2024 NHL Draft Thread

[Lanny_McDonald]

Just for conversation, here's the top 25 guys I would like the Flames to pick based on really limited viewings. Obviously not going to get many of them, but if the Flames come away with a two or three, I think it would a great kick start to the rebuild.

1. Macklin Celebrini (not going to happen)
2. Zayne Parekh
3. Berkly Catton
4. Tij Iginla
5. Carter Yakemchuk
6. Liam Greentree
7. Beckett Sennecke
8. Ryder Ritchie
9. Michael Hage
10. Raoul Boilard
11. Dean Letourneau
12. Henry Mews
13. Cole Beaudoin
14. Maxim Masse
15. Luke Misa
16. Leo Sahlin Wallenius
17. Simon Zether
18. Adam Jecho
19. Marek Vanacker
20. Andrew Basha
21. Colton Roberts
22. Thomas Lavoie
23. Carson Wetsch
24. Herman Traff
25. Harrison Brunicke

[Monahammer]

You apparently really like Misa and Boilard eh?
They both made the list twice.

Are you purposely leaving out the middle cut of prospects? I also note there are 0 americans there. No love for Helenius at all? What about Levshunov or Silayev or Dickinson?

Confusing tbh.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

You apparently really like Misa and Boilard eh?
They both made the list twice.

Are you purposely leaving out the middle cut of prospects? I also note there are 0 americans there. No love for Helenius at all? What about Levshunov or Silayev or Dickinson?

Confusing tbh.

No Hage either which would be a great fit. Weird list.

[albertGQ]

Anyone know if THN draft preview issue is out on newstands? I can't seem to find it anywhere

[dissentowner]

Here is my personal order of preference assuming we don't win the Celebrini sweepstakes.

1. Parekh
2. Demidov
3. Levshunov
4. Dickinson
5. Lindstrom
6. Buium
7. Catton
8. Iginla
9. Hage
10. Eiserman

The two players I would be disappointed with are Silayev and Helenius.

People thinking Hage might be there for the Canucks pick are dreaming imo, he is going top 15.

[Monahammer]

This is my top 32 based on highlight reels and prospect talk mostly, with flames lens:

1. Celebrini
2. Iginla
3. Buium
4. Parekh
5. Lindstrom
6. Demidov
7. Levshunov
8. Helenius
9. Yakemchuk
10. Eiserman
11. Silayev
12. Hage
13. Catton
14. Jiricek
15. Greentree
16. Parascak
17. Basha
18. Artamonov
19. Boisvert
20. Connelly
21. Howe
22. Chernyshov
23. Ritchie
24. Sahlin-Wallenius
25. Mews
26. Sennecke
27. Brandsegg-Nygard
28. Hemming
29. Lucas Pettersson
30. Tanner Adams
31. Jesse Pulkinnen
32. Charlie Elick

[8sPOT]

My top 10 is this:

1. Celebrini
2. Demidov
3. Dickinson
4. Levshunov
5. Parekh
6. Catton
7. Lindstrom
8. Iginla
9. Eiserman
10. Yakemchuk

[topfiverecords]

My toptenplayers list:

10. Iginla
9. Catton
8. Iginla
7. Catton
6. Iginla
5. Catton
4. Iginla
3. Catton
2. Iginla
1. Celebrini

[Tbull8]

Celebrini
Demidov
Levshunov
Dickinson
Iginla
Catton
Lindstrom
Parekh
Yakemchuk
Buium

[Bingo Jr.]

I keep circling back to Buium. Would be a home run pick imo

[FlamesAddiction]

I am far from an expert, but here is my list just based off of scouting reports written by others, highlight reels, and general intuition.

1. Celebrini
2. Demidov
3. Levshunov
4. Dickinson
5. Catton
6. Iginla
7. Lindstrom
8. Parekh
9. Eiserman
10. Buium
11. Helenius
12. Greentree

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

You apparently really like Misa and Boilard eh?
They both made the list twice.

I do, but that was a mistake. Hage and Basha were in the slots.

Are you purposely leaving out the middle cut of prospects? I also note there are 0 americans there. No love for Helenius at all? What about Levshunov or Silayev or Dickinson?

Confusing tbh.

I'm going with who I have looked at and liked. Not a Helenius fan. Not a fan of a number of players that are hyped up. I purposely stayed away from Americans. Lots of talent but lots of challenges. Again, a personal choice taking the long-term health of the team.

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

Just for conversation, here's the top 25 guys I would like the Flames to pick based on really limited viewings. Obviously not going to get many of them, but if the Flames come away with a two or three, I think it would a great kick start to the rebuild.

1. Macklin Celebrini (not going to happen)
2. Zayne Parekh
3. Berkly Catton
4. Tij Iginla
5. Carter Yakemchuk
6. Liam Greentree
7. Beckett Sennecke
8. Ryder Ritchie
9. Michael Hage
10. Raoul Boilard
11. Dean Letourneau
12. Henry Mews
13. Cole Beaudoin
14. Maxim Masse
15. Luke Misa
16. Leo Sahlin Wallenius
17. Simon Zether
18. Adam Jecho
19. Marek Vanacker
20. Andrew Basha
21. Colton Roberts
22. Thomas Lavoie
23. Carson Wetsch
24. Herman Traff
25. Harrison Brunicke

Here is Bash and Brunicke an hour after beating Yakemchuk in the city's. Nathan Free (later rounds) there too. Insane draft year for Glenlake hockey (where Tij played for a year or two).

[cral12]

Partial Eclipse Monday Sandman's profiles updated at Upside! 5 more added up to 129...yyc's view of the eclipse may have been partial but these profiles are so complete ; )

From Artamonov to Zetterberg...

(I realize it's actually Adams to Ziemer)

We have One Hundred and Twenty-Nine incomparable profiles completed thus far.

*As always, Sandman's profiles are easily found at Upside Hockey
(along with our exclusive rankings in super-detailed mega spreadsheet format with which I'm sure an update is soon upon us from rankings guru E-Mac - we're now just awaiting NHL Central Scouting update so E-Mac will add that in; he has his updates done for next instalment.)

Alphabetical with a hyperlinked table of contents at the top...

Please enjoy. Sharing and feedback always appreciated.

https://bit.ly/2024nhldraftprofiles

[BarDown]

1 Celebrini
2 Demidov
3 Dickinson
4 Levshunov
5 Lindstrom
6 Catton
7 Iginla
8 Buium
9 Parekh
10 Yakemchuk
11 Hage
12 Helenius
13 Eiserman
14 Silayev
15 Boisvert

I'm really high on Dickinson. Saw him play a couple times live this year and he was by far the best player on the ice in both games.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Can the Situation Room in Toronto overturn a draft selection?

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Can the Situation Room in Toronto overturn a draft selection?

They would for Calgary…

[Royle9]

Youtube scout here, based on my expert opinion this is my draft order wishlist:

Top Lucky 13

1 Celebrini
2 Demidov
3 Parekh
4 Levshunov
5 Lindstrom
6 Iginla
7 Catton
8 Buium
9 Dickinson
10 Eiserman
11 Parascak
12 Helenius
13 Yakemchuck

[AustinL_NHL]

Based purely on potential, my list:

Celebrini
Demidov
Parekh/Buium

Then I'm fighting with anyone afterwards who thinks x player is better/has more potential than Tij. However, I'm still selfishly putting Iggy Jr 3rd ahead of the two offensively-sexy-looking D-men.

[Mephisto]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

Based purely on potential, my list:

Celebrini
Demidov
Parekh/Buium

Then I'm fighting with anyone afterwards who thinks x player is better/has more potential than Tij. However, I'm still selfishly putting Iggy Jr 3rd ahead of the two offensively-sexy-looking D-men.

This is about where I am at. Demidov we will have to see after interviewing (might want to stay in Russia awhile). Might add Dickinson and Levshunov to list as well.

If all these guys are gone would definitely look at Iginla - even over Catton and Lindstrom. Not convinced Catton or Lindstrom will be 1C. This team will have chances the next two drafts to get a 1C.