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Draft Class: 2024
Created By: simonveilleux
Published: Apr. 18 at 10:45 a.m.
ROUND 1TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
1Logo of the San Jose Sharks-
2Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-
3Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-Easy to imagine the Ducks accepting a trade to move back in the draft since Dickinson might be available a few spots later.
4Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-
5Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-
6Logo of the Arizona Coyotes-
7Logo of the Ottawa Senators-
8Logo of the Seattle Kraken-
9Logo of the Calgary Flames-
10Logo of the New Jersey Devils-Can see this pick get traded.
11Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-
12Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-
13Logo of the Minnesota Wild-
14Logo of the San Jose SharksLogo of the Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Sharks use their second first-round pick to draft a player with a riskier history.
15Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-
16Logo of the Washington Capitals-
17Logo of the St. Louis Blues-
18Logo of the New York Islanders-
19Logo of the Los Angeles Kings-
20Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the Tampa Bay Lightning
21Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights-
22Logo of the Nashville Predators-
23Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs-
24Logo of the Anaheim DucksLogo of the Edmonton Oilers
25Logo of the Colorado Avalanche-
26Logo of the Montreal CanadiensLogo of the Winnipeg JetsCan also see this pick get traded to move up.
27Logo of the Ottawa SenatorsLogo of the Boston Bruins
28Logo of the Calgary FlamesLogo of the Vancouver Canucks
29Logo of the Philadelphia FlyersLogo of the Florida Panthers
30Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-
31Logo of the Dallas Stars-
32Logo of the New York Rangers-
Apr. 18 at 10:50 a.m.
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Caufield
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That would be magical, but unfortunately, magic isn’t real
Apr. 18 at 10:50 a.m.
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Both Sharks and Ducks need RHD, Dickenson is not a fit with Anaheim who already are deep at LD and Sharks need RD more than wingers right now.
Apr. 18 at 10:52 a.m.
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Quoting: Caufield
That would be magical, but unfortunately, magic isn’t real


Yea if Chicago drafts 2nd they should be looking at a top wing for Bedard! Bedard Demidov could be electric and then they need to find a big power forward to pair with them as a net front presence and protection.
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Apr. 18 at 11:27 a.m.
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That's an all-time steal by Minnesota.

Demidov going 5 would surprise me.
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Apr. 18 at 11:31 a.m.
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Quoting: Rob32sjsharks
Yea if Chicago drafts 2nd they should be looking at a top wing for Bedard! Bedard Demidov could be electric and then they need to find a big power forward to pair with them as a net front presence and protection.


I really like Demidov, but I think the Blackhawks need to solidify their defense IMO. Apart from Korchinski, Rinzel and Del Mastro, they have practically nothing. Allan might end as a 6th or 7th D. On the offensive side, they already have Bedard, Dach, Nazar, and Moore. Surely, one of them will move to the wing.
Apr. 18 at 11:43 a.m.
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Quoting: Caufield
That would be magical, but unfortunately, magic isn’t real


Even though I love Demidov, I remain convinced that he is overrated by media and fans. He remains a winger of average size with a rather weak skating stride. He indeed had a record-breaking season in the MHL, but I am confident he will be drafted later than expected (definitely in the top 6, but not necessarily second)
Apr. 18 at 11:44 a.m.
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I really like Demidov, but I think the Blackhawks need to solidify their defense IMO. Apart from Korchinski, Rinzel and Del Mastro, they have practically nothing. Allan might end as a 6th or 7th D. On the offensive side, they already have Bedard, Dach, Nazar, and Moore. Surely, one of them will move to the wing.


They have Vlasic and Jones as well as multiple picks in the first 2 rounds and it’s much easier to find good D in 2nd round than it is a top line wing!
Apr. 18 at 11:52 a.m.
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Quoting: simonveilleux
Even though I love Demidov, I remain convinced that he is overrated by media and fans. He remains a winger of average size with a rather weak skating stride. He indeed had a record-breaking season in the MHL, but I am confident he will be drafted later than expected (definitely in the top 6, but not necessarily second)


I watched some scouting footage and weak stride was definitively not an issue I saw in his game
Apr. 18 at 1:38 p.m.
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They have Vlasic and Jones as well as multiple picks in the first 2 rounds and it’s much easier to find good D in 2nd round than it is a top line wing!


A defenseman like Levshunov is much harder to find in my opinion than a complement to Bédard. Just look at Zach Hyman with the Oilers. Players like McDavid and Bedard make everyone on their line dominant; they don't need a superstar by their side. Levshunov is not a consolation prize, he reminds me of a smaller Hedman.
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Apr. 18 at 1:40 p.m.
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I watched some scouting footage and weak stride was definitively not an issue I saw in his game


It's certainly not his strength, which makes his game more challenging to translate into the NHL. He will be an excellent player, but the MHL is also difficult to evaluate due to the very low caliber in recent years.
Apr. 18 at 1:47 p.m.
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It's certainly not his strength, which makes his game more challenging to translate into the NHL. He will be an excellent player, but the MHL is also difficult to evaluate due to the very low caliber in recent years.


Yeah I've heard/read a few scouts being kind of annoyed that he wasn't playing in the KHL considering he was easily able to talent wise
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Apr. 18 at 6:47 p.m.
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A defenseman like Levshunov is much harder to find in my opinion than a complement to Bédard. Just look at Zach Hyman with the Oilers. Players like McDavid and Bedard make everyone on their line dominant; they don't need a superstar by their side. Levshunov is not a consolation prize, he reminds me of a smaller Hedman.

You’re not wrong, but look at the Jets, they have a dominate D and only 1 1st round pick in that group! Personally I would rather have a talentedforward group and a more defense focused D group, but I’ve seen both ways win cups so who am I to judge.
 
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