GDT: NHL 2024 Draft Lottery: Tuesday, May 7th, 6:30 pm | ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS, Fubo (live stream with free trial) (Habs pick 5th)

[Gravity]

MOD edit: Teams can move up maximum of 10 spots. It's a count down of all 16 teams that missed playoffs.

Current Draft Order:

16. St. Louis Blues
15. Detroit Red Wings
14. Pittsburgh Penguins (SJS own this pick due to Karlsson trade)
13. Minnesota Wild
12. Philadelphia Flyers
11. Buffalo Sabres
10. New Jersey Devils
9. Calgary Flames
8. Seattle Kraken
7. Ottawa Senators
6. Utah Hockey Club
5. Montreal Canadiens
4. Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Anaheim Ducks
2. Chicago Blackhawks
1. San Jose Sharks


Just excited about the Celebrini sweepstakes. T-minus 3 days until we find out!

I have this horrible gut feeling Chicago or Utah wins 1st Ov.

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[Deebs]

Scout's Analysis: 18 prospects who could be lottery picks

With the NHL Draft Lottery upon us, Jason Bukala updates his ranking of the top 18 prospects he thinks will be in consideration to be selected with one of the lottery picks.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[1909]

Scout's Analysis: 18 prospects who could be lottery picks

With the NHL Draft Lottery upon us, Jason Bukala updates his ranking of the top 18 prospects he thinks will be in consideration to be selected with one of the lottery picks.

www.sportsnet.ca

Lindsrom out of the top 10 ???? NO WAY !

 

[Saundies]

Scout's Analysis: 18 prospects who could be lottery picks

With the NHL Draft Lottery upon us, Jason Bukala updates his ranking of the top 18 prospects he thinks will be in consideration to be selected with one of the lottery picks.

www.sportsnet.ca

This is what scares me about Lindstrom... Bobby Mac has him at 5, this guy has him at 11. I've seen him at 5 and 11 respectively on other lists as well.

I know consensus for this draft is all over the place but 6 places is a pretty wild swing.

 

[sampollock]

This is what scares me about Lindstrom... Bobby Mac has him at 5, this guy has him at 11. I've seen him at 5 and 11 respectively on other lists as well.

I know consensus for this draft is all over the place but 6 places is a pretty wild swing.

bobby mac list is always pretty solid

 

[Shutdown]

This is what scares me about Lindstrom... Bobby Mac has him at 5, this guy has him at 11. I've seen him at 5 and 11 respectively on other lists as well.

I know consensus for this draft is all over the place but 6 places is a pretty wild swing.

Bobby Mac didn't have him at 5 - a consensus of 10 scouts did.

versus a consensus of one single Jason Bukala.

 

[Scintillating10]

6 more hours. I set my PVR. Will now my lawn instead.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

This is what scares me about Lindstrom... Bobby Mac has him at 5, this guy has him at 11. I've seen him at 5 and 11 respectively on other lists as well.

I know consensus for this draft is all over the place but 6 places is a pretty wild swing.

Bobby Mac's list is a compilation of scout picks. It's not him making up the list.

As for consensus in this draft? it doesn't exist.

 

[Saundies]

Bobby Mac didn't have him at 5 - a consensus of 10 scouts did.

versus a consensus of one single Jason Bukala.

Bobby Mac's list is a compilation of scout picks. It's not him making up the list.

As for consensus in this draft? it doesn't exist.

Fair enough, didn't take that into account.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

This is what scares me about Lindstrom... Bobby Mac has him at 5, this guy has him at 11. I've seen him at 5 and 11 respectively on other lists as well.

I know consensus for this draft is all over the place but 6 places is a pretty wild swing.

Wouldn’t put much emphasis on it.

Demidov should be concensus at 2, but Russian factor may dissuade some teams he could fall.

Other than that - 3 to 12 is almost interchangeable. Its going to come down to scout preference and or teams needs.

 

[Bee Holder]

To be honest this year draft is not as exciting as next year. Aside from to 2, anyone from 3-11 can go any position.

I’m like meh, even the top 2 aren’t franchise players. We probably will win just like the 2022 draft.

Ughh, that would mean we would have to take another bust, just like Slafkovsky

 

[ZUKI]

I will work, but I will watch this thread. That would be such a fantastic day if Habs win top 2 pick. I already imagine Celebrini or Demidov with Slaf, that will be insane.

I also want the second pick to select Demidov . Then with all the good young players Habs will then get, in 2-3 seasons they will be on top of the NHL. So, to join his friend Hutson and play for a top team, Celebrini will choose to go free agent to sign with Habs.

See, it's so simple ....

 

[BergevinBurner]

6 more hours. I set my PVR. Will now my lawn instead.

Jesus, how big is your lawn??

 

[sampollock]

Jesus, how big is your lawn??

and don't go without a beer.... hydrate

 

[McGuires Corndog]

To be honest this year draft is not as exciting as next year. Aside from to 2, anyone from 3-11 can go any position.

I’m like meh, even the top 2 aren’t franchise players. We probably will win just like the 2022 draft.

Lol.

Celebrini is absolutely a potential franchise player. He may not have Bedard’s flash and pizzaz but he’s a very effective hockey player. It’s like comparing McDavid and Crosby. One is alot flashier but the other is one hell of a complete player.

It’s the same thing.

 

[The Great Weal]

I’m like meh, even the top 2 aren’t franchise players. We probably will win just like the 2022 draft.

Celebrini will be a franchise player. Guy will be an all situation #1C on a cup contender.

 

[Gustave]

Forfeit the draft , we have our franchise player

Ya, nothing to see here, just a 20 year old looking bored by the competition of…. The USA team

 

[le_sean]

Lol.

Celebrini is absolutely a potential franchise player. He may not have Bedard’s flash and pizzaz but he’s a very effective hockey player. It’s like comparing McDavid and Crosby. One is alot flashier but the other is one hell of a complete player.

It’s the same thing.

To me it’s Bedard = McDavid, Celebrini = Eichel. Obviously different drafts, but the impact of each at their highest potential seems to be about this.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

I’d be wary about trading Guhle. It’s so hard to tell. It’s going to be really interesting if we don’t win the lottery. Anything can happen

100%.
IMHO, I have Guhle already penciled in for a 15 year career with multiple all-star appearances!! And he’s years away from his prime? Kid’s going to be soooo good.

 

[The Great Weal]

To me it’s Bedard = McDavid, Celebrini = Eichel. Obviously different drafts, but the impact of each at their highest potential seems to be about this.

Eichel has become an excellent 2way player with the Knights. He's not as flashy as his Buffalo days but he just gets the job done in every part of the game.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

To me it’s Bedard = McDavid, Celebrini = Eichel. Obviously different drafts, but the impact of each at their highest potential seems to be about this.

Pretty decent comparison, I think Mack will be a better goal scorer than Eichel and hopefully more durable.

 

[le_sean]

Pretty decent comparison, I think Mack will be a better goal scorer than Eichel and hopefully more durable.

Yeah it wasn’t a stylistic comparison, but more impact. Bedard has the potential to be the top NHL player and Mack has the potential to be on the cusp of the Top 15. Either way, they both change the fortune of their respective franchises.

 

[SOLR]

To me it’s Bedard = McDavid, Celebrini = Eichel. Obviously different drafts, but the impact of each at their highest potential seems to be about this.

Don't think so.

Celebrini is more Yzerman or Joe Sakic. Eichel will forever have had moments, but Celebrini can be a lot more and a lot more two-way + leadership.

 

[BJCOLLINS]

Pretty decent comparison, I think Mack will be a better goal scorer than Eichel and hopefully more durable.

Mack provides zero the drama Vs Eichel & a better 2 way game. Man Jack was good though, coming up.

 

[sampollock]

Don't think so.

Celebrini is more Yzerman or Joe Sakic. Eichel will forever have had moments, but Celebrini can be a lot more and a lot more two-way + leadership.

who is like Catton?

 

[SOLR]

who is like Catton?

Catton is a hard one, he plays kinda of an European game (he's very cerebral), so I could think of a few Fins including Saku Koivu.