Who Takes Matvei Michkov in the 2023 Draft?
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2023
- One of the most talked about players in this draft class is Michkov and for good reason. The KHL contract could cause some teams to look in another direction early in the first round, causing him to drop.
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Crazy how he’s wearing a flyers jersey in this. Almost like he knew
I thought the same thing!
The flyers swag made it happen. Thanks Hockey Guy!!!
So happy Philly somehow got him!! Go flyers.
This aged well!
DUDE WAS WEARING THE JERSEY‼️ let’s go flyers you called it
I think michkov is just as good as bedard I know I'll take flack for it but this kid is absolutely insane in my eyes
I mean head to head tournament wise Matvei outscored him every single time.
This is #87 or #08 all over again
I'm praying to God Russiphobia gets him to 11th or close enough to where we can move down and get him.
Everyone who keeps mentioning the flyers and habs are forgetting they had a DND on Russian players last draft so drafting one now wouldn't look good since it's like they feel it's morally wrong unless the player is a superstar
@@bp341 I don't think they played head-to-head that much. One U18 tournament and the brief WJC that was shut down after a couple games. Am I missing any other tournaments? But yes, Michkov did win the scoring title and MVP over Bedard at that U18 tourney. I absolutely think he's right up there with Bedard and if teams aren't going to draft him because they have to wait an extra couple of years, they will come to regret it later. With that said, there are a lot of studs on the board this year. I can't remember a draft with this many high end prospects in my 30+ years of watching the draft.
You will only take flak for this from the North American media intoxicated crowd.
@@bp341 Bedard is a far better prospect at this point.
@@steve8803 I'm a big Bedard fan but if Matvei was Mathew and played in ST Catherine's nor ST Petersburg, it would not be a 1horse race.
Like I pointed out previous we can only compare numbers from events they both plated in because their paths are very different. I will say if Bedard can stick at Centre than the edge goes too him but if both end up wingers, it then becomes a lot more murky.
You chose a good jersey for this video 👀 smart man 🤣
As a sharks fan. Id love to have michkov. The time table doesnt concern me. Bring in some more prospects and he should be coming over when the sharks are going to be competing again..(hopefully)
Let’s be honest, Sharks won’t make the playoffs next three years anyway so we might as well
Timetable is 2026 for him which gives time for some of these contracts expire that are hurting there cap hits
Grier is still pretty new on the job so probably has enough leeway to wait for him to come over.
Nabokov can take him under his wing and be a mentor to him
agreed. the fact that he won't come over right away is probably a good thing. sharks should be collecting as many high end prospects as possible for awhile
if he falls past Montreal, I will be infuriated
I was thinking the same thing. He would work well with Montreals time line.Carey Price contract will be finishing up when he comes over.
Yeah, montreal would be dumb to let him go past if he is there. There is enough forwards in the pipeline (Kidney, Roy, Farrell, Mesar, Beck) and ready that they can take a chance on having to wait.
Montreal are trading their pick for Pierre-Luc Dubous
@@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge 😂stop
@@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge LOL...nope
San Jose should really pick Michkov. Grier is a new GM so doesn’t have the pressure and San Jose is years away from when they’ll be good again
yep. 100%
As a SJ fan I really hope we do take him but I think it is unlikely
I guess not many want to see SJ pick up a massive talent… They’re going to suck for at least another 3 years and Smith will be another Couture or Hertl, which of course is good but this team needs elite skill level player for the future…
As a Sharks fan, it does make sense to pick Michkov since we won't be in the running for quite awhile and he would be easily one of the more elite prospects we've had in a very long time. Knowing Grier, he picks Will Smith whose going to play at Boston College since his son played with Smith in High School and he has more insight on him. I think Will Smith would be a nice center prospect for the Sharks to have, the questions is can he be the 1C? He certainly could be a 2C. It feels pretty fair to say Leo Carlsson is going to CBJ unless they for some reason choose Smith over him which would stir things up.
@@larsjoehnk3361 Most talented draft pick ever if we take him.
This gentleman has such great insight on all things hockey. I really enjoy listening and getting his take on things. Keep up the good work.
Falling to the Caps definietly makes sense, I can imagine they'll send Ovi over to pull some strings to bring him over and then mentor him whether or not Ovi is retired or still playing.
Don't quote me but I don't really see Ovi sticking around after retirement.
@@IMAComedy agree. He’s not taking a job with any team. He will retire to Moscow. Only question is, he’s done A LOT for Washington youth hockey so I wonder if he keeps his home in Arlington? I think it’s Arlington.
Your dreaming 😂😂
@@IMAComedy Ovi sticking around where after retirement? Russia? Washington?
Another thing that's interesting is that Ovi has always liked the SJ Sharks, and wanted to play for them. If Michkov went to the Sharks, I wonder if Ovi would take notice and want to support his career.
Why would the Sharks or Coyotes pass on him? They are not going to be good next year and, as you said in a previous video, the Coyotes are (or were) building towards 2026. When is Michkov's contract up? 2026.
EDIT: I saw a scout say that he had tried to find out what the so called character issues were and had not gotten anything. He implied that teams that are drafting lower are spreading those rumours.
I don’t think Grier likes small guys also I feel like he might be worried about his own job security. Since Michkov is not tangible for 3 years, he make pick Smith based off of the fact that he’ll play sooner. Teams who are drafting Lower are 100% spreading rumors. I have found nothing concrete or specific regarding these “character issues”
For the Sharks a couple reasons: 1) they’ve never had success drafting and developing Russian forwards and 2) they’d be passing up other excellent players still available at the 4th spot to gamble on Michkov
Being promoted at an early age can ruin any young guy. And Michkov is slightly self-confident. His character can both help and hinder
@@YuseiFudo52 they should stop thinking about players sizes. Game is also changing to More fast game rather than physical. Michkov aint small player either unless If hes really 160 lbs but i doubt that. Even d-mans have great players Even tho they arent 6'4 like Makar and Fox. And there Are Many under 6 foot players who have had great Careers. Martin St. Louis aint that big of a Guy but might have gotten few points in NHL Even tho he would be probaply now a lot better than before.
@@MrVisde Why not take the risk. This team is not even close to competing for at least the next 3 years. Karlsson will most likely regress next year. They had 3 20+ goal scorers in Couture, Karlsson, & Hertl. Their goalie tandem is Kahkonen & (unkown). The D line is bottom tier at best. They are most likely going to be in a similar draft spot next year & possibly the year after.
One thing that's never mentioned about Michkov is that his father who was basically his agent and followed him around everywhere (even was hired as coach and scout by Michkov's teams) was found dead a month ago and the details are really shady. So who knows how that will impact Matvei going forward
that is literally mentioned in every single thread that comes up
@@aaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa and its confirmed thru multiple sources his dad died of natural causes as much as ppl want to believe its some KGB shit
@@fubartotale3389 Moronic
@@fubartotale3389remember, no russian...
@@fubartotale3389 Why?
i would love to see him on the caps.
you friggin called it!!!! I love you!
You nailed it
I want him in Montréal. That team is young and re-building, and as its players age, without any significant additions (barring perhaps a goaltender, depending on the Monty/Primeau/Allen situation), they should become a pretty solid playoff team by 2025-26 (their core of current NHLers is excellent, and guys like Mailloux, Hutson, Roy and Beck will be entering the NHL over the next few years). Adding a borderline-generational talent like Michkov in 2026 will turn them into the team to beat in the Atlantic, and a real Cup contender. If he wasn't committed to the KHL, he'd be 2nd overall for sure this year, and that's only because Bedard is Bedard. Pretty much any other year, he'd be the top pick. And I think he's worth waiting for (and honestly, I think Hughes is playing his cards extremely close to the vest, putting out some conflicting information through his media contacts so that nobody knows what he'll do...but how can you not take Michkov if he's available at #5?...I would not be shocked to see him go at #3 or #4 actually, so all of this speculation could be for nothing).
Same Hughes who supposedly turned the Rangers into a contender?? Dream on.
@@donaldmulrooney942 hughes never worked for the rangers dumbass
Montreal would be stupid to not take him
Unless Will Smith is available.
Well mtl is known for making the dumbest picks…………
@@connorkenney6938 For Michkov to be available to Montreal, it would mean guys like Smith are already taken. The only way that both of them would be available at five is if the team reached by a lot and took Reinbacher.
@@connorkenney6938 Keep my wifes name outta yo mouth
As a Habs fan, I want Mishkov over Carlson & Smith.
He said recently it was his dream to play in the NHL. His agent said Michkov will be at the draft. I think he goes as high as 2 or 3. We will see. Cheers
No worries , he will get bigger and another awsum video whole milk , keep em coming
Wow you called it!!! Go flyers
Nailed it
He should be no. 2. but his contract is a problem.
and the fact that Russia may be drafting him into the army when they invade Poland in 2026
Being a Sharks fan, I hope we grab Michkov. However, ownership doesn't like the idea of a rebuild, and Sharks were not good in attendance, so I can see grier getting pressured to draft someone who will be ready sooner. Ultimately, if we get Smith, it won't be horrible, he's an exciting prospect too, but Michkov has the talent to where his ceiling is considered anywhere from a Kucherov to a Mogilny, and that's too high to pass up on when Smith's upside is more or less a poor man's Jack Hughes with a worse two-way game. That could still make for an excellent player, but would Smith be a franchise-altering player? I have doubts about that.
Fingers crossed Michkov is available at #56 /s
Bold strategy. We will see if it pays off! 😉
Who has #56?
@@jonah.donohue Average Joe's
@@jeffreym.8957 You think i care about the top 56? I don't I care about the top 20 the latest
You called it! 🎉
Well that gamble paid off. The excitement in Philly is crazy right now.
the one thing no one has mentioned was his father was mysteriously found dead, face first in some water just about a month or so ago.....the boy may be searching for answers and not in a hockey mindset anymore. im betting he drops a few spots.
The madman called it with that jersey lmao!
My guess (and hope) is the Habs take him at #5. Also, I've heard that Michkov will be at the draft, in person. The story about his father is disconcerting, though. In terms of GMs coming and going, Hughes just arrived in Montreal, and the young core should be in good shape when Michkov completes his KHL contract. We shall see...
imagine Michkov with all the other prospects coming in soon like Hutson, wow
he wont go to montreal with the tax issues there,he will go back in the draft if they select him
I saw this pop up on my feed and immediately said to myself "Shannon's gonna be wearing Flyers gear"
I would love for the Flyers to land Michkov, provided they were fairly certain that he would be able to come over in 2 years. In Charlie O'Connor's recent Flyers fan survey, the overwhelming choice among the fans, was that they take Michkov if he fell to 7th. Which should give the front office the some confidence that it would be well received as a selection, and reflects the fanbase having a forward thinking timeline.
Called it let’s go flyers!!!!
Hell yes
I will be ecstatic if Philly is able to pick him up. He would be a great addition.
YES SIR LETS GO FLYERS
I see him being drafted by either Philly or Washington, Philly is going into a rebuild so they can generate a bunch of young players then Michkov can join in and play instantly, and Washington can have him play once Ovi retires plus Miroschnieko is also there
I don't think Philly fans would be comfortable with a Russian player...
@@dmonsef Disagree, we love great players. Nationality has no baring.
@@williammccarrick6554 they just had a player last summer detained by the russian police so maybe that might leave a bad taste in philly
He won't drop past Arizona. If the Yotes only had 1 pick in the top 15, the Yotes might pass on him. But, they have 2 picks and now with their uncertain future as a team, they're likely going to gamble.
I see him going to Anaheim or San Jose. if not then Montreal.
Ahead of the draft, will you be doing a mock draft video?
You called it. I know you didn't make a hard prediction, but the gear suggests it.
The Hockey Guy is the best
He’s gonna be a Flyer!
As a Flyers fan, this would be a huge 'swinging for the fences' move by Briere. I agree that the Flyers can afford to select him as the team has committed to a full rebuild. The talent level is insane and if he pans out, this could be another Ovi. I think the Flyers should take the risk. I remember in 1990, the Flyers passed on Jagr with the 4th pick because they were afraid he wouldn't come to the US. They went with the safe pick - Mike Ricci.....the rest is history.
Couldn't Comcast buy that KHL contract out in a year or so?? I don't think they should pass on a Kucheroff type talent.
Yeah, Jagr... but there is old history and they aren't broadly liked across Russia because of that history. More recently, Fedotov is an example that should give Philly pause before choosing him, if still available. Even if he plays and pans out to be a superstar, in hindsight, I can't be mad if they pass.
@@raymondsupper I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm sure they could buy out the last year of the contract at least. Let him play in Russia for 2.
@@J_Aaron_L There are safer bets that could help in the very short term for sure. Zach Benson comes to mind
He's going to 100% play it safe and pick a more projectable Canadian player. He's part of the Flyers OBC and would prefer a Flyers-style player with lower potential over a mysterious Russian who might not even come over during his GM tenure. They would be a good team to take him, they can wait for him and it gives them time to maybe grab another Russian player to help him adjust.
I Hope the caps do whatever they can to get him
If the Flyers get him, it’d be the best to thing to happen to the franchise in years.
Let’s go flyers
@@oscarthegrouch4574 Ladies and gentlemen, … we got him!
Habs please do it
I'm a Habs fine. It seems every team's fan base other than Chicago, Anaheim, and Columbus want Michkov. It will be interesting to see how things pkay out...
Not me 148 lbs. Not one more small player. Hutson is coming and Canfield is a Smurf too. Enuff is Enuff.
@@peterfishwick1593 the skills outweight the dwarfness in this one
@@peterfishwick1593 Being a smurf hasn't stopped Caufield from scoring 50 goals in his last 82 games, and Michkov will be even better.
Nailed it.
Praying he’s a Flyer! 🙏🤞
Like always you hit the mark on the fuckin dot. Philly got a steal and youre an absolute genius
Question, how much is his contract and if so couldn't the team that picks him just buy out the contract if it isn't too much
Super hot topic among Montreal fans right now. Going to be interesting to see what Montreal does here at 5 if he is available still
It's a good problem to have! I have been locked in in michkov since my team missed the playoffs,(blues). Michkov may be available at 5 for you guys but unless the blues trade up w their 10th overall and the 2 other 1sts, he will not be there at 10th. Such a deep draft tho, I am super excited to see how all of these guys pan out. I have been more invested in this draft than I have been since the McDavid draft.
@@theramplocal Why is it considered so deep when the 2nd best forward played fourth line for Team Canada in the WJC? Alex Nylander, Kieffer Bellows, Casey M., A. Duclair, Max Domi - they all played better in that tournament.
@@jeffreym.8957 Fantilli did not look very good at the WJCs, but it's a small sample of games. It can't be argued that his NCAA season was pretty special. That said, Michkov would be still be the consensus #2 if not for the other baggage.
If Smith and Carlson are gone the Habs will take Michkov.
Good video. And man, I have followed MICHKOV religiously for years, and Dude is a stud. To me his release is not just as good as Bedard's, but even faster. I've never in my life, seen a better goal scoring prospect than Michkov. Any team that does Not take him, will DEF lament over this, bc he will have >1 Rocket Richards once his NHL career takes off. #LetsGoCaps
I doubt he will ever win a Rocket. McDavid, Draisaitl, Bedard and Matthews will still be in the league
@@xlr0gd205 Makes me think you'e responding, without actually having seen Michkov play very much. And I didn't say every Rocket, I just said 1 or more. But who knows; we'll see. It'll be great hockey either way.
The caps have a very reasonable chance to get their player of the future because they can afford the wait
It really doesn't sound like the Habs are interested but that could be Hughes blowing smoke
Go Flyers Go! we got the Russian Bedard! Michkooovvv
IMO Michkov should be drafted at 3 at the absolute latest and any team beyond that who passes on him will regret it shortly after he comes over. Ovi had 24 points in 53 games with Moscow before being drafted by Washington. Michkov's 20 points came in literally half as many games. Michkov had more goals than Kaprisov and Kucherov had _points_ in the KHL in their draft eligible years. Michkov vs Bedard could become the new Crosby vs Ovi in the NHL. Only reason I'd even think about taking Carlsson or Smith over Michkov is if you are confident he won't be here until 2025 or later. Even then I think a team like Montreal or SJS should take Michkov regardless because they almost certainly won't compete for a cup before then.
The KHL ain’t as good though, almost all the foreign players have gone for obvious reason
Players develop at different speeds. Those comparisons aren't particularly relevant. It's like comparing players from the World Juniors. Beware drafters of Kieffer Bellows and Alex Nylander.
KHL is not as good league as earlier but still top leagues in world
I can't see him going third. Columbus needs a center and they would like to get back to the playoffs sooner than later. They're not waiting three years for Michkov when they could have Leo Carlsson step into their lineup next year. San Jose is really the first team that will have a dilemma about whether to draft him. Considering Mike Grier has some personal ties to Will Smith and may want to be somewhat conservative and see quicker returns from his first big draft pick, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take Smith. At that point, I feel like Montreal either takes Michkov at 5 or trades the pick to someone who will, so I don't see him dropping below 5.
@@jyynarpalisenniemi6242 because foreign nationals' shitty lib governments told them not to play
is there anyway he could be bought out of his khl contract before 2026?
Habs, let's go!!
Go flyers!!
If he drops to 5, as a habs fan I would be pretty upset if we did not take him, I really like will smith, I think he could be a nice piece on the Canadians in a few years but michkov, I could see michkov becoming the best player on the Canadians, having two elite goal scorers in caufield and michkov, with two solid centers in Suzuki and dach, with a powerhouse slafkovksy and (Dubois) as ur top 2 lines, with Owen beck a two way center who hopefully continues his excellent face off percentage into the nhl, this forward group could be a huge threat in a few years, and the reason I’m so interested in michkov is I think the group will be solid even without michkov so taking the risk on him at 5 is a risk I would take, I do not understand how we can project someone to be a top 10 scorer in the league meaning 50 goal scorer and not take him that would blow my mind, part of me hopes he does not fall to five, I do not want them to have to make that decision just have him go 4 have Montreal take will smith and I’ll leave happy, but if he falls to 5 and we don’t take him I’m gonna lose it
I would be estatic if he dropped to 7. Timetable gives time to possibility clear some bad contracts and briere doesnt need to win now to keep his job.
As a Sharks fan we want Michkov - we're gonna be bad for a while, we can afford to be patient...But I fear Grier will go for Smith, who is a good player but Michkov is just on a different level. San Jose has to draft him, if we go for Smith I'lll be very disappointed.
When did that 'not very nice' scout talk to him? Because if it was anytime after Apr 2, that scout can f-off.
As a sharks fan I see us picking up very likely we are in a rebuild mode. We’re not building to run into the playoffs again for another couple years. I’d be happy to take him.
Washington has the track record with Russians he seems like a Capital to me.
He's probably just another Yakupov
Welcome to Detroit!
The lols if Chicago took him.
I remember the initial buzz about him at 15/16 and then the contract thing came up. The talent is undeniable, but the contract will turn teams off. You'd want to be at the beginning of a tear down to take him really, and yet, there's a further risk of not having any control or influence in his development over the next few years, then if he's elite and the team is garbage what's to stop him resigning in Russia? Or in the unlikely event that he doesn't get much better it's a poor draft pick.
If I'm a gm of a team picking 8th or later I'm probably hoping for him to slide, a team like St Louis perhaps who seem to be in more of a retool would love to pick him up as a future asset. Washington have the ovechkin connection. Pittsburgh would be able to once again roll from superstar to superstar.
Top 5 teams, he's a very bold choice and a statement of the intent to continue tanking so I can't see him going that high.
I don't really understand your last point. He's likely going to San Jose or Montreal, both of which are a year into rebuilds. Picking a prospect that could help them a year or two sooner than Michkov isn't going to make either of them playoff contenders overnight. They both have long roads ahead of them, which Michkov aligns with perfectly.
@@Stormie33 because there are very good players who can help you sooner rather than later. I'm not saying he won't go top 5, I'd just be surprised if he did.
I would love to see him to the caps michkov and miroschnicheko
Willy Nylander was said to have character issues during his draft year
Flyers I hope !
Can his contract not be bought out?
A general manager who's confident that he's still going to be there in 3 years and an organisation that sucks at developing their young players and could benefit from the fact that he will play with men in Russia for a few years, I think Montreal will draft him ... if not I would like to see Washington draft him to replace Ovi in the future
the jersey lmao
That's a cool name 😊
I think Michkov easily goes to San Jose or Arizona and if they pass on him then there are just stupid, but if he does fall I don't think Washington should take him. They still have a lot of valuable pieces and should try to make a couple trades and run for another cup while they still have Ovi. I feel like trading the 8th pick and picking up guys in free agency is more ideal for the team then trying to rebuild the first year they aren't as good as they wanted to be.
It would be interesting if he were to fall to 9 for the Wings to take him.
I think their playoff window is coming sooner than expected so taking a guy who won’t show up for as long as him may not be attractive
@The Paradox Destroyer bullshit, its the teams that are drafting lower speaking those rumors. No evidence of a personality issue.
how the hell did he know to wear a flyers jersey. this video is a month old
I guess we will know on draft day. That’s a no brainer.
Is there any possibility of him getting out of the KHL contract early?? Like an NHL team buyout of the contract or contract termination? Anything like that, or is it a sure 3 year wait?
There is a possibility. Washington’s 1st rd pick in 2022 just had his contract terminated so he could sign his entry level contract with WSH. He was signed through 23-24 when he was drafted. He had a clause in his contract that he could try to play overseas during his last year and the club just decided that he could leave a year earlier…out of kindness?
I don't see Montreal or Arizona passing on Michkov if he is still available.
#8 WSH if he’s there. History of drafting Russians that might otherwise have slid. Samsonov, kuznetsov, alexeyev I could go on
Yup, I can’t see him sliding past ARI (6), WSH (8), or DET (9). Seems like he’ll go in the top 10, not sure about top 5.
Is it possible the Hawks trade up to get him if he falls past 5? The Blackhawks have lots of draft capital and I could see them being interested in pairing those 2.
I could see the sharks passing on him but if montreal does I would be truly shocked
There's no way he's 148 lbs at 5'10
As a Sharks fan I feel that them getting Michkov or Carlson is what they will pick. Just this team is in a rebuild and needs a blue chip talent to balance what was and is a top heavy lineup and with the amount of money tied up
Soon as I saw the Flyers keep their spot at 7 my attention went entirely to Michkov. I hope THG's prediction is accurate. Thanks for the good vibes, Shannon!!! Also if we can get him a message to sneak Fedotov in his bag on the flight that would be great.
You don't think the habs would take him at five? Habs haven't had a superstar forward in a couple decades. Time to take a chance on this guy. Also fits perfectly in their timeline to compete. If he's available, got to take him!
I really hope they do, but I think they draft Reinbacher if Smith and Carlsson are gone... hope I'm wrong
as a habs fan I want them to pick him at 5 if available
As a Habs fan, I want him if Bedard is drafted... Which after the lottery we all know he will be.
We have Suzuki, and if we get PLD, set at center. Also Owen Beck.
He is too short and light weight, Montreal needs bigger than 6"2
@archie andrews Right. We should trade Caulfield too. Debrinkat is garbage.
I think San Jose or Montreal take him. San Jose although they don't have a history of Russian players, they are a very different team under new management. They have time to create a new project so I think they wouldn't mind waiting. Montreal is in the exact same position, and Kent Hughes/Jeff Gorton are known to take the best player available based on last year's picks. Also if San Jose takes Michkov, Will Smith has ties to Kent Hughes which makes me think he will be picked by the Habs. (Although honestly, I'm personally not a big Will Smith fan)
Philly should take him. We're not winning anything anytime soon so we can wait and we need as much talent as possible in our system
I feel Chicago is going to draft up and possibly get into hunt of another top 6... they have a ton of draft capital to get it done... imagine having Bedard and Michkov together
How would they get another top 6? What would they trade for that?
@@fjshark6173 they hold the 19th pick AND 3 second round picks... so if they offered the 19th and the 51st and 54th could get it done in a deep draft
@@fjshark6173 taking on contracts from teams like the flyers, capitals, and canucks.
@Dave Bank that wouldn't even get it done in NHL 23 😂
@@davebank3218 You're kidding right? The 19th and 3 crappy seconds does not come close to a top #6. There is a reason why teams tank so hard.
His playing style sounds a bit like Pastrnak.
As a Habs fan if mtl ever past on mitchkov. I’m effing done!…. Why the Canadians always go with the off the board pick smh !
Washington has at least a recent history of being patient with prospects coming and staying in NA
Shannon, what do you think about Detroit and their history with European and Russian players? I would think they would make a good fit, are able to wait and have the draft capital to move up.
It would be a perfect fit and perhaps one of the final pieces of the rebuild
i wonder if the hawks have the opportunity to use some of their draft capital and are able to weaponize their cap space in order to put together a package that the sharks would be willing to deal their #4 pick in exchange for?
Flyers have a very strong tendency to take North American skaters. Provorov, an exception, but for Briere to take him in his first draft as G.M. would be quite shocking. Although if picks 3-6 take out Carlsson, Smith, Benson and Leonard, and they are left say with Dvorsky, Reinbacher and Michkov, I think they will have to take Michkov; but they might opt (chicken out) to trade the pick.
Why did he signed such a contract?
Rangers fan here. But I think Buffalo should trade up and get him. Their team is getting solid and can wait a few years to bring him to the USA. Then they would be ready to contend for the cup.
There isn’t a chance in hell he drops past the Capitals
If the caps waste their highest draft pick in over a decade on a player that won't be available to play for *at least* 3 more years...... I'm going to be livid. They need a skilled player that's ready to go.
@@butcherpete2286 fair point. Out of respect to Ovi. I still see don’t see them passing on him though
@@butcherpete2286 no he’s the best player other than Bedard for the caps. If he comes over and can play alongside Ovi he could develop into a top 3 player in the league
@@sand_is_greaney notice how you just said "if" he can come over and play with Ovi?
That's because it would take the planets and stars aligning at the same time for that to happen. Ovis most likely done after this contract, ar that time is the earliest that Michkov would be able to come to the US *IF* he gets to at all. The capitals would be far better off grabbing one of the other more well rounded European players or a North American skater at 8.
@@butcherpete2286 No he would be an excellent pick. Caps should be picking the absolute best player available and he would fit that bill as a tremendous snag if he somehow dropped to number 8. Imagine a line of Miro, Lapierre, and Michkov. That would be nuts (if they all pan out, of course).
Red Wings!!!
I think he goes in round 2
That a good move for Montreal to pick him because in 2026, Michkov will be devlopped and they will need good player because at this moment, Montreal will play for far in series