GDT: 2024 NHL Entry Draft - Round 1 - June 28th - 7 P.M. / Round 2-7 - June 29th - 11 A.M

[NJDevs26]

What I find amusing is people constantly cry Fitz drafts for need, complains we need centers then complains when Fitz doesn't draft that.

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

Let's get Matvei Shuravin and Kevin He in the 5th round, boys!

He would look tough on a jersey lol

In a bad way, sadly

 

[youryeah]

traff seems like decent value at 91

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[NjDevsRR]

What I find amusing is people constantly cry Fitz drafts for need, complains we need centers then complains when Fitz doesn't draft that.

*need size*

NOT LIKE THAT

*need goalies*

NOT LIKE THAT

*need D upgrade*

NOT LIKE THAT

 

[Unknown Caller]

I don’t think we can say “entered” since he never left.

Guys like Casey and Nemec were skill/upside picks at least.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1800530989711855618

I don’t think this was a reach or a bad pick

 

[StevenToddIves]

Welp, there goes Shuravin. Stanley Cup champs get a 1st round talent at #97 overall.

 

[TrufleShufle]

Some guy just lost his mind at the pick.

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

What I find amusing is people constantly cry Fitz drafts for need, complains we need centers then complains when Fitz doesn't draft that.

Id like this if I could but Fitz drafted my like button over a center! Lmfao

Keep the no-center train running, we dont need them and management could care less fans cry about it

 

[MachoDiablo]

I'm cool with the "add some beef" strategy; while the Devils have struggled against a lot of teams over the last decade, it's hard to ignore just how much they've had trouble with teams that can combine some size and speed...ok, fine, I don't have stats about that in front of me, but it's definitely been a vibe.

They have a really good core together with a lot of skill guys, but between today and guessing what happens starting Monday, the goal will be to surround them with guys who bring some snarl and forechecking power. Basically, they know what their core is, now it's about building around that core. Makes enough sense for me.

And yeah, it's key that they're also loading up on prospects when you consider that said core's window is open and they're undoubtedly going to be trading prospects away for NHL help over the next couple of years. Keep the pool deep, wrack up picks/players/assets (including the additional second they now have for next year), give yourself flexibility.

 

[StevenToddIves]

Matvei Shuravin will be the steal of the late 2024 draft, mark my words on that one. What a pick for Florida.

 

[Guttersniped]

Who the f*** is Gregor Biber?

 

[AfroThunder396]

The Pikkarainen Era in NJ was one of the weirder things I remember.

7th round pick in 2002, played 3 years in Albany and then went back to Europe in 2005. Everyone forgot about him until 2009 when Lou suddenly reveals he'll be coming over and playing on the NHL roster. Had 1 goal in 31 games and then gets waived. He was famously was sad about it. Played 1 game in Lowell and then got loaned to the KHL and was never heard from again. Bizarre situation.

 

[StevenToddIves]

I'm cool with the "add some beef" strategy; while the Devils have struggled against a lot of teams over the last decade, it's hard to ignore just how much they've had trouble with teams that can combine some size and speed...ok, fine, I don't have stats about that in front of me, but it's definitely been a vibe.

They have a really good core together with a lot of skill guys, but between today and guessing what happens starting Monday, the goal will be to surround them with guys who bring some snarl and forechecking power. Basically, they know what their core is, now it's about building around that core. Makes enough sense for me.

And yeah, it's key that they're also loading up on prospects when you consider that said core's window is open and they're undoubtedly going to be trading prospects away for NHL help over the next couple of years. Keep the pool deep, wrack up picks/players/assets (including the additional second they now have for next year), give yourself flexibility.

Both Pikkarainen and Traff are good picks, because they are both raw talents with good skating and upside. Traff is a bit meaner, Pikkarainen more talented. Both can blast the puck. A lot to like with these picks.

 

[Guadana]

Goodbye.
We could make great pick but. When we would draft more RWs?

 

[StevenToddIves]

Goodbye.
We could make great pick but. When we would draft more RWs?

Well, I have to say I like Pikkarainen and Traff a lot more than Squires and Brown.

 

[JimEIV]

Fitz is a right wing extremist.

 

[MasterofGrond]

I’m not mad at the picks, I think they’re good, I’m just mad at who we’re leaving on the board

 

[Guadana]

Ustinkov, Kol

and


KRUTOV!!!!


I still have hopes.
But I will not forget Fitz for two right wingers for the same position. After right wingers in the middle of the draft year ago.

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

Ustinkov, Kol

and


KRUTOV!!!!


I still have hopes.
But I will not forget Fitz for two right wingers for the same position. After right wingers in the middle of the draft year ago.

Ustinkov?

That name is ripe for picking if he plays poorly in the NHL

 

[StevenToddIves]

I'm agreeing with @Guadana that Krutov is a great late round sleeper. If there's a Gritsyuk in this draft, it may be him.

 

[Xirik]

If anything this shows that Fitz has a long term 3C coming to NJ when UFA starts.

 

[Guadana]

Well, I have to say I like Pikkarainen and Traff a lot more than Squires and Brown.

I dont understand this picks after them last year.

I dont like to load by wingers because they are not good assets and both doesnt look like players with higher ceiling.

I would prefer player with NHL tools like Shuravin.

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

If anything this shows that Fitz has a long term 3C coming to NJ when UFA starts.

No that cant be it!

It has to mean Fitzgerald hates drafting centers and purposely isnt doing it!!

 

[Guadana]

Ustinkov?

That name is ripe for picking if he plays poorly in the NHL

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