No way Solberg goes ahead of Beckett haha You intentionally did that so Detroit could Draft.. Lazy my Man.. Really Lazy Detroit needs to TRADE the pick... nobody good is falling to us. SY won't Draft Connelly and Nygard, Jiricek, Solberg, Hage, etc... ALL SUCK!
@@mannyoliveira776 Why? We already have to many players in the system. We have to put players in oversea leagues because Rapids is Full. SY made the decision to be competitive when he signed Larkin instead of trading him to tank in the Bedard Draft followed up by signing CAT. Blows my mind Red Wings fans don't understand this... The only way to get potential young elite talent that fits current window is to "buy it low" when having issues with team for example Kakko and Zegras. We also obviously need a Top 6 Forward to play with Larkin/Raymond It's not rocket science
Jersey is not in rebuild mode… This team is right there when it comes to being a consistent playoff team. NJ needs a goalie, But sure you can 100% make an argument that Markstrom is NOT that guy especially for 10th overall…
It doesn’t make sense for the ducks to take Silayev, already have Zellweger and Mintyukov as LHD the choice is simple, if Levshunov is available, you take the RHD, if not you take your choice of Demidov or Lindstrom
He played right side D in the KHL this year so he can play with Mintyukov. Plus if they think he can be Zdeno Chara level, then you don't worry about displacing Zellweger, u can always trade him or play him on the 3rd pair. We're seeing in the finals how one pairing can kill u (Ceci/Nurse)
@@beavismcquevis5 you have no idea where we are in our rebuild if you think trading one of our top young players, key word young, is going to help the rebuild. This isn’t a team in need of hitting the reset button. This team has the elite talent already in the building just needing time to develop. We don’t need to stockpile picks cause that sets back the rebuild….. having to wait for a player we draft to be 1, equivalent to Zegras as a talent and 2, wait 3 years for them to make an impact on the team when McTavish Carlsson Cutter Minty Zelly terry are all on the right side of 20
I'm still not so sure that if Demidov is passed by Chicago that Anaheim doesn't pull another surprise and pick him. His skillset is potentially elite and hopefully too much to pass up. The Ducks do have a young Center core that is envied by plenty of other teams but their wings are a bit thin. They also have plenty of high-end young D and can survive just fine without picking a Defenseman with their first pick. Demidov would really fill a need at wing and can be that piece that makes their top six flat out scary in a few short years. If the Ducks do go with Silayev that would be fine too. He seems pretty scary in his own right and would be a nightmare for other teams to deal with. ... But, If Chicago picks Demidov the Ducks will most likely go with Levshunov and solidify their future top four D. Honestly the Ducks have built a deep enough prospect pool this past half decade where they are in a no lose situation with this draft...... Also, if the Ducks do pick Silayev I would expect one or two of their young higher end LD's to be traded within a years time. Not Zelweger or Minty, but all others will be on the table. Go Ducks!
Love the Solberg pick for SJ at #14…his highlight reels are so good. Him not being ranked high because he’s from Norway reminds me of when Kopitar fell in the draft for coming from Slovenia. Don’t galaxy brain it.
I absolutely hate the Blackhawks taking Levshunov at no2. Maybe at 10. One Scout said Iginla is the second best player in the draft. I'm on board with that.
No way Silayev at 3 having Demidov and Lindstrom on the board and same for Columbus no way selecting Lindstrom over Demidov with all the risk an injurys + They have a lot of russians and need RW (+ duo with fantilli)
I would be shocked if the Avalanche pass on Hage if he’s available, especially with him being one of the best skaters in the draft. This is coming from someone who’s favorite prospect for them to draft is Boisvert, you pass on him and take Hage in a heartbeat imo
Whatever causes Demidov to slip past the Hawks, Ducks and Jackets should be the same for the Habs letting him pass as well, no? All of a sudden at 5 Demidov becomes a no-brainer? I’ll be pretty disappointed if the Hawks pass on Demidov. Especially after coming off their worst offensive season in the modern era. GM Davidson picking Levshunov over Demidov would be a fireable offense should Demi outperform Lev.
I don't think there's consensus that he's a better prospect than Matvei Michkov and he went 7th last year. I'd guess the causes are that he's another averaged sized kid (to add to an undersized forward group) that's never competed against top end competition and has had two significant knee injuries in the last 6 months. If they go Demidov and Levshunov plays better, is that fireable?
The Hawks were decimated by injuries last year, particularly forwards. Demidov is an under 6' skilled forward, the Hawks are rife with them in their system. Also he has only played in their minor leagues. And when has Chicago picked a Russian this early?
@@fubartotale3389 Agreed. If Levshunov's floor is as high as scouts say, he's a really safe pick. A high end top pair RHD, even if he doesn't develop into an elite #1, is a fantastic pick. Also, the last time the Hawks took a mobile 2 way defender from Michigan State, it worked out pretty well.
I agree, I don't believe the Hawks will pick a defenceman at #2. Demidov is the obvious choice. That type of skill doesn't present itself in the draft that often.
@@timevans5601 Fair question. The way I see it, the Blackhawks are in no position to do anything but pick the player with the highest projection regardless of position. I think, and I believe the consensus opinion is, after Celebrini that player is Demidov. Demidov displays elite level skill and banking on his kind of skill set is more forgivable, should it not pan out, than banking on a player who’s greatest assets are his dexterity and size. If Levshunov was left handed, don’t you think his stock would be lower than it currently is? Kyle Davidson needs to get this pick right regardless of who is chosen unless the team develops an insulating level of improvement over the next two seasons.
I’m not doubting your draft knowledge but I don’t agree with your selections, some of ur picks just make no sense based on GM draft history and team fit
Everything past the first 4 picks is going to be deep development so it doesn't matter if the team at this time is deep at a position. If it's the best pick grab and develop and by the time he hits the ice they might not be stacked in that position
Appreciate the mock draft you put together. Like the Solberg pick for SJ. I can see them trying to pick up another late 1st round pick to jump start their rebuild by taking on salary.
Not sure I see any sense in taking a Right shot D for the devils if you look at the team and its needs.. I think they will trade it as well but if the first 9 go the way you predict (and I believe it will) I see them going eiserman, catton, konsta, or sennecke with the latter being most likely.
Your top 5 seems to be the way the draft is leaning as of now. Habs would be ecstatic I think to get Demidov. The lynchpin will be the Hawks but they already have their offensive superstar who was a -44 last year. I think a top pairing right shot D-man is more valuable to them here than a 1st line winger.
@@dparis2172 We'll see it's all conjecture admittedly but as a far as one can tell by current reports they seem to be leaning towards Levshunov. Also, in a general sense for NHL GM's in terms of positional valuability...Top Pairing Right Shot D>Top Line Wingers
@@dparis2172 Tough to call. The Hawks will probably be drafting in the top five for the next two years and top ten for the next four years so they have other drafts to grab high end young talent. They are in a good position with this draft. A high end D or a high end F. They pretty much can't lose with either.
Levshunov is best D player in this draft, but we have a bunch of D prospects and young players. Curious if potential hold up with Russia is why my Blackhawks might not grab Demidov.
@@jahlion247 do you need me to tell you again what your wife does for me before I get her to flip my burgers!! Canes won the cup because you took out there goalie other then that your Canes are just as awful as the Canucks and should have 0 cups as well
Who ???? How on earth can anyone tell who there gonna take at the end of the draft ??? Can easily be someone that would be a 2nd Rounder !!! Wich sucks we don't have 2nd round pick for next 3 yrs and few 3rd rounders too .... I can't belive we gave up a 2nd & 2025 4th rounder for Alew Wennberg !!!!!!! We got such bad guys for the trade deadline !!!!!!
In the 23 draft Habs held the fifth pick, just like in 24 draft. Last year it was well know they try to move up targeting fantilli, Carlsson or Smith but unfortunately it didn’t work out. I’ll predict the same would happen during this years draft. Habs are targeting Demidov or Lindstrom both will be gone 😂
@@BMXIX I think Michkov made it fairly clear where he would sign and where he wouldn't. Regardless, nothing can be done about it now, but I think the Habs did pick a very solid RD. That being said, at least there will be some good forward choices at #5.
Lindstrom was one of only two players Columbus took to dinner. The Jackets had multiple meetings with Lindstrom. If there really is a possibility that Ottawa will move Tkachuk, they would almost have to take Iginla.
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No way Solberg goes ahead of Beckett haha
You intentionally did that so Detroit could Draft.. Lazy my Man.. Really Lazy
Detroit needs to TRADE the pick... nobody good is falling to us.
SY won't Draft Connelly and Nygard, Jiricek, Solberg, Hage, etc...
ALL SUCK!
@@mannyoliveira776
Why? We already have to many players in the system. We have to put players in oversea leagues because Rapids is Full.
SY made the decision to be competitive when he signed Larkin instead of trading him to tank in the Bedard Draft followed up by signing CAT. Blows my mind Red Wings fans don't understand this...
The only way to get potential young elite talent that fits current window is to "buy it low" when having issues with team for example Kakko and Zegras.
We also obviously need a Top 6 Forward to play with Larkin/Raymond
It's not rocket science
I’d be really happy if Catton fell to Flyers at 12. They need size but they really need skilled players more than anything at this stage.
If NJ trades #10 overall for a 34 yr old goalie Fitzy need to be fired
Isn’t NJ in win now mode?? They have a great young team………they need a goalie.
Jersey is not in rebuild mode… This team is right there when it comes to being a consistent playoff team. NJ needs a goalie, But sure you can 100% make an argument that Markstrom is NOT that guy especially for 10th overall…
Markstrom is a good goalie. I’d be happy with it
They won’t trade the number 10 pick.
As a flyers fan I hope they do it😂
It doesn’t make sense for the ducks to take Silayev, already have Zellweger and Mintyukov as LHD the choice is simple, if Levshunov is available, you take the RHD, if not you take your choice of Demidov or Lindstrom
Or trade back and take the BC dman, on top they could get #10 from NJ for Gibson or Zegras and take Parekh
@@beavismcquevis5 trade an established 60+ point player with potential for more, for a player we have to wait multiple years to develop
@@jeremyramirez3269 isn't that what a rebuild is.... then go for top FA's.....
He played right side D in the KHL this year so he can play with Mintyukov. Plus if they think he can be Zdeno Chara level, then you don't worry about displacing Zellweger, u can always trade him or play him on the 3rd pair. We're seeing in the finals how one pairing can kill u (Ceci/Nurse)
@@beavismcquevis5 you have no idea where we are in our rebuild if you think trading one of our top young players, key word young, is going to help the rebuild. This isn’t a team in need of hitting the reset button. This team has the elite talent already in the building just needing time to develop. We don’t need to stockpile picks cause that sets back the rebuild….. having to wait for a player we draft to be 1, equivalent to Zegras as a talent and 2, wait 3 years for them to make an impact on the team when McTavish Carlsson Cutter Minty Zelly terry are all on the right side of 20
Briere would be running to the podium if Catton is still available 😂
Can you spell Sam Dickinson correctly just once in your life? Jesus Christ dude
Calgary needs all 3 of there draft picks.
Zayne Parekh would be a huge pickup for the sens. I think he is going to be a generational d
I'm still not so sure that if Demidov is passed by Chicago that Anaheim doesn't pull another surprise and pick him. His skillset is potentially elite and hopefully too much to pass up. The Ducks do have a young Center core that is envied by plenty of other teams but their wings are a bit thin. They also have plenty of high-end young D and can survive just fine without picking a Defenseman with their first pick. Demidov would really fill a need at wing and can be that piece that makes their top six flat out scary in a few short years. If the Ducks do go with Silayev that would be fine too. He seems pretty scary in his own right and would be a nightmare for other teams to deal with. ... But, If Chicago picks Demidov the Ducks will most likely go with Levshunov and solidify their future top four D. Honestly the Ducks have built a deep enough prospect pool this past half decade where they are in a no lose situation with this draft...... Also, if the Ducks do pick Silayev I would expect one or two of their young higher end LD's to be traded within a years time. Not Zelweger or Minty, but all others will be on the table. Go Ducks!
If Lindstrom is gone before the fifth pick, I predict that the HABS will select Iginla.
Love the Solberg pick for SJ at #14…his highlight reels are so good. Him not being ranked high because he’s from Norway reminds me of when Kopitar fell in the draft for coming from Slovenia. Don’t galaxy brain it.
Ottawa needs to bait Calgary for markstrom using their #7 so Calgary get tig . Ottawa get their first . Sens then add other stuff
I absolutely hate the Blackhawks taking Levshunov at no2. Maybe at 10. One Scout said Iginla is the second best player in the draft. I'm on board with that.
No way Silayev at 3 having Demidov and Lindstrom on the board and same for Columbus no way selecting Lindstrom over Demidov with all the risk an injurys + They have a lot of russians and need RW (+ duo with fantilli)
I would be shocked if the Avalanche pass on Hage if he’s available, especially with him being one of the best skaters in the draft. This is coming from someone who’s favorite prospect for them to draft is Boisvert, you pass on him and take Hage in a heartbeat imo
I think Hage is very underrated. Could see him go a lot higher.
The guy doesn’t have any big weaknesses.
Demidov to Chicago but we need a Defenseman TERRIBLY
If Demidov somehow falls to 4, Columbus can’t pass on him.
Columbus is Team Russia!!!
I feel like if columbus skips Demidov, I'll have all the proof i need that Waddell was in no way responsible for Carolinas excellent drafting.
@@stanleyfranks9891 exactly can't have too many of em.
@@YoungMatt81 FACTS
I’d see Detroit taking Hage, Nygard, or Connelly
Please no to Connelly, but if Sennecke is available I will be very happy
Not sure about the Blackhawks. I suspect a forward trade may happen
Nice content, but man you're gonna have to spell names properly
Calgary Flames drafting Tij Iginla and Carter Yakemchuk after acquiring the New Jersey Devils pick would be the dream scenario.
Your not getting a first round pick for a 34 year old the devils may trade down for marksrome but youre not getting that pick straight up.
No shot Catton falls that low id be SHOCKED
Whatever causes Demidov to slip past the Hawks, Ducks and Jackets should be the same for the Habs letting him pass as well, no? All of a sudden at 5 Demidov becomes a no-brainer?
I’ll be pretty disappointed if the Hawks pass on Demidov. Especially after coming off their worst offensive season in the modern era. GM Davidson picking Levshunov over Demidov would be a fireable offense should Demi outperform Lev.
I don't think there's consensus that he's a better prospect than Matvei Michkov and he went 7th last year. I'd guess the causes are that he's another averaged sized kid (to add to an undersized forward group) that's never competed against top end competition and has had two significant knee injuries in the last 6 months. If they go Demidov and Levshunov plays better, is that fireable?
The Hawks were decimated by injuries last year, particularly forwards.
Demidov is an under 6' skilled forward, the Hawks are rife with them in their system. Also he has only played in their minor leagues. And when has Chicago picked a Russian this early?
@@fubartotale3389 Agreed. If Levshunov's floor is as high as scouts say, he's a really safe pick. A high end top pair RHD, even if he doesn't develop into an elite #1, is a fantastic pick. Also, the last time the Hawks took a mobile 2 way defender from Michigan State, it worked out pretty well.
I agree, I don't believe the Hawks will pick a defenceman at #2. Demidov is the obvious choice. That type of skill doesn't present itself in the draft that often.
@@timevans5601 Fair question. The way I see it, the Blackhawks are in no position to do anything but pick the player with the highest projection regardless of position. I think, and I believe the consensus opinion is, after Celebrini that player is Demidov. Demidov displays elite level skill and banking on his kind of skill set is more forgivable, should it not pan out, than banking on a player who’s greatest assets are his dexterity and size. If Levshunov was left handed, don’t you think his stock would be lower than it currently is?
Kyle Davidson needs to get this pick right regardless of who is chosen unless the team develops an insulating level of improvement over the next two seasons.
that'd be the dream scenario for the habs
Lower your expectations, I don’t see it happening. I’ll be extremely surprise if demidov still available passing the 3rd pick-ish
Habs are going to get either Demidov or Lindstrom at 5 win win either way
It’s not happening.
@@CouldntBeFowler how abt now?
I’m not doubting your draft knowledge but I don’t agree with your selections, some of ur picks just make no sense based on GM draft history and team fit
such as?
It's Tij Iginla not Tig Iglina
WOW. YOU GOT ISSUES BRO.
@@laonpowell6823 why
Markstrom's not worth the 10th pick. Would be a huge mistake by Fitz.
This draft at the Sphere will be UNREAL!! After Celebrini it's anyone's guess..
Demidob and Hage 😂
Theres no indication hawks have leaned either way between levy or demigod. None. Davidson has even said the Russian factor does not scare him.
NJ should do Marky and Coleman for the 10th overall, def not straight up 10th for Marky
Why would the Habs take Demidov when they passed on Michkov last year at the same spot?
I'd rather Dean Letourneau at 23 for the leafs or if he's available EJ Emery. Or Adam jiricek
Everything past the first 4 picks is going to be deep development so it doesn't matter if the team at this time is deep at a position. If it's the best pick grab and develop and by the time he hits the ice they might not be stacked in that position
Appreciate the mock draft you put together. Like the Solberg pick for SJ. I can see them trying to pick up another late 1st round pick to jump start their rebuild by taking on salary.
Not sure I see any sense in taking a Right shot D for the devils if you look at the team and its needs.. I think they will trade it as well but if the first 9 go the way you predict (and I believe it will) I see them going eiserman, catton, konsta, or sennecke with the latter being most likely.
Catton said he went to dinner with Utah possible they take him at 6
Your top 5 seems to be the way the draft is leaning as of now. Habs would be ecstatic I think to get Demidov. The lynchpin will be the Hawks but they already have their offensive superstar who was a -44 last year. I think a top pairing right shot D-man is more valuable to them here than a 1st line winger.
The Hawks are coming off their worst offensive season since the original six era. They definitely need dynamic forwards.
@@dparis2172 We'll see it's all conjecture admittedly but as a far as one can tell by current reports they seem to be leaning towards Levshunov. Also, in a general sense for NHL GM's in terms of positional valuability...Top Pairing Right Shot D>Top Line Wingers
@@dparis2172 Tough to call. The Hawks will probably be drafting in the top five for the next two years and top ten for the next four years so they have other drafts to grab high end young talent. They are in a good position with this draft. A high end D or a high end F. They pretty much can't lose with either.
Those are the the reports only because Demidov is not at the combine
@@jwhite514 That is true. I guess we will all hear the new and improved rumors when select teams meet with him in Miami in a couple of weeks.
Levshunov is best D player in this draft, but we have a bunch of D prospects and young players. Curious if potential hold up with Russia is why my Blackhawks might not grab Demidov.
He's only signed for one more year. I just think Levshunov is overated. Hes barely 6 2.
Gotta clean up on the typos.
This draft class is terrible. I hope Carolina uses our 1st to nab players we need.
Horrible lol.. The first Rd is loaded with talent just not for the canes
@CLo-ly1ic that's why you don't have a hockey scouting job.
Get back to those burgers. They won't sell themselves.
@@jahlion247 do you need me to tell you again what your wife does for me before I get her to flip my burgers!! Canes won the cup because you took out there goalie other then that your Canes are just as awful as the Canucks and should have 0 cups as well
Everyone knows this isn’t a deep class.
@@michaeldwyer977 I never said it was the best draft ever but there are some great players. Everyone knows everything eh lol
I like your pick for Detroit. If not Sennecke, then Connelly.
I cannot imagine Steve Yzerman drafting Trevor Connelly.
Dicksinson
Thank you for not saying the Hawks will take Demedov.
The Hawks do not draft Russians early, if at all.
the hawks drafted roman kantserov last year in the 2nd rd - #44 overall.
You really don’t know if they will or won’t. Just because they haven’t doesn’t mean they wont
Love the pick for the Rangers
Who ???? How on earth can anyone tell who there gonna take at the end of the draft ??? Can easily be someone that would be a 2nd Rounder !!!
Wich sucks we don't have 2nd round pick for next 3 yrs and few 3rd rounders too ....
I can't belive we gave up a 2nd & 2025 4th rounder for Alew Wennberg !!!!!!!
We got such bad guys for the trade deadline !!!!!!
Am I high? You tell me:
1.) SJS - Macklin Celebrini
2.) CHI - Artyom Levshunov
3.) ANA - Zeev Buium
4.) CBJ - Cole Eiserman
5.) MTL - Ivan Demidov
6.) UTA - Cayden Lindstrom
7.) OTT - Sam Dickinson
8.) SEA - Berkly Catton
9.) CGY - Tij Iginla
10.) NJD - Michael Brandsegg-Nygård
11.) BUF - Anton Silayev
12.) PHI - Liam Greentree
13.) MIN - Beckett Sennecke
14.) SJS - Carter Yakemchuck
15.) DET - Konsta Helenius
16.) STL - Zayne Parekh
Yes
Hope Anton Silayev drops to 11
😅
You’re high
@Pohunohi👈 casual hockey fan making casual hockey fan type comments
In the 23 draft Habs held the fifth pick, just like in 24 draft. Last year it was well know they try to move up targeting fantilli, Carlsson or Smith but unfortunately it didn’t work out. I’ll predict the same would happen during this years draft.
Habs are targeting Demidov or Lindstrom both will be gone 😂
If that happens expect them to pick Iginla.....or another high end RD.
Passing on Michkov was a huge mistake
@@BMXIX I think Michkov made it fairly clear where he would sign and where he wouldn't. Regardless, nothing can be done about it now, but I think the Habs did pick a very solid RD. That being said, at least there will be some good forward choices at #5.
Lindstrom was one of only two players Columbus took to dinner. The Jackets had multiple meetings with Lindstrom. If there really is a possibility that Ottawa will move Tkachuk, they would almost have to take Iginla.
@Pohunohi The Ducks will take a blue liner because they'll need a prospect to replace Jamie Drysdale, whom they traded for Cutter Gauthier.
@@bajikimran2304maybe they’ll be smart enough to not draft for need with a top 3 pick lol
They aren’t moving Brady. That’s all complete bs.
You spelled both TIJ and IGINLA wrong. Ouch! Hahaha