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2024 Draft

worm said:
Which reminds me. @GGpX would the HLINKA GRETZKY cup be worth attending? It is in Edmonton.
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100%.

A true best-on-best tournament for players in that age group.

The U18 in Spring is fun, but only the Americans send their real "best" team, more or less. All the other teams have a bunch of players in the playoffs.

The crazy thing about that tournament is... McKenna could participate in it. Twice. And there's a legitimate argument that he's already the best non-NHLer in the world. At 16 years old.
 
Those of you who are in the WHL markets are so lucky. You're going to have a chance to watch two prospects that are going to be future superstars in the NHL: Gavin McKenna and Landon Dupont.

McKenna's going to be in the WHL for two more years, and Dupont for three.
 
GrandWazoo said:
Mailloux was a 30tj overall pick. No issues with taking a chance on Connelly with Winnipeg pick, but no chance anyone is picking him top 10, even top 15 is a stretch
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Well, I thought he had a shot at top-10 at the beginning of this tourney. But based purely on his play, I agree that he's more than likely out of that discussion. Unless there are any newly uncovered skeletons in his closet, if he's there at our WPG pick, I too hope we jump all over it. Top-10 he was fringe any way. But no denying his raw skill. Upside is huge.
 
Well tomorrow is the big day. A lottery win gives us the centre we deserve. Beyond that no idea who goes where. I was reading few days ago we had interest in Catton. Then I watched some podcasts where the thought was we wouldn't pick anyone small except Demidov.
 
Alan C said:
Well tomorrow is the big day. A lottery win gives us the centre we deserve. Beyond that no idea who goes where. I was reading few days ago we had interest in Catton. Then I watched some podcasts where the thought was we wouldn't pick anyone small except Demidov.
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If our scouts watched Catton play enough, they won't refrain from picking him over size concerns. He's too elusive and skilled. I would be thrilled with Demidov if his leg injury isn't catastrophic. Those 2 guys are my 2 picks after Celebrini.
 
GGpX said:
100%.

A true best-on-best tournament for players in that age group.

The U18 in Spring is fun, but only the Americans send their real "best" team, more or less. All the other teams have a bunch of players in the playoffs.

The crazy thing about that tournament is... McKenna could participate in it. Twice. And there's a legitimate argument that he's already the best non-NHLer in the world. At 16 years old.
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Alright I'll check it out. Probably take the week off work.
 
LesCanadiens said:
If our scouts watched Catton play enough, they won't refrain from picking him over size concerns. He's too elusive and skilled. I would be thrilled with Demidov if his leg injury isn't catastrophic. Those 2 guys are my 2 picks after Celebrini.
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One of those views is correct 😀. BTW, Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft has Catton going at 20. I know, you’re horrified.
 
Watching these playoffs it becomes so obvious that building smallish teams is simply an asinine strategy.

You can have a Caufield, Marchessault or a Stankoven but they have to be surrounded with a large core.

Since NHL teams feed off recency bias, Catton will likely go later in 1st round vs earlier
 
From the HABS web page.....

As mentioned, Montreal has the fifth-best odds (8.5%) of winning the opening lottery, which would award the Canadiens the first-overall pick in 2024.

If another team wins the lottery, the Habs can still get the second-overall pick in the second draw... unless Philly has already locked it up.

In this scenario, the Philadelphia Flyers, who sit 12th with 2.5% odds in the Draft Lottery rankings, would need to win the first lottery and jump the maximum-allowed 10 spots to No. 2. The vacant first-overall spot would then automatically go to the San Jose Sharks, who have the best chance of winning this year's NHL Draft sweepstakes. If the Canadiens then win the second draw, the third selection would be theirs as picks 1 and 2 would already be accounted for.

It's highly improbable (and confusing), but there's still a chance (0.3%, to be precise).

The odds will be reset for each team heading into both draws.
 
Sal_Butera said:
Watching these playoffs it becomes so obvious that building smallish teams is simply an asinine strategy.

You can have a Caufield, Marchessault or a Stankoven but they have to be surrounded with a large core.

Since NHL teams feed off recency bias, Catton will likely go later in 1st round vs earlier
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Exactly and more importantly you need a solid 3rd line if you want to compete

Catton goes top 10 IMO , he is more of a sure thing than some of the D
 
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