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Post by Merpes on May 8, 2024 16:07:28 GMT
You can never have enough young dmen. Teams covet those more than forwards. The value is the Belarusian. Right hand shot. Mean. Hard shot. Hawks have probably scouted him a dozen times being in USHL and Michigan State already.
As of right now, it’s really just Jones, Vlasic, and Korchinski. Murphy is here for another season at best before he is launched into the sun. Build net out and that starts with getting defense fixed.
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Post by Merpes on May 8, 2024 16:09:46 GMT
Kaprizov came to North America six years after he was drafted. Demidov is 17. And the situation is a lot worse in Russia now than what it was then. It could easily be the 2030s until he comes over. We are still waiting on Shalunov.
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Post by lari on May 8, 2024 16:16:15 GMT
Kaprizov came to North America six years after he was drafted. Demidov is 17. And the situation is a lot worse in Russia now than what it was then. It could easily be the 2030s until he comes over. We are still waiting on Shalunov. And Artur Kayumov.
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Post by garyu on May 8, 2024 16:17:30 GMT
Kaprizov came to North America six years after he was drafted. Demidov is 17. And the situation is a lot worse in Russia now than what it was then. It could easily be the 2030s until he comes over. We are still waiting on Shalunov. Once you get stuck on Borscht...
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Post by khawk20 on May 8, 2024 17:15:26 GMT
If you can know for sure that Demidov can actually come over to North America, he'd probably be the pick. But it would be tempting to trade down 1-3 spots, if one of the other teams like him more. As far as we know, he might get drafted to the military, or forced to play in the KHL until he is 27, or just flat out murdered. The risks are high. Levshunov and Buium seem like nice pieces, but don't the Hawks already have a shit ton of young d-men? You figure KD is going to trade some of them, if he drafts another d-man this high, to make some room. Going with a forward, again, trading down might be wise. Kylie D should be on the phone right now, trying to gauge what teams are interested in drafting a d-man this high. Maybe you can grab a 2nd OA level forward, and get a sweetener on top. At the same time, I'm also thinking this draft isn't particularly strong, so maybe just keep the pick and get first dips on the most likely show stealer, whoever that is. Kyle can draft the Russian d man and then trade one or two of those D for an established F or two to help Bedard. They need a young f but it’s hard to turn down a high end d man like That.
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Post by Merpes on May 8, 2024 17:30:51 GMT
My preference would be D at # 2 and then see what unfolds when Flyers are on the clock at # 12. Maybe Eiserman is still available there. Hawks have # 20 and 5, 2nd round picks this year and next. I doubt KD wants to use all of them just based on how ELC works and staggering your prospect pool.
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Post by lari on May 8, 2024 18:29:10 GMT
Either way, Hawks amateur scouts have a lot of pressure this year regarding their top pick, as opposed to last year when everyone and their dog knew what to do.
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Post by Jimmy on May 8, 2024 18:59:28 GMT
I’m leaning towards the Spartan. He’s just too good of a fit. If Demidov wasn’t Russian or a smaller player, he’d be the hands down choice.
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Post by Jimmy on May 8, 2024 19:00:24 GMT
My preference would be D at # 2 and then see what unfolds when Flyers are on the clock at # 12. Maybe Eiserman is still available there. Hawks have # 20 and 5, 2nd round picks this year and next. I doubt KD wants to use all of them just based on how ELC works and staggering your prospect pool. Iginla could be there too.
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Post by lari on May 8, 2024 19:08:07 GMT
Iginla at #2 is not an option. You trade down to #8 to get him, and even that is being overly sure you have him.
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Post by Merpes on May 8, 2024 20:39:19 GMT
I think Jimmy was thinking at # 12.
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Post by lari on May 8, 2024 21:09:11 GMT
I think Jimmy was thinking at # 12. Oh. I read it again now, and yes, I'm an idiot.
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Post by garyu on May 8, 2024 22:01:45 GMT
Around 20, Helenius, Hage, Sennecke..
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Post by Merpes on May 8, 2024 23:56:43 GMT
I think Jimmy was thinking at # 12. Oh. I read it again now, and yes, I'm an idiot. Although I don’t think anyone ever claimed Jimmy could think.
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Post by lari on May 9, 2024 13:14:13 GMT
2024 NHL Mock Draft: After Macklin Celebrini, who goes in the first round?2. Chicago Blackhawks: Ivan Demidov, RW, SKA St. Petersburg I believe this is a two-horse race between Demidov and Belarusian defenseman and Michigan State freshman standout Artyom Levshunov. The Blackhawks now have the next month and a half to figure out which one it’ll be. I’d expect them to meet with Demidov and his reps at Gold Star Hockey’s planned showcase in Florida the week before the draft and with Levshunov both at the combine and the Gold Star event. I’d give Demidov the pole position if everything goes well in his meeting and the Blackhawks feel comfortable with the practicalities of drafting a Russian. Either way, look for one of Dan Milstein’s star clients to become a Blackhawk. They don’t have to operate in silence, either, because they’ll get whoever they settle on. Demidov is probably the most purely individually skilled player in the draft and would complement Bedard well both at five-on-five and on the power play. He’s got the desired work ethic the Blackhawks covet as well. Sticking at No. 2 is a game-changer for them.
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