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2024 Draft

Round 1:
1 (PHI) - Luke Misa, C, 18, Mississauga Steelheads, OHL, 66 GP, 28 G, 42 A
2 (CHI) - Ivan Demidov, C, 18, SKA St. Petersburg, KHL, 68 GP, 15 G, 16 A
3 (ARI) - Maxim Masse, RW, 18, Chicoutimi Sagueneens, QMJHL, 68 GP, 36 G, 67 A
4 (WAS) - John Whipple, LF, 18, Canisius Golden Griffind, USHL, 64 GP, 6 G, 29 A
5 (SJS) - Berkly Catton, C, 18, Spokane Chiefs, WHL, 68 GP, 20 G, 40 A
6 (ANA) - Cole Eiserman, LW, 17, Bentley Falcons, USHL, 64 GP, 35 G, 45 A
7 (SEA) - Macklin Celebrini, C, 18, Boston University, NCAA, 35 GP, 6 G, 14 A
8 (COR) - Tanner Howe, LW, 18, Regina Pats, 68 GP, 30 G, 26 A
9 (CGY) - Konsta Helenius, C, 18, Jukurit Mikkeli, SML, 10 G, 12 A
10 (TOR) - Leo Sahlin Wallenius, RD, 18, Vaxjo Lakers J20, NJ20, 30 GP, 2 G, 12 A
11 (DAL) - Zayne Parekh, RD, 18, Saginaw Spirit, OHL, 43 GP, 11 G, 29 A
12 (PHI) - Artyom Levshunov, RD, Michigan State, NCAA, 31 GP, 10 G, 18 A
13 (DET) - Zeev Buium, LD, 18, Denver Pioneers, 32 GP, 2 G, 8 A
14 (MON) - Tij Iginla, C, 17, Kelowna Rockets, WHL, 47 GP, 26 G, 35 A
15 (OTT) - Adam Jiricek, RD, 18, HC Skoda Plzen, ELG, 32 GP, 4 G, 11 A
16 (NYI) - Justin Poirier, RW, 17, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL, 68 GP, 30 G, 40 A
17 (NYR) - Sam Dickinson, LD, 18, London Knights, OHL, 56 GP, 5 G, 17 A
18 (WPG) - Andrew Basha, C, 18, Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL, 66 GP, 31 G, 56 A, WHL MVP
19 (CHI) - Ryerson Leenders, G, 18, Mississauga Steelheads, OHL, 53 GP, .980 SV%, -2.59 GSAA
20 (NJD) - Igor Chernyshov, LW, 18, Dynamo Moscow, KHL, 39 GP, 6 G, 6 A
21 (MIN) - Dimitri Toporowski, RS, 17, HS, 29 GP, 9 G, 14 A
22 (CBJ) - Petteri Rimpinen, G, 18, Keikko-Espoo, MESTIS, 8 GP, .860 SV %, -8.27 GSAA
23 (SJS) - Michael Hage, RW, 18, Chicago Steel, USHL, 62 GP, 27 G, 33 A
24 (NSH) - Callum Hughes, C, 18, West Kelowna Warriors, BCHL, 53 G, 19 G, 43 A
25 (VGK) - Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW, 18, Mora IK, HA, 46, 14 G, 9 A
26 (EDM) - Brayden Dube, RW, 18, Prince Albert Raiders, WHL, 67 GP, 6 G, 17 A
27 (OTT) - Clarke Caswell, LW, 18, Swift Current Broncos, WHL, 56 GP, 16 G, 37 A
28 (CGY) - Ryder Ritchie, RW, 17, Prince Albert Raiders, WHL, 65 GP, 19 G, 35 A
29 (BUF) - Cayden Lindstrom, C, 18, Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL, 56 GP, 14 A, 27 A
30 (LAK) - Cole Hutson, LD, 18, USNT Development Program, USHL, 63 GP, 9 G, 38 A
31 (VAN) - Liam Greentree, RW, 18, Windsor Spitfires, OHL, 65 GP, 34 G, 30 A
32 (CAR) - Sacha Boisvert, C, 18, Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL, 64 GP, 11 G, 46 A

Calgary Picks:
Round 1, 9th Overall, Konsta Helenius, C, 18, Jukurit Mikkeli, SML, 10 G, 12 A
A strong skater, Helenius projects to be a oustanding playmaker and top line centre. He reads the game really well, and can handle the puck with ease. Helenius is also excellent at taking faceoffs already. While he could likely play in the NHL as a fringe player this season, Calgary want him to finish another season in Finland where they can monitor him then look to bring him across for 25/26. Projected at 4th overall, many were suprised he fell this far for Calgary to pick up at 9th.

Round 1, 28th Overall, Ryder Ritchie, RW, 17, Prince Albert Raiders, WHL, 65 GP, 19 G, 35 A
A really strong defender, Ryder Ritchie will be able to deliver huge hits to opponents, as a good skater with strong puckhandling, he projects to be a good power forward in the NHL one day. Highly professional and a team player, locker room chemistry will not be a worry about Ritchie. He's not got the best balance, so will have to learn to play against some of the tough hits made by NHL defensemen.


Round 2, 21st overall, Aron Kiviharju, LD, 18, HIFK Helsinki, LIIGA, 42 GP, 5 G, 8 A
A great powerplay option, Kiviharju is an excellent playmaker. While a bit undersized for a D at 5'11" and 175 lbs, his offensive game should more than make up for his lack of physical presence. Even his smaller stature shouldn't be a liablity defensively, with an excellent defensive read, skating and good stick check. He's still somewhat raw, but should grow into an excellent NHL player.

Round 3, 73rd overall, Mazden Leslie, RD, 19, Vancouver Giants, WHL, 57 GP, 8 G, 25 A
An older, slightly more polished defense option, Leslie is another blue line playmaker. With a dangerous long range shot, he scored 3 powerplay goals for Vancouver in the WHL this season. Slightly better defensively than Kiviharju, if Leslie can work on his defense, he could be come an extremely versatile defenseman.

Round 4, 105th overall, Jan Sprynar, RW, 19, Rimouski Oceanic, QMJHL, 62 GP, 35 G, 39 A
A strong goalscorer, Jan Sprynar scored 34 goals for Rimouski this season in the QMJHL. With excellent skating and good playmaking as well, Sprynar could contribute lots of goals to his team. Not the hardest worker or smartest kid, the challenge with Sprynar is less about skills and more about attitude.

Round 5, 155th overall, Samuel Fiala, C, 19, Val-D'Or Foreurs, 67 GP, 31 G, 38 A
A bit further from the NHL than some of the other players drafted, Samuel Fiala still has a high celing. A strong chance creator and quick skater, Fiala could launch counter attacks and catch many defensive structures off guard. Additionally Fiala could be used in a more defensive role with strong positioning and checking.

Round 6, 169th overall, Dominik Petr, C, 19, Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL, 68 GP, 11 G, 14 A
The final pick in a draft full of creative playmakers for Calgary, Petr gives them another long term option to set up chances. Not as strong physically, big hits may be a problem for Petr. However if he can use his speed to his advantage, he could still be a proble for NHL defensive structures.