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This draft class seems to be below average, reminiscent of 2022 when there wasn’t a clear top pick.
According to Bob's list, #1 C Hagens is on the smaller side, and the next two picks, #2 LD Schaefer and #3 C Frondell, will both miss the start of their seasons, which could have an impact. Expect some "reaches" early on, similar to our picks with Sennecke or Slafkovski in ’22.
#4 RW Martone looks promising; he’s essentially what we hope Sennecke will become.
#6 C McQueen, standing at 6'5", is likely to go very early if he continues his impressive pace of 4 goals and 6 points in just 2 games.
There are several solid RD options, much like last year, but the high-end depth in the 2024 draft isn’t quite there. I’ll be keeping an eye on these players to address that RD hole:
One player I’m really hoping does well is #18 RW Jakob Ihs-Wozniak, a 6'3" talent born in Australia. It would be great to see more Aussies in the NHL!
According to Bob's list, #1 C Hagens is on the smaller side, and the next two picks, #2 LD Schaefer and #3 C Frondell, will both miss the start of their seasons, which could have an impact. Expect some "reaches" early on, similar to our picks with Sennecke or Slafkovski in ’22.
#4 RW Martone looks promising; he’s essentially what we hope Sennecke will become.
#6 C McQueen, standing at 6'5", is likely to go very early if he continues his impressive pace of 4 goals and 6 points in just 2 games.
There are several solid RD options, much like last year, but the high-end depth in the 2024 draft isn’t quite there. I’ll be keeping an eye on these players to address that RD hole:
- #9 RD Hensler
- #12 RD Mrtka
- #15 RD Trethewey
One player I’m really hoping does well is #18 RW Jakob Ihs-Wozniak, a 6'3" talent born in Australia. It would be great to see more Aussies in the NHL!
