THG's 2024 Mock Draft

[@christopherkuzek9816]

your attention to the prospect pool is one of the many reasons you're the best analyst on this platform. great job brother

[@Nick-x3n]

Totally off the mark on 3 of the first 5 picks. Stick to reviews of games

[@KevinQ25]

@@Nick-x3n I am sure he's gonna listen to a pathetic YT commenter like yourself.

[@MrXanderii]

​@@Nick-x3nHe is pretty consistent with his choices to all the other mock drafts.

[@ryanp7482]

@@Nick-x3n and who the hell are you lmao?

[@mcj44]

@@Nick-x3n “Totally off mark” …in a completely subjective list?

[@icebergpreservation5164]

Saying "I better get the name right" before getting Carter Yakemchuk's name wrong is really funny

[@its_sun7906]

this hurt me as a hitmen fan

[@7iggie899]

Puerto rican guy from new york... know nothing about hockey but found your videos and been binhe watching from the history videos of the maroons winning the cup, to videos on every team, draft videos, career videos thank you for what you do for hockey, and for people like me who get to learn from and watch someone like you who really cares and takes their time and dedication into each and every video giving great in depth analysis... thank you very much and cant wait for the draft tomorrow

[@mattgrassi5293]

I adore thg if he quit this channel idk where id get my hockey news man other than the athletic id be so bummed

[@timt1285]

Another thing about Eiserman, at the draft combine he said exactly what he needs to work on and say's he's committed to improving those area.

[@boomer1049]

Eiserman is going to be the steal of the draft!

[@rohanthandi4903]

so what?

[@Zaghzackio]

This Draft has the Potential to be one of the Greatest Defensive Classes in NHL History

[@p.g.944]

I also feel like there could be a lot of hidden gems there for the taking in later picks. I have in head Cole Hutson, Poirier from the q, Matvei Shuravin from thre mhl that in my sense, are criminally underated.

[@ericcalbonero146]

Looking good in Sharks gear! So would Celebrini and Eiserman - that would be a dream 1st round. That's really good value at #14

[@robertevans00]

Really though? We have plenty of LW, and we need size and grit. Plus Eiserman is a big boom/Bust candidate and I would put money in bust. Personally I’ll be happier with Nygard or Jiricek.

[@Jayvizespana]

Jiricek has knee issues so I’m not sure. If not Eisermann perhaps Sennecke.

[@ericcalbonero146]

It's a difference of philosophy. I don't believe in any sure bet in the draft, anyone can bust its all projections. So I personally lean upside especially outside of the top 10. Can understand why they'd pick elsewhere though

[@robertevans00]

@@Jayvizespana sennecke or Nygard would be nice fit. While we have a tone of RW forwards we don’t have many top 6 potential guys. Zetterlund and maybe Halttunen.

[@doaftheloaf]

i feel like the sharks might want a dman at 14, they're thin there. if he's there at 33, i'd suggest the sharks go for alfons freij (hope i spelled that right).

[@heyitsbranigan]

Great job Shannon! Definitely nailed a few of these and generally got the range where pretty much everyone went. Hats off to ya

[@jeffcnc9]

As a fellow lefty, I am impressed that you don't smear your marker when writing. I'm sure going up-to-down helps. 😂

[@bijanravanbakhsh3530]

i hate blue ink!!

[@jacobhowland623]

As a Hawks fan, they really can’t go wrong with Demidov or Levshunov. I lean towards Demidov

[@everettfelix3905]

There are rumblings he could fall to Montreal but honestly who knows this year

[@jacobhowland623]

@@everettfelix3905 oh I know and that makes me scratch my head. Like I’m genuinely confused why he would fall past 3. I guess we’ll see on draft night, but I am hoping he’s a Blackhawk

[@YuseiFudo52]

@@jacobhowland623I would not be surprised if he falls past 3. The MHL is definitely not a very competitive league and him playing for SKA who could stunt his growth could legitimately hurt his value. I read an article from the Athletic today that a lot of NHL scouts/execs would be surprised if he’s drafted in the top 5

[@dylanroot6401]

@YuseiFudo52 If the KHL is one of Europe's premier leagues, wouldn't the MHL(which is just one league lower) be at the very least the same level as the ECHL/CHL? I don't think it's that huge of a skill gap between the two

[@nottheguy4328]

​@dylanroot6401 I've heard there is a high discrepancy in coaching and skill level between the teams in the MHL; some are similar to CHL, others less so. The KHL has historically undercut the minutes of younger players who are trying to make the move to the NHL.

[@guillaumereboul4422]

Greentree and Boisvert on the same draft pool projected around same spot is a fun one for every french-english bilingual hockey fans!

[@darknightergaming2803]

I don’t see Montreal taking another Defenceman. They need scoring up front.

[@theotadros2040]

I think they very well could go for a dman if the top 3 forwards are gone at 5. You can always trade a dman for forwards after. But I see them go for Buium or Dickinson, SIlayev would be the biggest possible surprise for me.

[@LaneLaine4892]

Silayev at 5th for Montreal is literally impossible that happen.. cmon now

[@adamjanks4966]

Watch that shit happen now

[@MasterMatt25]

How is it impossible? It doesn't look like Silayev is going top 4

[@theotadros2040]

@@MasterMatt25 If the Habs go for a left dman, they're going for a potential #1 in Buium or maybe Dickinson. Silayev has some serious upsides but with his limited offense I doubt anyone projects him as a #1.

[@jacobb.1535]

Anton Silayev to the Habs is certainly a choice of all time. I don't think the fans want that, I don't the media wants that, I don't think management wants that.

[@thatonewriter8043]

The media wants clicks. I'm sure a major miss and a major hit count the same in their books.

[@oldhab7890]

I think Montreal's management would have arranged to trade a couple (or 3) defencemen for Silayev to be their draft pick. Otherwise they will "reach down" and pick a lower rated forward. I still believe Chicago picks a defenceman.

[@thebeaverqueen2096]

@@oldhab7890 yeah Chicago picks Levshunov i am 90% sure, I think Silayev actually goes ANA and CBS picks Dickinson or Demidov. Habs will have Demidov if he is on the board if not it will be Lindstrom or Iginla. I love the THG but he has THE WORST take this year on this draft.

[@oldhab7890]

I like your take on the draft (mainly because it is the same as mine). However I've learned never to count out THG's take.

[@frankmcgloin2497]

Montreal won’t draft a defenceman. Fans would go absolutely bonkers with rage. Will draft Iginla if Demidov and Lindstrom have gone.

[@ForthEorlingas9]

This might be the best nhl draft for cool names

[@myguel6602]

bro I swear if the habs draft Silayev...

[@tegridy27]

That future defense would be stacked ngl…I’m not a Habs fan so I wouldn’t care, but Lindstrom, maybe Demidov?

[@Ryukasan1]

Same reaction......Habs have like 6 young NHL caliber LD in their system already (Guhle, Hutson, Xhekaj, Harris, Engstrom, Strubble). Silayev, a purely defensive minded LD is the last thing we need. We need offensive firepower, if available in the following order, Habs must draft, Demidov-Lindstrom-Iginla-Catton.

[@gabrielproulx6316]

It would make no sense. The Habs desperately need forward depth. Our current best case scenario 2nd line center, Kirby Dach, might be injury prone. We got more than enough Dmen.

[@gilbertgrenier4896]

I have the feeling Silayev is the next Luke Shenn… not sold on this guy. If not Lindstrom, I like Dickinson.

[@aqn1976]

It would truly make my day if the Habs pick another D-Man haha!!!

[@gregjonathan1609]

Shannon you make these videos that are typically “robotic” (other nhl KZbinrs) and just make it such a vibe.. great video!

[@shawn9366]

Always good to see THG in Teal!!!

[@jean-francoiscyr972]

I doubt that the Habs will take another defensmen again, I beleive that Tij Iginla will be their choice

[@ZombieJeezus420]

I hope it's tij or cotton

[@JD200_]

You draft best available not for fit when ur picking that high. While the habs D prospects look good there’s no guarantees

[@meme_ajin]

As a flamer I really want to see Tij but that's simply cause hes an Iginla, if yall take him then atleast we have no choice but to draft the best possible. Although personally I think Tij can pan out to be a steal no matter where he's drafted

[@rich.jerkov]

@@ZombieJeezus420 I don't think Catton makes the top 10. Every single year, without fail, public lists underestimate how NHL scouts go for size. And if you're small, you better have blistering speed and talent. If not, kiss the top 10 goodbye. Benson at 13, Caufield at 15. Great value for teams who pick them, but you can only have 1 or 2 in your top-6 on a contender. Where's big guys, you never have enough, so the top 10 is always going to bigger guys. You need to be extremely talented to make the top-10 as a smaller guy. Catton is, but the speed...

[@everettfelix3905]

I want Demidov but if he’s not available I’ll go with whoever. If Eiserman falls past 11 I’m very intrigued by trading for a pick to get him

[@Mr.Grantosis]

I was born in 1995 and I’m a life long flames fan living in Ontario jarome iginla was drafted in 1995. Now I’m having a son in 3 weeks which is Tij draft year. If it doesn’t happen I’ll be so disappointed

[@dansnyder9102]

Outstanding work again Shannon. I enjoy my coffee and your videos first thing every morning. ThankYou!!

[@MTCH1986]

Habs missing on Ivan and Cayden would be a disaster.

[@GrizzaSMASH]

I have a feeling they would either look into Iginla, Catton, or Senneke. I also wouldn't count out Helenius, although lately, they kinda haven't talk about him much.

[@justinwillness3162]

habs always draft off the board. they need to draft best available. Cayden is a bit overrated and has injury concerns.

[@stevestreet4402]

Not a chance they take a defenceman again.

[@doaftheloaf]

@@GrizzaSMASH i'd be okay with catton or iginla. sennecke shouldn't be a consideration at 5, nor should helenius. in fact, i wouldn't take either in the top 10.

[@gabrielproulx6316]

Habs drafting another defenseman in the top 5, after skipping entirely on last year's elite forward potential, would seriously compromise the rebuild.

[@Pulsar.88]

It was cool hearing you on TSN radio earlier today! 👍

[@VexJinks]

Inb4 Utah Hockey Team buys Elite Prospects. 😭

[@lanemars]

Thg gonna retire in 15 years and 35 yo me is not gonna know what to do anymore

[@matt9143]

He must name a succesor

@@matt9143yes, he must take an apprentice

[@dominiccsogi9037]

Says he won't ever retire until he physically can't make videos anymore

[@rohanthandi4903]

maybe find a good use of your time?

[@lanemars]

@rohanthandi4903 woke up on the wrong side of the bed and decided that the commentor needed to think youre better than me. Hope you have a good day and let people enjoy there freetime however they wish

[@LukeRyanReese21]

Loving the content keep up the great work Shannon!

[@alexdrioupine3819]

Wooo! Love THG and stoked to watch this. Thank you Shannon for all your YEARS of hard work. ❤

[@pattylonglegs3353]

Does anyone else feel like Philly is taking Carter Yakumchuk just because he has red hair?

[@gblasz87]

He is the stereotypical my flyers generally have always drafted. I feel Berkeley Catton will be my Flyers draft pick.

[@SURVIVORkid23]

Silayev going to Montreal is truly asinine Doesn’t fit what the team is looking for at all Not because he’s a defender because he’s another shut down defender… we took Reinbacher last year we’re not taking a left handed Reinbacher (we didn’t even want a right handed Reinbacher)

[@jay7T6]

Plus Hughes said they're going with a forward

[@SURVIVORkid23]

@@jay7T6 I believe he’s since backtracked on that, if they truly feel like a defenceman is the best player available if the forward they want is not available, they’ll take the defenceman. But that begs the question who would they consider the best player availabile, & i guarantee that it’s not Silayev

[@remeli6148]

SJ - Celebrini CHI - Levshunov Ana - Dickinson Clb - Lindstrom Mtl - Demidov

[@hamish_d]

Some serious talent on it's way to the NHL. The league is going to be even quicker in a few years.

[@dogwithheadphones]

Now that the Bruins got their draft pick back, I’m curious who they’ll take. I’m personally a fan of Dean Letourneau, I think his physicality and scoring ability will greatly help us, but he may be a bit risky given the fact that his projections vary so much. I’ve heard anywhere from 32nd to 87th. If they’re not willing to take a risk like that, I’d love for us to draft either Cole Beaudoin or Lucas Pettersson if any of these guys are here

[@Vaggie7]

My 2024 top 16 mock draft: 1.) SJS - Macklin Celebrini 2.) CHI - Artyom Levshunov 3.) ANA - Zeev Buium (Moves up because of high hockey IQ) 4.) CBJ - Berkly Catton 5.) MTL - Ivan Demidov (Drops down because Russian factor, i e., Michkov) 6.) UTA - Zayne Parekh 7.) OTT - Sam Dickinson 8.) SEA - Cayden Lindstrom (Drops down because of back injury) 9.) CGY - Tij Iginla 10.) NJD - Anton Silayev 11.) BUF - Carter Yakemchuck 12.) PHI - Cole Eiserman 13.) MIN - Stian Solberg 14.) SJS - Konsta Helenius 15.) DET - Beckett Sennecke 16.) STL - Adam Jiricek

[@speedybure]

Eiserman @4 is laughable. Sharks won’t take another forward @ 14. The ducks have said they want a top 6 forward and middle 6 forward in the draft, not gonna draft levshunov, most likely Demidov. Buium and Parehk both ahead of Sam D? Could happen but seems unlikely.

[@tomhwm913]

@@speedybure Anaheim not wanting Demidov if he's still there would be crazy. Also Cayden Lindstrom to 10 is also ridiculous.

[@Vaggie7]

Mock draft finalized. I think it's much better.

[@EdV-et6qm]

I just got to say that you are the best hockey analyst period. As for the draft no one on earth knows how it’s going to go. Anyways surprises!!!

[@nolananderson4782]

Chernyshov hoping that one particular aspect of the Nichushkin comparison doesn't land...

[@fubartotale3389]

I don't think Chicago will draft Connolly, the mistakes he's made in the past make him controversal, and the Hawks are Controversy averse these days. Don't get me wrong, he's exactly the type of player they need, I just think he's a bit too radioactive for them.

[@HT-jj5sx]

Yeah, he's the one dude in this draft who's character looks like a ticking timebomb. The stuff he posted was insane, plus, two years later he got suspended for calling an opponent a racial slur. Might just be who he is.

[@wheeeeeel7158]

I agree, Hawks do not need any more controversies. Especially with the recent lawsuit

[@doaftheloaf]

i think it's more likely they take chernyshov.

[@drugsmadilla]

​@@HT-jj5sx based

[@fubartotale3389]

​@@wheeeeeel7158 It looks like like this recent lawsuit is a fishing expedition. The Hawks have shown that after an investigation, they act immediately, like with Cory Perry. It seems that the evidence here shows that no Hawks employees or contractors were involved. You just cant pay off everybody making an unsupported claim against you, it will become a side job for some folks.

[@sebastiengauthier6507]

I think everything in this mock draft makes a lot of sense with the exception of Montréal drafting Silayev at #5. The reason is that Montréal has an oversupply of left-handed defensmen already. Good job buddy !!

[@Lebowski55]

The Blackhawks aren't passing on EJ Emery for a 2nd round winger #18 overall

[@Dekudude707]

Celebrini and Eiserman are actually best friends as well, they roomed together at Shattuck St. Mary

[@MF_DOOMLOVER06]

As some who practiced and went to school with Lindstrom he is an absolute gem

[@sandramuer7039]

Love you hockey guy but the reason Connelly has so much skill but is projected so low is the same reason Chicago can never pick him. Off ice issues. Very well done article a few months ago in The Atheletic detailing the player and issues.

[@Fox2Charlie]

Would be very happy with Eiserman at 14. He has said at the combine he needs to work on his 2-way game and improve his play away from the puck, so he knows where his shortcomings are. I'd also mention that he is best friends with Celebrini and they played together and roomed together at Shattuck. He is headed to BU next season and Pandolfo has him penciled in at center. The USNTDP pretty much encourages these players to be fully offensive and not really focus much on the defensive aspect of the game, so I'm not very worried about him improving in that area. Sennecke would be a great pick for the Sharks at 14 as well if he's available.

[@francoisbouvier7861]

What does Montreal have to dangle so Columbus moves of Lindstrom?

[@ST-TV]

Nothing. I don't think they take him.

[@doritosgaming1147]

Silayev is a lefty and the habs have like 6 left D that could play it’s next to impossible that they take him unless they trade one of their top Left D like ghule

[@BTScollectables]

Thank you. Been waiting 🔥

[@lankancheetah]

Thats an epic Sharks jersey.

[@Bowman1999]

Sabres need to draft someone with size, they have too many small forwards already.

[@nicolasdeperno2000]

I keep hearing but Alex tuch tage Thompson there not that small

[@italian1ist]

@@nicolasdeperno2000they have drafted a lot of small players lately but they do not have a small team that plays

[@cinemafile]

There’s been a lot of talk about Hawks going Levshunov at 2. I think they were the only team he had dinner with during the combine

[@GizmoBeach]

In my mock draft, San Jose trades their 1st pick to Buffalo straight up for Kyle Clague. 👍

[@BeBenNova]

Michael Scott : Nope, don't like that

[@chrisstumpo7221]

Tough to see the Flyers picking another RW when they're extremely deep at that position. If that's how the board falls 1-11, they need to go Cole Eiserman.

[@ronaldmcdonald8764]

Can Lindstrom play left/right wing?

[@johnnyrockets27]

Hearing that criticism of Eiserman makes me want the Flyers to take him so much more. They’ve needed an outrageously selfish player who can score goals for a really long time. He is exactly what the flyers power play needs.

[@caitlinpeters2579]

Definitely just changed as of today the Kings traded the #21 pick to Montreal and now have picks #26, #57, and #198.

[@Ryan-jv8bw]

Are you able to throw the link for the prospect comparisons from the hockey news into the description? Thanks!

[@blesco11]

i would not be surprised if Demidov drops from 2...scouts haven't been able to watch him much in person and what they have seen has been in the KHL.

[@Toxic_Alchemist]

I would not like that for the Sens. In this scenario Id rather Iginla or Dickinson at 7th and Ej Emery or Elick at 25, But Id also really want Parekh at 7 but in this scenario he's gone.

[@DanielDK909]

Bedard and Demidov could be the New Toews and Kane 🏒👍🏻

[@LucasZero64]

If the Habs draft a defenceman there will be turmoil in the fanbase lol. I wouldn't be shocked though.

[@tehbeernerd]

At this point I don’t see a combination of Zeev being at the 10th spot and the Devils having their first round pick happening. But it would be cool to have him. He’s very talented and the Devils need to Jewishmax.

[@evansmith222]

Just can’t see the Flyers taking a winger that isn’t Eiserman if he’s available

[@nyankittycharliedude]

Not having Stian Solberg going first round is crazy

[@p.g.944]

6:15 From what I've seen from him, I feel like Chara is a better description of his set of skill and abilities as well as his ceiling. As a remainder, I've only seen one game and a few highlights from him. On the other hand, guys like Pierre Lebrun who's a really good source for habs intel seems to talk about 2 names: Lindstrom and Demidov. So that would make sense that if both of them are gone, they opt for some kind of a sure shot like Silayev is projected to be.

[@p.g.944]

Update: I think they are going with active player comparaison

[@ogravesnesm1270]

When Boston drafts in the first round again it’ll be a great time. Super psyched to see what the Flames do though. I hope they can get Iginla somehow

[@UnityOrbit]

Chicago won’t be touching Connelly even with a 100 foot pole… uhhh look into the controversy about him and you’ll see why he is lower than his skill would put him in the draft

[@doaftheloaf]

if he's an attitude problem, he'll go to LA to learn from PLDiva.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

If all best case comparisons hit, this will go from weak draft to strongest draft ever.

[@Friggle_Dee]

I can't see the Avs drafting Kivihauru that high. They already have LHD Behrens and Gulyayev

[@TheSportsBoffin]

Wait where are #Picks 29-32? Is there a smaller draft this year?

[@RaarZipan]

No he said it’s too hard to predict that low because of how all the different players are lining up

[@mynamesnotglen]

Agree with the Hawks picking a forward (they have enough D prospects with Korchinski and Vlasic already starting, and Del Mastro and Rinzel waiting in the wings), but I'm not sure it will be Demidov.

[@zackstevenson266]

Great Draft. Just don't see NJ drafting a defenseman though. I could see them drafting Eiserman, Senecke or even Helenius.

[@benjaminstrovinsky7568]

Zeev BPA by good margin if he’s there at 10. After that Sennecke and Helenius make sense (right shots)

[@gabrielrockman]

I think they might get Catton. I would not be surprised to see Iginla, Buium, Dickinson, and Parekh all get taken in the top 9, letting Catton slide to 10th.

[@guillaumelevasseur277]

2023 thg mock draft has Will Smith to San Jose, Michkov to Montreal and Reibacher to MTL : fans from MTL go YAAAYYY Shannon is a pro.... 2024 thg mock draft has Silayev to MTL, Demidov to Chicago and Lindstrom to Columbus : fans from MTL go Shannon is the worst.... Guys, unless we watched the prospects play we don't know who is good or not, Shannon's take is a great way to open your mind to other prospects. Anyhow, thanks Shannon for your take, it's very different that what we get fed daily from our media! G.

[@jay7T6]

So opinions are not allowed? Lol isn't the whole isn't an opinion as it is.?

[@amasta99]

Completely forgot this is the kiviharju draft. What a change of the years, Liljegren-Raty syndrome

[@mikepaquet4163]

Really hoping your projection of jiricek going at 17 comes true

[@dparis2172]

Finally a Canadian channel not contorting to fit Demidov with the Habs. The chance of the Blackhawks drafting Connelly is

[@ST-TV]

Brings bad memories huh?

[@dparis2172]

@@ST-TVWhat?

[@ST-TV]

@@dparis2172 connelly

[@Thomas_Gage]

absolute facts on the first point. Every single "mock" trying to force Demidov to fall down the board for the Habs is actual blatant spin. As for the second, I am starting to see your point... the Hawks passed on bringing back Kaner for multiple seasons, even though he had nothing to do with the firings related to beach and wouldve been a great mentor for Bedard. Hawks brass want no chance of controversy

[@doritosgaming1147]

Having silayev to the habs is even worse of a take tho I feel like the most realistic picks are lindstrom if he is available or iginla if neither lindstrom or demidov are available

[@mikeb.2925]

Washington either needs to move up and take Yakemchuk as a long term replacement for Carlson or if they're going with a forward they need Eiserman or Connelly. I can't see Washington staying at 17 and passing on Connelly- the talent is too high for that pick and they need it more than most teams in that part of the draft. Bottom line is they need a 1C and a 1RHD but if they can't get that, then they need a scoring winger to play with Leonard. Jiricek might turn into a #4D but Washington is more likely to package other picks and grab a late first for that rather than the 17th. I just think his ceiling is too low for Washington. They got burned on the Lucas Johansen draft pick so I doubt they go with another low ceiling pick. But if you look at their recent picks of Lapierre and Miroshnichenko they've taken the high talent high risk player with these later picks. I suspect they'll do the same if Connelly is there.

[@dshockeybreaks]

Nice list, I think Stian Solberg will end up being quite good. Had a great world championship

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

If MTL picks another defenseman in the first round with either picks that sends the message to not even bother watching next season … not only they are still clearly rebuilding, but they keep adding to the giant defensemen logjam, while we have glaring holes upfront and the goaltending is patched with duck tape temporarily at best. Outside of Roy, nobody is knocking at the NHL’s door upfront on a team with potentially Gallagher or Anderson on the 2nd line while everyone is healthy.

[@doaftheloaf]

monty/primeau are stopgaps until fowler is ready. roy need to be given first shot at the L2 spot. but hughes is probably trying to make a deal for a young top 6 guy. i'd stay away from necas and zegras, and target a guy like kent johnson, or jake neighbours, with the 26 and some other stuff going the other way. would also consider dealing the 2nd for kakko. i know people say he's a bust, but even if the offense never comes, he'd be a solid 3rd line guy.

[@benoitrobitaille5235]

I like Zegras’s contract but he has to play and stay healthy for anyone to risk it. Johnson, Neighboors and Kakko are good options, especially Kakko since the Rangers are about to give up on him so his trade cost is relatively low. Just my 2cents … MTL has to aim way higher, first line material, by todays NHL standards, not he’s technically one of our best so he makes our first line kind of guy. That will push down talent throughout the lineup, improving every single lines.

[@32riverrats]

Carolina owner stated that as long as he owns the Hurricanes they will never draft a Defenseman in the 1st round. I honestly think they are going for a forward

[@barryjames73]

Good mock draft. I don't think that Buium gets drafted after Dickinson though. His upside would seem to be higher.

[@MegaCaptain5]

I am really interested to see what this could potentially look like with the potential for a lot of trades in the top 10. NJ and Ottawa open to moving will absolutely cause some wrinkles

[@Henkiixx]

How come the first round of the draft is only 28 slots when there are 32 teams?

[@markarbanasin4]

Solberg is such an interesting case as he is showing he can likely step into an NHL role in maybe another year, which is pretty quick for a defenseman. As a Sharks fan, I'm also curious what they do at 14 given likely the big D names will likely be gone. And Solberg may not drop to 33. So I honestly wonder if they just take a swing to begin getting some higher end stock in their defensive pipeline. Obviously we need a #1 and that's likely not Solberg - but adding a possible solid #2 wouldn't be a bad move either. Especially as our forward pipeline seems to be outpacing the other areas of the roster. On the other hand - Eiserman is a very solid choice, gives you more pop in the top-6 most likely along with Smith / Celebrini / Eklund and possibly a Musty/Haltunnen.

[@alexevanoski4588]

Isn’t the 24th pick the Flyers pick this year from the Sean Walker trade?

[@jericho3161]

I'll be pissed if the Habs end up drafting another dman...

[@StickinAroundHockey]

If I'm Steve Yzerman and Eiserman is still on the board at 14, I'm trading up that one spot from 15 to take him instead of Greentree 1000%

[@Blaize24]

If I'm Yzerman and Brandsegg-Nygaard is still available that's who I'm taking.

[@StickinAroundHockey]

@@Blaize24 From what I hear, he has a solid floor but a lower ceiling compared to someone like Eiserman. I want to see a big swing soon

[@Blaize24]

@@StickinAroundHockey Fair. But we're not gonna get a big swing picking at 15 so I'm good with the higher floor, tbh.

[@StickinAroundHockey]

@@Blaize24 If Eiserman falls that low though, that would be considered a big swing though, no? Risk for not being good enough but high ceiling due to goal scoring capabilities?

[@Blaize24]

@@StickinAroundHockey I guess it's a swing...I'm just making the conservative choice. From what I'm hearing he doesn't have the right attitude to fit in with what SY looks for, so I still don't think he'd do it. But I'm not him and I don't know if it's only rumors anyway.

[@mattlehot17]

Love the video as always but i wont lie, this mtl draft is the kind of draft i see them doing in my nightmares. We have nothing at all in term of foward prospect except a couple of maybe 3rd or 4th line players, i see Mesar and Beck as 3 and 4th line players max and the only one i think could play in the top 6 is Roy and he need a lot more work to be able to get there. If Demidov and Lindstrom are out before we pick at 5 i kinda hope we would try to trade back a few spot at take Iginla or Sennecke i wont lie

[@dreamwarriordiary5339]

Seattle has had scouts in Spokane looking at Catton. I'm sure they hope he'll be available at 8.

[@DocSportello1970]

Berkeley, California....that would work for me.

[@jonmendelson1104]

He spells it Berkly, though.

[@mannyoliveira776]

Waiting for Berkeley Stanford to be a pro athlete, it's bound to happen.

[@DocSportello1970]

@@mannyoliveira776 Haight to see it Not Happen.

[@maninthebuff]

Thoroughly enjoyable video.

[@mikedufour4829]

the habs are not picking a defenseman we already have like 11

[@McDangles_92]

@thehockeyguy I agree with the Sharks #14 pick, especially because Cole Eiserman and Celebrini played together at Shattuck, will play together at BU if Celebrini stays And the two apparent remain good friends to this day.

[@snakegarringer]

Ryder Ritchie of the Red Wings or Rangers?

[@TheOriginalTuhat]

Ryder Ritchie in RALEIGH 🌊 🔴 🏒

[@bajikimran2304]

I could see Iginla going to Ottawa at #7

[@ST-TV]

He might go to Utah purely as a publicity stunt.

[@bdonaghu]

Doesn't make sense for a mock draft, but I really think both New Jersey and Buffalo trade their pick for immediate help on their roster. They are both in win-now mode and are already stacked with young players and prospects.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I think we will see a lot of movement at the draft this year.

[@creepylavalamp]

The Flyers aren't taking another RW. They need to trade some away as it is. Michkov (coming) Konecny, Tippet, Forester, Brink, Atkinson, Hathaway and a few in the AHL knocking on the door.

[@donaldw12318]

Wild got outta here with 3 of the top 25. Beautiful

[@JohnSmith-ml3ed]

I see Dickinson going to Ottawa.

[@marcfortin3756]

I'd love to see Catton still wearing le bleu blanc rouge!

[@chrismiller2624]

With the lack of depth on D for the Sens, I’d be shocked if their first two picks didn’t include a Dman