Cayden Lindstrom has the “feeling” he’ll be selected by the Blue Jackets

Even with what we know about his back, Cayden Lindstrom has a good chance of being selected in the top-5 at tonight’s draft in Vegas.

He’s got the offensive skills, and the physique, to be one of the National League’s dominant players in the coming years.

Some doubt he’ll be able to translate his game to the NHL, but on paper, he’s a great prospect.

Georges Laraque talked about him on the radio this afternoon and revealed a piece of information worth sharing.

What is it?

Well… Lindstrom has the “feeling” he’ll be selected 4th overall by the Blue Jackets.

And if that’s what happens, Ivan Demidov should be available at #5 if the Hawks (Levhsunov) and Ducks (Buium or Silayev) draft a defenseman, an idea that’s been really popular since this morning.

Corroborating sources on the ground, Zeev Buium is now the odds on favourite to be selected at 3rd overall.

All that energy wasted on freaking out and threatening to destroy the city may have been for nothing.

– Marco D’Amico (@mndamico) June 28, 2024

Speaking of Lindstrom, Georges did mention that he has the personality and character to evolve in a market like Montreal.

Why is that?

Because the young man experienced racism growing up, and he’s got the strength of character as a result.

Interesting, though.

Lindstrom has the attributes and physique to interest Habs management… And the Blue Jackets, who could select him to create a big one-two punch at center with Adam Fantilli.

It would make a nice base for the next few years, at least.

And it would allow the Jackets to focus on improving the team on the wing.

Overtime

– Yeah. Sounds a lot like that.

The duality of Habs fans on NHL draft day pic.twitter.com/n4GIunM9i8

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) June 28, 2024

– Sam Reinhart will break the bank.

Sounding like the Panthers will be able to come to terms with Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe. Reinhart likely gets a max deal just under Barkov ($10m) and Tkachuk ($9.5) #TimeToHunt

– Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) June 28, 2024