GDT: 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft: 1st Round, June 28, 7 p.m. et | ESPN, SN, TVAS: Nashville, TN

[BenchBrawl]

And thank goodness for that

Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

This "they know better" mentality is a double-edged sword.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Now that I think more is it possible trading the picks for Newhook could be a sign we're trading down with philly for 7/22+? Maybe the scouting staff feel the depth is in the first two thirds of the first round.

It's a possibility. We'll see tomorrow. Something like that won't happen until pick #5 is at it's turn.

 

[BenchBrawl]

I mean you could argue michkov has garnered a cult of personality too among this board and that's coming from someone know wants him at 5

Yes, because I tried my best to create it, at the face of a few idiots who are irrationally in love with American players every single draft. Fight fire with fire.

 

[sampollock]

Beer chilled
Pizza will be ordered
Good to go

 

[Runner77]

It's a possibility. We'll see tomorrow. Something like that won't happen until pick #5 is at it's turn.

Exactly. Someone can always go off script.

 

[blueberry]

Michkov is the superstar we've all been waiting for.

To think we might pass on him, is an horror story.

Agreed, don't pass on this guy.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Michkov is the superstar we've all been waiting for.

To think we might pass on him, is an horror story.

Amen brother. Even San Jose should pick him to be honest.

 

[BenchBrawl]

Amen brother. Even San Jose should pick him to be honest.

Anaheim should.

 

[the]

GIVE ME DA RUSSIAN!!!

 

[River Meadow]

GIVE ME DA RUSSIAN!!!

Say it with me now...

Russian Machine Never Breaks

 

[Skip Bayless]

"Michkov who has grown 5 inches since getting drafted has now scored his 95th goal of the season for the Philadelphia Flyers."

 

[JoelWarlord]

I honestly do have a gut feeling it's gonna be Michkov

 

[NORiculous]

Slafkovsky - Suzuki - Caufield
Newhook - Dach - Michkov
Anderson - Beck/Monahan - RHP

 

[Habsfan18]

TLDR: Passing on Michkov = bad. Not ending up with one of Carlsson, Michkov, Smith or Benson = bad.

 

[Goldenhands]

40,2%

27,4%

22,3%

3,6%

3,4%

3,2%

Odds according to HF members. One of these kids will be ours.

 

[Kaladin]

Currently salivating at the thought of having two 40-50 goalscorers on the Habs at the same time in Caufield and Michkov. f*** size, goals win games. Those 2 will terrorize nhl goalies for years to come. Golden age for modern Habs fandom incoming.

Don't let me down Hughes. I've liked so much else of what you've done so far.

 

[Justin11]

After Bedard is drafted first, we may see some surprises.

Will not be shocked if Michkov is not available at 5.

Looking forward to tomorrow.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

1 Time has habs fan can be happy and take the BPA for once?

 

[Bombshell11]

GIVE ME DA RUSSIAN!!!

Will a Slovak do? same colors, just across Ukraine

 

[Gravity]

TLDR: Passing on Michkov = bad. Not ending up with one of Carlsson, Michkov, Smith or Benson = bad.

I don't know who Rachel Doerrie is but she's spot on.

 

[dinodebino]

Message to HuGo and the Bov+Lapointe duo: don’t try to outsmart! Draft BPA.

 

[sampollock]

Leonard or Smith

 

[Bombshell11]

TLDR: Passing on Michkov = bad. Not ending up with one of Carlsson, Michkov, Smith or Benson = bad.

wait are they saying Slaf has a low ceiling?

 

[Ozmodiar]

Now that I think more is it possible trading the picks for Newhook could be a sign we're trading down with philly for 7/22+? Maybe the scouting staff feel the depth is in the first two thirds of the first round.

The way he talked about the 50 contracts … how they can’t sign everyone … and the way he was smiling about having the 5 spot for now, I think he’s dropped an offer on the Ducks’ lap.

He’s pooling his assets and starting to build his roster with a bit more precision, with a shorter timeline.

He’s waiting for an answer, ready to pick 2nd or 5th.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

wait are they saying Slaf has a low ceiling?

Slaf has literally 0 elite tools