[GT] 2024 NHL Draft - Round 1 - 5pm MT - SN, ESPN

[ben voyonsdonc]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1806738087483146312

That feels like a pricey trade up. If the late part of the first round doesn't fall the way that Conny wants, hopefully he'll trade back.

[Saqe]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I disagree. I am very weary of Finnish players because they always look good in Liga which to me is filled with filler adult players. I think the CHL and the USDP has much tougher matches. I look at all the hyped Fin players recently and what happened. Laine, great release, too lazy for NHL game, bust. Kappo Kakko, 2nd overall, bust. Jesse Puljujärvi, major bust. I don't mind the Flames taking a chance with later picks out of the first round on a guy like Kiviharju but stay away from spending a high pick on one. Too many red flags.

You don't like Helenius, that fine. But the bolded statement is pure nonsense.

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1806740927563849770

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1806740927563849770

Wonder if the trade with LA could be Montreal getting into a position to get the second Hutson brother. Good chance he would be gone by the 28th pick.

[TheIronMaiden]

Dang this draft is already pretty crazy for movement.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Saqe

You don't like Helenius, that fine. But the bolded statement is pure nonsense.

No it isn't, not at all. Just because you are playing against men does not mean that quality of hockey is better.

[CroCop]

We have so much draft capital and cap space that I think shapes up to be a very exciting day ahead.

[Bingo Jr.]

Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc

That feels like a pricey trade up. If the late part of the first round doesn't fall the way that Conny wants, hopefully he'll trade back.

I don't know, I personally would be more than fine packaging that late 2nd round Dallas pick with the 28th to move up to let's say 22-23 range if someone we love has fallen.

[AustinL_NHL]

Saying Junior & NCAA hockey is much tougher competition than Liga is certainly a bold statement

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

McDavid

Oh... so no GM change at all then.

[dissentowner]

As I said in the draft thread a couple of buddies and I were talking to Joe Thornton today via Skype and he will make San Jose's first selection tonight.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Thanks! So, could they also play in the NCAA after USNDP? I'm of the small group that hopes the Flames don't draft any players that play (or will play) in the NCAA...

Yes. Most players in the USNDP end up playing in the NCAA but they don't have to.

[Hockey_Ninja]

My body is ready

[Saqe]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

No it isn't, not at all. Just because you are playing against men does not mean that quality of hockey is better.

Junior league players are putting 1.5 PPG up at the top level in junior leagues. You really think they would be doing that in the FEL? Nobody does that, whether it was Barkov of Rantanen in their draft year or even the established pros who max out at PPG.

[RPM72]

Just a thought, and maybe not the 1st one to make it here, but wouldn't it be great to see Lanny, the Flames most famous #9, announce the #9 pick for the Flames this year

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by stemit14

Wonder if the trade with LA could be Montreal getting into a position to get the second Hutson brother. Good chance he would be gone by the 28th pick.

I think he doesn’t go until the late second or third

[Paulie Walnuts]

I don't understand moving up when you have no clue who is available at that spot. Unless you are going off the board.

Even Conroy mentioned the same thing yesterday.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc

That feels like a pricey trade up. If the late part of the first round doesn't fall the way that Conny wants, hopefully he'll trade back.

The only way this makes sense to do this right now is if they are quite certain one of the people just ahead of #26 was targetting a player they wanted.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

I don't understand moving up when you have no clue who is available at that spot. Unless you are going off the board.

Even Conroy mentioned the same thing yesterday.

Just means your scouting group has a tier of players to that mark, and they’ll be happy with whoever is there.

[sureLoss]

Russo reporting the Wild are willing to trade down from 13. But I am pretty sure they won't want to drop all the way down to 28.

They are also willing to trade the pick outright for Rutger McGroarty

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/559...ts-pick-swaps/