Silayev, Lindstrom, Catton, Iginla, Parekh, Eiserman

[Sasha Orlov]

is that just a gut feeling or is there some info you are grounding that on that the rest of us might not be aware of?

This will sound made up but I know from close friends of his family that he’s met with the Habs about a half dozen times this year, he’s been their biggest interest all along

I’d be shocked if they didn’t take him

 

[Habssince89]

This will sound made up but I know from close friends of his family that he’s met with the Habs about a half dozen times this year, he’s been their biggest interest all along

I’d be shocked if they didn’t take him

So surely they'll trade down then? As Iginla will not go in the top5. Maybe we target the Buffalo #11 pick to nab Iggy jr

 

[1909]

So surely they'll trade down then? As Iginla will not go in the top5. Maybe we target the Buffalo #11 pick to nab Iggy jr

11th pick + Kulich for Habs #5 ?

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

..Funny enough McKeen’s has Iginla @ 5OA

People have to take account tht Iggy at 5OA is very possible.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

We'll know who will be in 22 Oldcraigs sleep nights. And one hour later in NWFL.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

So surely they'll trade down then? As Iginla will not go in the top5. Maybe we target the Buffalo #11 pick to nab Iggy jr

I doubt they’ll take that chance but yeah I would hope for that

 

[themilosh]

People have to take account tht Iggy at 5OA is very possible.

Hes also the youngest in the top 30

 

[G0bias]

I would bet my house they’d draft Iginla top 3

Do it. Put some money on the line!

 

[CHwest]

So surely they'll trade down then? As Iginla will not go in the top5. Maybe we target the Buffalo #11 pick to nab Iggy jr

He won't be there.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

People have to take account tht Iggy at 5OA is very possible.

In most probabilities, it will come down to one of Lindstrom , Sennecke or Iginla. My preference is in that order. But all are good. In fact, very good.

 

[Runner77]

I doubt they’ll take that chance but yeah I would hope for that

That’s way too downscaled a pick. Iggy will never make it past CGY’s slot.

If that’s who the Habs really want, just take the guy.

 

[Scintillating10]

11th pick + Kulich for Habs #5 ?

What this a joke? Hughes could of had Kulich if he wanted him. Jack Quinn might switch picks though. Still get Yakemchuk or Helenius

 

[Habssince89]

He won't be there.

ok so what in your opinion would be the lowest they could drop to get him?

I think Iginla would be a fine addition, but as the top 5 starts coming into focus, I just can't see us passing on Demidov or Lindstrom

For me it's Demidov, Lindstrom, Iginla/Catton, Sennecke in terms of forwards

 

[The Last Red]

ok so what in your opinion would be the lowest they could drop to get him?

I think Iginla would be a fine addition, but as the top 5 starts coming into focus, I just can't see us passing on Demidov or Lindstrom

For me it's Demidov, Lindstrom, Iginla/Catton, Sennecke in terms of forwards

I can easily see them passing on Demidov for Lindstrom.

 

[The Last Red]

This will sound made up but I know from close friends of his family that he’s met with the Habs about a half dozen times this year, he’s been their biggest interest all along

I’d be shocked if they didn’t take him

I believe you that they’ve met him a half dozen times but you have absolutely no way of knowing that “he’s been their biggest interest all along.” Absolutes none.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Do it. Put some money on the line!

Just bet my kids on it

 

[CHwest]

ok so what in your opinion would be the lowest they could drop to get him?

I think Iginla would be a fine addition, but as the top 5 starts coming into focus, I just can't see us passing on Demidov or Lindstrom

For me it's Demidov, Lindstrom, Iginla/Catton, Sennecke in terms of forwards

With the way it is playing out, other than the 1 pick it could go any way, our 10th rated player could go third etc. If you have a player you covet you take him at 5 no matter what, the team right behind you might really like him as well.

 

[Spacehabs]

I saw couple hours of shift by shift of each of the top 15 prospects. Last year my "coup de coeur" was Reinbacher mid season. (Probably the only guy in Montreal thrilled by his selection) This year my guy is Silayev. I really can imagine him struggling in his new 6pi7 frame and still being so mobile and be the only 17 yo defenseman in history to play a full KHL season is quite impressive. My top 5 list is : Celebrini, Demidov, Silayev, Levshunov and Dickinson.

 

[crosbyshow]

I can easily see them passing on Demidov for Lindstrom.

Hope not..that woulď be crazy

 

[WeThreeKings]

is that just a gut feeling or is there some info you are grounding that on that the rest of us might not be aware of?

Just cope from Michkov PTSD.

People have to take account tht Iggy at 5OA is very possible.

It's possible but it's probably the 4th likeliest scenario. The Iginla to Montreal talk has died down a lot and the guys who report on the team, or have the closest connections to the team have all posited that Sennecke is more likely than Iginla in the event Lindstrom and Demidov are both gone.

I can easily see them passing on Demidov for Lindstrom.

Everything around the team is that Demidov is their top target. This is just an over-correction. I could see it, but it's unlikely.

 

[Habs Halifax]

People have to take account tht Iggy at 5OA is very possible.

Yup. Bob has him 10th and McKeen has him 5th. I am very curious to see how much Bob alters his top 15 list when he reveals his final list. Does Iggy stay at 10 or move closer to 5? Same with Sennecke, does he move from 14th.

Some will consider it a reach to take Iggy and you can't argue too much about it. But then there is the angle of BPA variance from that 2-13/14 range.

Personally, I will be very happy if we take Tij. I see a safe top 6F base with the potential of top line value. And he's going to be similar to his father's size. 6'-0" and 185 lbs today and won't take that long to get to 6'-1" and 200+ lbs. Certainly not the type to be afraid of contact and less time/space.

 

[Deebs]

People have to take account tht Iggy at 5OA is very possible.

It's doubtful but there's always a chance

 

[Scintillating10]

ok so what in your opinion would be the lowest they could drop to get him?

I think Iginla would be a fine addition, but as the top 5 starts coming into focus, I just can't see us passing on Demidov or Lindstrom

For me it's Demidov, Lindstrom, Iginla/Catton, Sennecke in terms of forwards

Ignila for me too. As of now. Catton if we trade down. Price to trade up going to be expensive

 

[Tyson]

Yup. Bob has him 10th and McKeen has him 5th. I am very curious to see how much Bob alters his top 15 list when he reveals his final list. Does Iggy stay at 10 or move closer to 5? Same with Sennecke, does he move from 14th.

Some will consider it a reach to take Iggy and you can't argue too much about it. But then there is the angle of BPA variance from that 2-13/14 range.

Personally, I will be very happy if we take Tij. I see a safe top 6F base with the potential of top line value. And he's going to be similar to his father's size. 6'-0" and 185 lbs today and won't take that long to get to 6'-1" and 200+ lbs. Certainly not the type to be afraid of contact and less time/space.

I have never seen Iginla play other than some videos on YouTube. What makes him a must draft player?

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

Me, it's Catton, most skilled after Celebrini and Demidov.