CP 2024 Ordered Draft List (April 9th Edition) #6

[Bingo]

Each pick you choose who you would take if you were the Flames GM. Not a mock draft of the standings. Who the Flames would pick at #2 (skipping #1) through say #12 or greater if we see the value.

When done we will have CP consensus list for the Flames.

I'll run a few a day with a cut off around total votes so this doesn't take two weeks to complete.

We can run it weekly to see how things change.

RESULTS:

1. Celebrini (not voted)
2. Demidov
3. Dickinson
4. Levshunov
5. Lindstrom

[The Fonz]

Thank Science we've got a top 10 pick. I'll be pumped with any of Dickinson, Levshunov, Lindstrom, Iginla, Parekh, Catton, Buium, or Eiserman (I've come around on him).

[loob job]

If Tij didn't have that last name I don't think we'd be considering him. In all the draft scouting rankings, the highest he's ranked is 10th and lowest is 23rd. I hope we don't lose sight.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by loob job

If Tij didn't have that last name I don't think we'd be considering him. In all the draft scouting rankings, the highest he's ranked is 10th and lowest is 23rd. I hope we don't lose sight.

SMAHTS had him at 9 last week.

Lots of rumblings about the Habs taking him with their pick at 6-7.

I'd be surprised if he isn't gone in the top ten at this point.

[HitterD]

Originally Posted by loob job

If Tij didn't have that last name I don't think we'd be considering him. In all the draft scouting rankings, the highest he's ranked is 10th and lowest is 23rd. I hope we don't lose sight.

Other than that outlier 6th ranking from EliteProspects you are correct, but I’m curious to see where he ranks with the major publications in final rankings after his playoff performance. It’s not just the name, he’s showing he can dominate and raise his game in the playoffs. I suspect he’s got a lot more room to rise up the rankings still.

How much have you watched him play? Is it possible you are just as guilty of dismissing him because of his last name as you are accusing others of favouring him for it? He is, in my opinion, a legitimate top 10 prospect for 2024 and I could see him getting selected anywhere from 5-10

[CsInMyBlood]

Originally Posted by loob job

If Tij didn't have that last name I don't think we'd be considering him. In all the draft scouting rankings, the highest he's ranked is 10th and lowest is 23rd. I hope we don't lose sight.

He just put up 8 goals and 11 points in 6 games to lead Kelowna past round 1.

The kid is so much more than just his dads son.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by loob job

If Tij didn't have that last name I don't think we'd be considering him. In all the draft scouting rankings, the highest he's ranked is 10th and lowest is 23rd. I hope we don't lose sight.

Mid season ranks aren't worth all that much, for amateur scouts draft eligible players make their hay in the last half, and for team scouts this is their busiest time of the year, the players are as mature as their going to get and how they play during playoff pressure. if Tij continues to tear up the playoffs for a middling Kelowna team you can forget about him for the Flames.

[CaptainYooh]

Every player named Lindstom, Lidstrom or Lindholm should automatically be drafted in the top-6.


On a more serious note, I know quite a few CP'ers follow juniors hockey very closely and watch a lot of games. Is Tij Iginla that good or are we just in love with his last name?

[1qqaaz]

I would have Buium as the third best player in the draft after Celebrini and Demidov. He has the best projections after everyone but these two.

[driveway]

I know nothing other than reading scouting reports. From what I've read, I like Buium a lot and hope he's the guy we take really anywhere 3-10.

[Naitix]

Parekh for me here

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

On a more serious note, I know quite a few CP'ers follow juniors hockey very closely and watch a lot of games. Is Tij Iginla that good or are we just in love with his last name?

I can't claim to know more than the average person who reads scouting reports and catches highlight reels.

Acknowledging those limitations, my impression is that he is really that good in his own right. He has the ability to take over a game and the drive to improve. He isn't perfect and there are things he needs to work on, but nothing that can't be overcome. I have read criticisms that he needs to work on his board play and that he can lose his man when back checking. These aren't uncommon things that even great prospects need to work on.

[Bingo]

The Iginla name has value ... to every team in the league but obviously more in Calgary.

That's worth a spot or two in my mind.

Earlier in the season he was a 15-18 overall pick, now he's a 6-10 in my estimation.

If Calgary takes him at 8th I won't have a problem with it, assuming Conroy has discussed it with the Iginla family (pressure vs legacy etc)

If Calgary doesn't select him I hope he's already gone so they don't have a long term comparison to drive us nuts.