How about another prospects list?

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You gotta go with Tij, IMO. He seems to have an it factor to his game to go along with the name brand.

I will say that the pressure, both internal and external, on the kid to perform in Calgary would be massive.

Yeah, nothing like seeing Iginla in the rafters at each home game - No pressure kid

 

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Rachel Doerrie for ESPN has her prospects rankings list...

Top 32 draft rankings, March​

1. Macklin Celebrini, F, Boston University (NCAA)
2. Ivan Demidov, F, SKA St. Petersburg (MHL)
3. Artyom Levshunov, D, Michigan State University (NCAA)
4. Cayden Lindstrom, F, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
5. Zayne Parekh, D, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
6. Anton Silayev, D, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL)
7. Berkly Catton, F, Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
8. Cole Eiserman, F, United States U18 (NTDP)
9. Sam Dickinson D, London Knights (OHL)
10. Zeev Buium, D, University of Denver (NCAA)
11. Liam Greentree, F, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
12. Konsta Helenius, F, Jukurit (Liiga)
13. Carter Yakemchuk, D, Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
14. Tij Iginla, F, Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
15. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, F, Mora IK (Hockey AllSvenskan)
16. Adam Jiricek, D, HC Plzen (Czechia)
17. Igor Chernyshov, F, Dynamo Moskva (MHL)
18. Michael Hage, F, Chicago Steel (USHL)
19. Trevor Connelly, F, Tri-City Storm (USHL)
20. Ryder Ritchie, F, Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
21. Nikita Artamonov, F, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL)
22. Miguel Marques, F, Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
23. Emil Hemming, F, TPS (Liiga)
24. Beckett Sennecke, F, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
25. Andrew Basha, F, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
26. Sacha Boisvert, F, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
27. Terik Parascak, F, Prince George Cougars (WHL)
28. Aron Kiviharju, D, HIFK (Liiga)
29. Charlie Elick, D, Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
30. Maxim Massé, F, Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
31. Henry Mews, D, Ottawa 67s (OHL)
32. Tanner Howe, F, Regina Pats (WHL)

Celebrini, then who? Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2024 NHL draft

This draft class could be remembered for years to come by its strong group of defensemen. Here's who makes the late-March first-round cut.

www.espn.com

 

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Tij Iginla up to #6 on this guy's list...


Top 15:

1. Macklin Celebrini
2. Ivan Demidov
3. Cayden Lindstrom
4. Artyom Levshunov
5. Zayne Parekh
6. Tij Iginla
7. Berkly Catton
8. Sam Dickinson
9. Anton Silayev
10. Zeev Buium
11. Cole Eiserman
12. Konsta Helenius
13. Liam Greentree
14. Trevor Connelly
15. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard

 

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Tij Iginla up to #6 on this guy's list...


Top 15:

1. Macklin Celebrini
2. Ivan Demidov
3. Cayden Lindstrom
4. Artyom Levshunov
5. Zayne Parekh
6. Tij Iginla
7. Berkly Catton
8. Sam Dickinson
9. Anton Silayev
10. Zeev Buium
11. Cole Eiserman
12. Konsta Helenius
13. Liam Greentree
14. Trevor Connelly
15. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard

If you pick him, do you get his father to come hang around the locker room and teach other young players?

Asking for an as yet not hired friend

 

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If you pick him, do you get his father to come hang around the locker room and teach other young players?

Asking for an as yet not hired friend

Iggy is currently serving as special advisor to Craig Conroy so I'm not sure about his availability. If Tij is still available when Conroy is at the podium (assuming the Flames don't win the draft lottery), he might be tough to pass up.

 

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Craig’s List: Konsta Helenius, Tij Iginla push into top five | TSN

The 2024 NHL Draft is loaded with a number of quality defencemen, but TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button sees forwards making a late push toward the top.

www.tsn.ca

Greg Bottoms has good news for all teams picking 4th.

Not sure if he's just being deliberately contradictory, or if he actually has some insight. With as high as everyone has been on Silayev it would be wild for him to fall to 16.

 

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@dash = Looking a little better on this one for you

@naslundfan19 Have you seen Catton much? First time I've seen the name this high up the list, he usually lands 8-12

 

[naslundfan19]

@dash = Looking a little better on this one for you

@naslundfan19 Have you seen Catton much? First time I've seen the name this high up the list, he usually lands 8-12

Did not watch a single Chiefs game, so I have no idea about him, other than what I read.

 

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@dash = Looking a little better on this one for you

I don't think it makes much sense for Conroy to attempt to move up in the draft as I think there's going to be a pretty good player at #9 even if Tij Iginla is off the board by then. I'm much more intrigued to see if he's still waiting to be drafted and it's Conroy's turn at the podium.

 

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Did not watch a single Chiefs game, so I have no idea about him, other than what I read.

I think we're all full up on undersized speedy guys with good shots. Was kinda hoping he had some sort of snarl to set him apart. Demidov is anothe kinda small guy.

We're gonna get a good one at 4, but it could be any one of like 6 guys. If Lindstrom is healthy and everything people say, I still think he'd be my top choice. Dickinson wouldn't be bad either. We're kinda full on D, but a giant who can skate is hard to pass up, so there is always Silayev..

 

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Sounds like Celebrini was very impressive at the draft combine.

 

[mattola]

Sounds like Celebrini was very impressive at the draft combine.

but could he do a PULLUP dash?....... COULD HE?????

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Not up there on the lists but don't be surprised if Beckett Sennecke goes in the top 6. Huge potential, and a late growth spurt, with this kid.

 

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but could he do a PULLUP dash?....... COULD HE?????

I saw some video footage and the answer is yes lol

 

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Not up there on the lists but don't be surprised if Beckett Sennecke goes in the top 6. Huge potential, and a late growth spurt, with this kid.

Saw from one of the Jackets reporters that the Jackets met with a ton of guys but took Sennecke and Lindstrom to dinner on top of those meetings.

Sennecke's highlight reel looks promising.

 

[mattola]

I saw some video footage and the answer is yes lol

that joke was about Sam Bennet back in the day wasn't it?

 

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that joke was about Sam Bennet back in the day wasn't it?

Yes, that's correct - In more recent times, I think it was Casey Mittlestadt who also struggled with pull-ups.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Saw from one of the Jackets reporters that the Jackets met with a ton of guys but took Sennecke and Lindstrom to dinner on top of those meetings.

Sennecke's highlight reel looks promising.

I'd bet the Jackets really like Lindstrom. A 1-2 punch of him and Adam "Fusilli" Fantilli at C would be pretty enticing. If his injury issues are a concern, or he's already taken maybe they take Sennecke.

 

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I'd bet the Jackets really like Lindstrom. A 1-2 punch of him and Adam "Fusilli" Fantilli would be pretty enticing. If his injury issues are a concern, or he's already taken maybe they take Sennecke.

Saw him live in Victoria and the Royals fans were not happy with his physical play. He's a talented player who doesn't shy away from the rough stuff.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Saw him live in Victoria and the Royals fans were not happy with this physical play. He's a talented player who doesn't shy away from the rough stuff.

He has the potential to be a beast. If I were the Hawks I'd seriously consider taking Lindstrom 2nd OA. Reminds me a bit of Keith Primeau from back in the day but with probably a bit more offense.