I love Michkov and I think there’s a world where he’s challenging Bedard as the most dynamic player of this draft, for sure.
But let’s calm down with the “oh everybody else looks so dumb hahaha” BS. Talk about off-season overreaction and hand-wringing. Everybody knew there was a very high likelihood that Michkov, his agent and his new NHL team were going to work an out for him well before his lengthy KHL contract ended. This isn’t some “wow I can’t believe this is happening you fools!!!” situation.
I’d say the Jackets and Ducks are just perfectly satisfied with their boss young franchise centers who showed you everything you wanted as 18 year-old NHL rookies last year. And quite frankly the Sharks have got to be excited about Smith who was just effervescent in the NCAA.
The top of this class was loaded. Super excited to see Michkov next season.
But some of this is a little much.