Who’s your pick at 5?

[DramaticGloveSave]

Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson and Smith are taken in the first 4 picks. Bobrovs Russian intel says Michkov won’t be coming over anytime soon and likely extends in the KHL.

Who’s your pick at 5?

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[Gainesvillain]

Still Michkov.

Let's be serious: Michkov ain't signing an extension for relative peanuts & obscurity in the KHL over a hefty payday in the NHL.

 

[boompuffboom]

the more bad press Michka gets, the more i want us to draft him.
I thought HuGo was pasty bland white rice, turns out they have balls and some spice (Dach, Slaf).

Kid would probs need some kind of a russian entourage at first, but... i mean is it reasonable to just pass on such talent?

gonna be an interesting draft!

 

[Skip Bayless]

Bedard
Michkov
Fantilli
C-c-carls-s-son
Smith

Any of those 5.

 

[nhlfan9191]

Seeing the drop off after the big 5, I take Michkov regardless of intel.

 

[A55P2]

Why not just add Michkov? Lots of people will vote for picking him.

 

[CAUFIELD]

I would draft Mitchkov still.

It Gives time to rebuild properly, time for our dead wood contracts expire , and he would be the last piece to the puzzle in 3 years … a potential superstar on a ELC .

To answer the question; I think Dvorsky

 

[Kennerback]

I voted ‘other’. I’ll take whoever is available among Carlsson, Smith and Michkov when we pick.

 

[Seb]

Lots of people not getting the purpose of this thread.

 

[Andrei79]

Didn't Wood go through a significant growth spurt ? I kind of wonder if that's not affecting his skating, meaning he's someone who could significantly improve going through the NCAA for 2 more years.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Why not just add Michkov? Lots of people will vote for picking him.

Well ya, I’m pretty sure everyone would vote for one of the top two players in the draft. Seeing 98% vote for Michkov wouldn’t be an interesting poll.

The question is basically who do you pick in the “worst case” scenario.

 

[A55P2]

Well ya, I’m pretty sure everyone would vote for one of the top two players in the draft. Seeing 98% vote for Michkov wouldn’t be an interesting poll.

The question is basically who do you pick in the “worst case” scenario.

Fair enough, I get it now and it's got some value. Let's see the results.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

I am very surprised to be the only one that selected Leonard. My 2nd option would have been Reinbacher and 3rd Wood.

Why so many people are that high with Dvorsky?

 

[WeThreeKings]

I am very surprised to be the only one that selected Leonard. My 2nd option would have been Reinbacher and 3rd Wood.

Why so many people are that high with Dvorsky?

U18 he scored a lot.

Push comes to shove, right now, I go Reinbacher.

Next years D heavy so maybe we can get a high quality forward.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Lots of people not getting the purpose of this thread.

We want nothing to do with the jabronis listed

 

[EveryDay]

Out of that list it's Dvorsky for me.

Dvorsky
Leonard
Benson
Reinbacher

 

[bleuetbio]

Vote other... Draft Michkov! Dont care if he's coming in 3 years. Why its a problem anyway?

If you dont draft The Stars on the top 5, trade down to Washington, they will! Then grab 1- Benson-2- Reinbacher or 3-Dvorsky.... and wait for them to perform in 3 years...

 

[Runner77]

Trade the pick.

 

[Naslund]

Wood. A very cerebral player, with exceptional shooting and passing skills. He's got the talent and personality to thrive long-term in a place like Montreal. I am not sure why he is not receiving more love at this point after an exceptional NCAA season and U18 tournament. Him, Dach and Slafkovsky would be a wonderful line. Size and skills.

 

[the valiant effort]

I am just hoping they buck the trend of project with questionable skating

 

[Naslundforever]

I know little to nothing but all the youtube scouting reports and what I read here (gulp) about these prospects. So far gotta say I like Benson and Leonard and would love them both on a line lol.

Last vids I just watched wow Leonard looks good. I love guys that attack defensemen, it’s why I tune in. Great balance and strength in his legs wow.

Last on my list of must-watch is Dvorsky, poor kid needs some love from what I read.

 

[HabbyGuy]

I would draft Mitchkov still.

It Gives time to rebuild properly, time for our dead wood contracts expire , and he would be the last piece to the puzzle in 3 years … a potential superstar on a ELC .

To answer the question; I think Dvorsky

This.

 

[Team_Spirit]

The PR department is working overtime. The chosen one is not even in the options!

The people have chosen Matvei Michkov.

 

[Canadienna]

Pretty wide spread... Which is exactly why we should avoid this and just draft Michkov if he's there.

But if you twist my arm in the premise of this thread, Dvorsky. The idea of Slaf - Dvorsky - Mesar down the line is fun.

 

[Naslundforever]

Seeing the drop off after the big 5, I take Michkov regardless of intel.

A guy maybe in 5 years (as per op) ahead of some of the eligible we are seeing this year? Almost insulting for these guys, no?