Silayev, Lindstrom, Catton, Iginla, Parekh, Eiserman

[Habs]

You are describing a navigated minimally invasive procedure, possibly involving a robotic approach. I suspect that this is also done in the US. It's true that healing is faster as a result. I don't know if it alleviates the need to fuse vertebrae though, unless I am missing something.

Sounds about right, I know he is paying around 80k for it since we do not do it in Canada with any success and the Mayo clinic in Phoenix recommended it for him. His back is a mess and is his last resort and they showed him the surgery via the abdomen, it was quite interesting as an outsider. They specialize in a few back procedures and for some reason was suggested he go there. They also send a lot of our stem cell procedures to Germany as well for the pay route

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Sounds about right, I know he is paying around 80k for it since we do not do it in Canada with any success and the Mayo clinic in Phoenix recommended it for him. His back is a mess and is his last resort and they showed him the surgery via the abdomen, it was quite interesting as an outsider. They specialize in a few back procedures and for some reason was suggested he go there. They also send a lot of our stem cell procedures to Germany as well for the pay route

It could very well be that team doctors are familiar with this ADR state of the art, and with Eichel thriving with his, they view Lindstrom as treatable even in worst case scenarios.

If so, good news for the team, as that could push him back to top-5, whereby either he or Demidov are still in play at 5. (Or Catton, here's hoping.)

 

[jaffy27]

We would have secured a possibly elite forward for our second line, and could focus on drafting our top pairing defenseman in a D top heavy draft like Buium, Silayev or Dickinson (or even Levshunov) instead of worring about filling the top 6 F need this season where the 3 best forward of the draft (Celibrini, Demidov and Lindstrom) will most likely be gone when we pick.

We are 2 legit fwds short still….pick Demidov or Lindstrom if he checks out medically.

If they both gone then you can toy with the idea of Dickinson/Sennecke/Buium/Iginla.

I have a herniated disc and it hurts some days when I poop. Do NOT draft.

Maybe it’s your Hemorrhoids acting up

 

[Tanknation]

Anyone else here would be just as happy with Iginla as Demidov? I feel like Iginla has the "it" factor come playoff time. Not to downplay how electric Demidov can be but come playoffs you need warriors more than just pure goal scorers. I'm torn. We could use both of them lol

 

[BLONG7]

Anyone else here would be just as happy with Iginla as Demidov? I feel like Iginla has the "it" factor come playoff time. Not to downplay how electric Demidov can be but come playoffs you need warriors more than just pure goal scorers. I'm torn. We could use both of them lol

The more we read, and look at video, what a tough tough choice to make....................but we know this, we are getting a good player guys!!!
What a long week this is going to be waiting and waiting..................

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Anyone else here would be just as happy with Iginla as Demidov? I feel like Iginla has the "it" factor come playoff time. Not to downplay how electric Demidov can be but come playoffs you need warriors more than just pure goal scorers. I'm torn. We could use both of them lol

I would be as satisfied with Iginla at #5 as anyone not named Celibrini. If he can become a player similar to his father or a lite version of him, this adds something unique we don't have in our top 6. Hearth and soul kind of guy. Would complete a fantastic duo with Dach on the second line.

 

[CHwest]

I think Catton is our guy. Final answer.

 

[Jaynki]

Anyone else here would be just as happy with Iginla as Demidov? I feel like Iginla has the "it" factor come playoff time. Not to downplay how electric Demidov can be but come playoffs you need warriors more than just pure goal scorers. I'm torn. We could use both of them lol

I won't cry if we draft Iginla, he has things going for him and he is certainly a fit.

But there is player with way bigger upside at 5 and Demidov is one of them.

I think Catton is our guy. Final answer.

Silayev, Levshunov, Demidov or Lindstrom are my guess. The one falling to us.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Never listened to this show, but it's another ranking.

Demidov 7th Jiricek 10th

https://x.com/i/web/status/1804903795807416525

 

[habamillions]

Those ranking would benfit mtl. They would have multiple options for forward

 

[CHwest]

I won't cry if we draft Iginla, he has things going for him and he is certainly a fit.

But there is player with way bigger upside at 5 and Demidov is one of them.



Silayev, Levshunov, Demidov or Lindstrom are my guess. The one falling to us.

I made the assumption Demidov will be gone.

 

[Jaynki]

I made the assumption Demidov will be gone.

Sorry misunderstood.

What do you think is Iginla ceiling ?

 

[CHwest]

Sorry misunderstood.

What do you think is Iginla ceiling ?

I don't know enough to answer that accurately, I believe Catton's is higher though.

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Sorry misunderstood.

What do you think is Iginla ceiling ?

I think an hybrid between B.Tkachuk and Max Domi (playstyle wise obviously, size wise those 3 are completely different).

 

[Habs]

I don't know enough to answer that accurately, I believe Catton's is higher though.

no way

 

[GrandmaCookie]

no way

Catton ceiling is first line talent, think Jack Hughes/Tim Stutzle lite. Don't think Iginla has that ceiling. Now will he reach it don't know.

 

[CHwest]

no way

Yes way.

 

[Captain97]

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BLESS HIS HEART.


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So....

Y'all want the guy with the messed up back?

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To be fair, that poll started way before the herniated disk was public info and we were told it was completely healed and shouldn't be an issue

 

[Scintillating10]

I still wonder what would be the discussion like if we drafted Michkov last year, especially now that it seems he will come to play here in 2024.

Hughes has to have a plan on everybody he drafted. How's he going to fit into the team. Reinbacher must play a bigger role to him.

 

[Michelangelo]

I still wonder what would be the discussion like if we drafted Michkov last year, especially now that it seems he will come to play here in 2024.

MTL doesn’t need a small 100pt potential forward

 

[malcb33]

MTL doesn’t need a small 100pt potential forward

It would certainly make things interesting. Unfortunately, there are not a tonne of suitable RHD options in this draft.

Lev is likely gone before 5, Parekh's style isn't what we need, and Yakemchuk would be a reach.

 

[themilosh]

Anyone else here would be just as happy with Iginla as Demidov? I feel like Iginla has the "it" factor come playoff time. Not to downplay how electric Demidov can be but come playoffs you need warriors more than just pure goal scorers. I'm torn. We could use both of them lol

Ask, and ye shall receive!

Yours, Hugo

It would certainly make things interesting. Unfortunately, there are not a tonne of suitable RHD options in this draft.

Lev is likely gone before 5, Parekh's style isn't what we need, and Yakemchuk would be a reach.

Yakemchuk can be targeted if ge falls to mid teens.

 

[Habs]

Catton ceiling is first line talent, think Jack Hughes/Tim Stutzle lite. Don't think Iginla has that ceiling. Now will he reach it don't know.

Nope, Iggy is 4 months away from being a draft pick NEXT year, kids a stud, will dominate this year. I've watch both a lot, Iggy every day for me

 

[GrandmaCookie]

Nope, Iggy is 4 months away from being a draft pick NEXT year, kids a stud, will dominate this year. I've watch both a lot, Iggy every day for me

I chose Iginla before Catton too for his intangibles, it was strictly about ceiling meaning what there absolute best form could be in the NHL. Catton has a much lower ceiling IMO than Iginla if his development doesn't go as planned.

 

[Habs]

I chose Iginla before Catton too for his intangibles, it was strictly about ceiling meaning what there absolute best form could be in the NHL. Catton has a much lower ceiling IMO than Iginla.

Catton may thrive a bit more on a bigger team, not that Iggy is huge but he has another year to grow at least. Will be fun debate for years to come I'm sure