2025 NHL Draft: Lose a ton for Porter Martone

[slocal]

I know it will rustle @slocal 's jimmies but let's stay consistent and be patient until then.

 

[Juxtaposer]

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[StanleyCup2035]

I found it, @Juxtaposer. You renamed the draft thread on April 14th last year. The lottery was on May 7th, so 23 days prior to the draft.

Post in thread '2024 NHL Draft: WE DID IT, CELEBRINI IS OURS!!!'

Apr 14, 2024

Depends who is available. I think they’re’ll be better options at 33, but at 43 I think he’s worth the risk. It seems like he might be healthy enough to play U18, so I’ll be super interested how he does if so. It will impact his draft rankings quite a bit I imagine.


Feels like another Havelid type to me. I almost included him in that list because he’s not that far off of the Kiviharju/Mews/Hutson group. Wouldn’t be my preference at 43 I don’t think. If I’m remembering correctly, I want to say I liked him at last year’s U18 a little.

My ideal first two rounds would be something like...

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[StanleyCup2035]

The April 14th re-naming happened between Game 80 and 81 of the regular reason last year:

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[Juxtaposer]

I found it, @Juxtaposer. You renamed the draft thread on April 14th last year. The lottery was on May 7th, so 23 days prior to the draft.

Post in thread '2024 NHL Draft: WE DID IT, CELEBRINI IS OURS!!!'

Apr 14, 2024

Depends who is available. I think they’re’ll be better options at 33, but at 43 I think he’s worth the risk. It seems like he might be healthy enough to play U18, so I’ll be super interested how he does if so. It will impact his draft rankings quite a bit I imagine.


Feels like another Havelid type to me. I almost included him in that list because he’s not that far off of the Kiviharju/Mews/Hutson group. Wouldn’t be my preference at 43 I don’t think. If I’m remembering correctly, I want to say I liked him at last year’s U18 a little.

My ideal first two rounds would be something like...

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You've confused me again. Did we rename to a Buium theme at that time and not do anything Celebrini related until after the lottery?

 

[StanleyCup2035]

You've confused me again. Did we rename to a Buium theme at that time and not do anything Celebrini related until after the lottery?

That's correct. You renamed it to Buium theme, and then I renamed it to "We did it, Celebrini is ours" once we won the lottery on May 7th.

 

[gaucholoco3]

Sorry, I'm just extremely superstitious. I know my rhyming sucked and many have asked to re-name it. I just want to repeat the magic from last year where @Juxtaposer renamed before the lottery and we won the #1 pick. Also, I will repeat a promise from last year -- If Sharks don't win #1 pick, this is the last draft thread I am starting. G-d help us get our 1D...

What if we don’t win the lottery but Chi is stupid and we still get Schaefer? I would consider that a win.

 

[StanleyCup2035]

What if we don’t win the lottery but Chi is stupid and we still get Schaefer? I would consider that a win.

OK, that sounds good too. How about this: unless we win #1 pick or get Schaefer at #2, I won't make another draft thread.

 

[Juxtaposer]

That's correct. You renamed it to Buium theme, and then I renamed it to "We did it, Celebrini is ours" once we won the lottery on May 7th.

Hmmm then shouldn't we still steer clear of Schaefer-themed names?

 

[hohosaregood]

Sad purr for Schaefer

 

[gaucholoco3]

Hmmm then shouldn't we still steer clear of Schaefer-themed names?

That would definitely fit the good vibes of last year. The year before it was changed from Bedard to Smith before the lottery.

 

[Kcoyote3]

 

[JTB1974]

Hopefully with Schaefer being injured, Team's will just forget about him. Except us ofcourse.

 

[StanleyCup2035]

Hmmm then shouldn't we still steer clear of Schaefer-themed names?

That’s a good point!! I leave it in your capable hands!

 

[MackAttack71]

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Smitty?

 

[dmcccdmn]

In related news, BUF and CHI both won tonight. Nice news on an off day.

 

[Shark Finn]

We're picking 4th. Don't you worry.

 

[StanleyCup2035]

We're picking 4th. Don't you worry.

If luck’s on our side and the lottery’s bright,
We’ll dream of Martone lighting the night.
But fate has a twist, a shift in the air—
We land at the top and snag Schaefer with flair!

So dream all you want of Porter’s grand game,
But Mathew’s the prize—we’ll call out his name.
A future so bright, a defenseman so bold,
A Shark in the making, his story unfolds!

 

[Hodge]

6 goals and 25 points in 23 games for Hagens...how can anyone justify taking this guy over Misa or Martone? Or maybe even Desnoyers for that matter.

 

[Celly4Celebrini]

damn i love Dickinson, but part of me does wish we had Pittsburghs 1 this year instead.

 

[dmcccdmn]

damn i love Dickinson, but part of me does wish we had Pittsburghs 1 this year instead.

We all did. We all did.

 

[Hodge]

We all did. We all did.

Only if the Penguins pick ends up being 1st overall. I would rather have Dickinson than anyone in this underwhelming draft class other than Schaefer.

 

[Kcoyote3]

Only if the Penguins pick ends up being 1st overall. I would rather have Dickinson than anyone in this underwhelming draft class other than Schaefer.

I think that's hyperbole. Even Pronman who is typically a bit conservative on projections has Hagens as "has the potential to be a play-driving No. 1 center in the NHL", Martone as "projects as a top line scoring winger in the NHL who could put up a ton of points." and Desnoyers as "has the potential to be a No. 1 center who can play in any situation."

Misa wasn't given a projection just that his play is very translatable, which it is. I think there is some good value in the top 4-5 this year. Bit of a let down after the last two drafts but still.

 

[Forlan]

damn i love Dickinson, but part of me does wish we had Pittsburghs 1 this year instead.

I totally agree if he's in the top 6

 

[Hodge]

I think that's hyperbole. Even Pronman who is typically a bit conservative on projections has Hagens as "has the potential to be a play-driving No. 1 center in the NHL", Martone as "projects as a top line scoring winger in the NHL who could put up a ton of points." and Desnoyers as "has the potential to be a No. 1 center who can play in any situation."

Misa wasn't given a projection just that his play is very translatable, which it is. I think there is some good value in the top 4-5 this year. Bit of a let down after the last two drafts but still.

But would you trade Dickinson for any of those forwards? I sure as hell wouldn't, especially considering where that would leave our defense prospect pool.