JotCast | PHR Live Chat: 2024 NHL Draft

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Gbear

7:01

A few teams coming up are smiling like the butchers dog over the Dman that's falling into their laps.

Gabriel Foley

7:01

No kidding. I can't believe Buium is going to be a Kraken! They'd be silly to go any other way, right? Though we did mock Sam Dickinson there...

Boz

7:01

Question. Looks like with a couple players selected higher than projected, does this negate the need for teams to trade up now?

Gabriel Foley

7:03

Well I think it certainly changes the purpose of trading up. I imagine tons of teams are calling to try and land some of these falling defenders - Buium, Parekh, Dickinson - but it's hard to think any of Seattle, New Jersey, or San Jose would be eager to NOT add one of them to their pools, right?

7:03

Why hasn't Trouba been moved yet.

Gabriel Foley

7:03

I imagine it's tough to put together a true package for him. At the end of the day, he's still a bruting defender with top pair and special team upside! That's gotta warrant a solid return!

Gbear

7:03

I guess if you're picking 20 or below you might still be making a hail mary to move up, but this is turning out great for the middle of the draft teams.

UncleMike1526

7:03

Hage is looking better for the Hawks at 18 -No?

Gabriel Foley

7:04

I think so!! That'd be great if so, I'll share the inside scoop that there was a lot of excitement around the Hawks when Hage came to town. One of those moves that's held onto excitement even through turnover in the Hawks and Steel organizations. But dang, that kid has upside!

UncleMike1526

7:04

I smell a run on D-Men

Gabriel Foley

7:04

Uncle Mike sounds Uncle Right

7:05

Buium here?

7:06

Oh wooooow, that shocks me! I really thought Catton would fall through the draft. I said in our mock draft that Seattle always seems to find their way to the popular players - that made me think Dickinson or Buium, but this works too!

UncleMike1526

7:06

Wow

Gbear

7:06

Teams want forwards this draft!

Josh Erickson

7:06

Sitting here updating the tracker, having to backspace "D" before I put in the player name...

Gabriel Foley

7:06

That's what you get for cheating

7:07

First, because I can't hold in the excitement, I am GIDDY at the thought of Celebrini and Eiserman reuniting in the NHL. That is the best possible situation for Cole. They were saying they wanted to be roommates again next season... hmm!

7:08

Okay now let me focus. Catton is a very nifty forward. He controls the puck beautifully and knows how to attack intricately through traffic. And just tons of finishing ability - the kid doesn't miss! I was a bit bearish on him all year long because he doesn't seem to have the energy or pace that I'd expect from such an elite puckhandler, though the NHL scouts were saying, "don't overthink him." Seattle isn't!

Boz

7:08

Kane/Toews 2.0. Lol. If that happens

Gabriel Foley

7:08

Boz, I love your thinking!

7:09

Eiserman's upside is incredible. The goal-scoring record holder in an organization that hosted Auston Matthews, Patrick Kane, Cole Caufield, Jack Hughes... that's a heck of a title

UncleMike1526

7:09

Buuim or Silayev first?

Gabriel Foley

7:10

Who is Calgary going? Tons of surprising choices available. I'm with Uncle Mike - it's gotta be one of the perceived "Special" defenders. My pick is Buium, but NHL teams love their size!

Per Josh, Don Waddell said that Lindstrom was the #2 ranked prospect on Columbus' list behind Celebrini! I can certainly see why, every ounce of his skill and scoring ability looks like it's ready for the next step!

7:11

WOW - Zayne Parekh is a Flame! What an upside pick!

7:13

Parekh is a special player. He's fantastic on the puck, beautifully agile, and super aware of how to put himself in a position to score. But still very young in his decision making and fundamentals. Top scouts speak highly of his mindset, and say he's ready to be a star! It'll take some growth but I could see it!

UncleMike1526

7:13

The Dever D-Men are seemingly over rated in the NHL. The Hawks had Mitchell-Bust

Gabriel Foley

7:13

I'm sitting here baffled over the idea of New Jersey landing Zeev Buium.

7:14

We've said it for, what, four picks now? But that HAS to be the pick! Round out that defense -

Buium - Hamilton
Hughes - Nemec

Yes please!!

Josh Erickson

7:14

Biggest steal of the top 10 there with Parekh?

Gabriel Foley

7:14

Until the Devils get Buium next..!

Gbear

7:14

Eiserman getting fed by Hughes? I'd do it.

Gabriel Foley

7:15

That does sound tantilizing... but New Jersey already has plenty of talented wingers! I say they should take Buium here, and trade Seamus Casey for McGroarty!

Drury Wants the Jewelry

7:15

Do the Rangers move Kakko tonight? Where is the best fit for him?

Gabriel Foley

7:16

A Kakko trade does seem inevitable. I think he could be a nice, cheap option for a team like Pittsburgh or Washington - who both need cheap upside. But will New York want to trade within their division? If not, which Western Conference teams would have enough assets? I'm sure Vegas could find a way...

Boz

7:16

Who’s falling into Red Wings lap that they probably didn’t expect to be there ?

UncleMike1526

7:17

The best place for Kaako is in the bust pile with Kirby Dach.

Gabriel Foley

7:17

My guess is Konsta Helenius slips by Buffalo and ends up a great duo with Dylan Larkin!

Gbear

7:17

Devils go big D.

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