2024 NHL MOCK DRAFT | TOP 16 Lottery Picks | Highlights

This video reveals the TOP 16 picks of the 2024 NHL Mock Draft, featuring highlights and stats card of each prospect! See the future of hockey with game-changing goals, dazzling plays, and defensive dominance.
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00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Macklin Celebrini
00:59 - Cayden Lindstrom
02:08 - Artyom Levshunov
03:13 - Anton Silayev
04:35 - Ivan Demidov
05:34 - Sam Dickinson
06:51 - Zayne Parekh
07:56 - Zeev Buium
08:49 - Tij Iginla
09:42 - Berkly Catton
10:36 - Carter Yakemchuk
11:23 - Konsta Helenius
12:18 - Michael Hage
13:13 - Cole Eiserman
13:54 - Beckett Sennecke
14:48 - Adam Jiricek
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[@fourwinged]

I'm 95% sure Chicago goes Demidov

[@bluechipprospect]

Very likely. I think it's also very likely they go with levshunov or Lindstrom.

[@JRoenick]

No way they are taking Lindstrom. It's a 2 horse race for that pick and it doesn't include Cayden.

[@87xFIREx87]

@@JRoenick Yeah sure!! Like every year there's no surprise

[@JRoenick]

@@87xFIREx87 There are certainly surprises, especially with what Anaheim did last draft. But no surprises this time: it will be either Demidov or Levshunov.

[@QRM00]

I want the Hawks to select Demidov but I get the feeling that the org is probably heavily debating the pick. I'd guess 45% Levshunov 40% Demidov 15% Lindstrom

[@stockey]

Would love to have Demidov for the Habs.

[@DocPhil1]

As a Sharks fan, I love this, Eiserman at 14 could be a steal put him on a wing with Smith or Celebrini in the future. Maybe a guy like Eklund or Bordeleau on the other wing and he can just get feed the puck and shot nonstop. Sharks can still get a solid defenseman prospect at 33 as long as everything goes as projected (it definitely won’t but still can get a dman at 33)

[@jtrieu17]

Whats great is Eiserman and Celebrini played with each other at Shuttuck for a couple of years. Also, if Macklin goes back to BU, Eiserman will be playing there next year.

[@SJSharks37]

We really need a first round level d man I don’t think eiserman is gonna still be available at 14

[@robertevans00]

I think if sharks go forward back to back like I’m 1/2 expecting due to the way the draft seems to be falling then I think with both 2nd round picks the sharks go big defensive minded RD and LD with some offensive upside knowing 25 they can go for a top pair D in the top 10.

[@robertevans00]

@@SJSharks37if not Eiserman than one of Senneke or Nygard or Greentree is almost assuredly going to be there, but by 14 most of the better D will be gone and unless Sharks feel confident Jiricek can rebound from the injury there isn’t a lot of 1st round level D left. Even Jiricek at 14 is a reach.

[@miketietsort5184]

If I was Drafting for the Sharks after taking Celebrini (and already having Smith) I would be looking at Defensemen for every top 15 pick I had for a while.

[@Chewbachi]

Bedard and Demidov are gonna be an insane duo he's not dropping that low

[@bajjanitor]

Silayev to Columbus doesn't make much sense to me. Everything you said about how set Montreal is at D applies to an ever greater degree to Columbus. Long term they have Jiricek, Severson and Ceulemans on the right side, Werenski and Mateychuk on the left side, and they can extend Provorov if they want another one, he's only 27. And their highest point producing forward this season was Gaudreau with 60 points, next was Marchenko with 42, and they haven't had a 30 goal scorer since 2018-19. They need talent up front like crazy. Only way I could see them picking a defenseman at #4 even if Celebrini, Lindstrom and Demidov go 1, 2, 3, is if they trade Mateychuk or Jiricek.

[@bluechipprospect]

My reasoning was that with Jenner, Fantilli, Johnson, Sillinger, Gaudreau, Laine, Marchenko, Chinakov, Brindley and Dumais they had enough talent and upcoming talent up front to solidify the defense with a one of a kind defenseman.

[@whatisabercowich]

Columbus have a lot of good prospects, but very few great ones. Who other than Fantilli of those mentioned have the potential to be a superstar, realistically? I guess maybe Johnson? They need high-ceiling potential and high-end talent more than anything. Demidov brings that. If he is there at #4, I have a hard time seeing them pass on him. Personally, I think Columbus are going to draft whoever is left of Demidov, Levshunov and Lindstrom. I have a hard time seeing them go for Silayev when anyone of those three are available. Good video though! I totally agree with you that Chicago should be very interested in Lindstrom. Their future F core are all small guys.

[@SJallday13]

This was a good analysis. Excited to see what is up with the Sharks at 14. I think someone interesting will slide. Might be Yalemchuk, Eiserman, Helenius. I wouldn’t mind MBN here over someone like Greentree

[@nickh3698]

Could be Sennecke, too. I've seen so many different projections for SJ at 14 and there are good arguments for each of them.

[@michaeldove7997]

Demidov is a beast

[@mrmampmamp]

If the Flyers pass on Eiserman, I'm calling the cops.

[@SimonCBouchard]

Everyone in Montreal wants Lidstrom, but indeed, teams crave this kind of player, I don't think he'll be available at #5. The big question is, will Silayev be drafted top 4, if so Mtl will run on the podium for Demidov. If not, like last year, the situation gets complicated. Personally, if the best player is a defenseman, so be it, but there will be blood on Ste-Cath!

[@bluechipprospect]

I personally have no issue with a D but I think one of Demidov or Lindstrom will be available. Maybe not but I feel like it all made sense

[@JaStargazer]

Silayev would be a decent pick :)

[@bedbath9056]

What do you mean everyone. Maybe only you. I want Demidov.

[@SimonCBouchard]

​@@bedbath9056 it's more of an expression, the vast majority of the media is hyping Lidstom, no need to feel attacked. I'll be happy with anyone between Demidov, Lidstrom, Levshunov, Silayev, Dickinson... I'm just saying it would be a shame to pass on a potential #1 D if Demidov and Lidstrom are gone.

[@xMankii]

@@SimonCBouchardbecause there’s a higher chance Lindstrom is there at 5, I guarantee given the choice between the two Kent Hughes is taking Demidov every time

[@DChappelle27]

"Calgary trades 10 first round picks to the Sharks for the first overall pick and draft Tij Iginla, then Chicago drafts Celebrini" Is about where these mock drafts are going...

[@MisterCaution]

I don’t know what CHI will do, but if they do something surprising like pick Lindstrom just because he’s tall, they’d better be 110% sure it doesn’t turn into another Dach situation.

[@Cryptogab94]

Yes. Lindstrom at 2. So many are saying Montreal takes Lindstrom at 5. In my opinion, he won't be available. He is too good.

[@bluechipprospect]

If he’s not gone at 2 he’ll be gone when Columbus pick imo.

[@nicklariviere4101]

Demidov being available at #5 would be a dream come true!!

[@soawjc5019]

Thanks Good job

[@benjaminmorin6427]

What do you think about Kirby Dach as a comparable for Becket Sennecke? And how close were you to include Trevor Connelly inside your top-16?

[@bluechipprospect]

I love it. Someone suggested it in my Sennecke scouting report and immediately thought it was a great comp. Not that close to include him in the top 16 Mock Draft but he's firmly in my top 10 in my personal ranking.

[@brendanaucoin]

Trade Habs #28 and Matheson for Columbus #4 and pick, Lindstrom, Demidov, Catton or who is available and then pick our #5. OR offer to# 3 or 2 if it has to be. Nothing is set in stone. Matheson is a fantastic deal and may interest Chicago, Anaheim, or Columbus. Offer it now and get the excitement and okay the deal before the draft. this could go crazy and include Anderson+++

[@davidyoung5114]

So, who will be this year's Zach Benson, the player who should have been drafted higher, but slides much lower in the order and becomes the steal of the Draft?

[@ac4o3]

Catton or Eiserman

[@franqkbernard]

Good mock - have a hard time seeing CHI going for Lindstrom over Demidov/Levshunov but who knows. I could also see PHI/MIN going w Eiserman. If MBN is still there at 17, I hope the Habs trade up from the WPG pick and nab him. He’d be the perfect 3rd line guy with size and skill they would absolutely need.

[@NicLas175]

Really like your channel, keep the good work. I have Sennecke at 5 on my mock draft but feel you could get him later, in the scenario where Demidov, Levshunov and Lindstrom going 2, 3 or 4 (like 50% of my scenario). I got like a 40% chance for Lindstrom and 10% chance of Demidov or Levshunov at 5th. Basically, 50% Lindstrom (mainly), Demidov or Levshunov being bump by mainly by Silayev or Buium. If it's me i draft Lindstrom, Demidov or Levshunov (all over Sennecke) and i try to trade down if it's for Sennecke (like 7-8-9). If he is gone, Iginla is a good consolation prize. If no trade, i guess i draft Sennecke at 5th, but feels there is a lot of depth between 5 to 11, maybe even 16. J'ai Sennecke au 5e rang sur mon mock draft (Celebrini, Demidov, Lindstrom, Levshunov, Sennecke), mais j'ai le feeling qu'il serait possible de le sélectionner plus loin. J'ai regarder quelques scénarios et, en gros, ça représente 50% des scénarios pour moi. 40% de Lindstrom ''slip'' 5e et 10% de Demidov ou Levshunov (en gros bumpé par Silayev ou Buium). Si à 5 Lindstrom, Levshunov ou Demidov est dispo, tu les sélectionnes (tous avant Sennecke). J'essaie de trade down s'ils sont parti et que je vise Sennecke (7, 8 ou 9 par exemple). S'il est parti, Iginla est un bon prix de consolation. S'il n'y a pas de trade possible, je sélectionne Sennecke 5e je crois mais j'ai l'impressionqu'il y a beaucoup de profondeur de 5 à 11, ou même 16.

[@JerredDubiel91]

Great video, appreciate the shake up in your draft rankings. Most mock draft articles look the same, everyone is just pushing around the same thoughts. 99/100 something unexpected happens. My personal take on the draft and who these players remind me of are: NHL MOCK DRAFT 2024 1. SHARKS: CELEBRINI 6’0 C - Plays Like: Jonathan Toews 2. BLACKHAWKS: LINDSTROM 6’4 C/PF - Plays Like: Quinton Byfield 3. DUCKS: HELENIUS 5’11 C/RW - Plays Like: Brayden Point x Nick Suzuki 4. BLUEJACKETS: DICKINSON 6’3 LD - Plays Like: Roman Josi 5. CANADIANS: CATTON 5’11 C - Plays Like: Tim Stuzle 6. UTAH: IGINLA 6’0 LW - Plays Like: Matvei Michkov 7. SENS: DEMIDOV 5’11 LW/RW - Plays Like: Trevor Zegras x Alexei Kovalev 8. KRAKEN: PAREKH 6’0 RD - Plays Like: Erik Karlsson 9. FLAMES: LEVSHUNOV 6’2 RD - Plays Like: Charlie McAvoy 10. DEVILS: BUIUM 6’0 LD - Plays Like: Luke Hughes 11. SABRES: SENNECKE 6’2 RW - Plays Like: Wyatt Johnston 12. FLYERS: SILAYEV 6’7 LD - Plays Like: Simon Edvinsson 13. WILD: BRANDSEGG-NYGARD 6’1 RW - Plays Like: Tyler Toffoli 14. SHARKS: YAKEMCHUK 6’3 RD - Plays Like: Evan Bouchard 15. WINGS: EISERMAN 6’0 LW - Plays Like: Kyle Connor x Clayton Keller 16. BLUES: CONNELLY 6’1 LW - Plays Like: Matt Duchene x Kent Johnson

[@ruttybuck1825]

Can't see the Wild passing on Eiserman. The Wild aren't doing what they did last draft. Sounds like they learned their lesson.

[@_FROSTY_]

if demidov goes 2...and anaheim and columbus take D's...i'd be happy with Lindstrom at 5 Anaheim and Columbus need to pick the Dman. please.

[@user-ed6nt1ml6p]

Exciting take on Sennecke but I would prefer MBN as he screams more Yzerman's favorite profile High compete player with size, IQ and able to score, 200ft game and so on lol to me MBN is definitly the pick

[@bluechipprospect]

The reason I didn't go with MBN, is that at some point you have to think about team building and not just a profile you like. You can't always go with the highest compete player and leave skill on the table at every draft. I think Danielson and Kasper will be important pieces but felt like Sennecke was a good compromise of skill and compete.

[@srsmallz8531]

As a habs fan I really hope you are right. That Chicago pick will determine 3-5

[@ricoricky98]

I like your pick with blackhawks so he can play rite away with #98

[@gb8279]

Good picks, they made sense to me. This draft seems strong but d-heavy and almost every prospect outside Celebrini has some question mark that makes it seem weaker than it is. A lot of great players are going to emerge from the top 15 picks I think.

[@mattatr0n677]

Really hard for me to predict where Demidov goes if chicago skips him. Montreal makes sense, but they seem to shy away from the homerun swings with their high picks. I actually have a theory that these prestige teams avoid taking future stars because they know they'll sell tickets regardless 😂 As for Chicago's pick, i agree they need size up front and demidov would be yet another sub-6' forward in their pipeline, but they also need a bit of futures on D, as well. I'm noticing two different types of mock drafts: one that begins with a run on forwards right away, another that begins with a run on D. This one is a healthy mixture

[@bluechipprospect]

Chicago could go many different routes but I think they should address at least one of their weaknesses with their pick. Size in the top 6 to play with Bedard or #1 D. But man, I feel like Lindstrom and Bedard on a line could be a kind of MacKinnon/Rantanen duo for a decade plus.

[@jbunit2]

Mtl is high on Demidov. Don't get it twisted.

[@mattatr0n677]

@bluechipprospect agree, though I'm curious if lindstrom really drops on draft day that it might indicate there's more to his injury than we thought.

[@MisterCaution]

@@mattatr0n677 Injuries plural. He seems prone. CHI went through that already with Dach, who was also a reach at #3 in his draft year.

[@dantecupelli5828]

2024 nhl draft the “skates like the wind” draft class lol

[@bluechipprospect]

😆 a lot of very good skater that's for sure.

[@dantecupelli5828]

@@bluechipprospect I agree! Just thought to make the funny comment, enjoyed the video great work

[@mikefisher4984]

I hope and pray as a habs fan Demidov goes to us at 5 but I really doubt he’ll fall that low sadly 😭

[@TheKaves2]

I’ll need more explanation why Silayev could be picked before Demidov, Buium, and Dickinson.. I’ve seen Bob’s list but still.

[@joef2504]

no way the Wild passes on Eiserman...

[@SamyDLuffy-bh6ui]

I also thought Lindstrom for the Hawks, but Demidov is the right choice here !!

[@jack9548]

Taking Iginla over Catton would be a mistake by the flames

[@spencerwixom6214]

Personally don’t now how Demidov and Levshunov don’t go 2 and 3. Not sure which order though haha

[@bluechipprospect]

Over Celebrini ? I think Demidov can match Celebrini on a skill level and is probably even more Dynamic. But Celebrini is a C and and put up up point like very few ever could in the NCAA which is a much much much harder league than the MHL For Levshunov, he's not even my #1 D so I wouldn't pick him that high but all of this is so subjective.

[@italian1ist]

Lay off the bong hits

[@spencerwixom6214]

@@bluechipprospect I meant 2 and 3 lol. Celebrini for course is 1, my bad

[@spencerwixom6214]

@@italian1ist meant 2 and 3 lol.

[@BaneOfV]

Hage to the wild definetly makes sense for the wild at 13 but id rather them take eiserman, if a D doesnt drop to them. But my lord, if Bill Guerin doesnt do everything to trade up for a D, especially levshunov perehk or even yakemchuk. Im going to cry. They so desperately need D for the future. They have so much forward youth. Im going to be unbelievably sad if they dont get one of those 3

[@bluechipprospect]

I remade a mock in french taking into consideration comments from different fan bases and the Wild ended up with Eiserman if that makes you feel better 😆 But just so you know, they passed on Buium who was picked by San Jose with the next pick 🤷

[@BaneOfV]

@@bluechipprospect I definitely don't blames you for choosing wither Hage or eiserman above them taking a D, solid position and solid talent at that pick. Best case scenario for them would be to keep the 13th, take one of them, trade a combination of rossi/prospect, gustavsson maybe, spurgeon/brodin, 2nds/3rds for a top 10 pick to also get a D. I wish I could be in guerins ear on ffs like they do really need one of these D whether it's at 3 or 7 or 9, sucks they got 13th

[@draftlegend11]

Finally someone gets me people just say demidov at 2 just cause other people say that when they don’t know anything LINDSTROM is that guy I love him at 2

[@Leblock_James]

I like the mock, but there’s no shot in Hell Ivan Demidov Falls to Montreal

[@Kshahdoo67]

The video's author just wants Demidov to the Habs too much. In reality it's almost certain Demidov will be picked by Chicago. He's on another level than Lindstrom.

[@James_Ford4815]

Yup agreed and any GM that passes on Demidov is going to regret it. I think years down the road he has a chance to be better than Celebrini.

[@hexertion]

To people here mocking you for saying Demidov will fall to #5... last year Fantilli went #3, Michkov #7, and the year before Wright at #4. At the end of the day, especially when talking about how specific teams will make decisions come draft day, we're all mostly guessing. I don't think Demidov makes to #5 either but it's not the craziest scenario ever. Imagine though if he drops to the Habs and they don't take him like with Michkov last year... that would be something!

[@matthewkabel6246]

Fantilli going #3 wasn’t really extreme tho lol, it’s where he should’ve gone

[@hexertion]

@@matthewkabel6246 as far as range, sure, but as far as the #2 spot specifically, he pretty much was a consensus #2 in public lists (McKenzie's aggregated one also) going into the draft, and had been for months. Like with Wright, it wasn't until a few days before the draft that information started to leak that Anaheim might take Carlsson instead and the main reason it wasn't that big of a shock at draft night was because Pronman (who had called Wright falling to #4 the year before) had that in his mock draft.

[@matthewkabel6246]

@@hexertion 100%, I just feel like Fantilli dropping one spot below where he was projected by many isn’t as significant as Michkov dropping to 7 (even with his contractual circumstances) and Wright dropping to 4 in the manner he did. Hindsight confirms the belief to an even greater degree that Leo was the right pick for Anaheim

[@kailor449]

I’d honestly love to know why you think the Wild should/would be overdrafting a center to “push Rossi to the wing a little bit” because that seems very far fetched to me. Rossi is a center, always has been, and was developed as such They already have Yurov, Khusnutdinov, Heidt, Stramel, Bankier, Kumpalainen amonh others in their pool of centers. Even Ohgren has experience down the middle One of the team’s biggest issues and arguably their biggest on the ice this past season was finishing outisde of their top line. The bottom 9 was not scoring at 5v5 for large portions of this season Another major on ice issue was their Dcore sucking outside of Faber and Brodin with Spurgeon missing most of the year and forcing guys to play above their true role And of course their goaltending was suspect for a lot of this season as well. Luckily they have a consensus top goalie prospect in Jesper Wallstedt To me, that screams Eiserman or one of the top 6 D in this class if they’re on the board. Eiserman was in the board here and if the draft plays out this way, I find it very hard to believe they wouldn’t jump on Eiserman right away

[@bluechipprospect]

They picked Stramel at 21 last season. Is it really far fetched to think they would pick a highly talented center like Hage at 13 ? I don't think Hage is that much of a reach. You might not agree and that's ok. But Hage is really good I would move Rossi to the wing because the physicality of playing center is extremely demanding for smaller player. If you filter Centers by height to match Rossi's at 5'9", only Rossi and Yanni Gourde are decent centers at that size. There's a reason why. And I don't think he's bad for the job but I think he would do better on the wing. His defensive metrics aren't bad, he struggle on the dot a little but overall he's good. But again, I think you could end up with a better more productive player of he was placed on the wing. Yurov has been fantastic since he was moved to center. I think he has everything to be a good center in NHL if not a great center. I really really like him and I'm jealous. I like Heidt, had him at 21 in my final list last year and he might even be a center in the NHL but translating his style to the NHL might be an issue at his size. Khusnutdinov is 5'9". He played both wing and center. Is he really what you look for in a center in your bottom 6 ? I don't think he's a top 6 player and if he is, definitely not at center. Stramel has a long long way to go just to sniff the NHL. Is he anything more than a 13th forward or 4th line center ? I don't think so but he fit the profile quite well of a 4th line center. I have no clue what Bankier and Kumpalainen will become. Bankier was never a PPG player until his 4th season. Kumpa has a lot of skating work to do to make it past the OHL. The goal is not to downplay the Wild prospect pool, there are player I really like and others I had way higher than where they were selected. But I wouldn't call it a strong prospect pool at center. But in the end, you might be right that they would jump on Eiserman. But obviously, I thought Michael Hage was a great fit for Minnesota. I thought of Jiricek and MBN also but I thought Hage was the better player with the highest potential.

[@italian1ist]

@@bluechipprospectI couldn’t agree more with your assessment. Im a Wild fan a I’d love to take Hage or Eiserman. Yurov and Rossi are the only players out of the center prospects that I think will make it as potential centers. I could def see Rossi going to C like Jonathan Marchessault

[@DavidCarroll-kp8cc]

Mattias Samuelsson is a left shot defenseman for Buffalo. Not right shot as you stated.

[@bluechipprospect]

That is true ! And it's not the first time I say that 😆 for some reason, I can't get it in my mind that he's a left shot.

[@DavidCarroll-kp8cc]

@@bluechipprospect It’s definitely understandable since he’s out hurt so often. Thanks for all your hard work. Love your channel.

[@footbolist3851]

How do you like the theory? I would not choose Levshunov because he is Belarusian. There are no worse defenders in this draft, Canadians and Americans and even Silaev from Russia. I wouldn’t want Anaheim to choose Levshunov. Better than Silaev and it doesn’t matter what grip he has, left or right. And Anahеim also needs a sniper for this one, and this is Eiserman. I don’t trust the Levshuov’s choice for the long future, and you? I wish another team would pick him. Maybe Chicago)

[@bedbath9056]

Chicago need big center, beddard is too small. They need to size up. And Montreal doesn't have any elite players so Demidov will be right pick. It's a win-win situation

[@SOLVETCO]

I'll be back on draft day and if the habs draft Demidov I'm subscribing

[@bluechipprospect]

😆 cool ! I like my chances.

[@christopherodonnell71]

Philly would take Eiserman if available. They had the worst PP in hockey last year and he would instantly make that better

[@bluechipprospect]

Very possible. It's a matter of if they want a guy who scores goals or the guy who creates those opportunities and had fantastic success against men.

[@christopherodonnell71]

@@bluechipprospect I don’t think Konstas is their man. He projects out as a 2C and the flyers are in desperate need of a 1C for when Michkov comes stateside

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

I want MBN and he has some skill albeit not polished but I wouldn’t mind Senneke

[@bluechipprospect]

Both are good options. Chernyshov too could fit in that conversation.

[@ChrisWinn-mv3zv]

No Greentree ?

[@bluechipprospect]

He's a first half of the draft talent but so are all those players if it makes any sense. There's gonna be some serious players that will be pushed to the second half of the draft and Greentree might be one of those because of his lack of speed and explosion.

[@jonathancohrs]

As much as i like catton and think he could be a top 5 player from this draft, the devils need size and would need to take eiserman over him.

[@bluechipprospect]

One of the reasons I didn't put Eiserman to new jersey is that they drafted a similar player very high in Alexander Holtz who was a prolific goal scorer as a prospect. I don't think they want 2 of those.

[@jonathancohrs]

@@bluechipprospect I understand that reasoning, but the organization has soured on Holtz. Fitzgerald said this was a defining season for Holtz and he didn't make the next step. I expect him to be traded. The only question is if their bad experience with Holtz would make them pass on Eiserman because they're similar. Iginla or Lindstrom are the ideal choices but they will most likely be gone by 10. Catton wouldn't be bad, but they have so many undersized playmakers so it's just more of the same.

[@bringmebedard]

Demidov is the clear number two best player and a perfect linemate for Bedard, Lindstrom will fall due to his back injuries at 18 which are pretty scary tbh

[@Kuffdad]

Wasn’t it a wrist injury that had him sidelined for most of the season?

[@sl-wt6ge]

It was both at the same time I think

[@bluechipprospect]

Possible. I think it depends on his medicals.

[@bringmebedard]

@@Kuffdad ya he had both a wrist and back injury

[@bringmebedard]

@@bluechipprospect For sure. I also think Davidsons draft strategy is pretty much best player available no matter what, and thats clearly Demidov. Taking Lindstrom would be reminiscent of them passing on Byram and Zegras in 2019 for Kirby Dach. Not that Dach or Lindstrom are/will be bad players but probably not worth top 2/3 picks when other high end game breaking talent is available

[@aqn1976]

I highly doubt Hughes will pick a Russian player and would bet anything he will zig when others zag again, and go with a D-man!!!

[@bluechipprospect]

I don't see why they wouldn't but it wouldn't surprise me.

[@user-ue9js1tz9v]

They said they will privilege a forward over a defense …

[@thai2go]

Criss oui Demidov for Montreal! Hope it will happen for real...

[@bedbath9056]

No, even Demidov will available at 5th, you know Hughes will draft def man. Just another stupid drafting year. We need a new GM.

[@Newwavehockey]

Love Helenius to the Flyers, I think he’s the type of guy to help Michkov in the show

[@evannovitzke]

Michael Hage😅

[@bluechipprospect]

You don't like him ?

[@user-ed6nt1ml6p]

Yeah not sold on him hopefully my favorite team Detroit does'nt need another C

[@user-ed6nt1ml6p]

​@@bluechipprospectCan I respond too ? Lol NO 😅

[@evannovitzke]

@@bluechipprospect He seems very raw, but I can respect your decision with his potential. I just think he’s going to get bodied in the NHL unless he drastically gets stronger. I think he’s a reach at 13 with Sennecke, Nygard, Chernyshov on the board. Just kinda felt dogged as a Wild fan haha 😅. I think we’re looking more for size/powerforwards or big defensemen with this draft crop.

[@italian1ist]

@@evannovitzkehow do you figure Hage, who is said to be closer to 6’2 is going to get bodied? He’s 190lbs.. Do you even research what you say before you say it or just spew crap you don’t know about? Hage is also a really good skater.

[@Slicky-14]

lol Lindstrom isn’t going second

[@bluechipprospect]

I sure wouldn't pick him 2nd but I think he has a fair chance to be Chicago's pick. Who do you think they take ?

[@Slicky-14]

@@bluechipprospect Not a Chicago fan by any means but if they’re going for a forward it’s definitely Demidov and if it’s not him they’ll take a defenseman

[@doritosgaming1147]

Ca serait vraiment le fun vraiment mais ca arrivera pas

[@sabinoruiz2080]

The Canadians wish he will be gone before the fourth pick

[@romankorol8786]

Silayev top🤘🤘🤘

[@agenterf]

I’m a ducks fan and this is terrible. Verbeek said he’s going for best player available, and if Demidov is available at 3, then they pick him. I think your Habs bias is kicking in lol.

[@bluechipprospect]

I'm also a hawks fan and haven't picked Demidov for them. Every mock draft looks different because people have different opinions. Verbeek might not think Demidov is the best player available ? 99% of mock drafts and rankings had Fantilli at 2 last year. They ended up taking Carlsson. They did not think Fantilli was the best player available like 99% of people. So whatever we think, they might think differently.

[@TheMaxRandall]

​@bluechipprospect everything you say here makes sense, except the part where you say you're a Hawks fan. LGRW

[@James_Ford4815]

I don't know verbeek is kind of a weird one he might go with a ''i'm smarter than everyone'' type of pick. i just pray he doesn't take the Silayev , literally anyone but him and i'll be happy.

[@agenterf]

@@James_Ford4815 me too silayev is not that guy

[@James_Ford4815]

@@agenterf yup ducks still need help scoring and that's with another C/W (trading down is even a possibility for a catton type maybe) or at #3 a defensive player that'll also help on offense and help on the PP too ... silayez is a great true defender but he'll not help at all in getting more goals ... i'm still afraid though because verbeek does love height and it truly is a possibility he'll take silayev just for his size

[@ducksgo]

This is so bias 🤣 Demidov won’t fall past 3. This is ridiculous

[@dimasik870]

Вот это я понимаю,адекватный прогноз+обзоры хороших моментов у игроков! Разве что с выбором Силаева не соглашусь,он позже уйдёт,Юта Демидова скорее всего заберёт!

[@aqn1976]

As a Flyers fan I would love it if Danny will be aggressive and draft Helenius or Eiserman at 12 and trade up with their 2nd first rd pick to get between picks 15-19 and get Beckett Senneke !!!

[@bluechipprospect]

I would love if the habs did something similar. Draft whoever they want at 5 and be aggressive to move up and pick Sennecke.

[@thekillers1stfan]

Wild would be absolutely braindead not to pick Eiserman, They are the most fucking boring team in the history of the NHL. They need a guy to just pump goals into the net. I don't even fucking like them, but they would have to pick him if he's available.

[@_Thunderball_]

This mock draft is rigged but ok.

[@michaels7134]

You have lost all credibility by suggesting that Demidov drops to 5. You are clearly a Habs fan.

[@bluechipprospect]

Got the same comment last year when I said that Benson would drop out of the top 10 🤷 we'll see.

[@SJallday13]

But it makes sense he gets by a couple of teams..Michkov slid too..

[@jwhite514]

Demidov is in a entirely different situation he’s gonna be a Blackhawk

[@steveray7770]

You don't know your players, horrible mock ranking

[@johnsolo215]

So basically you mocked lindstrom to the hawks only so demidov could go to the habs

[@johnsolo215]

I would do the same if I was a habs fan🤣🤣

[@bluechipprospect]

I’m actually a Habs and a Hawks fan so I’m fine with Demidov at 2 also. You don’t have to like it but it makes sense to me.

[@NoRoids_JustRage]

No way Chicago is taking Lindstrom... Demidov is way better

[@bluechipprospect]

I agree that Demidov is better like way better but I don't think every team see it that way. I think most team co Sider team building when they select players. Therefore I think Linds5make a lot of sense to pair with Bedard as a future MacKinnon/Rantanen type of duo

[@NoRoids_JustRage]

@bluechipprospect demidov has better numbers than Kucherov/panarin and Kaprizov. I can't see KD passing up on that opportunity. I'm not saying Lindstrom is bad but I feel demidov is the best player available

[@bluechipprospect]

@NoRoids_JustRage I don’t disagree with you ! He’s by far the best player available imo. I just don’t believe team always draft BPA. Sometimes they take many factor into account. The Hawks are my second team so honestly, if they pick Demidov I’ll be very happy.

[@NoRoids_JustRage]

@bluechipprospect for me it's either Demidov or Levshunov. I'd be happy either way

[@TheFlizash]

Nooooooooo!!!!!! Hawks better not take Lindstrom at 2. At 4 maybe. Not at two. It's Demidov. Better be.

[@bluechipprospect]

Demidov is mine !!! Honestly I’m fine if Chicago pick Demidov since I follow them pretty closely too. But I think Lindstrom makes sense.