That's hilarious, I had the exact same thought 🤣

😂😂😂😂😂 yeah straight out of the 60s

Even if I admitted to being Jesus, nobody would believe me anyways. That's funny tho, never noticed it but might have to move the clock now that I can't unsee it 😂 Thanks for tuning in!

@@roccozappia1284 The effect ain't bad though ... it adds a little mystique to your aura! Lol ... Not like that other KZfaqr who runs Top Shelf Hockey. His background logo makes it appear that he has horns growing on top of his head ! 🤣

Hallelujah!

😂 on point

hes a born leaf

On the bench, does he comb his hair with his fingers like Marner??

Why would another team trade a late first-round pick to move from 7OA to 5OA? And if there's that big a difference, we should be picking at 5OA.

Fat chance.

@@ColonelGreen Different valuations/needs. For instance if the draft goes Celebrini, Demidov, Parekh, Lindstrom then a team like Ottawa would probably be really interested in trading up to snag Levshunov before Utah gets a chance to pick him (they both need a RHD), while Montreal probably would want Iginla or Sennecke at that point and both would most likely be there at #7 in that scenario as well.

In the nhl u dont trade down at 5th. It’s that simple. Listen to tony and craig button last video. There’s a big drop after 5.

Dach could get there. He has all the ability in the world. Just can't catch a break with his health, it's always something with him. If he stays healthy for 2-3 years in a row and gets a chance to actually develop, rather than constantly having to rehab injuries, then he could be a force of a centerman in this league. Hard to reach your potential when you're always hurt tho. Feel for the kid, he's a great player when he gets going

Suzuki is like 15th in the league amongst top line center. Wtf are ppl talking about when they say : suzuki is a a good 2nd line center ?! Ur on some strong stuff.

@quebecgkexellence9297 I suppose we'll see when the Habs get back to the playoffs. He'll have at least two more years of seasoning that should be an advantage. Time will tell. Size does seem to be an advantage this year.

Suzuki est meilleurs que n'importe quel centre des Rangers et des Stars.

No chance Habs take a D in this draft… Kent Hughes already said “all things being equal we would take a forward” If Lindstrom, Demidov or Iginla are available all things would be equal… Levshunov will be gone by 3, Parekh will be there at 5 but Iginla, Lindstrom and Demidov have just as much or more potential than Parekh and the same goes for Yakemchuk… Only way the Habs take a D is if Levshunov is there but he’s gonna be gone by 3 ESPECIALLY if he’s there for Anaheim because they have already said RD is their priority this summer… Iginla and Parekh are close to the same potential in my opinion when you compare their physicality, Skill, Goal Scoring, Skating, Passing etc… Lindstrom and Demidov 100% have more potential than Parekh.. Habs need 2 Top 6 forwards, They will draft one and trade for one.

According to some mock drafts Demidov could fall to 5th. If that is the case debate is over.

@@charles6180 I was answering the question at 1:06:08 which between Sennecka and Lindstrom you prefer.

100% my thoughts too. I don't gamble at 5th overall. If they really want Sennecke, they would be stupid not trading down, because Sennecke will most likely be available around 10th overall especially with all the good dmen in the top 10

Bingo. You reach for raw toolsy players and you end up with guys like jankowski and kotkaniemi

That's why I'm in charge of comment replies 😂

I could see a world where it shakes out that way. If he becomes like Tkachuk the team will be happy regardless of what position he plays

Tkachuk is not a "wow" player, but at the end of the day what do you want on your team ? A flashy player or a big bad boy with grit and pretty good skills in the playoffs

@@maxpatenaude2115 Did you not listen to anything McCagg said? Senneke is dominant in the playoffs.

I don't think liking Hintz and Wyatt Johnston ahead of Dach is downplaying him at all. I do like Kirby Dach, was a massive fan during his Draft year I thought he had #1C upside. Things just haven't gone his way, and after 5 seasons in the league and your career best is 14G and 38pts, that to me isn't a demonstration of "Cup winning top 6C" ability. The potential is still there and lots of big guys develop slowly (Nichuskin as one example) but until you've shown it, you haven't shown it. Tough to tell me he's better than guys who have shown it at least once. Even Josh Norris, more goals in 2021-22 (35g in 66gp) than Dach has over his entire career (33g in 212GP). I don't think it's a slight at Dach to like players more who have produced objectively much better than he has.

agree with most u said Rocco ( on chat and on ur reply)... you do a great job... but i did feel that some of your comments on the chat was... a bit downplaying him.... :) I took it as you pushed the envelope a bit to bug big G loll I would for sure do it... Say that Senecke will prob be a bust ( just to tease big G) lol

Likely both are gone, but there's a way it plays out where Demidov is there. Just need Columbus to like one guy more than him and he's probably yours for the taking. Chicago may take him 2nd, but they really could use a D so we will see how it shakes out!

I think Marinaro quoted a stat recently ... that over the years the #5 pick has the highest success rate in the top 10.

@@starledge Better than 4th, but not best of the Top 10 😅 1st OA is 1st best. Then 2nd OA is 2nd best. 5th OA is close to 3rd OA

@@moviestoshare813 I think Marinaro was talking over time. The #5 spot has the lowest failure rate, is more likely to have a successful career than the rest. In other words, the fewest duds at #5 over time.

@@starledge Tony said from 1990 to about 2019 the 5th overall pick ends up playing more games than 4th and 6th…

@@tylerlussier1896 Thanks!

Ya but he's from QC, can't pass up the local boy!!

Get over it.

@@roccozappia1284 And then shut up the French Canadians for years while we have Bergevin and Timmins pick up anything under the sun besides talent coming from Quebec and then we can say that at equal talent we pick up kids coming from Quebec. The situation got so bad that there were more francophones players with the Lightning than with the Canadiens( Yup a guy named Julien Brisebois that was trained by the CH and called upon by Steve Yzerman was able to find and raise Quebec Talent to be competitive enough to create the latest NHL dynasty in Tampa Bay). Actually the Lightning was signing undrafted talent while the Canadiens could not do it. After that they could use Leblanc as a scarecrow as to why we should not draft local boys. Dear Rocco I would like to remind you that in 86 and 93 were the last years that we had so many francophones on the team. I think those were the last two years that we actually won the cup. So if it served us that well back then maybe we should try to get them because they actually have talent and not just because we can use them to talk the language and sell shirt to the locals. Next time you barf on local talent think about what others were able to do with that local talent while the CH was unable to find it and develop it. It is not because it comes from USA, Finland, Sweden or Russia that it is better. Talent is talent wherever it comes from but you have to find it and develop it. I am happy that the Canadiens picked up Joshua Roy and it seems to be gelling. The same way I am happy they picked up Suzuki, Slafkovsky, Caufield and Hutson. I am sorry but if you were making the same comments about someone being a specific religion or a specific race. You would be called a racist. I am sorry to have to call you that by picking on local talent because they do not share the same language as you. Leblanc should have been evaluated based on talent and picked either as a 2nd or 3rd rounder like he was ranked by most of the other organizations(I am pretty certain nobody else had him as a first rounder). We managed to screw up two 3rd overall pick in Galchenyuk and Kotkaniemi are we going to make them locals as well because we whiffed on them? The Canadiens considering their history and their origin have a duty to play an active role in sourcing and developing local talent but I think we can agree to disagree on this one. I think if someone like Julien Brisebois at thousands of miles of distance manages to do it I don’t see why an organization like the Canadiens who has said talent in his backyard cannot manage to do the same.

Reach is correct, will transform the team. Watching Slafkovsky and Mailloux on the boards together in the last game of the year - a glimpse of the future.

Slafkovsky was a late riser… He was around 8th-5th overall for majority of the season and it wasn’t until a couple months before the draft that he joined the conversation at first overall… Slafkovsky was the right pick but he was a late riser… I still agree with you Demidov, Lindstrom and Iginla should be the Habs pick at 5th overall and in that order. If Hawks pass on Demidov for Levshunov and he falls to 5th Demidov should be the pick 100%… If Lindstrom is there and Iginla but Demidov is gone, Lindstrom should be the pick and of course as you said if Both are gone Iginla should 100% be the pick… Iginla keeps getting better and better and better, He’s only 17 years old and is very close to being eligible for the 2025 draft so Iginla Had an amazing season for a 17 year old, His playoffs were amazing and he was probably the second biggest part of Canada winning gold… I don’t think we can dismiss Sennecke, Sure his season wasn’t the best but he also grew in a short period of time and definitely wasn’t use to his new size… I think the potential is there and I wouldn’t be mad if they went with Sennecke IF Lindstrom and Demidov are gone… I really want Iginla to be honest I’m really high on him, But I wouldn’t be mad and I believe Sennecke with the right development could be a great player… My mind is open to it, I just personally think Iginla would fit better.

Same thing was said about Slafkovsky.

@@tylerlussier1896 by the time the draft rolled around, some scouts had Slaf at #1, so I don't think it's a good comparison. I just don't think Sennecke is the right pick at 5.

Nothings screams intimate knowledge of the player like not even being remotely close to spelling his name correctly. :D

@@bajjanitor listen good spelling is sometime a phone mistake my phone has 4 languages programmed into it ! I've been watching hockey for over 50 years ! Let me guesse your a Toronto maple laugh fan ! 😆😆

@@user-ku8qw8bg8c Mhmm. The guy that can't be bothered to type his own words have sat down and scouted players from a couple different junior leagues. Surely. And you're sincerely wondering if I cheer for the Maple Leafs, not a deflection at all! :)

Look don't who you are don't care ! You go on ! Have a good life ! I couldn't care less ! Hockey is hockey it takes character and skill and not a fucking genius to figure it out ! Go bother somebody else kid ! I was just putting an idea out there not looking for a hockey Karen!!

@@user-ku8qw8bg8c :)

Good opinion 👍 But I think it’s the opposite; the smaller size Caufield will be better on a second line and Sennecke is 1st line RW. I have a feeling that Habs are trying to deal with New Jersey for their 10th. If they can pull it; they’ll pick Lindstrom at 5 and Sennecke at 10.

@@leonassayag5221 I don't think it matters where they play Caufield now. They have 3 years to fix the top six. It will take that long for the D to get the experience. Hutson, Mailloux, Reinbacher have a combined total of 3 NHL games experience. Xhekaj has only played 95 NHL games. Guhle, 114. It's going to take years before they are ready.

@@starledge Caufield and potentially Sennecke are your top RW’s then… there’s no mystery, right? With Sennecke they already have 5 out of 6 already in their chair.

@@leonassayag5221 They have at least 3 years to fix the top six. Caufield is part of the rebuild. Currently he's a top six right winger. The other right winger is ...? Open.

He'd be a much needed addition of size in their top 6, for sure. Wouldn't shock me, players with his stars and abilities are pretty often top 3 picks

I had no idea it was even up for debate. Silly me 🤷 gimme Hintz all day, and while you're at it I'll take Johnston too, he might be the best of the bunch when its all said and done

There’s no way he can’t get ahold of him. I call bs

I’ve seen Sennecke play 30 or 40 times live, never heard anything about him being a headcase at the Tribute Centre and that would get out. He’s made huge strides in the last 18 months and he’s also sprouted up in that time. But Lindstrom is the far better prospect at this time plus he’s an absolute beast.

@@plrt6794 I've also seen him live a bunch stud player but I mean I'm not sure if I'd say he's 5th overall level if they could some how trade down to like 9 or 10 and pick him up while maybe getting some other asset that'd be decent.

I doubt we need two players who play like Lane

@@kingcaru2904 He could be the best player available and if he becomes as good as Lane and both reach their ceilings, I don’t think it would be an issue. However, guys like Basha and Parascak could also be available so maybe they’ll take a chance on these guys.

Iginla is not ready before 2 another year and senneke maybe next year i trade for back up and gain young prospect at wing and draft senneke with a 10 or 9 pick

@@mikegravel5310 I’ll be shocked if Levshunov doesn’t go Top-3

LOL

Why would a team trade last year's 4OA pick for a 5OA pick this year?

Put down the crack pipe.

5th and one of the defensemen perhaps, Mailloux at the very least. But teams almost always value their own prospects higher than other teams value them so trades like this never happen.

I wouldn't take Smith in the Top 5 this year, personally. I also dislike him to an almost illogical level, so take that opinion with a giant grain of salt

Berkley is a little guy we have enuf of them

He is a defensive liability and doesn’t like to get physical.

Habs drafted Slafkovsky because of need… This is a different organization now, This scouting staff have a good grip on talent… Either way the Habs are drafting for need this draft lmao we need a winger, We need a goal scorer, If they pick Iginla, Demidov, Lindstrom, Sennecke doesn’t matter it will be to fill a need… Drafting for need is not the issue, Drafting a player you know does not have potential is the issue and the Habs knew that with Kotkaniemi when they picked him they took a guy with low skill to fill a need… Picking a player with High skill to fill a need is the right way to do it… Like I said the 4 players I mentioned will all fill a need we have but all 4 of these players have high skill and high potential… Habs fans comparing the Kotkaniemi pick when they draft for need is just dumb. Teams pick for need ALL THE TIME but they also consider the players level of skill and that’s why it works… Sure it doesn’t always work but it’s not the “drafting for need” that’s the issue, It’s drafting a low skill guy just to fill a need that’s the issue, Sennecke, Iginla, Demidov and Lindstrom are ALL high skilled High potential prospects…

He's doesn't have Marchand's offensive skills though. Imo he's closer to Gallagher.

It’s concerning, but I wouldn’t give up on him yet. Andrei Markov was also injury prone until he wasn’t.

@@cecaju9516 No, you certainly don’t give up on him. But I wouldn’t pass on Lindstrom because Dach is there.

You can't even reliably pencil him into the lineup. He's a good player who has been developing nicely and has the tools to be great. Injuries suck man

Good call on that one! Rare company either way

Brett Hull was NOT a one trick pony! Many said Mike Bossy was same yet over their careers there was not much of a difference between goals scored and assists. I was a season ticket holder in Montreal for years prior to moving away and I saw both in their prime. You don't get elected into the HOF for being one dimensional.

Every player has a relative weakness, and that's his. 19 assists on the year and half were primary and half secondary. Not great playmaking numbers. It's also not to suggest he is "not a good playmaker", simply that relative to his goal scoring ability, size, and skating, his playmaking isn't quite as elite. If he had elite playmaking in his arsenal we are talking about him in the Top 3, rather than between 4 and 8. Yes, he is a better play maker than the majority of the guys drafted well later than him, but we are talking about the Top 5 prospects on Earth for their draft year, and by that standard his playmaking isn't elite by any stretch.

@@roccozappia1284 His underlying playmaking numbers were great. He had more of a scoring role. And if we're talking about the top 5, nothing in Sennecke's skillet besides his hands are "elite" for that spot in the draft. His production before Ritchie came back was not good enough for a top 5 pick. There's certainly an argument for Sennecke as the 4th best forward but the only reason any GM would pass on Lindstrom for Sennecke is injuries.

Below in the draft, or below as in “6 is below 7“ ? As in a team picking him 10,9,8,7,6,5 or below as in team picking him 12,13,14,15,16 ?

@@moviestoshare813 Why don't you take a while guess. Did he mean it would be crazy to draft him in the top10 or that it would be lunacy to draft him between 11 and 224?

The internet roasts Grant, Grant roasts me, and the cycle continues Thanks for watching!

@@roccozappia1284 And i do hope the internet can commend you just as i'm about to do for taking it so gracefully. Loved a lot of your takes in this one, completely agree for instance on where you were getting at with Eiserman, needs to go to a team with a strong dev structure, that can be patient on him and where all attention won't be on him too much. We now know from the interview he's had with Marco D'amico that he's going to Boston precisely to do that, he could've joined Michigan to keep playing the sniper from the same spot every game but he chose BU instead to work on his defense & playmaking. Kid's too much of a show off with a ton of maturity left to gain but he ain't stupid, going to that fine program is the smartest move he could do.

@@roccozappia1284 Rocco you’re amazing

People gotta get off this "Catton in the Top 5" stuff. Ain't gonna happen, he will go between 6 and 15 somewhere.

Okay, Elvis 🤣🤣 Iginla plays like a Brendan Gallagher. What if he turns out to be a Brendan Gallagher, aka : 30 goals, 20 assists, 50 points total per year And Sennecke playing like a Jason Spezza / Drake Batherson / Tyler Seguin, and ends up BEING a Jason Spezza / Drake Batherson / Tyler Seguin… and ends up putting up 70pts a year ? You’d be the same kind of guy the shit on the Habs for not picking Sennecke after he turned out better Even tho you said the opposite pre draft

@@moviestoshare813 Iggy plays nothing like Gallagher, nothing at all. Gally is a wreckless twat who is in the NHL by fluke.