CBJ has about 10 defenseman that could legitimately be in contention for the top 6. No chance they add another to the mix with the needs in the forward group
Anyone saying Demidov is better than Michkov has zero credibility. Michkov is the very clear #1 in this draft. Celebrini is under Fantilli who is clearly behind Michkov
Couldn’t agree more. 52 goals and 116 points as a 17-year old in the Dub is insane. He’s got all the tools to be a star, dominates at every level and every tournament he plays in, super smart, dynamic skater…Catton is the real deal. I’d consider him very strongly at #3 behind Celebrini and Demidov
Buium is great but I don't understand why New Jersey would be going for a defenseman. I could honestly see the pick being moved as part of acquiring a goalie (depending on the goalie they likely get something else back along with the goalie). On the other side of things, considering the Sharks are getting a forward with their first pick and next year's draft is shallow at D, I could see them going for a guy like Jiricek if the draft has unfolded the way you have it. If it seems like all of the top D will be off the board maybe they try to trade up to 10 or 11 to get a Buium/Yakemchuk.
If a Dman falls to 10 NJ will trade it, No goalie is worth the 10th overall pick. Saros is staying in NSH, Ullmark isnt worth the 10th and Markstrom needs 2-3m retain still not worth a first. It looking like Wild send 13th gust which is a YIKES. Devils do not need another dman, they need Catton,Tij,Greentree,Sacha, someone with size nad can play that gritty style that NJ lacks
As a Oiler fan I hope the Flames get Tij Iginla. The expectations & pressure might be a bit much at first but he will develop into a real good player imo.
No way Calgary’s taking an undersized forward when there’s quality D-men available around the #9 slot. Last draft, Conroy went out and drafted players with size & skill; that’s not going to change.
Uh ? As much as I love Carlsson there's no way he's better than Celebrini definitly you seem to have something against this kid for some reason because if you say like Really say Carlsson > Celebrini then change your eyes Carlsson is a stud but Celebrini is on another level that's so obvious so Celebrini 4 not 5 NEVER EVER
Why are people so obsessed with comparing Demidov to Michkov? Just because they are both Russian? Why don't they do this with literally any other prospects? Probably because there is literally no point in comparing prospects from different draft classes. Especially before either have even made it to the NHL. Don't get it...
@@mokumboi19the pick won’t be playing for another two to four years. Who says that will be their position of strength. It would be counter productive to pick a right hand dman over what’s available on the board
WHy do NJ need more Dmen? You know they lack size and Centermen right, team will be wanting to trade up to take Dmen and if NJ keeps it and draft a Dman get fitzy out of the Org, trade the pick if catton or TIj arent their at 10.
Ivan Demidov is NOT a better player than Matvei Michkov. That’s a ridiculous thing to say and is going to age very, very poorly. Michkov was a point-per-game player in the KHL at 18 years old. He will be a generational NHL superstar alongside Connor Bedard one day. I’ve said that since the beginning and I’ll say it until the end. Demidov is easily the No.2 in this draft, there’s no question about that, but he’s not a Michkov/Bedard level talent. He’s a Celebrini/Fantilli type of talent. Nothing wrong with that, but calling him better than Michkov is hilarious
I played the video twice, never caught anything about #5
Habs…who cares 😅
@@jonnymetcalfe2871at least Suzuki and Caulfield made a Stanley Cup finals
@@jonnymetcalfe2871 more than players on the Leafs who care about winning 😂
@@cheetolicsthey were gifted that covid cup loser spot
@codyhertzler2387 and still walked all over the leafs, jets, and golden knights
Berkeley Catton outside top 16........yea ok
He’s arguably top 5
Good for san jose, they needed it more than anyone else.
So glad you covered the US teams and had no time to even mention Montreals pick.
Luchanko at 12 for the Flyers over Eiserman and Catton is downright laughable.
What about at 13?
Jett Luchanko at 12? You've got to be kidding. In most mock drafts, he doesn't go anywhere close to a lottery pick.
CBJ has about 10 defenseman that could legitimately be in contention for the top 6. No chance they add another to the mix with the needs in the forward group
I agree CBJ need a forward. Patrick Laine is always hurt.
If Calgary takes Helenius when Buium is available, I’ll flip a table
Yeah, I think Helenius will be picked around 13-15.
He’s so underrated, playing like a beast in the playoff
While this is the worst mock I've ever seen, he got one thing correct. Helenius over Buium every single time
@thewolfdoctor761 zero chance Helenius goes that high, 7-12, he's not making it past Philly unless both he and Catton are still there
Demidov is the second best player in the draft,100 pt player, 10 times better than Michkov, and that's why he's going 3rd.
Thanks Craig.
Anyone saying Demidov is better than Michkov has zero credibility. Michkov is the very clear #1 in this draft. Celebrini is under Fantilli who is clearly behind Michkov
@@sasso09
We’ll see. he has proved nothing regarding the NHL level and, IMHO, Michkov is a rotten apple.
Catton disrespect is insane
Couldn’t agree more. 52 goals and 116 points as a 17-year old in the Dub is insane. He’s got all the tools to be a star, dominates at every level and every tournament he plays in, super smart, dynamic skater…Catton is the real deal. I’d consider him very strongly at #3 behind Celebrini and Demidov
Sorry, *54 goals
If Ivan Demidov is the second best player in the draft, why would the Hawks pass on him? Too early in a rebuild to be picky and draft for position
I concur!
Agreed, the Blackhawks will take the best available at #2 which Demidov!
You can’t go wrong with either or. It’s like picking between Kuch or Hedman (example wise).
You couldn't talk about ONE pick of the canadian teams in a 8m30 segment, on TSN ? Great job...
Buium is great but I don't understand why New Jersey would be going for a defenseman. I could honestly see the pick being moved as part of acquiring a goalie (depending on the goalie they likely get something else back along with the goalie). On the other side of things, considering the Sharks are getting a forward with their first pick and next year's draft is shallow at D, I could see them going for a guy like Jiricek if the draft has unfolded the way you have it. If it seems like all of the top D will be off the board maybe they try to trade up to 10 or 11 to get a Buium/Yakemchuk.
If a Dman falls to 10 NJ will trade it, No goalie is worth the 10th overall pick. Saros is staying in NSH, Ullmark isnt worth the 10th and Markstrom needs 2-3m retain still not worth a first. It looking like Wild send 13th gust which is a YIKES. Devils do not need another dman, they need Catton,Tij,Greentree,Sacha, someone with size nad can play that gritty style that NJ lacks
@@judistzoinkiski3395 I specifically mentioned they'd probably be getting something back along with the goalie, I agree with you.
@@judistzoinkiski3395I predict the Blues will try to trade up for NJ's pick.
I'm pretty sure Lindstrom will be picked before 5, two KHL players in top 5? no way.
Berkly Catton just putting up 116 points including 54 goals in 68 games to be slept on...
Catton outside the top 16 is Insanely Wild
Hopefully Iginla goes to Calgary, would be the perfect fit.
As a Oiler fan I hope the Flames get Tij Iginla. The expectations & pressure might be a bit much at first but he will develop into a real good player imo.
Nope, Iginla with Montréal!
@@FrançoisRacicot-u4d most likely not.
Catton ???????????????????????????????
Can somebody explain why Eiserman has dropped so much this year? I thought he was being talked about as a top 3 pick last year
From what I can tell it’s not that he’s dropped off, it’s that other players have passed him. If that makes sense.
Bro spoke about how good Ivan is but passed on him @ 2 lmao
Of course, the Toronto sports network, tsn, skips Montreal.
No way Calgary’s taking an undersized forward when there’s quality D-men available around the #9 slot. Last draft, Conroy went out and drafted players with size & skill; that’s not going to change.
Jett Luchanko? Button really hates the Flyers. Maybe they pick him at #27 #28 with Florida's pick.
I owe Craig Button an apology. he nailed the Luchanko to Flyers pick. Cant say I am very happy about the Flyers passing on Buium or Helenius.
You forgot pick #7 in your discussion
Cole eiserman will not be available at 13, you literally said it yourself he's the best goal scorer in the draft
You skipped Montreal. You literally SKIPPED Montreal.
Anyone new to hockey……… take anything Craig button says with a grain of salt. Guys a clown
Does he smoke Crack?
Saying Demidov is better than mitchkov is a bold take considering mitchkov has made the KHL and dominated while Demidov is still in Russian juniors
If Yakemchuck is available at 9 no way the flames don't take him.
Chicago is gonna get a great franchise player at 2nd. In Kyle We Trust!
The exclusion of Catton calls into question the legitimacy of the entire enterprise.
Eiserman is a left winger sniper the one thing Minnesota dosent need
No way Ottawa picks a left handed defenceman
thats what im saying lol
The Flyers may pick Luchanko at #28, but you are insane if you think they pick him at #12. Button's Flyer bias on clear display.
Button keeps pushing the "I'm the GM" message, I think he wants a new job.😊
Did Calgary dirty in this video
How? Helenius is a stud..... they did Philly dirty
if the sharks pass on Berkly if he’s there at 14 they’re cooked (we need another shot at the cup 😭)
Flyers wouldn’t pass on Coke Eiserman
Sens should draft Catton to replace Giroux
Gonna regret taking silyayev over Iginla
Anyone who says Demidov is even close to Michkov has zero credibility. Celebrini would be the 4th or 5th pick in the 2023 draft
Uh ? As much as I love Carlsson there's no way he's better than Celebrini definitly you seem to have something against this kid for some reason because if you say like Really say Carlsson > Celebrini then change your eyes Carlsson is a stud but Celebrini is on another level that's so obvious so Celebrini 4 not 5 NEVER EVER
Catton not even in the top 16????? What?????
Button stinks, Catton outside the top 16 and Levshunov over Demidov
I disagree with the 2nd pick.
If I was Chicago go forward. You are still in rebuild
This is obviously an abbreviated version of the 'post lottery NHL mock draft.'
Why are people so obsessed with comparing Demidov to Michkov? Just because they are both Russian? Why don't they do this with literally any other prospects? Probably because there is literally no point in comparing prospects from different draft classes. Especially before either have even made it to the NHL. Don't get it...
I’d love Dickinson to the sens
Why? You guys have too many LDs as is. Ottawa wants an RD bad.
@@mokumboi19 draft the best player available. Dickinson is better than any right shot dman available
@@mjrowen9563 Yes, he is. But it seems counterproductive to use a top 10 pick on maybe your deepest position.
@@mokumboi19the pick won’t be playing for another two to four years. Who says that will be their position of strength. It would be counter productive to pick a right hand dman over what’s available on the board
@@mjrowen9563 Heh. Dickinson won't take no four years. He's among the most NHL ready players in the draft.
No disrespect to Demidov but Michkov is objectivly better.
All I care about is Tig Iginla going in the top 8
Yep, with the Canadien!
WHy do NJ need more Dmen? You know they lack size and Centermen right, team will be wanting to trade up to take Dmen and if NJ keeps it and draft a Dman get fitzy out of the Org, trade the pick if catton or TIj arent their at 10.
Why tf geno think they’re gonna trade that pick. Makes no sense
Ivan Demidov is NOT a better player than Matvei Michkov. That’s a ridiculous thing to say and is going to age very, very poorly. Michkov was a point-per-game player in the KHL at 18 years old. He will be a generational NHL superstar alongside Connor Bedard one day. I’ve said that since the beginning and I’ll say it until the end. Demidov is easily the No.2 in this draft, there’s no question about that, but he’s not a Michkov/Bedard level talent. He’s a Celebrini/Fantilli type of talent. Nothing wrong with that, but calling him better than Michkov is hilarious
Hawks gonna draft Cayden Lindstrom at 2
Possible but they said that they will look seriously for a defense …
Draftin by positional need, come on...when will people learn
No way Sens take another left d
Wish we could see dislikes total for all the Habs fans since our pick got past over lol
Any bets Montreal picks a D-Man....again
I would say around 0% chance!
Iginla!
The editing is as bad as the commentary.
I can only hope Demidov falls to 3
Wow, this is brutal. How does this guy not know team needs by now? WOOF.
What a mess of a video
Unless Anaheim trades Zegras for a top Dman they have to draft one. Demidov to them makes zero sense.
You don’t know Anaheim. They have Minty, Zellweger, Noah Warren, Luneau, Hinds. Last thing they need is another damn defenseman
Craig button sucks lmao holy crap this is bad
Button is terrible