HF Habs: 2025 NHL Draft: Part II

[OneSharpMarble]

I am hoping for Frondell at our position if Misa doesn't fall.

 

[Michelangelo]

If you pass on douches in hockey, you aren't gonna be picking from a very big pool of players.

Haha maybe it wasn't clear enough but I was being sarcastic

I would love to pick Desnoyers

 

[covfefe]

No I don’t and neither do you. None of the centers are in the Celebrini category. Contrary to what many here think, there aren’t many centers better than Suzuki in the NHL.

Let’s put it this way, there are a ton of better dmen than Guhle in the NHL but not a ton of better centers than Suzuki. So why are we passing up on a clear cut upgrade at a weaker position and probably the best player in the draft for someone who likely won’t overtake Suzuki but would rather complement him?

I would bet on Misa surpassing Suzuki. As a prospect he's been better than Nick at every comparable stage and I don't think it's unreasonable to think that continues in the NHL.

 

[Habs Icing]

I would bet on Misa surpassing Suzuki. As a prospect he's been better than Nick at every comparable stage and I don't think it's unreasonable to think that continues in the NHL.

Is it guaranteed he'll play center?

 

[crosbyshow]

Benjamin Kindel......that dude is a hell of a player.

Easitly a.top 10 talent but oh he is not 6.0 dumb shi.... he is 5.10.

88 points in 53 games in the W..

 

[The Great Weal]

I would bet on Misa surpassing Suzuki. As a prospect he's been better than Nick at every comparable stage and I don't think it's unreasonable to think that continues in the NHL.

He's a better prospect than Suzuki was, but that alone doesn't mean he will surpass Suzuki. Cody Glass was a better prospect than Suzuki, how did that turn out? Not saying Misa will be Cody Glass 2.0 but there are a lot of factors to consider. Primarily the fact that Misa isn't a slam dunk #1C like Celebrini/Bedard and there aren't that many #1Cs better than Suzuki.

 

[SlafySZN]

Been wanting to draft a Norwegian for a while. I like this kid.

Very interesting to see if he’ll be taken in the first round.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Very interesting to see if he’ll be taken in the first round.

No way

 

[montreal]

Ryabkin Goal 0:14
Vaclav Nestrasil Hit 2:20
Benák Assist 4:27
Ryabkin Hit 8:07
Ryabkin Ejected For Hit 8:58
Benák Assist 9:27

 

[Anardil]

Of course they do - Hutson, Guhle, Reinbacher. And they really don't need left defensemen.

You certainly have a lower bar for what qualifies as a 1st pair dman.

I grew up watching the 70s dynasty, and no one you listed would replace any of the Big 3. 'THAT' is my definition of a 1st pair dman.

 

[Nevins]

Justin Carbonneau is a 6'2'' RW who has 38 goals in 52 games (73 pts).Powet forward with a great shut (snipper), not afraid to play in traffic and skating is good.I would select him with our second first choice because the Habs do not have many true snipers.



From nhlentrydraft.com ( scouting report):Carbonneau has the potential to be an elite offensive contributor at the next level, but he may need to mature and round out his game to secure a spot in the top six on an NHL roster. For a team seeking more offensive talent in their forward group, Carbonneau would be a solid mid-first-round pick in the 2025 draft.4 févr. 2025

 

[Boyon90]

kimelman can go ride a camel, one caufield is enough, for every caufield we need a suzuki, and so far we only have one, I woud look for someone else

 

[HuGort]

Benjamin Kindel......that dude is a hell of a player.

Easitly a.top 10 talent but oh he is not 6.0 dumb shi.... he is 5.10.

88 points in 53 games in the W..

Kindel on my radar with Flames pick.

 

[McGees]

I'm seeing a lot of top 6 talk here...
I don't see us picking higher than 7/8 so those big names likely won't be in the conversation.
How big is the next tier or is it still all over the map at this point?

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

I think O'Brien may be the guy from the group where we'll be picking. I know another RHC isn't necessarily ideal but he's just so goddamn smart. Would be great to pair with Demidov, they'd wreak havoc.

 

[SOLR]

Justin Carbonneau is a 6'2'' RW who has 38 goals in 52 games (73 pts).Powet forward with a great shut (snipper), not afraid to play in traffic and skating is good.I would select him with our second first choice because the Habs do not have many true snipers.



From nhlentrydraft.com ( scouting report):Carbonneau has the potential to be an elite offensive contributor at the next level, but he may need to mature and round out his game to secure a spot in the top six on an NHL roster. For a team seeking more offensive talent in their forward group, Carbonneau would be a solid mid-first-round pick in the 2025 draft.4 févr. 2025

Yes, 100%

We don't have any natural RW, who shoots right and have some grit.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

Justin Carbonneau is a 6'2'' RW who has 38 goals in 52 games (73 pts).Powet forward with a great shut (snipper), not afraid to play in traffic and skating is good.I would select him with our second first choice because the Habs do not have many true snipers.



From nhlentrydraft.com ( scouting report):Carbonneau has the potential to be an elite offensive contributor at the next level, but he may need to mature and round out his game to secure a spot in the top six on an NHL roster. For a team seeking more offensive talent in their forward group, Carbonneau would be a solid mid-first-round pick in the 2025 draft.4 févr. 2025

He's got great tools but I have some pretty significant concerns about his hockey sense. I think that will limit him to being a bottom 6er, maybe carving out a Will Carrier type career.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

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kimelman can go ride a camel, one caufield is enough, for every caufield we need a suzuki, and so far we only have one, I woud look for someone else

Yeah, no, Schmidt is too small. 5'7? No. Sorry, kid.

Kindel is 5'10 & people already think he's small. He's so much better than Schmidt.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I'm seeing a lot of top 6 talk here...
I don't see us picking higher than 7/8 so those big names likely won't be in the conversation.
How big is the next tier or is it still all over the map at this point?

All over the map.

Top 7 is generally considered to include: Schaefer, Misa, Frondell, Hagens, Martone, Eklund & Desnoyers.

After that, there's Mrtka (RD), Smith (LD), Lakovic (big W), Bear (LW), O'Brien (C), Martin (C), Kindel (C), Spence (W), and then there's McQueen, a top 8 forward that's been out majority of the season due to a bad back.

 

[MasterMatt25]

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kimelman can go ride a camel, one caufield is enough, for every caufield we need a suzuki, and so far we only have one, I woud look for someone else

Schmidt doesn't fit a need but he's a hella good prospect. His size will def make him go lower than it should

 

[Nevins]

He's got great tools but I have some pretty significant concerns about his hockey sense. I think that will limit him to being a bottom 6er, maybe carving out a Will Carrier type career.

Will Carrier with much more talent

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

How far will Hagens fall ?

For the hype he is and the team he's playing with his season is rather underwhelming.

No way anyone even considers this guy going top 4. Well, unless Schaefer's injury is more concerning.

 

[WeThreeKings]

How far will Hagens fall ?

For the hype he is and the team he's playing with his season is rather underwhelming.

No way anyone even considers this guy going top 4. Well, unless Schaefer's injury is more concerning.

Early as 2, latest is 4.

 

[SlafySZN]

Don't know if it's been said but Grant McCagg said he had an info that McQueen is aiming for a come back on march 4th.

 

[McGees]

Don't know if it's been said but Grant McCagg said he had an info that McQueen is aiming for a come back on march 4th.

If he shows up and is healthy, should be right in our wheelhouse to pick.