2024 NHL draft - A New Hope

[phoenix66]

3 minutes ago, rocketdoctor said:

weird trade to move up  1 slot

Armstrong was milling around too.. very possible they made the trade to block another from moving up 

[cberg]

2 minutes ago, Thebrewcrew said:

I think the Flames would like to add a forward tonight. Ideally, a C.

 

Boisvert, Hage, Luchanko, Beaudoin, O'Reilly.

 

I think Helenius goes in the next few picks.

Love to get Hage...

[phoenix66]

3 minutes ago, travel_dude said:

 

Yeah, who needs smooth skating LD when you have RD.

(sarcasm off)

LOL

Rd and not in US College likely played a factor lol

[bosn111]

Oops, missed that Sennecke pick lol.

[JTech780]

Damn Jett Luchenko gone. 

[Thebrewcrew]

For what it's worth, the Flames only posted the media availability of three prospects. Parekh was one of them.

 

 

[The_People1]

1 minute ago, phoenix66 said:

Rd and not in US College likely played a factor lol

 

100%... if it's true Andersson will be moved either this year or the next, then that RHS RD is critical to long term plans.  Good RD simply hard to find in trades and UFA.

[phoenix66]

That's an Intro that kid will remember for life 

[manu12]

Michael Buffer really? Emberrassing

[travel_dude]

4 minutes ago, cberg said:

Love to get Hage...

 

That would make me 2 for 2 on Flames picks, so you know it ain't happening

[rocketdoctor]

Just now, manu12 said:

Michael Buffer really? Emberrassing

its Vegas - a bit of fun

[The_People1]

Just now, manu12 said:

Michael Buffer really? Emberrassing

 

Lol better than Celine Dion.  She was cringe.

[phoenix66]

Just now, manu12 said:

Michael Buffer really? Emberrassing

It's Vegas .. I'd be thrilled to have him announce me .. that other poor kid got Celine Dion 

[travel_dude]

1 minute ago, manu12 said:

Michael Buffer really? Emberrassing

 

Considering they use showgirls as coat checks for players going on stage, it's normal.

[JTech780]

Parekh led his team in goals and points from the backend. Won a Memorial Cup. Won a Gold at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. Won Defenseman of the Year in the OHL and CHL.

[JTech780]

That intro by Buffer was awesome.

[JTech780]

Helenius is still available.

[travel_dude]

Just now, JTech780 said:

Parekh led his team in goals and points from the backend. Won a Memorial Cup. Won a Gold at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. Won Defenseman of the Year in the OHL and CHL.

 

He looks like he can also play LD, so all good.

[phoenix66]

Just now, travel_dude said:

 

He looks like he can also play LD, so all good.

Absolutely.. tho we'd best be getting some more boring shutdown guys...  Our 3 best D prospects now are exciting offensive guys whos only weakness is defending 

 

But as Al Arbour always said ... defense we can  teach 

[manu12]

Can't really comment on the optics, I'm just listening on the radio via internet. I just don't think these sideshows are needed at a draft. I don't mind a couple of players or ex players making a pick, but this is too much for my taste.

[MP5029]

Dose this mean Yzerman picks Eiserman lol 

[travel_dude]

I expected Hellcat to go before Yakemchuk

[Thebrewcrew]

Buffalo can almost ice an entire forward group of 1st round picks.

[sak22]

Just now, Thebrewcrew said:

Buffalo can almost ice an entire forward group of 1st round picks.

And still miss the playoffs 

[The_People1]

1 minute ago, phoenix66 said:

Absolutely.. tho we'd best be getting some more boring shutdown guys...  Our 3 best D prospects now are exciting offensive guys whos only weakness is defending 

 

But as Al Arbour always said ... defense we can  teach 

 

cross gave a vote of confidence with Parekh.  Good gap controls and good stick... just doesn't use the body but not every player needs to be heavy hitting.