My original desire 3 months ago was Lindstrom. The injury news has me worried about that, BUT, IF the Habs draft him I have to believe they did their medical due diligence. I just want offensive help... Wether that means Lindstrom or Demidov OR like you mentioned, Ze'ev combined with a trade I don't care. I also would love to see them get the 10th pick as well (I have heard rumors), for Eiserman, or Iginla or whoever for the offense.
@cookscorner7412 сағат бұрын
Very much on the same page!
@tmlfifa943913 сағат бұрын
Draft should be fun
@cookscorner7413 сағат бұрын
What are your thoughts on who the Habs will select?
@TouzY694 күн бұрын
I would love IGINLA, but insiders has confirmed they are not looking at IGINLA at 5th sadly. They has Demidov, Lindstrom, Sennecke, Buium in that order as a list for the 5th pick.
@AnaheimRob4 күн бұрын
I have a strong feeling both Demidov and Lindstrom will be gone, even by the fifth pick. I doubt the Habs pick a D-man even though there will be some "really" good ones available. I hope you guys pick Iginla. I think he would fit in very well with what the Habs have been building. He's a solid player with a very good skill set. Not huge but not small by any means. He's also not elite but does have star level potential. An easy future top six forward, maybe even top line.
@wendellhhardisty46475 күн бұрын
I can see Tij Iginla becoming a solid player that will be clutch in the playoffs also.
@centerhice79486 күн бұрын
Were close in òpinion i got Lidstrom , Demidov, Senecki, Iginla than Sileav
@gonzo84506 күн бұрын
Habs should do whatever it takes to trade for the devils picks. I would pick Buuim and Senneke or Lidstrom and Yakemchuk if possible
@viclevis6 күн бұрын
The best offensive player in the draft is Berkly Catton.
@MrXanderii6 күн бұрын
Ignilia all the way
@aimanliser586 күн бұрын
Zeeeeeeeeeev Buuuiuuuum!!!!!!!
@brianchandler96986 күн бұрын
Sennecke.
@realmiltonbradley83657 күн бұрын
I think if we pass on Demidov and Iginla we'll regret it 😬
@mikegaudet62647 күн бұрын
demidov 1st catton 2 nd iginla 3rd
@viktoriya2605897 күн бұрын
Beckett Senecke IS my choice
@RB-wg3qm7 күн бұрын
If we draft a defense man we need to trade a top prospect for offense. I wanted Lindstrom over Demidov, until the injury concerns.
@cookscorner747 күн бұрын
Who are your favorite prospects at #5?
@tmlfifa94397 күн бұрын
drafts in a week
@MrMrneil19 күн бұрын
5 goals today gives him 14 goals and 32 points in his last 12 games.
@oldhab789010 күн бұрын
Demidov would be great but Iginla would be a good fallback. Lindstrom' s back makes me question how healthy he would be for the 25/26 Cup run. Four series of playoff hockey is brutal.
@royanderson347810 күн бұрын
One way to land demidov. Swapping #5 for #2 plus ➕️ WiFi. If Demidov does live up expectations, n̈o brainer. I personally feel Demidov will be elite.
@galkanftw11 күн бұрын
Demidov would seem the smart pick but who knows. I am not a fan of Iginla because having watched team Canada not knowing anything about the team or players I came away stating Gavin MCkenna was their best player and he was only 15.So the 15 yr old was imo BETTER than Iginla and that is not a good thing. Lindstrom also played on Gavin's team where Gavin was the leading scorer but of course Lidstrom was injured most of the year.However in the playoffs Cayden was ho hum sort of reminds me of the lackluster playoff Wright had that lowered his value. Sadly I like 3 D Parehk/Dickinson and Biume so that leaves perhaps Catton or maybe Sennecke as another option. IMO Tij is only a 10-15 pick I don't see much upside as his skills are rather average across the board but he is well rounded.
@oasisbeyond12 күн бұрын
They never dealt Russians, character comes first for them, a solid head can become a solid player, Iggy will get picked.
@dougiesherwin959112 күн бұрын
NFW Hughes takes Demidov.
@david-jamessmith799210 күн бұрын
Bobrov is really high on him
@jputterman269 күн бұрын
@@david-jamessmith7992 Who cares what Bobrov is smoking?
@aimanliser5813 күн бұрын
You cannot pass over Iginla Tij, absolutaly not even if its Demidov! Not sure Tij Will still be available at five! Remember, remember Reinbacher last june; he was ranking at the same spot tij is right now, around tenth overall. Tij is the right fit for MTL; NHL ready, bigger, tougher , taller, better goal scorer than Demidov's lack of competiveness in Russia as a big concern for many GMs. Habs: don't pass this kid ....you'll regret it!!!
@LethalTobinator13 күн бұрын
Tij Iginlas has the ability to impact the lineup in many different ways, he would be the most versatile and valuable player for a playoff team. Even if his potential only serves as a 3rd line player. The quality in his character is unmatched in this draft class.
@Darrakkii13 күн бұрын
I would be DEVASTATED if the Blackhawks didn't select Demidov at #2, I've wanted him since last year to play w Bedard I can't believe they got the perfect pick to get him, I know everyone wants the #1 pick but I wanted the Hawks to stay at #2, Demidov has the highest potential of all players in this draft
@Darrakkii13 күн бұрын
Blackhawks GM has also stated they have NO PROBLEM with drafting Russian players and that they're looking at drafting the best available players - that leads me to believe Demidov and Trevor Connelly (at 17# pick) will be Blackhawks if available to select
@cookscorner7413 күн бұрын
I don't disagree, i'm just going off what's been reported of late. We'll see what they do in two weeks!
@leeanderson479414 күн бұрын
No doubt we need forwards butttttt if a defence man is the best player available we should take him and development him
@leonrenaud993513 күн бұрын
Yes dickenson
@realmiltonbradley836512 күн бұрын
Nobody knows who the best player is sooo. If we look at past drafts, all of them could benefit immensively from a redraft 🙆♂️
@leonrenaud993512 күн бұрын
@@realmiltonbradley8365 I guess so tough for Hughes tho
@danielmontreal00714 күн бұрын
Thanks for talking about Demidov. As soon as a team drafts a D 2nd, 3rd or 4th Montreal will have the opportunity to draft either Demidov, Lindstrom or Iginla depending on availability. I want to make an observation to our host about Demidov. I heard on many sites that Demidov had a skating problem, that's not true. This is not a default, it's a characteristic. Many Russian players learn at a very young age to cut and change direction using the outside skate as in alpine skiing. This technique allows you to maintain excellent posture and perfect control of the puck. I noticed this many, many years ago. Unfortunately, many amateur and even professional recruiters have no idea about skating mechanics. Iginla has some of the best skating mechanics in the draft and he seems, like his father, to be extremely strong in his lower body and this is often a guarantee of long-term success in the NHL. KK who had many qualities, had one of the worst skating mechanics and Timmins drafted him 3rd, that is to say that Timmins was a mediocre recruiter.
@cookscorner7414 күн бұрын
Very well said post, Daniel. Thanks for your insight!
@the.wayne.b13 күн бұрын
His only problem will be creating space at the nhl lv, but that can be learned, his iq alone should send him to Chicago at #2. But i feel they might be trending dman.
@danielmontreal00713 күн бұрын
@@the.wayne.b We don't have a lot of video material to judge definitively its ability to work in tight spaces but what we see is that it is very solid so Suzuki or Caufield don't have a problem I don't see too much of a problem for him in this regard. He must finish his contrat next year so he'll be free at the end of the 2025 season. I would take Iginla who is the prospect with the most mature game at only 17 years old. To the surprise of many I believe Iginla will be drafted 2, 3 or 4. Demidov his a great option 👌🏼
@the.wayne.b13 күн бұрын
@@danielmontreal007 honestly bro, mini iggy is a gem, but so is Lindstrom, i think i want him in Chicago.
@danielmontreal00713 күн бұрын
@@the.wayne.b I am one of the few on social media to say that Chicago should seriously consider Tij Iginla. You have to think long term and at 17 years old his performance is mature and also his character. If Iginla falls to 5th and Montreal in they draft him, I'll open a bottle of champagne
@tmlfifa943914 күн бұрын
Should be interesting to see how it plays out
@cookscorner7414 күн бұрын
Do you want the Habs to draft Demidov?
@Habs444419 күн бұрын
Most GM's play their cards fairly close to the vest. Trades like this are usually surprises for everyone except the GM's!!!
@brendanaucoin20 күн бұрын
Necas or Zegras costs up to $5.75m a year while Catton or Lindstrom will grow into stars under MSL. Sennecke would be a better investment in 2 years than Necas. The future is bright as long as we watch our pennies and our developement!
@brendanaucoin20 күн бұрын
$10m players doesn't mean success, ask Laff fans. A balanced lineup and we need 2or 3 key components. choose wisely!
@AnaheimRob21 күн бұрын
Zegras really should stay in Anaheim. Fans love him and he was doing fairly well working on his two-way game. HE hasn't reached his ceiling yet and the ducks would probably not get his full value if they traded him now.
@cookscorner7421 күн бұрын
I agree. I’m not sure he’ll ever lead you in the playoffs, but happy if he proves me wrong.
@RB-wg3qm21 күн бұрын
It's tough to predict the trades, because they usually end up being something we never heard about. Last year was all about PLD, (Whobi did not want), and ended up being Newhook. The Dach trade was a huge surprise.
@davidrobinson411921 күн бұрын
Other news articles say that Mtl are no longer in the running for Necas or Zegras. Too much smoke.
@tmlfifa943921 күн бұрын
draft floor trades are fun
@cookscorner7421 күн бұрын
Will the Habs make a trade ahead of the draft?
@dataminerdaniel21 күн бұрын
Good job Mr Cook! No BS.
@Habs444426 күн бұрын
You have to draft the best player available!!! If its a defenseman at number 5 then trade the pick and move back to where you can get a forward or centre as the best pick. That being said I would not trade back. You want the best player and moving back doesn't get that.
@veggienat127 күн бұрын
Take the best player....period
@leeanderson479428 күн бұрын
in kent i trust
@leeanderson479428 күн бұрын
if they pick a defensemen it’s because he’s the best available player
@FooFahFoeFum28 күн бұрын
In my opinion if Demidov and Lindstrom are gone when habs have to pick ... they'll trade their fifth pick
@cookscorner7428 күн бұрын
Very fair opinion.
@HabsFan197826 күн бұрын
If Demidov or Lindstrom are gone, they go for the next best available forwards that are left like Iginla, Catton, Eiserman, or Sennecke imo.
@bedbath905628 күн бұрын
I dont mind Anton Silayev but habs has no elite forwards. Slaf and Dach has potential but nothing is proven. I say lets trade Reinbecher for top 4 draft of we draft def man.
@AnaheimRob28 күн бұрын
They certainly could because there will be some very good ones available but I think they go with a forward such as Lindstrom or Iginla. I think Habs fans would throw a fit if they did go with another D with their first pick.
@cookscorner7428 күн бұрын
I agree, but this brass has shown they aren't too worried with their public perception after drafting Slafkovsky and Reinbacher. Time will tell!
@HabsFan197826 күн бұрын
💯
@tmlfifa943928 күн бұрын
could pick a defenseman
@cookscorner7428 күн бұрын
What if the Habs pick a defenseman?
@robertl848129 күн бұрын
Montreal should take the 2 biggest players with their first round picks Silayev and Letourneau - both players are 6'7".
@alecvincent7609Ай бұрын
When an Habs fan does a mock draft, you can bet Demidov will be available at 5 hahaha
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My original desire 3 months ago was Lindstrom. The injury news has me worried about that, BUT, IF the Habs draft him I have to believe they did their medical due diligence. I just want offensive help... Wether that means Lindstrom or Demidov OR like you mentioned, Ze'ev combined with a trade I don't care. I also would love to see them get the 10th pick as well (I have heard rumors), for Eiserman, or Iginla or whoever for the offense.
Very much on the same page!
Draft should be fun
What are your thoughts on who the Habs will select?
I would love IGINLA, but insiders has confirmed they are not looking at IGINLA at 5th sadly. They has Demidov, Lindstrom, Sennecke, Buium in that order as a list for the 5th pick.
I have a strong feeling both Demidov and Lindstrom will be gone, even by the fifth pick. I doubt the Habs pick a D-man even though there will be some "really" good ones available. I hope you guys pick Iginla. I think he would fit in very well with what the Habs have been building. He's a solid player with a very good skill set. Not huge but not small by any means. He's also not elite but does have star level potential. An easy future top six forward, maybe even top line.
I can see Tij Iginla becoming a solid player that will be clutch in the playoffs also.
Were close in òpinion i got Lidstrom , Demidov, Senecki, Iginla than Sileav
Habs should do whatever it takes to trade for the devils picks. I would pick Buuim and Senneke or Lidstrom and Yakemchuk if possible
The best offensive player in the draft is Berkly Catton.
Ignilia all the way
Zeeeeeeeeeev Buuuiuuuum!!!!!!!
Sennecke.
I think if we pass on Demidov and Iginla we'll regret it 😬
demidov 1st catton 2 nd iginla 3rd
Beckett Senecke IS my choice
If we draft a defense man we need to trade a top prospect for offense. I wanted Lindstrom over Demidov, until the injury concerns.
Who are your favorite prospects at #5?
drafts in a week
5 goals today gives him 14 goals and 32 points in his last 12 games.
Demidov would be great but Iginla would be a good fallback. Lindstrom' s back makes me question how healthy he would be for the 25/26 Cup run. Four series of playoff hockey is brutal.
One way to land demidov. Swapping #5 for #2 plus ➕️ WiFi. If Demidov does live up expectations, n̈o brainer. I personally feel Demidov will be elite.
Demidov would seem the smart pick but who knows. I am not a fan of Iginla because having watched team Canada not knowing anything about the team or players I came away stating Gavin MCkenna was their best player and he was only 15.So the 15 yr old was imo BETTER than Iginla and that is not a good thing. Lindstrom also played on Gavin's team where Gavin was the leading scorer but of course Lidstrom was injured most of the year.However in the playoffs Cayden was ho hum sort of reminds me of the lackluster playoff Wright had that lowered his value. Sadly I like 3 D Parehk/Dickinson and Biume so that leaves perhaps Catton or maybe Sennecke as another option. IMO Tij is only a 10-15 pick I don't see much upside as his skills are rather average across the board but he is well rounded.
They never dealt Russians, character comes first for them, a solid head can become a solid player, Iggy will get picked.
NFW Hughes takes Demidov.
Bobrov is really high on him
@@david-jamessmith7992 Who cares what Bobrov is smoking?
You cannot pass over Iginla Tij, absolutaly not even if its Demidov! Not sure Tij Will still be available at five! Remember, remember Reinbacher last june; he was ranking at the same spot tij is right now, around tenth overall. Tij is the right fit for MTL; NHL ready, bigger, tougher , taller, better goal scorer than Demidov's lack of competiveness in Russia as a big concern for many GMs. Habs: don't pass this kid ....you'll regret it!!!
Tij Iginlas has the ability to impact the lineup in many different ways, he would be the most versatile and valuable player for a playoff team. Even if his potential only serves as a 3rd line player. The quality in his character is unmatched in this draft class.
I would be DEVASTATED if the Blackhawks didn't select Demidov at #2, I've wanted him since last year to play w Bedard I can't believe they got the perfect pick to get him, I know everyone wants the #1 pick but I wanted the Hawks to stay at #2, Demidov has the highest potential of all players in this draft
Blackhawks GM has also stated they have NO PROBLEM with drafting Russian players and that they're looking at drafting the best available players - that leads me to believe Demidov and Trevor Connelly (at 17# pick) will be Blackhawks if available to select
I don't disagree, i'm just going off what's been reported of late. We'll see what they do in two weeks!
No doubt we need forwards butttttt if a defence man is the best player available we should take him and development him
Yes dickenson
Nobody knows who the best player is sooo. If we look at past drafts, all of them could benefit immensively from a redraft 🙆♂️
@@realmiltonbradley8365 I guess so tough for Hughes tho
Thanks for talking about Demidov. As soon as a team drafts a D 2nd, 3rd or 4th Montreal will have the opportunity to draft either Demidov, Lindstrom or Iginla depending on availability. I want to make an observation to our host about Demidov. I heard on many sites that Demidov had a skating problem, that's not true. This is not a default, it's a characteristic. Many Russian players learn at a very young age to cut and change direction using the outside skate as in alpine skiing. This technique allows you to maintain excellent posture and perfect control of the puck. I noticed this many, many years ago. Unfortunately, many amateur and even professional recruiters have no idea about skating mechanics. Iginla has some of the best skating mechanics in the draft and he seems, like his father, to be extremely strong in his lower body and this is often a guarantee of long-term success in the NHL. KK who had many qualities, had one of the worst skating mechanics and Timmins drafted him 3rd, that is to say that Timmins was a mediocre recruiter.
Very well said post, Daniel. Thanks for your insight!
His only problem will be creating space at the nhl lv, but that can be learned, his iq alone should send him to Chicago at #2. But i feel they might be trending dman.
@@the.wayne.b We don't have a lot of video material to judge definitively its ability to work in tight spaces but what we see is that it is very solid so Suzuki or Caufield don't have a problem I don't see too much of a problem for him in this regard. He must finish his contrat next year so he'll be free at the end of the 2025 season. I would take Iginla who is the prospect with the most mature game at only 17 years old. To the surprise of many I believe Iginla will be drafted 2, 3 or 4. Demidov his a great option 👌🏼
@@danielmontreal007 honestly bro, mini iggy is a gem, but so is Lindstrom, i think i want him in Chicago.
@@the.wayne.b I am one of the few on social media to say that Chicago should seriously consider Tij Iginla. You have to think long term and at 17 years old his performance is mature and also his character. If Iginla falls to 5th and Montreal in they draft him, I'll open a bottle of champagne
Should be interesting to see how it plays out
Do you want the Habs to draft Demidov?
Most GM's play their cards fairly close to the vest. Trades like this are usually surprises for everyone except the GM's!!!
Necas or Zegras costs up to $5.75m a year while Catton or Lindstrom will grow into stars under MSL. Sennecke would be a better investment in 2 years than Necas. The future is bright as long as we watch our pennies and our developement!
$10m players doesn't mean success, ask Laff fans. A balanced lineup and we need 2or 3 key components. choose wisely!
Zegras really should stay in Anaheim. Fans love him and he was doing fairly well working on his two-way game. HE hasn't reached his ceiling yet and the ducks would probably not get his full value if they traded him now.
I agree. I’m not sure he’ll ever lead you in the playoffs, but happy if he proves me wrong.
It's tough to predict the trades, because they usually end up being something we never heard about. Last year was all about PLD, (Whobi did not want), and ended up being Newhook. The Dach trade was a huge surprise.
Other news articles say that Mtl are no longer in the running for Necas or Zegras. Too much smoke.
draft floor trades are fun
Will the Habs make a trade ahead of the draft?
Good job Mr Cook! No BS.
You have to draft the best player available!!! If its a defenseman at number 5 then trade the pick and move back to where you can get a forward or centre as the best pick. That being said I would not trade back. You want the best player and moving back doesn't get that.
Take the best player....period
in kent i trust
if they pick a defensemen it’s because he’s the best available player
In my opinion if Demidov and Lindstrom are gone when habs have to pick ... they'll trade their fifth pick
Very fair opinion.
If Demidov or Lindstrom are gone, they go for the next best available forwards that are left like Iginla, Catton, Eiserman, or Sennecke imo.
I dont mind Anton Silayev but habs has no elite forwards. Slaf and Dach has potential but nothing is proven. I say lets trade Reinbecher for top 4 draft of we draft def man.
They certainly could because there will be some very good ones available but I think they go with a forward such as Lindstrom or Iginla. I think Habs fans would throw a fit if they did go with another D with their first pick.
I agree, but this brass has shown they aren't too worried with their public perception after drafting Slafkovsky and Reinbacher. Time will tell!
💯
could pick a defenseman
What if the Habs pick a defenseman?
Montreal should take the 2 biggest players with their first round picks Silayev and Letourneau - both players are 6'7".
When an Habs fan does a mock draft, you can bet Demidov will be available at 5 hahaha