Could Caleb Desnoyers be the ideal pick for the Chicago Blackhawks at No. 3 in the 2024 NHL Draft? The CHGO Blackhawks crew breaks down Desnoyers’ skill set, upside, and how he fits into the Hawks’ rebuild alongside stars like Connor Bedard. With elite hockey IQ and two-way potential, is he the right choice over other top prospects? We dive into the possibilities and what it means for the future of the franchise.
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No desnoyers. Overrated as fuck ngl. Qmjhl stinks. Misa or frondell 100%. Desnoyers is worse 2 ways and defensively than frondell. Also desnoyers was responsible directly for like 4 goals against in the mem cup
Picking Dave Bolland @ 3!? Gtfoh
Trading down in this years draft wouldn’t be terrible, unless we know our guy of course.
Caleb Desnoyers may have a similar play style to Toews, Crosby, Kopitar etc, doesn't mean he is as good as them at the same age. He is not nearly as talented explosive or offensively skilled as Jonathan Toews at the same age. He reminds me more of Antoine Vermette.
Not the pick at 3rd. Good Player. Not at 3.
No, go trade for Misa or take Martone, they have enough bottom six forwards in the system. Martone fits the need as a big strong forward who can do it all besides having blazing speed and can play with Bedard as a running mate for years
When you pick at #3 and pick a "safe high floor player" thats a great way to be the Nashville Predators for a decade. When you pick at #3, you have to pick a star level, franchise cornerstone. You can find a player as good and similar to Desnoyers later in the draft. You may have already found a player similar to Desnoyers in Boisvert.
Nope. Doesnt have the floor or ceiling that Hagens, Martone and even Frondell have. Tneyre all 1st line players. Besr case scenario is Desnoyers on 2nd line
I like Desnoyers, just not at #3.
I’m taking Hagens at 3 and putting skill and size around him setting up two dynamic lines you can find size late in the first round but you won’t find the skill and talent that Hagens possesses
I'm high on desnoyers but I still think his best comparable is RNH, I don't think he'll be toews level but if he is RNH or hischier level I think that's good
Rather you buy it or not there is a legit argument for Hagens skill wise to go first no other prospects outside of the top two can say that the pick is Hagens if we are presented with that scenario
More and more i like Hagens at 3 too. That u18 worlds tournament unforgettable. Hagens can create space 5on5 and on the PP def hawks need playmakers. Doubt isles accept any reasonable trade offers from hawks so hawks can get the #1. I think there is some weight to people's point that not many people want to play for the isles. Isles should really consider trading it hawks and taking hagens at #3, else they get Schaefer or misa and they gone after rookie contract. Do it do it.
The epitome is a “Reach”
James Hagans all day everyday
My son almost disowned me when I said "Hawks at 3? Pick Desnoyers"…glad you guys are coming around
He could be the Jonathan Toews of eastern Canada. Not a bad idea, leadership skill, and finish. If Davidson feels it's the right call, make it. 🔮
Bickell wasn’t a top pick Big Buff wasn’t a top pick heck he was a defenseman but putting those type of players around skilled players brought out the best in them.
If no Misa or Schaeffer,
DAY NOY YEAH!
He's been my pick from the jump, Martone is skilled, but he plays soft, IMO.
That’s why you don’t pass on demidov
I really don't know about desnoyers at 3 honestly, i considered desnoyers a high risk high reward pick. The safe pick would be anton frondell for me