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Ivan Demidov - Montreal Canadien

He would never admit it but Reinbacher must be very happy that the Habs picked Demidov.
Thing is, based on Levshunov going #2, and so many RHD's going very early, I think Reinbacher would probably had gone very early in this draft. I think they made the right decision in that context. And IMO I don't see what Levshunov has over Reinbacher. A bit more offensive, but not as good defensively. And I think Reinbacher will surprise with his offense over time.
 
Thing is, based on Levshunov going #2, and so many RHD's going very early, I think Reinbacher would probably had gone very early in this draft. I think they made the right decision in that context. And IMO I don't see what Levshunov has over Reinbacher. A bit more offensive, but not as good defensively. And I think Reinbacher will surprise with his offense over time.

oh man..I wish I had a loonie every time scouts told me such and such Hab has untapped offensive potential
 
oh man..I wish I had a loonie every time scouts told me such and such Hab has untapped offensive potential
I hear ya. I'm just basing that on my own views of watching him play. He has excellent instincts/IQ offensively and a decent release. Showed it in Laval. Kloten was an offensive black hole. No one created offense on that POS team with that POS coach.
 
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2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #2 by Elite Prospects
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ISS are a bunch of idiots!
 
There really isn't much incentive for St. P to make him stay. It sounds like they have a full roster of vets and it's not like they're looking to develop Demidov for the long term.

If they can get paid to let him go, I would imagine they will.
 
Thanks dude. Same to you on your guy, Lindstrom. I like both Buium and of course Catton. Now the fun part starts seeing how these kids progress :)
My guy became Demidov . . . the instant we took him, but I would’ve been fine with Lindstrom too. Demidov brings a wow factor that this team and organization have needed for a good while. I would have taken Liam Greentree at 21 but whatever . . .
 
My guy became Demidov . . . the instant we took him, but I would’ve been fine with Lindstrom too. Demidov brings a wow factor that this team and organization have needed for a good while. I would have taken Liam Greentree at 21 but whatever . . .
He's the only guy I had as a potential 2nd overall outside of Catton. Still love Cattons potential. He's more creative offensively than all of them. He makes plays/moves I've never seen before. The fact Demidov grew 2.5 inches this year bumped him up for me. The size can only help. And he's still very dynamic and an amazing stickhandler. Love that he's saying he needs to work on his explosiveness. He does if he wants that break-away speed that would put him in Pavel Bure territory threat-wise.

The later guys I didn't follow as closely. I had Greentree at 22 and Gage at 23. One thing for sure, Gage has the speed. Greentree makes Jason Allison look like Bure, lol. Gage flew under the radar for many because he had a lackluster 1st half after losing his dad. But he was at around 2ppg the 2nd half. Love that he is a die-hard Habs fan. Will wear the colors with pride!
 
Congrats on Catton going in the top 10, although I’m surprised that Seattle passed on Buium.
Seattle needs offense badly and I’m sure Catton playing in Spokane helped as well. They need help on defense as well but that’s generally easier to find than offense, even though Buium types are rare, he was still somehow available at 12.
 
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