Speculation 2024 Draft Thread

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For absolutely no reason, let's start talking about who the Kings should target. *Should Blake not panic and trade the first in the off-season*

 
I think the name Iginla should make a dramatic return on the LA Kings. Tig Iginla. He's currently moving up on the rankings, but he could be there, wherever the Kongs pick.

 
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Dexter said:
I think the name Iginla should make a dramatic return on the LA Kings. Ty Iginla. He's currently moving up on the rankings, but he could be there, wherever the Kongs pick.

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This is who I am hoping for too, but unless the Kings trade up he will be off the board by the time the Kings pick. It this draft class, though, it looks like it would be a good gamble to trade up and grab this guy.
 
Dexter said:
I think the name Iginla should make a dramatic return on the LA Kings. Ty Iginla. He's currently moving up on the rankings, but he could be there, wherever the Kongs pick.

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He is very much not his dad, should be a competent NHLer though. Stylistically very very different in how he gets it done.

David at Mayors been posting some:

2024 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Cayden Lindstrom, Canada

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2024 NHL Draft Preview: Defenseman Adam Jiricek, Czechia

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2024 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Tij Iginla, Canada

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Well, Blake has the team on track to be a lottery team, so why not look at the draft?

It's time to start chants at Crypto...FIRE ROB BLAKE!!!
 
Blake was doing well until Bergevin was brought on - the same Bergevin who was, in my opinion, an abstract failure in Montreal (both in regards to success and morality). Once Bergevin came in suddenly the player in which he was enamored with ended up on the Kings.

That doesn't give Blake an out, but with silly decisions such as these Luc needs to go too if Blake is shown the door.
Rumor Becomes Reality: Los Angeles Kings Hire Marc Bergevin

www.theguardian.com

Montreal Canadiens choose player with 31st pick who asked not to be drafted

The Canadiens stunned the rest of the NHL on Friday night by taking Logan Mailloux with the second-to-last pick in the first round of the draft
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"The Montreal Canadiens stunned the rest of the NHL on Friday night by taking Logan Mailloux with the second-to-last pick in the first round of the draft.

Mailloux, who was criminally convicted in Sweden last year for sharing an explicit photo of a woman performing a sex act without her consent, asked teams not to select him. A player cannot remove himself from the draft."
 

  1. The Los Angeles Kings lack a left wing among their top prospects. They could address that need by selecting Igor Chernyshov of MHK Moscow Dynamo in Russia's MHL junior league.
    He tallied 13 goals and 28 points in 22 games this season, finishing sixth among Dynamo scorers. The 18-year-old also saw limited minutes with their KHL parent club, netting four points in 34 games.
    NHL Central Scouting has Chernyshov ranked ninth among this season's international skaters. The 6'2", 192-pounder is under contract with Dynamo through next season.
    Pronman had Chernyshov 14th on his list of top prospects, calling him a big, powerful winger who skates well and possesses plenty of offensive creativity. Ellis noted his improvement without the puck, while Bukala cited his potential offensive upside.
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www.sportingnews.com

NHL Mock Draft 2024 2.0: Sharks land Macklin Celebrini, Blackhawks get Ivan Demidov to pair with Connor Bedard | Sporting News

The NHL Draft Lottery is here, and The Sporting News has updated its projections for the 2024 NHL Draft.
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21. Los Angeles Kings: Sacha Boisvert, C, Muskegon (USHL)​

Sacha Boisvert may be more of a project, but the tools are there with the Muskegon center. His shot stands out above all of his other skills, but he also has a strong touch with the puck and can get creative when needed. At 6-2, he has the height NHL teams are looking for, but he needs to fill out a bit more if he's going to find success in the pros. The Kings may shy away from a raw talent like Boisvert, but he would be a good get for their future.
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jom said:
San Jose won the Lottery. Oh...yay.

jom
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Glad they did and neither Anaheim or Chicago got it. Will be interesting to see if Chicago ends up winning the lottery in 2026 when Bedard's cousin, Gavin Mckenna, becomes draft eligible however.

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Gavin McKenna - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Gavin McKenna, 2007-12-20 Whitehorse, YT, CAN Canada. Most recently in the undefined with Medicine Hat Tigers. Complete player biography and stats.
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DryKing said:
Glad they did and neither Anaheim or Chicago got it. Will be interesting to see if Chicago ends up winning the lottery in 2026 when Bedard's cousin, Gavin Mckenna, becomes draft eligible however.

www.eliteprospects.com

Gavin McKenna - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Gavin McKenna, 2007-12-20 Whitehorse, YT, CAN Canada. Most recently in the undefined with Medicine Hat Tigers. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com www.eliteprospects.com
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I had similar thoughts....much rather have SJS get it than Anaslime. As to CBH I don't care either way but I'm not sure they'll tank again next season to get another high pick. We'll see....

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Statue4Deano said:
Do we think Blake holds onto his 1st round pick?

I’m going to say he trades it for a goaltender.
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I hope not. We've traded away our last two first and have already traded away our 2nd, 3rd, and 5th this year. If he does, it had better be for a high caliber player still on their ELC.
 
Statue4Deano said:
Do we think Blake holds onto his 1st round pick?

I’m going to say he trades it for a goaltender.
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No, I do not. Seems he still wants to win while Kopi and Drew are still playing at a high level. If Blake wants to upgrade this team next year doing it the UFA route could be costly. Best way to get a player at a good contract, with some term is via trade. So, I say there is a good chance that pic is a goner.
 
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