2024 NHL Draft Thread - Upd: Draft Lottery is May 7th

[Blackhawkswincup]

Similar to how all Cris Carter did was catch touchdowns (what the Eagles said when they cut him), all Cole Eiserman does is score goals.

So, what is the problem?

 

[TLEH]

So, what is the problem?

Well.. everything else. Turnovers. Selfish play. Decision making. Its not like its purely a product of nitpicking either, its on the tape. He and Celebrini were both thought of as 1, 2 before this year, Celebrini is still 1.

 

[WarriorofTime]

So, what is the problem?

Bad at the other stuff

 

[Kevin Musto]

Dickinson didn't have a single 2nd oa vote. I also think there is a good chance one of the Hawks staff scouts are on the panel. If it isn't Demidov, I think it's Levshunov for the Hawks

Because Bob doesn't have any Chicago scouts on his lists.

You can look at previous years too. Blackhawks drafted players tend to be lower on Bob's list than where the Blackhawks have them ranked.

Also I doubt the rest of the scouting department agrees with Davidson. There's no world in which Doneghey has Dickinson at #2. But Kyle would.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Because Bob doesn't have any Chicago scouts on his lists.

You can look at previous years too. Blackhawks drafted players tend to be lower on Bob's list than where the Blackhawks have them ranked.

Also I doubt the rest of the scouting department agrees with Davidson. There's no world in which Doneghey has Dickinson at #2. But Kyle would.

Source?

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

RE: Demidov's injury. Here's recent comments (translated) from his agent :

"I don't usually comment on my clients' injuries, but that's different. I can tell you that Ivan will not need surgery. His recovery is going well and he should be good to go before the draft, and therefore ready to train hard in anticipation of next season."

 

[WarriorofTime]

Glad it was nothing serious with Demidov

 

[Giovi]

Source?

 

[Hawkaholic]

At least they have Dickenson ahead of Parekh. Not sure how scouts could have it the other way around after watching them go head to head in the London/Saginaw series that just wrapped up.

 

[clydesdale line]

Because Bob doesn't have any Chicago scouts on his lists.

You can look at previous years too. Blackhawks drafted players tend to be lower on Bob's list than where the Blackhawks have them ranked.

Also I doubt the rest of the scouting department agrees with Davidson. There's no world in which Doneghey has Dickinson at #2. But Kyle would.

FWIW, Powers mentioned weeks ago he heard from a source the Hawks really like Levshunov.

 

[ndgt10]

Thanks. Waa hoping it wouldn't be on a pay channel.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Not gonna names but it’s kind of annoying when people spend years just harping on the guy they wish the Hawks took so hopefully there’s not a lot of that for this pick.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

FWIW, Powers mentioned weeks ago he heard from a source the Hawks really like Levshunov.

Wouldn't be surprised

They get to see him alot I imagine and RD is big need for Hawks as Rinzel is only quality RD prospect we got

 

[TLEH]

FWIW, Powers mentioned weeks ago he heard from a source the Hawks really like Levshunov.

I believe it then.

 

[EddieTheEagle]

I believe it then.

I will be somewhat disappointed if we add Levshunov at pick #2. Really banking on the powers of @Rooh. Everyone, get out your Rooh candles and light them tonight at midnight.

 

[Kevin Musto]

FWIW, Powers mentioned weeks ago he heard from a source the Hawks really like Levshunov.

I could see that being the case on the Doneghey side of the team.

He always favours guys who play in America. And Celebrini aside, Levshunov is the consensus top player in the NCAA or USHL.

 

[Darkstar]

So, what is the problem?

His compete level and hockey IQ are huge red flags to me.

 

[TLEH]

Eiserman never really got better. He still made the same poor turnovers. Still made the same selfish plays. He’s actually pretty physical too. Idk. A real enigma. I think he could end up a real good player actually, just with a lot of flaws. Reminds me a bit of James Neal.

 

[hawksrule]

I see I’m several pages behind. Vlasic had tools but didn’t know how to use his size or reach before this year. The year-over-year difference is astounding.

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

I really think they should consider adding a Russian goaltender or two in the pipeline, and let them marinate over there. It’s worked out pretty well for other teams. You can figure out spots later if it comes to it. Take Pavel Moysevich or Kirill Zarubin at either 138 or 163

 

[Drumman44]

I’m too nervous to sleep. Been anxiously waiting for this all season

 

[Mjul Qvist]

I’m too nervous to sleep. Been anxiously waiting for this all season

I´m not. Been waiting this for a long time also but I´m confident we´ll get a good and potential player this time too. Sure Celebrini would be huge but after him it really doesn´t matter if you are picking second or fourth.

 

[clydesdale line]

Happy Macklin Celebrini Day everyone!

 

[Hull2Roenick2Kane]

Last time I was here we drafted Kirby Dach... Maybe I should disappear.

 

[hawksfan50]

It's NCFY Day...err...Night....

That is.."No Celebrini For YouNight" ...
Then later on Draft 1st round night :."with the 4th pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft the Chicago Blackhawks are proud to select ________________*

Pff the board at 1.Celebrini 2.Demidov 3.Lindstrom...leaving g KD to take either Levshunov or Dickinson OR the surprise.Tij Iginla....