Confirmed with Link: Canadiens Will Pick 5th (Hughes Presser in OP) NO POLITICS

[Pacciosoftie]

I firmly believe that both Slafkovsky and Leonard will alternate Selke and Conn Smythe trophies for 6 years in a row starting 2030.

 

[Ezpz]

Slaf will never be a 50 pt player. He will either be an 80 pt forward or bust (if his hockey sense isn't good enough).

I am being generous. Slaf showed zero in his rookie season (or in Finland, or anywhere except short tournaments that weren't best on best) to indicate he's going to be an offensive monster.

 

[Naslundforever]

Slaf will never be a 50 pt player. He will either be an 80 pt forward or bust (if his hockey sense isn't good enough).

How does that work? And is 25-25 crap these days? And this only exists in our heads, right?

 

[SlafySZN]

I am being generous. Slaf showed zero in his rookie season (or in Finland, or anywhere except short tournaments that weren't best on best) to indicate he's going to be an offensive monster.

Was he supposed to play against the best NHL players ever in those tournaments to prove his worth, while the other kids played juniors? lol

and yes he showed many great things in liiga or SM-Sarja since he was 15.

 

[Naslundforever]

Are they drafting Slafkovsky again? What did I miss? Shucks habs already have him waaaat?

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Of whom?

John Leonard. Drafted by SJS in 6th round & played in their system for awhile, but is now with Nashville. He's Ryan Leonard’s older brother. There's quite an age difference. John is almost 8 years older than Ryan.

 

[waffledave]

I think there is a growing possibility that Michkov simply stays in America and plays in the NHL next year.

Holy smokes

Have you seen something to hint towards that? I think he goes top 3 if that's the case. You can have him play CHL or AHL to teach him the North American game and be able to work with him. That would be massive.

 

[waffledave]

I'll say this: if I was a man living in Russia right now I would do anything possible to get out and get those I care about out.

I was talking today to my coworkers in Ukraine and my former coworkers in Russia.

Next couple days are gearing up to be pretty intense. Nobody feels safe. If I were Michkov I would seriously consider not going back.

 

[Gravity]

Fine, if we can acquire guys like Stone and Eichel for peanuts then sure, we can afford to miss on a pick. But considering how I keep hearing that guys like PLD and Keller are "too old" for our rebuild I guess wiffing on a bunch of premium picks makes me wonder where exactly we're supposed to get these kinds of top players. Too old to trade for and can't seem to draft them.



I guess all these NHL GMs don't check Twitter. Cause they want to meet him to clear that up.

They want to meet him for a multitude of other reasons. They want to get to know the player before they draft him........

 

[Guy Larose]

I am being generous. Slaf showed zero in his rookie season (or in Finland, or anywhere except short tournaments that weren't best on best) to indicate he's going to be an offensive monster.

You have no clue what you're talking about.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

kent hughes launched a coup in russia so michkov has an excuse to stay in north america

Interesting times. I think Michkov should be happy to be outside Russia this weekend.

 

[Ezpz]

Was he supposed to play against the best NHL players ever in those tournaments to prove his worth, while the other kids played juniors? lol

and yes he showed many great things in liiga or SM-Sarja since he was 15.

You're using whataboutism to deflect. It doesn't matter what others did, the truth is Slaf has never dominated any level offensively. The hopes he becomes a dominant player are pure cope.

 

[Vachon23]

I know we have close to 0% chance drafting him but men I have no doubt Fantilli would have 0 problem with the MTL market and he would become a great ambassador for that team.

 

[Natey]

If Habs pick 8th, it's because they move back. They won't have the 5th & the 8th.

I don't think the 8th would cost much more than moving up to #2 though..

 

[WeThreeKings]

Latest news out of Russia certainly doesn't help matters, does it?

 

[skidcells]

Latest news out of Russia certainly doesn't help matters, does it?

Delete. No politics

 

[ReHabs]

I guess the No Politics sign is a mere suggestion for some people.

Nothing I like better than to be informed of geopolitics from hockey fans.

 

[River Meadow]

I guess the No Politics sign is a mere suggestion for some people.

Nothing I like better than to be informed of geopolitics from hockey fans.

100%

Reminds me of 2020 when everyone thought they were doctors.

: D

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Interesting times. I think Michkov should be happy to be outside Russia this weekend.

Sure would like it with all the hot Montreal women during summer or during Fall when they wear Leggings ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[Mudz]

Is the Russian airspace closed? Is Michkov already in USA? Might effect his presence at the draft and the interviews.

 

[ReHabs]

Is the Russian airspace closed? Is Michkov already in USA? Might effect his presence at the draft and the interviews.

He was in Qatar a few days ago, I doubt he would fly back into Russia when the draft is a few days away. I think he's already in North America tbh.

 

[BergevinBurner]

Is the Russian airspace closed? Is Michkov already in USA? Might effect his presence at the draft and the interviews.

Civilian flights are still going on but I could see them getting shut down in the near future if things escalate. Let's hope our baby boy has already made it over lol.

 

[Colezuki]

Civilian flights are still going on but I could see them getting shut down in the near future if things escalate. Let's hope our baby boy has already made it over lol.

Out of curiosity is there major news going on in Russia that I missed?

 

[ReHabs]

You don't tank two years and end up with sub-PPG players with the 1OA and 5OA. It's a waste of time. A team with 0 PPG players and 0 prospects who are considered to be future PPG players should have a larger, not smaller, risk appetite for elite point producers.

That's the summary of the position many of us hold. Take from it what you will.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Out of curiosity is there major news going on in Russia that I missed?

There is a current insurrection going on in Russia led by a mercenary group. Check the news.

Michkov by all accounts is already in the States.

That's all that should be said about it.

Moving on .....