Habs Halifax
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What's your top five look like?
I don't have one. I have waives. I build my draft boards differently than listing them one after another. And I think NHL teams do this too. This is why we see so many conversations with BPA/Need every single year.
Celebrini
2nd Waive: Demidov, Silayev, Levshunov, Iggy, Dickinson,
3rd Waive: Parekh, Lindstrom, Catton, Buium, Helenius, Catton, Eiserman, Sennecke
I personally don't have as many sure shot top pairing D's like some are talking about. I see a lot of projections but there is just not that many sure shot top pairing D's in the NHL and to expect 4+ in this draft is a reach IMO. There is going to be some busts/disappointments in this draft. Not many are considering this.
I think the reason why Bob sees a lot of different opinions on 2+, is because some scouts are questioning how good that D will be.
I have 2 forwards and 3 D's in my 2nd waive. I may be bias because I have two forwards as my target. Demidov and Iggy. And I really like Eiserman's shot but it's a reach to take him 5.
If both Demidov and Iggy are on the board when we pick, that's a tough call for me to make. I reserve right to decide for a later date (after combine). I really like Iggy's complete game and he should top out around 6'-1" and 200+ lbs. This would fit our re-build strategy IMO.... and it's cup contending strategy. Not regular season champs.
When I evaluate, I look at nit picking any flaws as well as their potential. When I watch video, I look how the player is generating their hype. Against weak D breakdowns, open space, PP, playing with lots of talent, etc. With Iggy, I see him producing in many different situations.... including the boring areas along the boards and how to escape pressure. One thing with Demidov is I do see him shying away from hits at times but that skating/skill is very good.
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