Speculation 2024 Draft Thread
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I’m banking on Blake not even being there at all. Luc either, for that matter.
This is who I am hoping for too, but unless the Kings trade up he will be off the board by the time the Kings pick. It this draft class, though, it looks like it would be a good gamble to trade up and grab this guy.
He is very much not his dad, should be a competent NHLer though. Stylistically very very different in how he gets it done.
David at Mayors been posting some:
2024 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Cayden Lindstrom, Canada
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2024 NHL Draft Preview: Defenseman Adam Jiricek, Czechia
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2024 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Tij Iginla, Canada
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We can dream, can't we?
Blake was doing well until Bergevin was brought on - the same Bergevin who was, in my opinion, an abstract failure in Montreal (both in regards to success and morality). Once Bergevin came in suddenly the player in which he was enamored with ended up on the Kings.
That doesn't give Blake an out, but with silly decisions such as these Luc needs to go too if Blake is shown the door.
Rumor Becomes Reality: Los Angeles Kings Hire Marc Bergevin
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"The Montreal Canadiens stunned the rest of the NHL on Friday night by taking Logan Mailloux with the second-to-last pick in the first round of the draft.
Mailloux, who was criminally convicted in Sweden last year for sharing an explicit photo of a woman performing a sex act without her consent, asked teams not to select him. A player cannot remove himself from the draft."
That doesn't give Blake an out, but with silly decisions such as these Luc needs to go too if Blake is shown the door.
Rumor Becomes Reality: Los Angeles Kings Hire Marc Bergevin
Montreal Canadiens choose player with 31st pick who asked not to be drafted
The Canadiens stunned the rest of the NHL on Friday night by taking Logan Mailloux with the second-to-last pick in the first round of the draft
"The Montreal Canadiens stunned the rest of the NHL on Friday night by taking Logan Mailloux with the second-to-last pick in the first round of the draft.
Mailloux, who was criminally convicted in Sweden last year for sharing an explicit photo of a woman performing a sex act without her consent, asked teams not to select him. A player cannot remove himself from the draft."
NHL Mock Draft 2024 2.0: Sharks land Macklin Celebrini, Blackhawks get Ivan Demidov to pair with Connor Bedard | Sporting News
The NHL Draft Lottery is here, and The Sporting News has updated its projections for the 2024 NHL Draft.
Glad they did and neither Anaheim or Chicago got it. Will be interesting to see if Chicago ends up winning the lottery in 2026 when Bedard's cousin, Gavin Mckenna, becomes draft eligible however.
Gavin McKenna - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Gavin McKenna, 2007-12-20 Whitehorse, YT, CAN Canada. Most recently in the WHL with Medicine Hat Tigers. Complete player biography and stats.
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I had similar thoughts....much rather have SJS get it than Anaslime. As to CBH I don't care either way but I'm not sure they'll tank again next season to get another high pick. We'll see....Glad they did and neither Anaheim or Chicago got it. Will be interesting to see if Chicago ends up winning the lottery in 2026 when Bedard's cousin, Gavin Mckenna, becomes draft eligible however.
Gavin McKenna - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Gavin McKenna, 2007-12-20 Whitehorse, YT, CAN Canada. Most recently in the WHL with Medicine Hat Tigers. Complete player biography and stats.
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Do we think Blake holds onto his 1st round pick?
I’m going to say he trades it for a goaltender.
I’m going to say he trades it for a goaltender.
I hope not. We've traded away our last two first and have already traded away our 2nd, 3rd, and 5th this year. If he does, it had better be for a high caliber player still on their ELC.
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No, I do not. Seems he still wants to win while Kopi and Drew are still playing at a high level. If Blake wants to upgrade this team next year doing it the UFA route could be costly. Best way to get a player at a good contract, with some term is via trade. So, I say there is a good chance that pic is a goner.
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All the rumors are it would be for Ullmark if he'll waive, I don't think it's going to happen that way, and it will likely cost more than the first, some of which may be beneficial for us too. Remember Bostons first pick this draft is a 4th. They really want that first.
I don't really see Ullmark being worth a whole lot up for given he has 1 year left at $5m. Given the abundance of goalies on this market this summer, and his poor showing in the playoffs, I think Boston will either need to end up eating some of that salary or throwing in a sweetener to get someone to take him off their hands as they look to resign Swayman at a large salary increase. Then there is the problem of the NTC as you mentioned.
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