HF Habs: 2025 NHL Draft: Part II

[Scintillating10]

Yes I think he’s gonna be the target in the 1st round. Sam Bennett type of player that we need

I doubt he slides to 17, but last year I didn't think Demidov be there at 5.

 

[LesCactus]

I think Habs are in a great position to take risks with certain players who may have lower floors but extremely high upside (Bear now due to his injury & Carbonneau)

 

[Schooner Guy]

I think Habs are in a great position to take risks with certain players who may have lower floors but extremely high upside (Bear now due to his injury & Carbonneau)

McQueen if he slides?

It probably all depends on whether we trade one (or both) of our 1st round picks for a center. If we only have one 1st round pick, we may be less likely to take on a risky pick.

 

[waitin425]

Calgary is going to slide to 11th and we are going to make the playoffs.

At 11th I hope Mrtka or Bear are there.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Calgary is going to slide to 11th and we are going to make the playoffs.

At 11th I hope Mrtka or Bear are there.

Bear will be, not sure I'd use an 11th on someone with an achilles injury.

 

[Team_Spirit]

 

[Doublechin]

Bear will be, not sure I'd use an 11th on someone with an achilles injury.

If Calgary is at 11, long shot IMO

You bundle both picks and try to get into the top 6-7 assuming you're not using them for picks

We need quality, not quantity
Do whatever it takes to get a center from this draft even if you sign/trade for one

 

[Lockin17]

IF both of O,brien and Martin are available with our first pick,, who do you pick ?

That's a hard one for me.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

IF both of O,brien and Martin are available with our first pick,, who do you pick ?

That's a hard one for me.

Very tough. I think it's far likelier Martin would be available than O'Brien at this point, and I do have the latter ahead on my limited list, but I have time for Martin's case on the Habs team construction.

OHL playoffs will definitely paint a canvas.

 

[Lockin17]

I see one of them NYI, PITT , BOSTON trading back.

Exemple :

NYI #12
for
MTL : #16 + #49

PITT #7 + #64
for
MTL #16 + #17

Boston #8 + #52
for
MTL : #16 +#17

 

[WeThreeKings]

If Calgary is at 11, long shot IMO

You bundle both picks and try to get into the top 6-7 assuming you're not using them for picks

We need quality, not quantity
Do whatever it takes to get a center from this draft even if you sign/trade for one

People picking in the Desnoyers/Frondell range aren't going to be trading back into the teens. Those teams need quality too.

IF both of O,brien and Martin are available with our first pick,, who do you pick ?

That's a hard one for me.

Martin. Don't need a right shot perimeter playmaker in O'Brien.

 

[Blame the referee]

IF both of O,brien and Martin are available with our first pick,, who do you pick ?

That's a hard one for me.

O’brien easily for me

 

[SuzukiSZN]

IF both of O,brien and Martin are available with our first pick,, who do you pick ?

That's a hard one for me.

O’Brien has elite vision/passing and can score in many ways.

Martin has been one of my favorite player to watch through the year and I think he would fit well with the habs.

 

[Vachon23]

IF both of O,brien and Martin are available with our first pick,, who do you pick ?

That's a hard one for me.

Martin

I think he would be a great identity pick

 

[Vachon23]

If Calgary is at 11, long shot IMO

You bundle both picks and try to get into the top 6-7 assuming you're not using them for picks

We need quality, not quantity
Do whatever it takes to get a center from this draft even if you sign/trade for one

I think one of those pick is getting traded in the package for a 2 C

 

[Lockin17]

I think one of those pick is getting traded in the package for a 2 C

Someone in mind for a 2C ?

 

[Vachon23]

Someone in mind for a 2C ?

Many names have been mentioned in the trade thread, let’s see who will be available

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I would Draft Quinn Hutson with our 4th round pick.
Might be 23 years old, but he had a great year in Boston.
He's got good AHL potential, might even crack Habs lineup if he keeps improving.

He can't be drafted.



I'd trade just making the playoffs for Misa any day of the week.

 

[LesCactus]

If both of our picks are in the teens, he should be selected with one of them.

 

[bopeep]

If both of our picks are in the teens, he should be selected with one of them.

Game 1 in their series against Saginaw, Erie just scored 7 consecutive goals in the 2nd period alone, Spence is credited with 2 of them.

 

[The Last Red]

He can't be drafted.



I'd trade just making the playoffs for Misa any day of the week.

It was never a possibility or option.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Hagens with the game winner, though I found it was more a reprieve for the rest of an okay two periods of play. He was fine in the first.

I do have questions about his lack of shooter's mentality, he passes on great chances too often to make that extra pass. Not something I detected last year when I was less attentive to the 2025 eligibles, so now I wonder if it's a case of who he is playing with driving this decision making...or it's ingrained.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Hagens with the game winner, though I found it was more a reprieve for the rest of an okay two periods of play. He was fine in the first.

I do have questions about his lack of shooter's mentality, he passes on great chances too often to make that extra pass. Not something I detected last year when I was less attentive to the 2025 eligibles, so now I wonder if it's a case of who he is playing with driving this decision making...or it's ingrained.

He's a pass first type at his core, he leans very much playmaker. He does have a good shot though, I've seen him score on some laser wrist shots.

 

[Goldenhands]

Unless Im wrong, both Hensler and Lakovic's season is over, Moose Jaw finished last in the WHL and Hensler played on a poor team in the NCAA as well. They turned 18 before january 1st, so they wont plaay the U18.

That lack of exposure is good news to me since they are who I hope drop on draft day.

 

[WinterLion]

Unless Im wrong, both Hensler and Lakovic's season is over, Moose Jaw finished last in the WHL and Hensler played on a poor team in the NCAA as well. They turned 18 before january 1st, so they wont plaay the U18.

That lack of exposure is good news to me since they are who I hope drop on draft day.

How do you feel about Lakovic's jam/physical game? You think he'll toughen up?