GNick Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 3 hours ago, Habs said: I started to like the top 15 players in this draft. I know we pick 16 and 17. But there is always a player or two off the board that go. I did want them to trade one of the 1st for more help but it sounds like allot of teams want to do that. I did listen to a good podcast that did a mock draft 2 good forwards fell to Montreal. And another pod was talking about there are some decent right handed d prospects in the range of 40 s picks. Could be a successful draft. I would trade 41 to move up and draft Bear. At 17 I would trade down and get a pick around 20 and 30. Either Fiddler or Hensler. Like to take flyer on Ryabkin in late first. At 49, Ryker Lee or Genborg or Romano. I'm third round like to take Lutfullin. He's 20, but noticed him watching Demidov. Has good skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 3 hours ago, GNick said: I would trade 41 to move up and draft Bear. At 17 I would trade down and get a pick around 20 and 30. Either Fiddler or Hensler. Like to take flyer on Ryabkin in late first. At 49, Ryker Lee or Genborg or Romano. I'm third round like to take Lutfullin. He's 20, but noticed him watching Demidov. Has good skill. The Habs already have 12 picks in this draft, do they really need another to slide down a few spots from 17? That makes sense when you don't have a deep prospect pool but not so much when you have a lot of depth and picks already. Hensler isn't a reach at 17 so if he's your guy, draft him at 17, don't risk losing him for the chance to add a second-round pick when you already have two of those. I've even seen a few mocks with Fiddler in that range although that feels a little early for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Prediction time. Habs take Spence and Hensler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Corey Pronman predicts the Habs pick Lakovic and Bear. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6429388/2025/06/17/nhl-mock-draft-2025-seven-rounds-pronman/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 My prediction based on years of painstaking research, using advanced regression analysis techniques and polling multiple scouts is that the Habs take Lynden Lakovic and Justin Carbonneau. I see Pronman has copied me on the Lakovic pick. To put it simply and more accurately I think the Habs will draft forwards with size who POTENTIALLY could be top 6. If I get it right it will be dumb luck. A player I really like is Cole Reschny but I think the Habs are looking for more size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 One interesting stat about Cole Reschny. I was watching a clip of a couple analysts talking about his excellent playmaking abilities. They said that of his 66 assists last year, 60 were primary, that's a phenomenal percentage. Wonder how far he will drop because he is not the ideal size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 5 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: One interesting stat about Cole Reschny. I was watching a clip of a couple analysts talking about his excellent playmaking abilities. They said that of his 66 assists last year, 60 were primary, that's a phenomenal percentage. Wonder how far he will drop because he is not the ideal size. Exactly the same height and weight as Suzuki was at his draft ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 59 points in 61 games the year before at 16 also shows he wasnt a one year wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 Plus 25 pts in 11 playoff games this year. A lot to like with Reschny, just seems to keep improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 6 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Exactly the same height and weight as Suzuki was at his draft ... Good point, somehow I think he goes before the Habs draft. I have seen him all over the place in mock drafts from low teens to late first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 5 minutes ago, Habs Fan in Edmonton said: Good point, somehow I think he goes before the Habs draft. I have seen him all over the place in mock drafts from low teens to late first round. One never knows. Getting a big power centre would be ideal but a second Suzuki would be fantastic, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 13 minutes ago, tomh009 said: One never knows. Getting a big power centre would be ideal but a second Suzuki would be fantastic, too. I would take 2 Suzuki's any day of the week. Similar type player (very smart, great passer) but a lefty which is good. If the Habs really like him they certainly have the draft capital to move up a couple spots to grab him. Watched a couple interviews with him, very smart and humble. I like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Fan in Edmonton Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 Nice interview Prospects 2025: Lynden Lakovic dreams of playing with Juraj Slafkovsky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Booked our tickets. Decided to stay in Vegas and fly in - out of LA on Friday for round #1. Partly cause of the decentralized format, partly cause I’m not a huge fan of moving around LA. This will be our third draft in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 9 minutes ago, Helmethead said: Booked our tickets. Decided to stay in Vegas and fly in - out of LA on Friday for round #1. Partly cause of the decentralized format, partly cause I’m not a huge fan of moving around LA. This will be our third draft in a row. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 2 minutes ago, GHT120 said: Enjoy Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 If Hughes doesn’t find a trade this summer for a 2c does the value of picks 16 and 17 go up or down a year after the draft. I know every team has their own draft boards but teams also like when players are closer to nhl ready. And let’s just say their progression is normal. Nothing off the charts and no regression. Might be too many variables to take into account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 1 minute ago, Habs said: If Hughes doesn’t find a trade this summer for a 2c does the value of picks 16 and 17 go up or down a year after the draft. I know every team has their own draft boards but teams also like when players are closer to nhl ready. And let’s just say their progression is normal. Nothing off the charts and no regression. Might be too many variables to take into account. Most draft picks are worth less one year after being drafted. Of course there are exceptions if a prospect has a bigger year than expected and is looked at as a better prospect than he was on draft day. But generally speaking a team would rather have the pick cause they can select the player they want, position they need, etc; rather than a locked in prospect. Comparative value of the draft is a factor too and like I've said here a few times, next year will be a better draft than this one. But the biggest factor is how they perform. For example Michael Hage is probably worth a bit more than the 20th pick where he was taken cause last year's draft was better and he had a strong rookie season with Michigan. A guy like Mesar on the other hand, he had a poor 18 year old season with Kitchener, and was worth less the 25th pick one year after he was drafted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 1 minute ago, Commandant said: Most draft picks are worth less one year after being drafted. Of course there are exceptions if a prospect has a bigger year than expected and is looked at as a better prospect than he was on draft day. But generally speaking a team would rather have the pick cause they can select the player they want, position they need, etc; rather than a locked in prospect. Comparative value of the draft is a factor too and like I've said here a few times, next year will be a better draft than this one. But the biggest factor is how they perform. For example Michael Hage is probably worth a bit more than the 20th pick where he was taken cause last year's draft was better and he had a strong rookie season with Michigan. A guy like Mesar on the other hand, he had a poor 18 year old season with Kitchener, and was worth less the 25th pick one year after he was drafted. Interesting. Thanks im gonna predict Bear and Carbonneau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildTurkeyXX Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Any thoughts on Cootes and Lakovic? Just a couple that jumped out at me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 2025 Final Draft Rankings – Picks 17-24 – HabsWorld.net #17 – Justin Carbonneau Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) – RW Start of season rank: 29 Midseason rank: 17 Carbonneau continued his high pace of play throughout the season, producing 89 points in 62 games. He’s unpredictable with the puck, but a little prone to unnecessary risky plays, which isn’t that uncommon for young players with high skill. He’s headed to the NCAA next season, and that might help him in the draft. He has many qualities but needs to work on his commitment to defensive play. The Habs should be very interested in this player, but things were strangely quiet between them and Carbonneau at the combine. To me, it’s more a question of “if the player remains available” than if he’s a fit on the team, but maybe the Habs’ brass knows something more about the player in question. Or maybe they are just trying to throw up a smoke screen to try to influence him getting to their pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 1 hour ago, DON said: 2025 Final Draft Rankings – Picks 17-24 – HabsWorld.net #17 – Justin Carbonneau Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) – RW Start of season rank: 29 Midseason rank: 17 Carbonneau continued his high pace of play throughout the season, producing 89 points in 62 games. He’s unpredictable with the puck, but a little prone to unnecessary risky plays, which isn’t that uncommon for young players with high skill. He’s headed to the NCAA next season, and that might help him in the draft. He has many qualities but needs to work on his commitment to defensive play. The Habs should be very interested in this player, but things were strangely quiet between them and Carbonneau at the combine. To me, it’s more a question of “if the player remains available” than if he’s a fit on the team, but maybe the Habs’ brass knows something more about the player in question. Or maybe they are just trying to throw up a smoke screen to try to influence him getting to their pick. Smoke screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Any of this group seems like good options. 2025 Final Draft Rankings – 9-16 – HabsWorld.net Is this guy too small for Habs to take? Likely will be best centre left on board eh. #16 – Braeden Cootes Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) – C Start of season rank: 36 Midseason rank: 22 63 points in 60 games for Cootes who is a responsible centre that always gives his utmost effort on every shift. Like Suzuki, the ceiling is in question due to skating questions, but like Suzuki, he is said to play a cerebral game and his attention to detail is absolutely not in question. Should he remain available, this is definitely an interesting pick for the C-starved Habs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh009 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 17 minutes ago, DON said: Is this guy too small for Habs to take? Likely will be best centre left on board eh. #16 – Braeden Cootes Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) – C Start of season rank: 36 Midseason rank: 22 63 points in 60 games for Cootes who is a responsible centre that always gives his utmost effort on every shift. Like Suzuki, the ceiling is in question due to skating questions, but like Suzuki, he is said to play a cerebral game and his attention to detail is absolutely not in question. Should he remain available, this is definitely an interesting pick for the C-starved Habs. Is Suzuki too small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Minister Koivu Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 2 minutes ago, tomh009 said: Is Suzuki too small? Roughly 210 lbs at just 5’11 Suzuki is thick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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