Very Early 2024 Mock Draft

Does Tig Iginla really drop that far?

Not sure, but I really want him in Calgary haha. I could definitely see it, most of the wingers drafted above him are more highly regarded

I really don't see the Habs picking up a LD, we have Guhle, Hutson, Matheson, Struble, Engstrom, Xhekaj, Harris, about the last thing we need is a LD, Catton or Eiserman would likely be the pick

San Jose, if they miss on Celebrini, will most certainly go with a defender as a top 3 pick, likely Levshunov. Chicago is also very high on Levshunov per reports so there is a good chance he is gone at #2 no matter what.

Silayev is actually a RD, he's a left shot that plays the right side. But still even saying that, I do agree with your statement. I would choose Eiserman over anyone else with that pick.

Where did you see these reports?

I really love Greentree, he's one of my favorite prospects, love to see him getting some respect. But the Kraken should be drafting Yakemchuk instead cause they need defenders way more.

Also Connelly is a top 5 player in the draft, I don't see the hate surrounding him. Yes, there's the off-ice concerns, but I don't see him falling that far.

What makes Connelly such a highly rated prospect? He doesn't even have that great of production in the USHL compared to previously top prospects coming out of the USHL.

Almost definitely Levshunov. Sharks desperately need a RHD. With the second pick I think they'd be willing to trade up a few spots for either Catton or Helenius to get the Center. Conversely, if they get Celebrini, I think they'd trade up to get Parekh

He's the best skater in the draft and I love his offense. He's basically a rawer version of Jack Hughes. His production is just fine.