GDT: 2024 NHL Entry Draft, at The Sphere in Vegas, Friday, June 28, 7 p.m. edt | SN, TVA Sports, ESPN, NHLN

[jaffy27]

I don't believe this at all. They target Demidov.

If they would target Levshunov they would be open to down trade their pick a bit

With Anaheim picking right after, not a chance

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

And we’re back

 

[Sasha Orlov]

You okay man?

We’ll see

 

[The Last Red]

Everyone thinks they are picking Levshunov, including their beat writer Scott Powers. They won't get him if they trade down.

Anaheim will be fascinating. Just take Silayev please.

Just take any D, even Buium. That will get us Lindstrom or Demidov. Either is fine.

 

[Bourdon101]

I don't believe this at all. They target Demidov.

If they would target Levshunov they would be open to down trade their pick a bit

If they believe Anaheim wants Levshunov, which is very likely, they would refuse any trade down because they are targeting Lev.

 

[sampollock]

If they believe Anaheim wants Levshunov, which is very likely, they would refuse any trade down because they are targeting Lev.

they wont get him if they trade down.

 

[Lshap]

Beer and Pizza is the way.

Always go BPA in the draft - Beer, Pizza, Antacids

 

[sampollock]

Always go BPA in the draft - Beer, Pizza, Antacids

and some Angles Envy.. smooth
or
Jefferson's Ocean

 

[crosbyshow]

Demidov is an amazing passer as a winger.....perfect player to play with Bedard the sniper.

He is on the wing a bit like Jagr, Kane Kucherov were.

I hope I am wrong but I cant see them passing on him even if a good D would be great for their rebuilt

 

[Omar]

Just package 5 and 26 for 3! Secure the asset as the CIA would say

 

[BergevinBurner]

Fingers crossed that in 30 hours we'll have another core piece of out top 6 locked up, whether that's by draft or trade. I'll be very whelmed if we go with a defenseman and don't manage a trade for a top 6 talent.

Just package 5 and 26 for 3! Secure the asset as the CIA would say

I'd do that without hesitation if Anaheim was open to it.

 

[crosbyshow]

Just package 5 and 26 for 3! Secure the asset as the CIA would say

If by miracle, Chicago pass on Demidov...go !!! ..and I would add to it in a heartbeat

 

[The Great Weal]

now the anxiety is starting to kick in.

Watch the Ducks take Lindstrom and Jackets take Demidov despite the Hawks taking Levshunov.

 

[MD thaivuN]

It's kinda weird that everyone seems to know that Chicago is taking Levshunov. Would be hilarious if it was all just smokescreen to troll everyone.

But Anaheim and Columbus were always going to set the tone.

I don't think Demidov is the kind of player Anaheim wants. In a year where they're trading out finesse players, it's safe to say they're passing on Demidov.

Columbus, i have honestly no idea what they want. Their drafting and team building philosophy seems to lack any form of identity.

 

[Ozmodiar]

lets hope

1- San Jose Sharks: Macklin Celebrini (C)
2- Chicago Blackhawks: Artyom Levshunov (DD)
3- Anaheim Ducks: Anton Silayev (GM) or Beckett Sennecke (RW)
4- Columbus Blue Jackets: Cayden Lindstrom (C)
5- Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov (RW)

That’s my guess too.

 

[morhilane]

Columbus, i have honestly no idea what they want. Their drafting and team building philosophy seems to lack any form of identity.

They just changed GM, I'm not sure if they know what they want.

 

[JoelWarlord]

I don't believe this at all. They target Demidov.

If they would target Levshunov they would be open to down trade their pick a bit

No, if they want Levshunov they have to pick him at 2. Anaheim will take him at 3 if he's available so if they want him they can't trade down past 3 or swap picks with the Ducks who would just pick Levshunov themselves.

 

[sampollock]

No, if they want Levshunov they have to pick him at 2. Anaheim will take him at 3 if he's available so if they want him they can't trade down past 3 or swap picks with the Ducks who would just pick Levshunov themselves.

IF he dropped to 5 KH would take him.
ANA has too

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Everyone basically has Levshunov locked in for the hawks
Demidov has barely been linked to the ducks

So the Demidov dream will depend on what the jackets do.

 

[waffledave]

Watch the Ducks take Lindstrom and Jackets take Demidov despite the Hawks taking Levshunov.

This is the true worst case scenario.

Celebrini
Levshunov
Lindstrom
Demidov

That leaves us with Dickinson/Buium which are a tier lower, or Silayev/Parekh/Iginla/Sennecke/Catton which are IMO a tier lower than that.

 

[Wats]

Everyone basically has Levshunov locked in for the hawks
Demidov has barely been linked to the ducks

So the Demidov dream will depend on what the jackets do.

Jackets have so many Russians, would be surprised if they dont take him if available.

 

[Tyson]

Jackets have so many Russians, would be surprised if they dont take him if available.

Yeah and with all those Russians it has not equated to success.

 

[Hins77]

This is the true worst case scenario.

Celebrini
Levshunov
Lindstrom
Demidov

That leaves us with Dickinson/Buium which are a tier lower, or Silayev/Parekh/Iginla/Sennecke/Catton which are IMO a tier lower than that.

Pick buium and in 1 year or 2 get, a top 6 forward vs a dman. I mean, take the best and make. Makes some Moves after. I think, if Levshunov is going in Chichago. I could see Buium in Anaheim. He is from the area. And he is a future top 2 dman. Thats what you want at 3 anyway.

 

[JoelWarlord]

Jackets have so many Russians, would be surprised if they dont take him if available.

They also have a big need at 2C, setting up for the future with Fantilli and Lindstrom is extremely attractive for NHL GMs. Timmins has a big role there too and Lindstrom is the kind of athlete he would be head over heels for.

 

[Doublechin]

Everyone basically has Levshunov locked in for the hawks
Demidov has barely been linked to the ducks

So the Demidov dream will depend on what the jackets do.

Yup and the best part is if there's one team desperate for centers in their pipeline it's Colombus, beyond Fantilli which is already questionable as a future C, there's literally no top 6 C's neither in the pros or the minors

I wouldn't be surprised if the grab Helenius in case they're concerned with Lindstrom's back