amazing facility unlike I've seen
Concerts must be something else there

I could be wrong but, I thought the draft format going forward will mimic that of the NFL

 

[IslesNorway]

I kinda like the NHL draft format. It's more genuine than that of the NFL although I really do understand why they don't wanna fly tens of people (and probably wives and kids) out to various cities year after year. Much more sustainable doing like the NFL.