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2024 NHL Entry Draft Discussion, June 28-29th

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After the last several drafts, I'm trusting the scouting staff to come up with the best players.

I didn't do any scouting on Simashev/But when they were drafted, but since then I have and I love the picks.
The year before that I thought they blew it with Geekie, and I stated I'd trade him straight up for Kulich at the time and the year after, but after seeing the progression Geekie made this last year to his consistency, I'm a huge believer in Geekie and he and Doan were probably 2 of our best players at camp last year.

This is the best group of 'prospects' this franchise has ever had, so kudos to BA and scouting staff and I'm looking forward to tracking the 12 players they select this draft.
 
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Prestigeworldwide said:
I lived near Spokane as a kid, playing hockey and going to Chiefs games so I am a bit of a fan of Catton. I wouldn't mind getting another Keller/Cooley type player.

Sam Dickinson 6'2.75" 203 lbs and 3.64% body fat! also tied for 2nd in Bench.
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The run to the Memorial Cup final (and that he was great in the game) makes me think Dickenson will not fall to #6. :thumbd:
 
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Oh please discus further on discord.
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Mosby said:
I’ve heard we have Helenius in our top 5 so a dinner makes sense.
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Well, he was ranked 8th on the last McKenzie poll despite getting 0 top 5 votes. So I’d guess that means all of the surveyed scouts likely had him 6th-10th. Which is pretty awesome.
 
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BA & The Owskis sure know how to keep us on our toes. Imagine I told you all 72hrs ago that we’d have used our dinners on Lindstrom, Catton and Helenius and the rumors would be swirling around Sennecke and Helenius. The only D so far to even allude to Utah was Parekh of all players. Lol.

None of it means much. But it sure is surprising nonetheless.

I’m just glad this is such a good draft class. There are are 14 kids I’d be happy with at 6th. Haha.
 
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Bored and under the weather. Had a friend send me a scouting program, going to watch some Helenius tape. Any other names anyone curious about? No CHL on this particular program
Probably have time for 3 or 4 players
 
tucknroll said:
Bored and under the weather. Had a friend send me a scouting program, going to watch some Helenius tape. Any other names anyone curious about? No CHL on this particular program
Probably have time for 3 or 4 players
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So it’s Euro leagues?

Muggli - ZUG - SWI
Pulkkinen - JYP - FIN
Sahlin Wallenius - VAXJO JR. - SWE
Freij - VAXJO JR. - SWE
Badinka - MALMO - SWE
Shuravin - CSKA JR. - RUS
Soini - ILVES JR. - FIN
Vaisanen - KOOKOO - FIN
Eliasson - HV71 JR. - SWE
Ustinkov - ZURICH - SWI

These are 10 Defensemen usually ranked 33-100 and we’ve got a ton of picks in that range. If we’re seriously considering a forward at 6th, Im guessing we’ll go crazy on blue liners with those 6 picks we have from 38-100.
 
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So it’s Euro leagues?

Muggli - ZUG - SWI
Pulkkinen - JYP - FIN
Sahlin Wallenius - VAXJO JR. - SWE
Freij - VAXJO JR. - SWE
Badinka - MALMO - SWE
Shuravin - CSKA JR. - RUS
Soini - ILVES JR. - FIN
Vaisanen - KOOKOO - FIN
Eliasson - HV71 JR. - SWE
Ustinkov - ZURICH - SWI

These are 10 Defensemen usually ranked 33-100 and we’ve got a ton of picks in that range. If we’re seriously considering a forward at 6th, Im guessing we’ll go crazy on blue liners with those 6 picks we have from 38-100.
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Yeh it's pretty much all the euro leagues and world tournaments.

Is there 2 you would like to know about the most?

Helenius reminding me of Schmaltz. Watched his game against Sweden at men's and he was great for an 18y/o. Was lazier but very skilled in a blowout at u-18 against Norway and isn't blowing me away like I thought he would in this current liiga game, fantastic hands and passing. Good vision. Is able to carry the puck and see teammates in tight areas. Was able to use the body to push older players back surprisingly well for his age.. don't think he's as shifty or elusive as Nylander but he's a bit more engaged than Schmaltz. Think he has potential to top out somewhere between the two. But that's if all goes right.

Also watched some Solberg last night. Reminded me of Roman Polak. He really needs to work on his hands. Passing was ok but he would lose the puck in his skates 1/3 times he'd skate with it. I wouldn't use a first on him
 
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tucknroll said:
Yeh it's pretty much all the euro leagues and world tournaments.

Is there 2 you would like to know about the most?

Helenius reminding me of Schmaltz. Watched his game against Sweden at men's and he was great for an 18y/o. Was lazier but very skilled in a blowout at u-18 against Norway and isn't blowing me away like I thought he would in this current liiga game, fantastic hands and passing. Good vision. Is able to carry the puck and see teammates in tight areas. Was able to use the body to push older players back surprisingly well for his age.. don't think he's as shifty or elusive as Nylander but he's a bit more engaged than Schmaltz. Think he has potential to top out somewhere between the two. But that's if all goes right.

Also watched some Solberg last night. Reminded me of Roman Polak. He really needs to work on his hands. Passing was ok but he would lose the puck in his skates 1/3 times he'd skate with it. I wouldn't use a first on him
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Solberg my guess will go in the mid 2nd round. Cant see 1st round and early 2nd round but maybe Sharks or Hawks pick.
 
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rt said:
Yep! For Montreal. LOL

1. SJS: Celebrini
2. CHI: Levshunov
3. ANA: Lindstrom
4. CBJ: Sennecke
5. MTL: Demidov
6. UTA: ???
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"But no single team indicated they would feel secure in taking him with a top 2, 3 or even top-5 pick."
 
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I’ll betchbSolberg goes before 20 ;)
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The first 20 is pretty much going to be locked in. My guess lowest be #30 (NYR) 33 (San Jose) 36-(Columbus)37 range(Jets). Depends on if teams want to pick forward or defenseman. Sharks have #33 and #42 maybe one those they might draft him. Utah probably will select a forward with their #38 that is if #6 pick no forward slipped and draft defenseman. Could see a team taking the risk in later 1st round but can't see top 20.
 
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