HF Habs: 2024 NHL Draft Thread

[morhilane]

What would you think if they got Hage as their 2nd top 6 draftee in the first round? Virtually a given that they’ll land a forward with the 5 OA.

I’d love to see moves like this to start addressing the paucity of forwards in the system. Unless someone better than Hage drops to them somehow.

Hage is probably going to be gone by 26th. Habs have to get another 10-15 pick really (or better, but that might be harder, or more expensive).

 

[Vachon23]

Other than the fact that Iggy isn't a pest on the ice, isn't very physical and doesn't fight, yea they are pretty similar...



Ironically, Lindholm is the closest thing to Brady Tkachuk at the top of this draft.

And there father played in the NHL

Iginla is more like Timo Meier

 

[Balthazar]

And there father played in the NHL

Iginla is more like Timo Meier

Which is a good example of the issue with drafting wingers with top picks.

High end wingers are always available on the trade market or UFA (Reinhart will be this year).

It's the top 6 centers and the top pairing dmen that are rarely on the market. You have to draft them if you want them.

 

[Leto]

Hage is probably going to be gone by 26th. Habs have to get another 10-15 pick really (or better, but that might be harder, or more expensive).

They could use some of the 2025 extra-picks (CGY/FLA 1st rounder, PIT 2nd rounder) in addition to the WPG+COL 2024 picks to incentivize a team to trade down. Then again, who knows if Hughes & Gorton are willing to overpay that much.​

 

[HuGo Sham]

They could use some of the 2025 extra-picks (CGY/FLA 1st rounder, PIT 2nd rounder) in addition to the WPG+COL 2024 picks to incentivize a team to trade down. Then again, who knows if Hughes & Gorton are willing to overpay that much.​

habs have 7 picks in the 1st three rounds next year

5 this year

 

[Leto]

habs have 7 picks in the 1st three rounds next year

5 this year

Throw all the 3rd round picks in the package and let's see if someone bites .​

 

[Habs7631]

They could use some of the 2025 extra-picks (CGY/FLA 1st rounder, PIT 2nd rounder) in addition to the WPG+COL 2024 picks to incentivize a team to trade down. Then again, who knows if Hughes & Gorton are willing to overpay that much.​

If a team is willing, I’d trade next years extra picks and overpay to get another pick in the top 15 range.

Walking away with two of

Demidov/Lindstrom/Iginla/Catton/Iginla/Helenius/Eiserman/MBN/Sennecke

Levshunov/Buium/Dickinson/Buium/Parekh

would set us up for a long time.

We already have a good prospect pool and a lot of assets, I think it’s time to consolidate them.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Oddly enough I'd feel more comfortable with Iginla at C than Lindstrom. I think he generates offense better from the middle, usually opts to carry the puck through the middle of the ice, and would be excellent at supporting deep in the defensive zone along the boards.

My major knock on him is his skating, but I think a skating coach and some strength training can turn that around within a couple years.


Levshunov is really tough to evaluate. With his work ethic and natural tools he looks like he could be a number 1, but each time I've watched him, I come away thinking he'd be much better as a number 3.

Somewhat ironically, I think you could find some very good stylistic pairing matches with the top 6 D in the draft.

Silayev-Parekh
Buium-Levshunov
Dickinson-Yakemchuk

His edge work I find to be quite impressive actually, but agree his speed and stride could use some work.

 

[sheed36]

habs have 7 picks in the 1st three rounds next year

5 this year

Nice to see all the future picks. The Leafs currently have 0 picks in the first 4 rounds for next years draft and only 1 in the first 3 rounds this year, their 1st round pick.

They could recoup a pick or 2 for next years draft when/if they trade Mitchy Boy after July 1st and after his 7.25m bonus is paid.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Nice to see all the future picks. The Leafs currently have 0 picks in the first 4 rounds for next years draft and only 1 in the first 3 rounds this year, their 1st round pick.

They could recoup a pick or 2 for next years draft when/if they trade Mitchy Boy after July 1st and after his 7.25m bonus is paid.

They struck gold with Cowan last year who is a better forward prospect than anyone we have.

 

[HuGo Sham]

Lindstrom plays more like Tkachuk than Iginla does.

Lindstrom comparable to Lindros, Central Scouting tells 'NHL Draft Class' podcast | NHL.com

WHL forward 'ticks all the boxes that you would want'

www.nhl.com

 

[sampollock]

Lindstrom comparable to Lindros, Central Scouting tells 'NHL Draft Class' podcast | NHL.com

WHL forward 'ticks all the boxes that you would want'

www.nhl.com

That's why he would be great on the top two lines

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

His edge work I find to be quite impressive actually, but agree his speed and stride could use some work.

Oh agreed, I think I mentioned that before as well

 

[McGees]

We are not ready for the Oreo line

Gotta love Youtubers making videos based on 4th period rumors.
Sounds legit.

 

[NeptunesTrident]

Habs have cap space. That may be their biggest advantage if they trade up. Being able to take a bad contract in addition to offering a pick/prospect package could really be appealing for some teams.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Gotta love Youtubers making videos based on 4th period rumors.
Sounds legit.

They know what gets them the clicks.

 

[Ozmodiar]

would probably be all-world if he hired Barb for a year.

It worked for Brayden Point.

 

[SannywithoutCompy]

It worked for Brayden Point.

It's worked for a lot of players, I'm surprised more don't do it honestly

 

[Mrb1p]

I think they’d take Levshunov if that happened. A RD with top pair upside that would be ready to join team in a year or 2.

And then we watch Michkov score 100 points while our best forward is 47th in scoring.

This is fine.jpg

 

[MarkovsKnee]

If a team is willing, I’d trade next years extra picks and overpay to get another pick in the top 15 range.

Walking away with two of

Demidov/Lindstrom/Iginla/Catton/Iginla/Helenius/Eiserman/MBN/Sennecke

Levshunov/Buium/Dickinson/Buium/Parekh

would set us up for a long time.

We already have a good prospect pool and a lot of assets, I think it’s time to consolidate them.

I'd keep the 2025 picks. It's looking like a pretty good draft itself.

 

[dinodebino]

Gotta love Youtubers making videos based on 4th period rumors.
Sounds legit.

Who’s the guy in the middle? He looks like Jeff Spicoli.

 

[red devil]

Who’s the guy in the middle? He looks like Jeff Spicoli.

Zegras

 

[Rapala]

Pronger had one of the best outlet passes in league history. His type is one of a kind.

Not to mention Silayedude will need to find some kind of miserable to match Pronger's mean streak.

 

[Rapala]

Iginla's skating needs some work in my view. He has excellent edges and balance, but his first few steps and top speed are lacking.

Yeah right I watched him blow by defenders in the post season and remarked on his acceleration at the time.
He's a better skater than his Dad ever was.

 

[Rapala]

Which is a good example of the issue with drafting wingers with top picks.

High end wingers are always available on the trade market or UFA (Reinhart will be this year).

It's the top 6 centers and the top pairing dmen that are rarely on the market. You have to draft them if you want them.

Well we could always pick a center who ends up on the wing anyways.