If the clubs before the Habs want a left-handed defenseman, all the better → https://t.co/I1q6M5NpMO
– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) May 13, 2024
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When we play “who’s going to draft who next month” with NHL prospects (it’s my favorite game, for those who want to play along), we all assume that Macklin Celebrini will be the first pick and that the game starts with the second pick.
After all, he’s better than the rest, and the lottery-winning Sharks have done everything but confirm in black and white that the forward will be the first pick at the next auction.
Since we sometimes have to question what we’ve learned, it can still be an interesting exercise… even if I’d fall off my chair if Celebrini were ever available to the Blackhawks.
As we learn from Corey Pronman’s article, one NHL director of scouting is wondering whether Macklin Celebrini or Anton Silayev would be his first choice.
I wake up every morning with a different answer. – An anonymous NHL recruiting director
Yesterday, I was just writing a paper saying that seeing Silayev, an excellent left-handed defenseman, in the discussions to come out early. This gives the Habs, who don’t necessarily want a left-handed defenseman, more options.
Let’s just say it smells good for the Habs. If three defensemen go before pick #5, the Habs will have the second-best forward of their crop, which is ideal.
It’s worth mentioning that in his paper of the day, which is a mock draft, the same Corey Pronman has Celebrini in San Jose mentioning that he doesn’t doubt it.
In gusto
– Brad Marchand OUT tonight.
Brad Marchand has been ruled out for Game 5 against the Panthers. pic.twitter.com/3BUjItL1AT
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 14, 2024
– Gardiner McDougall as Wildcats head coach… and his son as GM.
QMJHL News – Sounds like UNB’s Gardiner McDougall will be the next head coach of the Moncton Wildcats, with his son Taylor MacDougall taking over the GM position. Taylor, who is considered a major up-and-comer, had been working as an agent with Roy Sports Group.
– Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) May 14, 2024
– Craig Berube is in demand.
Sounds like Craig Berube is scheduled to be in Winnipeg today to interview with #gojetsgo.
After significant time spent with #LeafsForever, #njdevils and #goSENSgo, he is the most in-demand coach this hiring cycle. Could he steer #nhljets away from Scott Arniel?@DailyFaceoff
– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 14, 2024
– The Panthers are having fun. [JdeM]
– Not to be missed tonight.
New game, new opportunity
New game, new opportunity
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– x – LPHF Montréal (@PWHL_Montreal) May 14, 2024
– It’s stirring.
Arsenal fans set off fireworks outside Manchester City’s hotel at 2 a.m. before City’s game against Tottenham.
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– CentreGoals (@centregoals) May 14, 2024