24-25 Rookie class / '24 draft picks to make NHL club

[amnesiac]

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wondering if there are updates

 

[CBJx614]

Lindstrom is a no go for Columbus. They've all but confirmed he's likely going back to the WHL.

Mateychuk could very well steal a spot out of camp.

And unless Columbus adds a usable vet to the roster a guy like Brindley could wind up stealing a spot out of camp. His style of play might not get him a Calder but it could definitely solidify his spot in the lineup.

 

[42]

Firkus?

 

[HanSolo]

I think you more or less nailed it for the Ducks. Though Colangelo, Pastujov, and Sidorov may get games as injury call ups.

Colangelo has the best chance of getting an extended spot on the Ducks but his first rookie tournament game was pretty awful.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Rangers rookie class will likely just be Rempe. There’s an outside chance for Edstrom, Othmann, and Berard, but they all likely gotta kick someone out of a spot on the fourth line (Edstrom) or third line (Othmann, Berard). Matthew Robertson also has a small chance at 7D, but he’s kind of not good at minor league hockey, so it’s unlikely he’ll beat out Ruhwedel.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Celebrini and Smith are virtual locks to make the Sharks. I think Mukhamadullin is likely to play at least half of this season in the big club. Askarov could be up with the Sharks if he beats out Blackwood and/or Vanecek, which isn't exactly a tall task but isn't nothing. Long-shots would be Quentin Musty, Thomas Bordeleau, Danill Gushchin, and Ethan Cardwell.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Kleven in Ottawa

 

[amnesiac]

any updates?

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

Dvorsky will be starting in the AHL, but don’t be completely surprised if he’s with the big club at some point this year.

 

[Three On Zero]

My list for the Calder trophy. It is based on likeliness of sticking in the NHL long enough as well as potential impact.

1- Macklin Celebrini
2- Matvei Michkov
3- Logan Stankoven
4- Matthew Savoie
5- Will Smith
6- Lane Hutson
7- Cutter Gauthier
8- Mavrik Bourque
9- Frank Nazar
10- Marat Khusnutdinov
11- Ivan Miroschnichenko
12- Joshua Roy
13- Dustin Wolf
14- Denton Mateychuk
15- Mackie Samoskevich
16- Brad Lambert
17- Marco Kasper
18- Nikolai Kovalenko
19- Josh Doan
20- Easton Cowan
21- Jonathan Lekkerimaki
22- Tristan Luneau
23- Liam Ohgren
24- Jiri Kulich
25- Brendan Brisson
26- Zachary L'Heureux
27- Fabian Lysell
28- Brennan Othmann
29- Dalibor Dvorsky
30- Lian Bischel
HM: Artyom Levshunov

Savoie is probably a really long shot at sticking in the NHL this season, he hasn’t had the greatest preseason. He still needs time in the AHL.

Lekkerimaki probably also bounces up and down

 

[BKarchitect]

For the Avs:
- Nik Kovalenko should be on the roster and could be used in a variety of spots.
- Cal Ritchie could very well see 9 games. He’s probably not ready to be a full-time top nine NHL forward but the Avs are a MASH unit up front right now and don’t have many options at center. He won’t be AHL eligible so if he doesn’t stick, it’ll be back to the OHL.
- Sean Behrens is probably better than Erik Brannstrom and likely already one of the best six blueliners on the team but the Avs last minute splurge this summer on blueline depth (Kylington, Brannstrom, de Haan) means he probably starts with the Eagles and is probably there most of the year.
- Forgotten first rounder Oskar Olausson has flashed some real skill but is probably more of a call-up option. I’d like to seek him out up some real numbys in the AHL before getting too excited and with AHL vets like TJ Tynan and Matthew Phillips now in the program, maybe we can actually develop some forwards in the AHL.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Cristall is pushing for a roster spot with the Caps, but might wind up back in Jr. I hope he makes it, he looks good in preseason. 3p in 3gp so far.

 

[Barrie22]

Celebrini and Smith are virtual locks to make the Sharks. I think Mukhamadullin is likely to play at least half of this season in the big club. Askarov could be up with the Sharks if he beats out Blackwood and/or Vanecek, which isn't exactly a tall task but isn't nothing. Long-shots would be Quentin Musty, Thomas Bordeleau, Danill Gushchin, and Ethan Cardwell.

Bords isn't a rookie anymore.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

I hope Yak gets his 9 game tryout.

 

[waitin425]

So who are some of the significant names in this season's rookie class?

and which players from the draft do you think will make their respective NHL club?

list so far:

Michkov PHI
Celebrini SJ
Stankoven DAL
Clarke LA
Gauthier ANA
Smith SJ
Bourque DAL
Hutson MTL
Zellweger ANA
Luneau ANA
Lambert WPG
Edvinsson DET
Wright SEA
McGroarty PIT
Minten TOR
Kulich BUF
Kovalenko COL
Kleven OTT

Savoie EDM?
Nazar CHI?
Lekkerimaki VAN ?
Mateychuk CLB ?
Cowan TOR ?
Mailloux MTL?
Samoskevich FLA?

Roy is still a rookie in Montreal. Depending on what line he lands, he could be a surprise for a lot of people.

 

[archangel2]

Beyond the 7 game mark should be added

 

[GeeoffBrown]

Hmm I think Matt Coronato has been one of the Flames most dangerous offensive players in pre-season but surprisingly, he does not meet the cut off for Calder eligibility due to the Flames aggressive trade deadline fire sale

 

[CraigBillington]

I hope Yak gets his 9 game tryout.

He did, like 12 years ago

 

[Hisch13r]

Casey has been the best player on the team in camp. He deserves to make the team and especially given the injuries to Luke and Pesce to start the year. With a healthy lineup he likely gets sent back down because of the numbers game but if things keep up how they have then he'll deserve to keep his spot over Nemec

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Rempe is looking like he’ll make it, which was expected.

Adam Edstrom has had a great prospect showcase and preseason, but I’m still skeptical he makes it.

Victor Mancini has had close to as good of a prospect showcase and preseason as Edstrom, and also is still in contention to make the team. I think his chances are even lower than Edstrom, but there’s a chance.

 

[Schemp]

Josh Doan has a very favorable situation, being on the same line as Maccelli and not expected to get good defensive matchups (3rd line).

 

[LuckyBoeser]

For the Canucks:
- Raty is making a strong case to be on the opening night roster. There is a spot open with Joshua out, it would be nice to see him on the 3rd line with Garland to start.

- Lekkerimaki is looking good, but the consensus among Canucks fans is that he should spend this season developing in the AHL.

- Silovs will share the net with Lankinen for the time being.

 

[Pavels Dog]

list so far:

Edvinsson DET

Edvinsson isn't technically a rookie/calder-eligible anymore. But yeah, he'll be in Detroit's top 4.

Still like 80% of our preseason left to play but it wouldn't be shocking to see Marco Kasper or Nate Danielson crack the opening night roster.

 

[squashmaple]

Mateychuk has pretty much been the second-best defenseman (after Werenski) in the org so far in training camp, but almost zero chance he starts the year in Columbus. There’s just too many guys ahead of him and there’s no reason to rush him. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a Jackets fan who doesn’t think he’s leap-frogged Jiricek at this point.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Nazar is definitely not making the Hawks to start. Nolan Allan is still with the team, I don’t think his chances are high to make it, but has an outside chance.

AJ Spellacy is a 2024 third round pick still with the team. He definitely isn’t making it, but he’s really caught the attention of the coaches.