can’t wait till 2023-24 season
Mitchkov Wright Zadina
Perfetti Larkin Mantha
Bertuzzi Veleno Fabbri
Svech Rasmussen Smith
Power Seider
Mcissac Hronek
Johansson Tuo
Both Svech Jr. & Michkov produced 4ppg, though MM's sample size was 2x larger than Svech's. Also he was a year younger than Svech while doing so.
He sounds like a top 10 pick, if not top 3-5.
Ramblings: Introducing Matvei Michkov, OEL on the Block, Brodin, Dumba & Hedman (Sept 16)
Excerpt from Dobber...
Okay, I think it’s about time the world knew about Matvei Michkov.
The 5'9 157lbs right-winger has been making waves behind the Iron Curtain for some time now – posting a ridiculous 70 goals and 109 points in just 26 Russia U16 games during the 2019-20 season.
No, you did not read that wrong. As a 14-year-old for most of the season, he scored nearly three goals per game. For comparison,
Andrei Svechnikov – who turned 16 at the end of his U16 season (while Michkov turned 15) produced 31 goals and 53 points in 13 games.
The Russian phenom is in a bit of a weird spot as far as his birthday and the leagues he plays in. His birthdate – December 6th, 2004 means he was 14 years old for the majority of his U16 campaign last season. Now, as a 15-year-old, he technically remains as a U17 player in the MHL. In practicality, he's the first U16 player to suit up in that league.
He's skating with SKA-1946 in the MHL – Russia's equivalent to the CHL. 1946 is the premier club in that league and has surrounded their young star with strong talent. Through the first six games of the season, he's suited up on the top line next to likely top-40 2020 pick,
Marat Khusnutdinov, and 2019 Sharks' fourth-rounder,
Yegor Spirodonov.
The trio has been clicking quickly. Through six games, the youngster has five goals and six points.
Matvei Michkov refuses to quit. This is goal #5 in his 6th career MHL contest.
The U17 record is 29 goals in 53 GP (Kucherov). Michkov is 3 weeks shy of being considered a U16
He's
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— /Cam Robinson/ (@Hockey_Robinson)
September 14, 2020
Quite frankly, Michkov is a superb offensive player. He profiles as a
Nikita Kucherov-type of offensive weapon – who owns better finishing ability at the same age. It'll take him some time before he's blistering wristers from out high against competition four years his senior, but that won't slow him down. The ability to work in traffic with exquisite hands allows him to get into those high-danger scoring areas. When he's there, he doesn't miss often.
Take a look at these hands. *chef kiss*
Anywho, I just thought I'd let you know that if you're in a keeper or dynasty setup, adding lotto picks for the 2023 draft wouldn't be a poor idea. This kid is coming and he's going to be scary good.