2024 NHL Draft Thread

[Royle9]

I feel like both Tanev and Hanifin if traded could net us 2 more picks, we could then have 4 1st round picks, or perhaps group a few together to move up if need be albeit you don't see that happen too often anymore.

This could be a wonderful draft.

The other idea is for Flames to take some 2025 1st round picks as well, that wouldn't hurt either. I just don't want the Flames to acquire 2-3 additional first round picks and then blow them via trade for another asset that we shouldn't of wasted them on.

So far I trust Craig

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Royle9

The other idea is for Flames to take some 2025 1st round picks as well, that wouldn't hurt either.

For you or those in the know, is there a general sense of how the 2025 draft class compares to 2024?

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by Table 5

For you or those in the know, is there a general sense of how the 2025 draft class compares to 2024?

2024
Better for Defense
Better for Finland
Slightly Better for WHL (depth wise)
Slightly Better for Russia (not incl. Goalies)
Better for Czechia
Better for Norway/Switzerland

2025
Better for Forwards
Better for Goalies
Better for Sweden
Better for USA (big edge to Defense)
Better for QMJHL
Better for OHL
Better for Slovakia
Better for Germany


Stolen from Hfboards so take it for what it is

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Sandman

So I guess we get to talk about who we hope to get with our SECOND first rounder?

how about another Flames legacy player... Ryder Ritchie son of Flames legend Byron Ritchie

[Royle9]

Originally Posted by Table 5

For you or those in the know, is there a general sense of how the 2025 draft class compares to 2024?

Quite a few high profile forwards near the top:

James Hagens - C
Porter Martone - RW
Michael Misa -C
Cole McKinney - C
Roger McQueen - C

[traptor]

Hope we use our 1st on a forward, ideally a center.

Assuming we pick 6-10 I think Lindstrom will be gone in the top 5. If he's available I think you take him.

There should be one of

Catton
Helenius
Demidov
Esierman

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

how about another Flames legacy player... Ryder Ritchie son of Flames legend Byron Ritchie

That would be amazing. Basha would be another great pick.

[shutout]

Sam Cosentino on the SN panel last night mentioned that there is a pretty agreed to drop off in talent in the first round after the 20th spot.

Depending upon where the Canucks finish do the Flames have the capital to be able to move up in the first round to the 16-18 range?

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by shutout

Sam Cosentino on the SN panel last night mentioned that there is a pretty agreed to drop off in talent in the first round after the 20th spot.

Depending upon where the Canucks finish do the Flames have the capital to be able to move up in the first round to the 16-18 range?

Doesn't seem super likely to me for them to land another top 20 pick... Will probably hold pick 28-30 from the Nucks and even bundled with a future 2nd, which is a steep price, I can't see them jumping more than 5-6 slots. If they are willing to move their own 2nd this year which might be 35-45 range with the Nucks pick maybe?

Buffalo, Arizona and Jersey are the only teams that I can remember coming up in flames rumors with picks in the top 20. Best chance is probably if one of those teams decides to really chase Hanifin and go all in on their wildcard hunt

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Doesn't seem super likely to me for them to land another top 20 pick... Will probably hold pick 28-30 from the Nucks and even bundled with a future 2nd, which is a steep price, I can't see them jumping more than 5-6 slots. If they are willing to move their own 2nd this year which might be 35-45 range with the Nucks pick maybe?

Buffalo, Arizona and Jersey are the only teams that I can remember coming up in flames rumors with picks in the top 20. Best chance is probably if one of those teams decides to really chase Hanifin and go all in on their wildcard hunt

If the flames end up with 4 first round picks… they could package two or even 3 of them to get a pick in the top 13-17 if they can find the right trade partner. I would think packaging 28th overall + 25th overall + 22nd overall for example should be enough to get a 15th overall pick. But you need to find a team with the appetite to make that move.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Ped

Sportsnet's latest has Tij at 10:


https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...024-nhl-draft/

So Flames 1st pick.

[dammage79]

I took him off my list but if his pennence is genuine Trevor Connelly is a player I'd take with an extra 1st rounder.

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Table 5

For you or those in the know, is there a general sense of how the 2025 draft class compares to 2024?

They're younger.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Sandman

So I guess we get to talk about who we hope to get with our SECOND first rounder?

Hot take (maybe)... the Flames lack superstar players so maybe take a big (literally and figuratively) home run cut and consider Dean Latourneau. I'm sure that will trigger some PJSD (Post Jankowski Stress Disorder). It's boom or bust but IMO the Flames really need some boom.

[Fan69]

Originally Posted by Parallex

Hot take (maybe)... the Flames lack superstar players so maybe take a big (literally and figuratively) home run cut and consider Dean Latourneau. I'm sure that will trigger some PJSD (Post Jankowski Stress Disorder). It's boom or bust but IMO the Flames really need some boom.

Van pick i would be all over that. Defence with our pick then dean to round out first round if nothing Changes . Yes please

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

how about another Flames legacy player... Ryder Ritchie son of Flames legend Byron Ritchie

I liked Byron Ritchie. He was a decent energy player and had a good engine on him.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Fan69

Van pick i would be all over that. Defence with our pick then dean to round out first round if nothing Changes . Yes please

For me the (non-celebrini) dream scenario is Lindstrom with our pick, package the Hanifin/Tanev picks to move up and grab Tij, take Latourneau with the Vancouver pick, Will Skahan with the 2nd rounder, Kim Saarelainen in the 3rd, and Justin Poirier in the 4th.

[TheScorpion]

I'm thinking it should be either Parekh or Iginla with the Calgary pick.

[flylock shox]

Pretty tough for Conroy not to pick Iginla, especially with two first round picks and Iggy looking over his shoulder at the draft table...

[sch19lks]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I'm thinking it should be either Parekh or Iginla with the Calgary pick.

I’d rather Buium than Parekh. Parekh can’t play a lick of defence