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

[CheldishGamibno]

Me for the rest of the day



I do find it amusing how people are already turning on each other even before the pick.

It's just HUMAN NATURE

9 hrs left boizzz!

 

[Rapala]

Guhle played the second most games being Matheson

Plus 10 at the Worlds.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Don’t see why where Michkov went has any relevance to what I said. The argument was that Michkov would be going 2nd overall if he was actually that good, so why shouldn’t Demidov undoubtedly go 1/2 if he’s much better than Michkov based on the same argument?

I don't know who made that 2nd overall argument as I don't have time to read previous pages on this rapidly moving thread but Michkov was ranked 5th on Bobby Mac's poll of scouts last year and Demidov is ranked #2. Of course every team has a different list and this year there lists are more variable as there isn't much separating the next ~10 picks after Celebrini which is why there is so much uncertainty in where players ranked near the top will go. This is the only thing all the hockey pundits seem to be unanimous about.

The Russian factor will always be there plus we keyboard warriors don't personally know the players and haven't interviewed them in person. NHL scouting teams have done their homework on all the players. Russians are more difficult to evaluate in this sense as scouts don't have as much access to view them live, talk to coaches, teammates etc.

 

[Essenege]

I want Demidov but most likely he won’t be available because:

- McKenzie ranking shows 6/10 scouts have him 2, probably all top 4.

- Michkov coming in next year really puts to rest the whole “Russian factor risk” narrative.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

I want Demidov but most likely he won’t be available because:

- McKenzie ranking shows 6/10 scouts have him 2, probably all top 4.

- Michkov coming in next year really puts to rest the whole “Russian factor risk” narrative.

The russian factor risk for Demidov was already dead , him and his camp were much more vocal about wanting to play in NA than Michkovs. Still , Its funny how things shifted with Michkov

 

[sampollock]

Man the habs need scoring we need Demi lol

 

[Supersonic]

Cheers to everyone keeping the content going during the dead of summer for us playoff-less teams

Checking in for the draft tonight, going to golf this afternoon and blame all my poor shots on refreshing my browser for Habs updates

 

[YukonCornelius 5thOA]

I wonder if everyone will act like adults tonight?

You know that answer!

 

[Jaynki]

It’s hilarious to go RD in a F heavy draft and then LD in the next draft while you’ve desperately needed a game-breaking F for years and years and years and have an over abundance of LDs.

I hope to see how they dig themselves out of the hole.

There is worst hole to dig yourself out when you draft number 1 and 2 dman and very scarce asset.

 

[Richiebottles]

I horrified of us drafting for need instead of BPA.

Literally never turns out well

 

[sampollock]

Cheers to everyone keeping the content going during the dead of summer for us playoff-less teams

Checking in for the draft tonight, going to golf this afternoon and blame all my poor shots on refreshing my browser for Habs updates

crank a beer for us on the course raining here cant swing the sticks today

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Looks like Lindstrom might be a faller.

 

[McGees]

You guys…Pronmans mocks a highly accurate and not only was Demidov available, but we passed on him and pick Buium.

Just a warning so you understand it is very possible come draft time.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Going back to Grant and the Levshunov thing, what's his issue with that kid lmao

 

[Hannibal]

Looks like Lindstrom might be a faller.

Dont know where you saw that, but everything i hear is Lindstrom at 4 to CLB

 

[Tyson]

Looks like Lindstrom might be a faller.

So hard to predict.

 

[Whitesnake]

I horrified of us drafting for need instead of BPA.

Literally never turns out well

In tonight's case, Demidov is BPA and Needs.

I love drafts...but geez, not sure what it is this year...I can't wait till pick 5 is done...

 

[Seb]

In tonight's case, Demidov is BPA and Needs.

I love drafts...but geez, not sure what it is this year...I can't wait till pick 5 is done...

So is Lindstrom!

One of the two please!!!

 

[Deebs]

now you talking if Demi is gone

No, that's my guy. I'm good with Demi as well

 

[sampollock]

Habs trade the jet pick or not???????????????????

 

[YukonCornelius 5thOA]

Going back to Grant and the Levshunov thing, what's his issue with that kid lmao

According to Grant they went to high school together and Lev bullied him.

 

[SOLR]

'' with Dach coming back''

...

for how many games? bro is made of glass

Granted, that's why the next need we have is a top 6 CENTER, something for the 2025 draft.

 

[Tyson]

Going back to Grant and the Levshunov thing, what's his issue with that kid lmao

Grant is his own worst enemy. He actually seems like a pretty knowledgeable guy but then he shows a side of himself that totally discredits him.

 

[Schooner Guy]

I want Demidov but most likely he won’t be available because:

- McKenzie ranking shows 6/10 scouts have him 2, probably all top 4.

- Michkov coming in next year really puts to rest the whole “Russian factor risk” narrative.

The Russian factor has a lot more complexities to it than just their KHL contracts. That's only one component.

 

[sampollock]

we need updates on the workings of KH
Engles you tool, thought you had insight!!