Speculation: With the third pick in the 2024 NHL draft the Anaheim Ducks select...(Draft is June 28th @ 4pm PT. ESPN. ESPN+)

[Dostwall]

If the Demidov is the pick then Zegras is getting traded for sure ImO. Maybe not right away but by next offseason the writing will be on the wall.

That might be their vision, actually.

Zegras rebounds next year, they trade him to address needs at D, and Demidov comes in on an ELC.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

I cannot wait for the "Who will we draft?" speculation to end and the "Why did we draft him?" draft speculation to begin

 

[goonsaredumb]

I cannot wait for the "Who will we draft?" speculation to end and the "Why did we draft him?" draft speculation to begin

I know a couple of users on here have a unique "Why would he draft __________, Verbeeks a big dumb idiot who doesn't know hockey, _______ sucks because _________" post prepared for every single player in the draft

 

[Beckett]

They really should go with Demidov if he's there. I thought the Hawks were going to go with Demidov when the order was drawn. There's just been so much linking Lev to them it seems like it would have to be a purposeful misdirection if they didnt go with Lev at this point.

 

[Dostwall]

They really should go with Demidov if he's there. I thought the Hawks were going to go with Demidov when the order was drawn. There's just been so much linking Lev to them it seems like it would have to be a purposeful misdirection if they didnt go with Lev at this point.

And there’s no point for them to be purposefully misdirecting the public. Everyone knows Celebrini is going 1 and then they have their pick. It’s not like they’re trying to get a player to drop to them.

 

[ScarTroy]

And there’s no point for them to be purposefully misdirecting the public. Everyone knows Celebrini is going 1 and then they have their pick. It’s not like they’re trying to get a player to drop to them.

Unless they think we really want Levshunov. Enough to trade up to 2 to get him and they still get who they actually wanted in Demidov.

 

[KelVarnsen]

That might be their vision, actually.

Zegras rebounds next year, they trade him to address needs at D, and Demidov comes in on an ELC.

And the perpetual youth movement continues. At some point, the team needs the young players to grow up and perform instead of grow up to get traded.

 

[ohcomeonref]

And the perpetual youth movement continues. At some point, the team needs the young players to grow up and perform instead of grow up to get traded.

Unless something is ADDED to Zegras so we can trade him for an upgrade, I absolutely do not want to trade him for more pieces. Time to let our guys mature and build something.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

And the perpetual youth movement continues. At some point, the team needs the young players to grow up and perform instead of grow up to get traded.

Agreed, we need to stop blocking the youth
get fowler out of here!

 

[Beckett]

Unless something is ADDED to Zegras so we can trade him for an upgrade, I absolutely do not want to trade him for more pieces. Time to let our guys mature and build something.

I think it's clear Verbeek won't be trading him for draft picks or unpolished prospects. He seems to only be interested if a team overpays at this point.

He's probably hoping Z rebounds and solidifies his spot as a piece of the core. But until he does I bet Verbeek is hoping a youngish established top line/pairing becomes available in trade. I can't help thinking Brady Tkachuk is a guy Verbeek would really like to get.

 

[ohcomeonref]

I think it's clear Verbeek won't be trading him for draft picks or unpolished prospects. He seems to only be interested if a team overpays at this point.

He's probably hoping Z rebounds and solidifies his spot as a piece of the core. But until he does I bet Verbeek is hoping a youngish established top line/pairing becomes available in trade. I can't help thinking Brady Tkachuk is a guy Verbeek would really like to get.

This is the ideal scenario for me. I want Z to be a long-term Duck.

 

[Static]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805729441043431772

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Unless they think we really want Levshunov. Enough to trade up to 2 to get him and they still get who they actually wanted in Demidov.

Yup. That's what I was thinking when I shared this thought. Get a free asset b/c Anaheim is desperate for RD Lev, whereas Chicago can go either Lev, Demidov, or even Lindstrom. Then Demidov showed up stateside a little taller and a little thicker.

 

[HanSolo]

If we pass on Demidov at this point if he's available I'll definitely be disappointed.

All of the big concerns surrounding him have been mostly pushed aside:

He's not short, He's almost 6'1

He's not undersized, He's almost 200lbs

The Russian factor is blown out of proportion and shouldn't even be a thought in anyone's minds after Michkov has now been confirmed for coming over just one year after his draft and he actually had a long term contract in Russia that Demidov doesn't have

I think the other guys in that top 10 will be great players and I'm sure we'd end up with someone great but I think in the end we'd still end up regretting passing up on Demidov

I think the issue is more that things are skewed by playing in what amounts to a Russian junior league and struggled more in the VHL and KHL.

 

[Steppin Razor]

That Wheeler article on Demidov is pretty compelling. Not a bad spot to be in having the potential choice between him or Lev.

 

[JonathnTaylorTavares]

That Wheeler article on Demidov is pretty compelling. Not a bad spot to be in having the potential choice between him or Lev.

And Pat chooses neither

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I really think Demidov needs to be the pick at 3.

None of the guys the Ducks draft are gonna be regular contributors soon (Demidov, actually, might be one of the closest), so position gets thrown out and it’s BPA.

If they want to contend in the near future, they’re gonna need to add a legitimate RHD. The best avenue for that is likely via trade. Between the prospects in tow already and their draft picks, they’ll have the assets to do so.

I tend to agree. I'm wary of taking dmen this high unless they are clearly special, you can find good ones later

 

[Steppin Razor]

And Pat chooses neither

I hope not. But I'll try not to lose my shit like when we drafted Hampus

 

[gilfaizon]

Final 2024 NHL Draft thoughts: What I'm hearing, comparables, late rankings tweaks

Scott Wheeler shares his last-minute thoughts and tidbits, player comparables on the top 17 prospects and final-hour rankings tweaks.

www.nytimes.com

Wheeler specifically mentions rumblings of Sennecke at #3

 

[AngelDuck]

Sennecke is nasty I’m just not sure you take him at 3. I’d love to trade back to 5 with Montreal if they want Demidov. Pick up an extra asset and get Sennecke. Could make sense for both sides. Unless Verbeek knows that Columbus likes Sennecke

In 2 years:

Gauthier-Carlsson-Sennecke
Killorn-McTavish-Terry
X-Zegras-Colangelo

 

[NWWisconsinDuck]

I’m a Packers fan so I’m used to my team loving a guy I didn’t see coming and having to trust it.

If Sennecke is their guy and they don’t wanna risk losing him, take him at 3. I’ll trust them. I remember when Detroit took Seider and everyone laughed. If you love a guy, don’t let anyone else get him.

 

[Static]

Sennecke, damn! Our guys have steel balls if that goes down.

 

[Anarchynate]

Final 2024 NHL Draft thoughts: What I'm hearing, comparables, late rankings tweaks

Scott Wheeler shares his last-minute thoughts and tidbits, player comparables on the top 17 prospects and final-hour rankings tweaks.

www.nytimes.com

Wheeler specifically mentions rumblings of Sennecke at #3

Love it.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

This would be so much easier if we had another top 10 pick. All of these players besides Levshunov are so exciting.

Maybe you can grab a Yakemchuk and a Sennecke with another top 10 pick.

Can Fowler potentially garner a 1st round pick?

 

[Rooch]

Gauthier-Carlsson-Sennecke