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2024 Draft

I think our scouts will pass on Iginla especially after his performances vs PG and in the U18's. He's a complimentary player. Not a play driver. NHL upside is not high enough IMO. I think bust potential is higher than star potential. I hope another team thinks differently and takes him above us. But I have a sneaking suspicion that he'll drop past us. The main caveat being how much (if at all) teams downgrade Demidov and Lindstrom due to injury fears.

PS: Dickinson's stock is rising huge due to his playoffs. He's been a 2-way beast. Watched some games and no doubt in my mind now that his ceiling is higher than earlier projections.
 
lecoqsportif said:
Slafzilla will be next level. Whip backhand east-west passes drette sul tape are freakish stuff. And he did it more than once.
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He's has such monster potential. Good skater, passer and now shooter. Immovable net-front presence. 200-ft, plays dominant in all 3-zones and this year we see the PF. Once he finds a lane to the net. even seasoned 200lb+ d-men glance off him like they're not even there.
 
GGpX said:
I don't really care that we're loaded with LHD prospects, I'd have a very difficult time passing up on Sam Dickinson if he's available at our pick.

Besides Celebrini, he's my favorite player in this draft.
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Yeah, sure would be difficult to resist. There are a few forwards I'd still want before him due to BPA as I think they're equal potential, except forwards. But yeah, 6'3" 200lb 2-way D man that seems to be a big-game star, and is a June bday, sure makes a compelling case. Although for pure dynamic superstar potential, Parekh is also compelling.
 
GGpX said:
I don't really care that we're loaded with LHD prospects, I'd have a very difficult time passing up on Sam Dickinson if he's available at our pick.

Besides Celebrini, he's my favorite player in this draft.
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And anyone can be traded if they are good. Stocking up on good players is never a bad thing.
 
GGpX said:
I don't really care that we're loaded with LHD prospects, I'd have a very difficult time passing up on Sam Dickinson if he's available at our pick.

Besides Celebrini, he's my favorite player in this draft.
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Bingo , he is a beast

He wont get past Ottawa and I can see teams trying to move up for him
 
LesCanadiens said:
Yeah, sure would be difficult to resist. There are a few forwards I'd still want before him due to BPA as I think they're equal potential, except forwards. But yeah, 6'3" 200lb 2-way D man that seems to be a big-game star, and is a June bday, sure makes a compelling case. Although for pure dynamic superstar potential, Parekh is also compelling.
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Parekh has a long way to go in his own end defensively

Take your pick Fox or a 2 way horse Pietrangelo .....no contest who I take
 
Also... A Dickinson-Reinbacher pairing in 3-4 years?

That would be a legitimate, top of the league D pair for a decade.
 
GGpX said:
I don't really care that we're loaded with LHD prospects, I'd have a very difficult time passing up on Sam Dickinson if he's available at our pick.

Besides Celebrini, he's my favorite player in this draft.
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You’re in for an unhappy draft night if that’s the case. They’re not drafting a left D.
 
GGpX said:
I don't really care that we're loaded with LHD prospects, I'd have a very difficult time passing up on Sam Dickinson if he's available at our pick.

Besides Celebrini, he's my favorite player in this draft.
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As much as I want a forward, if he’s a potential legit #1D, then by all means go for it. I don’t see many top line forwards after #1, except maybe Demidov. Catton has a very outside chance but that’s it. Lindstrom/Iginla are 2nd line material if everything goes perfectly.
 
LesCanadiens said:
I think our scouts will pass on Iginla especially after his performances vs PG and in the U18's. He's a complimentary player. Not a play driver. NHL upside is not high enough IMO. I think bust potential is higher than star potential. I hope another team thinks differently and takes him above us. But I have a sneaking suspicion that he'll drop past us. The main caveat being how much (if at all) teams downgrade Demidov and Lindstrom due to injury fears.
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They thought the same of his father which is why he was traded to Calgary and then developed.
 
GrandWazoo said:
As much as I want a forward, if he’s a potential legit #1D, then by all means go for it. I don’t see many top line forwards after #1, except maybe Demidov. Catton has a very outside chance but that’s it. Lindstrom/Iginla are 2nd line material if everything goes perfectly.
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Dickinson is the real deal. Trade Reinbacher for a high pick to get him and a forward.
 
Guhle if it means Dickinson

Teams would probably be interested. Like Utah. They're getting ready to compete and Guhle is already NHL ready.
 
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