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Fitting team needs

Draft Class: 2024
Created By: Devs17
Published: Apr. 17 at 12:18 p.m.
Lottery Winners:
  1. Logo of the Columbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue Jackets (4→1)
  2. Logo of the San Jose SharksSan Jose Sharks (1→2)
ROUND 1TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
1Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-Slam dunk for Columbus. One two with Fantilli is all the franchise could ask for.
2Logo of the San Jose Sharks-A Quick Look back at some of the moves SJ has made show size matters. Smith and Eklund are smaller crafty guys that shoud compliment Lindstrom well. I can also see Levshunov going to SJ if they want a Blue liner which is a safer play
3Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-Chicago runs up and selects either Levshunov or Lindstrom here in my opinion. Bedard and Lindstrom would be a nice pairing down the middle. But the lack of high end defenseman in their system makes Levshunov that much more attractive.
4Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-With the Drysdale trade the forward prospect group got solidified. Dickinson is a safe bet to be a reliable minute eater in the future. Zellweger is just under a PPG in the AHL and ready to make the jump, Dickinson and Zellweger should be a solid left side when both are in their mid 20’s
5Logo of the Arizona Coyotes-Utah drafting Denver National Champion Zeev with their first pick. It almost makes too much sense. Utah will need a powerplay QB. Simashev on the right and Buium on the Left side of the Blue line will be a nice blue print.
6Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-If the Habs passed on Michkov last year why would their philosophy change with no changes in the front office. An ideal forward to add to the mix. Seems like a slam dunk
7Logo of the Ottawa Senators-Yakemchuk is raw talent with great build and in a position of high demand. Being -6 this season isn’t something that should be measured too severely but hos own zone play will need some improvement. Also a chuk so he might already be circled on their board.
8Logo of the Seattle Kraken-Seattle could go any direction.They need a little bit of everything. I think Demidov is a top 5 talent but a lot of teams above Seattle have pretty specific holes. Seattle needs a superstar and this kid has that potential.
9Logo of the Calgary Flames-Who needs a center. Calgary needs a center. Who had an Iginala. Calgary had an iginla. Who has had issues keeping players around long term. Calgary has had issues keeping players around long term. Great Fit
10Logo of the New Jersey Devils-If Eiserman, Iginla, Demidov Greentree or Helenius are on the board which is highly possible the Devils should not trade the pick. Eiserman would be a Holtz replacement because managementhas made it clear they aren’t high on Holtz. Personally Helenius should be the selection. Would be a great Hughes linemate and can take faceoffs because Hughes is around a 35% success rate in the faceoff dot.
11Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-Greentree would make a lot of sense if Buffalo keeps their selection. Brings a different style game to the table compared to the skill and finesse mix of prospects they currently have
12Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-From Russia with Love part two. Drysdale and Sileyev would be a great set of corner stones on the back end. Very different players. Torts most likely won’t be around when Anton makes the big club but he screams Jumbo Dan Girardi
13Logo of the Minnesota Wild-Parekh or Helenius would both be slam dunks here for the Wild but the need of an offensive defenseman and potential of Parekh is too good to pass up.
14Logo of the San Jose SharksLogo of the Pittsburgh PenguinsTrade : Nashville moves up, and flips this selection with 22. Rest of the details Trotz has kept to himself. Nashville ideally wants Helenius as a center but regardless he will be another young forward that Nashville beats on. Kemell and Helenius would be a strong paring on the right side
15Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-Trade : Detroit off loads Copp and Maatta. 8.5 million next year in relief and 5.6 the next two years after that is definitely worth a first round pick. Blackhawks swing on Parascak. Raw but has put up the points to warrant the selection. Copp and Maatta both are everyday NHLers that might just need a change in scenery and role
16Logo of the Washington Capitals-Washington won’t complain adding a potential second pairing blue liner. Jiricek can be a steal at the end of the day
17Logo of the St. Louis Blues-
18Logo of the New York Islanders-
19Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the Tampa Bay Lightning
20Logo of the Los Angeles Kings-
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 Jets
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-

Top Comments

Apr. 17 at 12:31 p.m.
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ggha777
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People seem to forget Habs didn’t take Michkov because he didn’t want to play for us. We had no choice but to pass on him
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Apr. 17 at 12:59 p.m.
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GeneralLandro
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lol, you must have fogetten about Pavel Mintyukov who will be our number 1 defenseman

LHD is the absolute last position we need fella

Where is Brandsegg-Nygard??
Apr. 17 at 1:11 p.m.
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Jeep71589
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The blackhawks are lacking another true 1st line forward talent. In my opinion is is Demidov or Lindstrom for the blackhawks with that top 4 pick. Our tampa pick may get moved up to draft the right handed dmen they target.
Apr. 17 at 5:30 p.m.
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csick
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Sens take Parekh over Yakemchuk
Apr. 17 at 6:25 p.m.
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AStovetop
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If the Sharks do any of this I'll become a Knights fan. I don't understand the Lindstrom hype other than "big". I watched actual videos of him playing and he's far from dominant, and has extremely mediocre production. I wouldn't take in the top 12. They also need a RHD more than anything and Levshunov is that guy,

they are also much more likely to trade up, not down. Helenius is a perfect pick for them, as is Parekh so if they fall to the 10+ range I'm sure they'd look to get one of them
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