2025 NHL DRAFT Thread

[TheFridge]

O’Brien is super interesting to me at 3/4

PP merchant. Not an option in the top-5.

 

[ello]

PP merchant. Not an option in the top-5.

I see a bigger Suzuki, similar prospect. You’re right though, he’s far from a sure thing

 

[Kevin Musto]

O’Brien is super interesting to me at 3/4

that high?

 

[TheFridge]

I see a bigger Suzuki, similar prospect. You’re right though, he’s far from a sure thing

Suzuki was a much better prospect at the same age. 51% of O'Brien's points came on the PP this year. I don't even think it's a matter of him not being a sure thing. It's about the impact he has on the game. I'd take him later in the first, but no chance in the top-5.

 

[ello]

Suzuki was a much better prospect at the same age. 51% of O'Brien's points came on the PP this year. I don't even think it's a matter of him not being a sure thing. It's about the impact he has on the game. I'd take him later in the first, but no chance in the top-5.

Eh, easy to say with hindsight. Suzuki wouldve gone higher than 13 if he was "much better".

He put up big numbers on the pp cuz he's the best pure playmaker in this draft (yes moreso than Misa), with good size and compete level and has the tools to potentially round out his game. He's a stretch in top 5, but this draft stinks and as a big natural centre if he hits he fits a need perfectly.

 

[CanadianHawks]

O’Brien is super interesting to me at 3/4

Reminds me of Robert Thomas

 

[TheFridge]

Eh, easy to say with hindsight. Suzuki wouldve gone higher than 13 if he was "much better".

He put up big numbers on the pp cuz he's the best pure playmaker in this draft (yes moreso than Misa), with good size and compete level and has the tools to potentially round out his game. He's a stretch in top 5, but this draft stinks and as a big natural centre if he hits he fits a need perfectly.

I mean, I'm basing my opinion of them as junior players. I'd have taken Suzuki in the top-5 of this draft no problem.

 

[Teemu]

Finished the second round of the HF live mock draft

1 (2): Michael Misa, C, Saginaw (OHL)
1 (23): Braeden Cootes, C, Seattle (WHL)
2 (34): Michael Svrcek, LW, Brynas (J20 Nationell)
2 (60): Quinn Beauchesne, RHD, Guelph (OHL)
3 (66): Alexander Zharovsky, RW, Ufa (MHL)
4 (98): Ludvig Johnson, LHD, Zug (NL)
6 (162): Edison Engle, LHD, Dubuque (USHL)
7 (194) Jakub Dubravik, LW, Zilina (Tipos Extraliga)

 

[Crow]

Don´t think 1st overall pick is necessity. Top 4 picks is guaranteed, there is no way Hawks can reach Predators 11 point gap in remaining eight games.

While not necessary if we win the lotto but get second to last place we lose our eligibility to win the lotto next year. I’d rather see the hawks lose out at this point, as hard as it may be to watch, and the sharks win a couple games.

 

[u2wojo]

While not necessary if we win the lotto but get second we lose our eligibility to win the lotto next year. I’d rather see the hawks lose out at this point, as hard as it may be to watch, and the sharks win a couple games.

Pretty sure it is not considered "winning" if you stay in your prelotto spot based on finishing records.

 

[u2wojo]

Finished the second round of the HF live mock draft

1 (2): Michael Misa, C, Saginaw (OHL)
1 (23): Braeden Cootes, C, Seattle (WHL)
2 (34): Michael Svrcek, LW, Brynas (J20 Nationell)
2 (60): Quinn Beauchesne, RHD, Guelph (OHL)
3 (66): Alexander Zharovsky, RW, Ufa (MHL)
4 (98): Ludvig Johnson, LHD, Zug (NL)
6 (162): Edison Engle, LHD, Dubuque (USHL)
7 (194) Jakub Dubravik, LW, Zilina (Tipos Extraliga)

If you did not overlap this with HF50's daily similuation (and clear this with his interprretor) this doesn't count

 

[Castle8130]

Finished the second round of the HF live mock draft

1 (2): Michael Misa, C, Saginaw (OHL)
1 (23): Braeden Cootes, C, Seattle (WHL)
2 (34): Michael Svrcek, LW, Brynas (J20 Nationell)
2 (60): Quinn Beauchesne, RHD, Guelph (OHL)
3 (66): Alexander Zharovsky, RW, Ufa (MHL)
4 (98): Ludvig Johnson, LHD, Zug (NL)
6 (162): Edison Engle, LHD, Dubuque (USHL)
7 (194) Jakub Dubravik, LW, Zilina (Tipos Extraliga)

Zharovsky at 66 would be a dream. I think he might go 1st round.

Never heard of Svrcek, but being 5'10" and unranked by Mckenzie has me out on him at pick 34

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Pretty sure it is not considered "winning" if you stay in your prelotto spot based on finishing records.

so basically we want to finish last then win the lotto and still be eligible for mckenna?

 

[Crow]

Pretty sure it is not considered "winning" if you stay in your prelotto spot based on finishing records.

Yeah that’s my point

Edited because I didn’t explain it well

 

[Crow]

so basically we want to finish last then win the lotto and still be eligible for mckenna?

Yes

 

[clydesdale line]

Here's hoping the Sharks beat the Ducks tonight. Ducks aren't Sharks bad, but they are bad.. and beatable.

 

[ello]

Misa zeros again tonight and just 3 points in 3 games so far with a -7

I wonder if a quiet playoff again would affect his stock. Had an awful playoff last year.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Sharks pick up a point tonight. We’re getting closer boys! Keep those positive vibes going!

 

[CallMeShaft]

Sharks pick up a point tonight. We’re getting closer boys! Keep those positive vibes going!

And they've got the easier remaining schedule. Gonna be close.

 

[Mjul Qvist]

Misa zeros again tonight and just 3 points in 3 games so far with a -7

I wonder if a quiet playoff again would affect his stock. Had an awful playoff last year.

I doubt it. Didn´t he have good memorial cup showing last year?

 

[Mjul Qvist]

so basically we want to finish last then win the lotto and still be eligible for mckenna?

That is greedy but I like the way you think.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

so basically we want to finish last then win the lotto and still be eligible for mckenna?

At this point that is best scenario for Hawks