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2024 Draft

GrandWazoo said:
You trade down only if you think you can still get the guy you want, but that’s really really hard to predict, and the compensation is rarely worth the risk of not getting that player.
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I don’t see them passing on Lindstrom, by trading down, if he’s there at 5.
 
GGpX said:
This is one of the rare years where I think a pick swap trade scenario is possible.

In most years, the NHL lists are almost always nearly identical, with minor divergences here and there. That's also reflected with the public lists.

Because the lists from 2 to 13 or so are going to be so out of wack and different, there could be teams that are picking in the 8 to 10 range and have a player ranked #2 on their list (Silayev?) when it's our time to draft.

Calgary seems like the obvious trade partner. Maybe #5 for #9 and #41?
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And you end up with Tyson Jost instead of Brady Ktachuk.
 
GGpX said:
This is one of the rare years where I think a pick swap trade scenario is possible.

In most years, the NHL lists are almost always nearly identical, with minor divergences here and there. That's also reflected with the public lists.

Because the lists from 2 to 13 or so are going to be so out of wack and different, there could be teams that are picking in the 8 to 10 range and have a player ranked #2 on their list (Silayev?) when it's our time to draft.

Calgary seems like the obvious trade partner. Maybe #5 for #9 and #41?
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Anaheim
 
Krustchev said:
And you end up with Tyson Jost instead of Brady Ktachuk.
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Are there any Tier 2 prospects like Jost? I would avoid, but if trading down means you can get a proven talent from the OHL (especially) or the WHL, then maybe trading down is OK this year.

Trading up looks unlikely.
 
lecoqsportif said:
Are there any Tier 2 prospects like Jost? I would avoid, but if trading down means you can get a proven talent from the OHL (especially) or the WHL, then maybe trading down is OK this year.

Trading up looks unlikely.
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If the target is D , you can move down
 
MyNameIsJonas said:
Why do you think Anaheim doesnt jump on whoever of Levshunov/Demidov is leftover? IMO there is a somewhat sizeable gap between 3/4
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I think that there are at least 5 D that are almost interchangeable. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Chi/Ana/CBJ have a different #1 between Levshunov, Dickinson, Silayev, Parekh, Buium and even Yakemchuk.

I honestly don't think Demidov falls to 5... but it's not a stretch to think that those 3 teams all love and feel safer going with the top Dman on their boards. Those dmen are all VERY intriguing.
 
Habspatrol said:
I think that there are at least 5 D that are almost interchangeable. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Chi/Ana/CBJ have a different #1 between Levshunov, Dickinson, Silayev, Parekh, Buium and even Yakemchuk.

I honestly don't think Demidov falls to 5... but it's not a stretch to think that those 3 teams all love and feel safer going with the top Dman on their boards. Those dmen are all VERY intriguing.
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Yup 6D with varying skill sets and all have top pair potential
 
Habspatrol said:
Sure, but Dickinson seems better than David. So, the Michkov/Dickinson combo might be better.
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Based on what exactly?

As Arpon Basu stated the org did not like the fact Michkov didn’t play a sound game unlike Demigod hence the significant interest in the latter vs former
 
It also depends on how good the D are for next year's draft. All the teams behind the Habs are pretty much guaranteed to be awful next year too, so it could make sense for 2-4 to target a D, especially as neither Demidov (injuries, limited competition) and Lindstrom (injuries) are can't misses IMO.
 
GGpX said:
My issue with players in the MHL is the same for Demidov as it was for But and Simashev last year: Big fish, small pond. The Russians haven't been in any international tournaments, so we can't compare them with the international prospects. The MHL is just dreadful. It's probably better than the AJHL, but inferior to the NBCHL.

I'll always have a little hesitation with those players.
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I agree. As I mentioned before in this thread, watching that league and it's pretty obvious it's a step beneath the CHL. Horrible defensive play. And with the big rinks, it's no wonder a highly skilled player like Demidov gets 2 PPG. So very hard to get an accurate read on his projectability for the NHL. And with his skating style, I think he's going to be in for a rude awakening even in the AHL.
 
LesCanadiens said:
I agree. As I mentioned before in this thread, watching that league and it's pretty obvious it's a step beneath the CHL. Horrible defensive play. And with the big rinks, it's no wonder a highly skilled player like Demidov gets 2 PPG. So very hard to get an accurate read on his projectability for the NHL. And with his skating style, I think he's going to be in for a rude awakening even in the AHL.
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I think his skating is fine, he's not overly fast but he's solid on his skate, very agile, great edge work. He doesn't have great separation speed but that's also not a big part of his game.
 
GrandWazoo said:
I think his skating is fine, he's not overly fast but he's solid on his skate, very agile, great edge work. He doesn't have great separation speed but that's also not a big part of his game.
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Yeah, that's the thing. If it's noticeable in the MHL, it may well be glaring in the NHL. He kinda reminds me of Filip Zadina, ironically. But the other problem is how he skates. He takes a wide stance and shifts his weight to maneuver and weave in close. Seems to leave his knees very vulnerable. It's just a shame we can't see him in international play vs his draft eligible peers to get a proper read on him.
 
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