I would love IGINLA, but insiders has confirmed they are not looking at IGINLA at 5th sadly. They has Demidov, Lindstrom, Sennecke, Buium in that order as a list for the 5th pick.

I have a strong feeling both Demidov and Lindstrom will be gone, even by the fifth pick. I doubt the Habs pick a D-man even though there will be some "really" good ones available. I hope you guys pick Iginla. I think he would fit in very well with what the Habs have been building. He's a solid player with a very good skill set. Not huge but not small by any means. He's also not elite but does have star level potential. An easy future top six forward, maybe even top line.

I can see Tij Iginla becoming a solid player that will be clutch in the playoffs also.

Were close in òpinion i got Lidstrom , Demidov, Senecki, Iginla than Sileav

Habs should do whatever it takes to trade for the devils picks. I would pick Buuim and Senneke or Lidstrom and Yakemchuk if possible

The best offensive player in the draft is Berkly Catton.

Ignilia all the way

Zeeeeeeeeeev Buuuiuuuum!!!!!!!

Sennecke.

I think if we pass on Demidov and Iginla we'll regret it 😬

demidov 1st catton 2 nd iginla 3rd

Beckett Senecke IS my choice

If we draft a defense man we need to trade a top prospect for offense. I wanted Lindstrom over Demidov, until the injury concerns.

Who are your favorite prospects at #5?

drafts in a week

5 goals today gives him 14 goals and 32 points in his last 12 games.

Demidov would be great but Iginla would be a good fallback. Lindstrom' s back makes me question how healthy he would be for the 25/26 Cup run. Four series of playoff hockey is brutal.

One way to land demidov. Swapping #5 for #2 plus ➕️ WiFi. If Demidov does live up expectations, n̈o brainer. I personally feel Demidov will be elite.

Demidov would seem the smart pick but who knows. I am not a fan of Iginla because having watched team Canada not knowing anything about the team or players I came away stating Gavin MCkenna was their best player and he was only 15.So the 15 yr old was imo BETTER than Iginla and that is not a good thing. Lindstrom also played on Gavin's team where Gavin was the leading scorer but of course Lidstrom was injured most of the year.However in the playoffs Cayden was ho hum sort of reminds me of the lackluster playoff Wright had that lowered his value. Sadly I like 3 D Parehk/Dickinson and Biume so that leaves perhaps Catton or maybe Sennecke as another option. IMO Tij is only a 10-15 pick I don't see much upside as his skills are rather average across the board but he is well rounded.

They never dealt Russians, character comes first for them, a solid head can become a solid player, Iggy will get picked.

NFW Hughes takes Demidov.

You cannot pass over Iginla Tij, absolutaly not even if its Demidov! Not sure Tij Will still be available at five! Remember, remember Reinbacher last june; he was ranking at the same spot tij is right now, around tenth overall. Tij is the right fit for MTL; NHL ready, bigger, tougher , taller, better goal scorer than Demidov's lack of competiveness in Russia as a big concern for many GMs. Habs: don't pass this kid ....you'll regret it!!!

Tij Iginlas has the ability to impact the lineup in many different ways, he would be the most versatile and valuable player for a playoff team. Even if his potential only serves as a 3rd line player. The quality in his character is unmatched in this draft class.

I would be DEVASTATED if the Blackhawks didn't select Demidov at #2, I've wanted him since last year to play w Bedard I can't believe they got the perfect pick to get him, I know everyone wants the #1 pick but I wanted the Hawks to stay at #2, Demidov has the highest potential of all players in this draft

No doubt we need forwards butttttt if a defence man is the best player available we should take him and development him

Thanks for talking about Demidov. As soon as a team drafts a D 2nd, 3rd or 4th Montreal will have the opportunity to draft either Demidov, Lindstrom or Iginla depending on availability. I want to make an observation to our host about Demidov. I heard on many sites that Demidov had a skating problem, that's not true. This is not a default, it's a characteristic. Many Russian players learn at a very young age to cut and change direction using the outside skate as in alpine skiing. This technique allows you to maintain excellent posture and perfect control of the puck. I noticed this many, many years ago. Unfortunately, many amateur and even professional recruiters have no idea about skating mechanics. Iginla has some of the best skating mechanics in the draft and he seems, like his father, to be extremely strong in his lower body and this is often a guarantee of long-term success in the NHL. KK who had many qualities, had one of the worst skating mechanics and Timmins drafted him 3rd, that is to say that Timmins was a mediocre recruiter.

Should be interesting to see how it plays out

Do you want the Habs to draft Demidov?

Most GM's play their cards fairly close to the vest. Trades like this are usually surprises for everyone except the GM's!!!

Necas or Zegras costs up to $5.75m a year while Catton or Lindstrom will grow into stars under MSL. Sennecke would be a better investment in 2 years than Necas. The future is bright as long as we watch our pennies and our developement!

Zegras really should stay in Anaheim. Fans love him and he was doing fairly well working on his two-way game. HE hasn't reached his ceiling yet and the ducks would probably not get his full value if they traded him now.

It's tough to predict the trades, because they usually end up being something we never heard about. Last year was all about PLD, (Whobi did not want), and ended up being Newhook. The Dach trade was a huge surprise.

Other news articles say that Mtl are no longer in the running for Necas or Zegras. Too much smoke.

draft floor trades are fun

Will the Habs make a trade ahead of the draft?

Good job Mr Cook! No BS.

You have to draft the best player available!!! If its a defenseman at number 5 then trade the pick and move back to where you can get a forward or centre as the best pick. That being said I would not trade back. You want the best player and moving back doesn't get that.

Take the best player....period

in kent i trust

if they pick a defensemen it’s because he’s the best available player

In my opinion if Demidov and Lindstrom are gone when habs have to pick ... they'll trade their fifth pick

I dont mind Anton Silayev but habs has no elite forwards. Slaf and Dach has potential but nothing is proven. I say lets trade Reinbecher for top 4 draft of we draft def man.

They certainly could because there will be some very good ones available but I think they go with a forward such as Lindstrom or Iginla. I think Habs fans would throw a fit if they did go with another D with their first pick.

could pick a defenseman

What if the Habs pick a defenseman?

Montreal should take the 2 biggest players with their first round picks Silayev and Letourneau - both players are 6'7".

When an Habs fan does a mock draft, you can bet Demidov will be available at 5 hahaha

Iginla will end up the best player in the draft.

Don't talk about defenders. We have more than enough!!!!!

hope you are right!!