shakes wrote:
hope so! Even if they get #2 the Russian kid looks really good. Anything after #2 and you're looking at a run of about 7 defefnsemen. The one I really like is mocked anywhere from #4 overall to #8, Buim from Denver. He's a little on the small side though.
based on what i seen, watched and heard, i'd also take demidov at #2. his star has dimmed a bit, could be due to getting heavily scrutinized by nhl scouts in recent months - potential issue with his skating. the beef is he relies too much on his inside edges. forced to generate more energy to skate - hence, may tire quickly...stamina, overall agility...etc. heard a scout talk about him for 10 minutes. these guys are paid for their ratings and opinions.
the fans of canadian clubs seem to be in love with cayden lindstrom...big body FWD that has impressed with physicality. they watch more junior hockey than us here. him and D dickinson are the fans' choices. they realize they won't get celebrini, they want lindstrom or dickinson.
if the hawks take a pass on demidov, it could be FWDs lindstrom/eiserman/catton. catton also on the small side, like demidov. can't see passing on demiov to take catton.