Who should the Chicago Blackhawks select 2nd overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft?

[Kevin Musto]

6'1"?

Reports of his smurf status have been greatly exaggerated.

I can get behind that. Remedies most of my concerns with Demi.

 

[Taze em]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803089682474873338

LMAO GIVE ME BOTH!

 

[clydesdale line]

Like I said weeks ago, if he's actually 6-6'1 then yea you have to pick him. That changes everything and that's not including the English speaking.

 

[belfour30]

Like I said weeks ago, if he's actually 6-6'1 then yea you have to pick him. That changes everything and that's not including the English speaking.

My guess for official measurements based on reports: 6-0.5

 

[clydesdale line]

Hawks really do dictate this entire draft. If they pick Demidov, Anaheim is 100% taking Levshunov then guys will start to fall to teams laps. If they pick Levshunov, then the draft gets interesting cuz Anaheim isn't likely to take a forward (maybe they go Silayev, Buium or Yakemchuk?). Then who knows where Demidov and others go at.

 

[Kevin Musto]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803089682474873338

LMAO GIVE ME BOTH!

Silayev isn't there?

 

[Taze em]

Silayev isn't there?

He’s not millstein.

 

[Kevin Musto]

He’s not millstein.

For some reason i thought all the top Russians were getting invites, but that makes sense.

So no in person meetings for Silayev (or Artamonov).

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803089682474873338

Those are the guys Hawks should be looking at to potentially draft

Demidov
Chernyshov
Surin
Mateiko
Levshunov
Shuravin

 

[ello]

I’d be surprised if he’s 6’1. Has always looked 6’ flat to me, unless he’s grown since MHL playoffs

 

[belfour30]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803111010502344949

He's about 1-1.25 inches shorter than Lev?

 

[ello]

encapsulates my thoughts on Lev pretty well

 

[TLEH]

That is why I find it hilarious about this Russian factor with Demidov, yet teams love Silayev. Demidov has the agent that gets guys to NA, not Silayev. Millstein doesn't give af.

Obviously you have the KHL data for Silayev so that is helpful, but if anything, Demidov is the safer one when it comes to contracts.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Wow 6’1. Can’t argue that. He speaks English. He’s been hanging here since June 1st and the EP report says he’ll be ready to skate in his NHL orgs development camp…

I’m dumb. Why can’t he just… stay here? Defect? Like he’s hanging in Florida. Could go to OHL or AHL or whatever instead of being docked around by SKA? What am I missing.

People have families and loved ones and Russia is an insanely corrupt and dangerous place?

 

[TLEH]

I don't think he's actually 6'1. He's probably more like 6'.05 considering that Lev photo, but regardless, he isn't small.

 

[Giovi]

He's about 1-1.25 inches shorter than Lev?

At least.

 

[Kevin Musto]

That is why I find it hilarious about this Russian factor with Demidov, yet teams love Silayev. Demidov has the agent that gets guys to NA, not Silayev. Millstein doesn't give af.

Obviously you have the KHL data for Silayev so that is helpful, but if anything, Demidov is the safer one when it comes to contracts.

Silayev is coming over.

Larionov has even encouraged him to leave as soon as he can. He knows what's best for him.

They're both safe, in terms of willingness to come over.

 

[TLEH]

Silayev is coming over.

Larionov has even encouraged him to leave as soon as he can. He knows what's best for him.

They're both safe, in terms of willingness to come over.

I agree actually, but Silayev's contract is one year longer. Neither are "unsafe".

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

A dude being six foot or six one is such a nothing issue I can't believe people care.

 

[TLEH]

A dude being six foot or six one is such a nothing issue I can't believe people care.

I think people thought he was 5'10 or something

 

[BHawk21]

I think people thought he was 5'10 or something

I was under the impression that he could measure in at 5'10". That would be a bit of an issue with Bedard Kantserov Moore and Nazar already top 6 options in the fold. Im not sure 6' or 6'1" changes anything but it helps.

 

[ClydeLee]

I was under the impression that he could measure in at 5'10". That would be a bit of an issue with Bedard Kantserov Moore and Nazar already top 6 options in the fold. Im not sure 6' or 6'1" changes anything but it helps.

But the height means nothing. It's about physicality and style of play difference that would matter

 

[BHawk21]

But the height means nothing. It's about physicality and style of play difference that would matter

Thats not totally true but I understand the sentiment. Id rather the taller, longer reach, heavier player if everything equal.

 

[BobbyJet]

6'1"?

Reports of his smurf status have been greatly exaggerated.

I can get behind that. Remedies most of my concerns with Demi.

Everywhere I look he is listed at 5'10" or 5'11"..... past experience tells me he is maybe 5'10" if he stretches before being measured. .... but TBH, I think too much emphasis is put on height.

Of course it is nice if a player is 6' or taller but weight and how a player uses the body is a bigger factor than height in my view. I haven't seen the kid play so I can't comment on that.

 

[Castle8130]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803111010502344949

He's about 1-1.25 inches shorter than Lev?

Do they come in a bundle package?