WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
That was when he was under 6'0.. now that he's at 6'0, Chicago will say he's adding size to their forward group and forego Levshunov.
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That was when he was under 6'0.. now that he's at 6'0, Chicago will say he's adding size to their forward group and forego Levshunov.
I'd be shocked if their entire thought processed changed over a couple of inches.
If they were set on Levshunov and put in all that work, that's not going to make them change course.
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What does size mean to you? Height? Because I think Iggy is 1" taller and has more weight already at a younger age.
Demidov might top out at 6'-0" and 185-190 lbs. Iginla might top out at 6'-1" and 200-210 lbs. His father was 6'-1" and 210. I would have high confidence he has that size/weight.
Call me crazy but I have these two very close in potential and I would lean towards Iggy because I think he has a better all around game. A hard working Canadian with his fathers pedigree and work ethic. Young and hot trending. I think Iggy is going to want to battle for the puck more than Demidov in tight spaces. Edge to Demidov in skating but that is not a big edge. Iggy's shot is just as impressive or more impressive vs Demidov's shot.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
If they were/are truly debating both players, giving the edge to one because he's a couple of inches taller than originally thought, would be an odd way to split the tiebreaker.
Demiov's height, was probably not as much of a mystery or even concern to teams, as it was to fans/media.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
What I'm saying is, if he's not considered 'small' then you remove the small winger label from him and things get closer, and they were already close if it was a debate.. and then if they interview with him, character checks out, the contract concerns check out.. and suddenly those questions you had - is he big enough? Will we be able to get him over? What will his development look like before he comes to us? are answered in a positive light, it can tip the scales back in his favor and they take him at 2.
Well if that's the case and it pushes Demidov to the Hawks at 2.
Than its time to activate the “break in case of emergency plan” of bailing the Blue Jackets out of their Patrick Laine situation by trading for him, absorbing his entire salary by swapping picks 4 & 5 (with more included of course).
Habs are leavin’ with one of Demidov or Lindstrom.
Like the great poet Nas’ once said
“It was written”
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If Demidov had issues that pushed him past 2,3,4 I think it's likely it would push him last MTL as well, same as Michkov. For now it seems like he goes before 5.
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Taller than expected to who? We should be wary not to conflate information new to the public with information new to teams. I'm positive every team in position to draft Demidov has had this intel for a while now.
Him speaking English is a bigger deal I would think. It speaks about his dedication to the NHL and allows teams to have actual conversations with the kid.
Him speaking English is a bigger deal I would think. It speaks about his dedication to the NHL and allows teams to have actual conversations with the kid.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
Yeah, this combine is gonna kill the hopes he falls. Always had a bad feeling about it.
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IMHO Chi would benefit most from picking Levshunov. I think Dickinson is the wild card pick in the top 4. If he is selected we get one of the top 2 forwards.
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Step back from the ledge WTK, this thing is not done yet. Someone will grab a D and the other teams will start to panic and a run on on D’s will unfold.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
Measured 6'1 and going to dinner with Chicago tonight.
Guess it's back to Sennecke
Guess it's back to Sennecke
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I'm betting Dickinson because we don't need Ld and that's the Montreal way.
Who knows maybe Levshunov lands in our lap. I would prefer a top 6 forward but whoever the BPA is...
Based purely on his being 6'1" I've modified my predictions.
1. Celebrini
2. Demidov
3. Levshunov
4. Lindstrom
5. who cares
1. Celebrini
2. Demidov
3. Levshunov
4. Lindstrom
5. who cares
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Demidov is a HAB
Hughes not even there.
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We get 1st overall in a draft without generational talent, then we proceed to pick at 5 in back to back seasons, just out of range of the top tier of forwards. We're clearly not meant to have elite talent up front, let's take the hint from the hockey gods and draft Buium at 5, then Cole Hutson at 26.
We'll just run 2 forward and 3 D on each line, who's gonna stop us?
We'll just run 2 forward and 3 D on each line, who's gonna stop us?
