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

[Wally1112pac]

And Demidov, if the Hawks take him, being 6 ft as opposed to 5'11" somehow changes the Hawks long range chances?....ok.

"it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog"

 

[deytookerjaabs]

Gotta wonder if Utah would be interested in a move for 6th overall. Not saying the Hawks could pull it off but that's one organization who might want to do something to get more competitive ASAP.

 

[ColbyChaos]

Gotta wonder if Utah would be interested in a move for 6th overall. Not saying the Hawks could pull it off but that's one organization who might want to do something to get more competitive ASAP.

Only thing we can really offer them is picks

 

[Mrfenn92]

Gotta wonder if Utah would be interested in a move for 6th overall. Not saying the Hawks could pull it off but that's one organization who might want to do something to get more competitive ASAP.

Seth?

 

[deytookerjaabs]

Seth?

A boy can dream!

 

[Malaka]

@55:07
Can’t make this shit up. Spreading Russian disinformation. Sounds like something the French québécois would do

 

[ChiHawks10]

@55:07
Can’t make this shit up. Spreading Russian disinformation. Sounds like something the French québécois would do

Just makes me want him more now.

 

[Malaka]

Just makes me want him more now.

I do wonder how many shills there are even on a site like this which maybe does have some hockey ops guys shitposting from who overblow things like Lindstrom’s back health or Connelly’s circumstance being benign or malignant etc

Which one of you is a fed promoting the psyop of Leshunov being the next burns/dahlin/hedman

 

[Brock]

Thought you guys might want to read my report on Levshunov.

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[Kevin Musto]

Thought you guys might want to read my report on Levshunov.

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Thanks, Brock.

Always appreciate your OHL coverage.

 

[Larmer83]

Thought you guys might want to read my report on Levshunov.

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The physical tools are elite. Patience will be the key here. He may take a few years (maybe another year with Michigan State, then a year in the AHL) before he’s ready and confident enough to be an NHL player. But a franchise’s patience could pay off in a big way.

Agree.

 

[HawksDub89]

The physical tools are elite. Patience will be the key here. He may take a few years (maybe another year with Michigan State, then a year in the AHL) before he’s ready and confident enough to be an NHL player. But a franchise’s patience could pay off in a big way.

Agree.

One more year in college and then AT LEAST half a season in Rockford.

 

[ello]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803752700447752288

Seems like he’s been growing. Wouldn’t be surprised if he plays at 6’1” and 200+lbs

 

[Wally1112pac]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803752700447752288

Wow Demidov is officially 6’0.5” and 192

Will probably play at 200+lbs

 

[Larmer83]

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[clydesdale line]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803752700447752288

Seems like he’s been growing. Wouldn’t be surprised if he plays at 6’1” and 200+lbs

Nice call on the 6'0.5 @belfour30

 

[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.

I'm more encouraged by the 192 number. Thick kid already. I've been on this train for a bit now, once Catton was no longer a realistic one. Demidov is 100% the pick at 2.

The talent combination with the work ethic discussion, the size, and the person. Seems like a no brainer to me.

 

[clydesdale line]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803753935074660739

Wow my guy Chernyshov grew too.

 

[MicronMega]

Take Demidov and run. The kid has off the chart skill and it would be very entertaining to watch him and Bedard for the next decade or more.

Bedard
Demidov
Nazar
Moore

Vlasic
KK
Korchinski

 

[BHawk21]

Crazy Demidov only an inch shorter than Levshunov. Would not have guessed that a week ago.

I am not sure Davidson can find this kind of elite offensive talent again in the tank. I think hes got to take it. Bedard anchors one line and Demidov anchors the next for the next 15 years.

 

[clydesdale line]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803730611774873932

He needs to get stronger in his lower half (probably why he's gotten the injuries he's suffered from the knee and ankle) but the kid has a great upper body. Gonna look like Panarin in a few years.

 

[clydesdale line]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803784893538710002

His agent just posted this. If Sherwood was smart, they would jump to get this kid too.

 

[bwanajamba]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803753935074660739

Wow my guy Chernyshov grew too.

Chernyshov moving like he does at a nose under 6-3 is something. Don't think he will be a star but he will be a horse for somebody.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Man... the pick HAS to be Demidov at this point. I don't see how you can pass on him.

 

[Castle8130]

Demidov is as big of a forward as Levshunov is for a defenseman (both height and weight)

Demidov is the only right answer