HF Habs: 2025 NHL Draft: Part II

[MarkovsKnee]

Who do you guys like for our 2 2nds? Pick #41 and #49.

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Is it also worth packaging those 2 picks to move up for another 1st? Is there at tier drop in the 30-40 range?

1. Nestrasil
2. Romano
3. Genborg

Are my top 3 choices from above.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

The Athletics two round mock is out, put together by Pronman and Wheeler. They have the Habs taking:

16. Justin Carbonneau
17. Jackson Smith
41. Mason West
49. Ryker Lee

Bear, Mrtka, Aitcheson, Lakovic, and Cootes were taken prior to our first round picks.

Not a fan of Jackson Smith. I seriously doubt we take him. I expect pick #17 to be traded anyway.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

I have a fixation on Gastrin, I just love his game, I would even consider him at 16 or 17 overall. Just a solid high character player with tools, size, good hockey IQ. Definitely above Malcolm Spence in my book.

 

[McGees]

Yeah, it is getting pretty irritating to read this thread and attempt to get info on players that will likely come out in the 8-20 range just for some other poster to instantly reply the classic "he won't be available".

Can we just let people share why they like such and such player? What if HuGo trade up a week before the draft like they did last year (Hage) and the circumstances change?

Sorry but All your favorite prospects will be gone.

 

[Hope Of Glory]

1. Nestrasil
2. Romano
3. Genborg

Are my top 3 choices from above.

I think it's the first time I see Romano's name around here. How's his skating?

How does he compare to other smallish skilled players we took around there (like Kidney for example)?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I think it's the first time I see Romano's name around here. How's his skating?

How does he compare to other smallish skilled players we took around there (like Kidney for example)?

He's nothing like Kidney. He's a terrific skater and has a Gallagher type work ethic. He's able to make plays while in motion / speed, and plays with pace. He's another RHS center. He isn't top 6 or bust due to his overall game, but he has top 6 upside.

He had a strong season and playoffs for a young Kitchener team. Not PPG strong, but close. He really stepped it up from his rookie year.

I expect him to break out next season.

Upside comp would be Anthony Cirelli/Vincent Trochek type. Both were drafted in 3rd round in their drafts though.

 

[Hope Of Glory]

He's nothing like Kidney. He's a terrific skater and has a Gallagher type work ethic. He's able to make plays while in motion / speed, and plays with pace. He's another RHS center. He isn't top 6 or bust due to his overall game, but he has top 6 upside.

He had a strong season and playoffs for a young Kitchener team. Not PPG strong, but close. He really stepped it up from his rookie year.

I expect him to break out next season.

Upside comp would be Anthony Cirelli/Vincent Trochek type. Both were drafted in 3rd round in their drafts though.

Really interesting profile then. Especially if we go "big" with some of our other picks, it would be nice to bet on some skills too. And 5'11 isn't exactly short anyway.

 

[Riggins]

Just saw the three 3rds we have are picks 79, 81 and 82:

That'll be fun on draft day. Lol But I expect at least one of those is traded.

 

[Goldenhands]

1. Nestrasil
2. Romano
3. Genborg

Are my top 3 choices from above.

I like Nestrasil and Genberg with our 2nds, big physical kids that would add size and toughness to our prospects pool. Romano I didnt watch at all, but I like your description.

 

[Shutdown]

He's nothing like Kidney. He's a terrific skater and has a Gallagher type work ethic. He's able to make plays while in motion / speed, and plays with pace. He's another RHS center. He isn't top 6 or bust due to his overall game, but he has top 6 upside.

He had a strong season and playoffs for a young Kitchener team. Not PPG strong, but close. He really stepped it up from his rookie year.

I expect him to break out next season.

Upside comp would be Anthony Cirelli/Vincent Trochek type. Both were drafted in 3rd round in their drafts though.

i watched some Kitchener games to get a sense of Cameron Reid and Romano was the one who stood out to me. great shot too.

 

[Quatre Vingt Treize]

He's nothing like Kidney. He's a terrific skater and has a Gallagher type work ethic. He's able to make plays while in motion / speed, and plays with pace. He's another RHS center. He isn't top 6 or bust due to his overall game, but he has top 6 upside.

He had a strong season and playoffs for a young Kitchener team. Not PPG strong, but close. He really stepped it up from his rookie year.

I expect him to break out next season.

Upside comp would be Anthony Cirelli/Vincent Trochek type. Both were drafted in 3rd round in their drafts though.

Are you talking about Romano?

 

[Quatre Vingt Treize]

Just saw the three 3rds we have are picks 79, 81 and 82:

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That'll be fun on draft day. Lol But I expect at least one of those is traded.

Montreal has 12 picks this draft. I expymany to be drafted. Can only sign 50 contracts.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I like Nestrasil and Genberg with our 2nds, big physical kids that would add size and toughness to our prospects pool. Romano I didnt watch at all, but I like your description.

I'm pretty sure there are a lot of teams that like Nestrasil & Genborg. They're under-valued by scouting reports, imo.

I wouldn't be surprised if Nestrasil ends up a late 1st rounder (like Chytil) & Genborg goes top 45. I expect one or two of the 3 to be there at our first 2nd (#41). I'm not sure any of them will be there at #49.

I picked Romano over Genborg because I think we need a lot more centers in our system, and the Genborg-type is something we have somewhat in guys like Heineman, FloJack, Tuch & Thorpe. I feel that type is slightly easier to draft in later rounds too in better drafts.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Are you talking about Romano?

Luca Romano, of Kitchener.

 

[Scotianhab]

Perhaps Hughes will package each 1st with a 2nd and move up with both 1st rd picks. That’d be pretty sweet.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Perhaps Hughes will package each 1st with a 2nd and move up with both 1st rd picks. That’d be pretty sweet.

That would be sweet considering Bergy loved to trade back. Drove me nuts.

 

[McGees]

Are you talking about Romano?

 

[TomKosto]

Perhaps Hughes will package each 1st with a 2nd and move up with both 1st rd picks. That’d be pretty sweet.

Do we really need to trade up outside of the top8-10? I dont think teams gonna trade down from there and theres no1 standing out from 10 to 17 to me.

 

[McGees]

If we can get up closer to 10 I think Bear/McQueen/Lakovic/Aitcheson/Mrtka all become real possibilities

 

[Team_Spirit]

 

[Quatre Vingt Treize]

Perhaps Hughes will package each 1st with a 2nd and move up with both 1st rd picks. That’d be pretty sweet.

Good idea. Quality over quantity

 

[Weber Fan]

My top 17 right now...

1. Matthew Schaefer
2. Michael Misa
3. Caleb Desnoyers
4. Porter Martone
5. James Hagens
6. Jake O’Brien
7. Anton Frondell
8. Brady Martin
9. Victor Eklund
10. Carter Bear
11. Roger Mcqueen
12. Cole Reschny
13. Radim Mrtka
14. Braeden Cootes
15. Justin Carbonneau
16. Ben Kindel
17. Lynden Lakovic

 

[WeThreeKings]

My list should be done either today or Monday. I'm bolding guys that I think we should target specifically; obviously not including those we won't have a shot to draft.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

My list should be done either today or Monday. I'm bolding guys that I think we should target specifically; obviously not including those we won't have a shot to draft.