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

[Kennerback]

If only... I have little doubt that Michkov will drop and not be picked by the Habs.

We can get cute and roll that the B,C,D NTDP prospect become something (Pick the one you prefer)?

 

[Canadienna]

1-2 is pretty set with Bedard/Fantilli.

3-4-5 will probably include Carlsson, Michkov, Smith.

I take them in that order.

Don't pass on Michkov if given the chance. Just don't do it.

Honestly the pro-anti Michkov debates are already retreads but they are going to be so played out by the draft.

 

[TomKosto]

So Dvorsky and Slafkovsy has our building blocks for the future? Karma for 24cups I guess...

 

[SnapVirus]

Michkov is better than Fantilli, Carlsson and Smith.

If we end up picking him at 5. Its similar to have the 2nd overall pick. That would be a win.

Without war happening and in a regular political climate it would be a debate between Michkov-Bedard for 1a-1b.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Picking 5th, Gilbert Brule or bust baby!!

 

[montreal]

say the Jackets take Smith, who does SJ take? would they consider Michkov or Carlsson. Wonder what it would cost to move up 1 spot to get Carlsson if that were to happen as Jackets are rumored to be high on Smith.

 

[admiralcadillac]

If Habs don’t want to draft Michkov what are the odds they try and trade up to guarantee Carlsson or Smith?

Idk what that would cost.

 

[KevSkillz4]

I'm happy! Just let's Habs management draft the best guy!

 

[River Meadow]

with our luck we draft Michkov and he never plays in the NHL.

Good thing we have Bobrov tho

 

[Tuggy]

Why are so many convinced the Habs wouldn't take Michkov?

 

[sukimono]

Ah I see. Well I will never forgive this franchise if they pass up on Michkov for Dvorsky and he comes over.

This. It's a bit of a gamble but ffs one we need to take

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Imagine if Bobrov has a plan to sneak Michkov and his family out of Russia and get them fast tracked Canadian visas

 

[Gravity]

say the Jackets take Smith, who does SJ take? would they consider Michkov or Carlsson. Wonder what it would cost to move up 1 spot to get Carlsson if that were to happen as Jackets are rumored to be high on Smith.

I think CBJ takes Michkov.

 

[TT1]

1) Bedard
2) Fantilli
3) Carlsson or Smith
4) Carlsson or Smith
5) Michkov

THE DREAM

 

[No More Subban]

I think Michkov can drop to us, but doubt we actually pick up which sucks.

Any teams above us that would take the chance on him? Could also see Will Smith going 3rd if Columbus really like him.

Would be insane if somehow Carlsson drops to us.

if carlsson drops, that means there's something wrong with him (like wright)

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

Man this draft really will be unexpected.

It really just depends on the Russian factor.
Are teams leaking Michkov as no draft in hopes he falls?

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

If Habs don’t want to draft Michkov what are the odds they try and trade up to guarantee Carlsson or Smith?

Idk what that would cost.

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Trading up in the top 4 pretty much never happens.

 

[AHShadow]

Sharks are the only team I can see taking a chance on him. Columbus seems to want Smith

Wonder if Anaheim would skip on Fantilli to go for Michkov since they have Zegras and McTavish.



I know Martineau is pretty new so doubt he has insider info, but cool that he's pushing for the habs to draft Michkov.

 

[Rapala]

Meh I'm good what with all that winning culture we injected into our group of AHL players.

 

[The Great Weal]

say the Jackets take Smith, who does SJ take? would they consider Michkov or Carlsson. Wonder what it would cost to move up 1 spot to get Carlsson if that were to happen as Jackets are rumored to be high on Smith.

That's what I was wondering. Sharks have no issues making risky decisions.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

I think CBJ takes Michkov.

Doubt it. They already have their russian failures with Zherdev and Filatov. They are the least likely to draft Michkov.

 

[JohnTheBaptist]

Michkov! Game breaking talent.

 

[River Meadow]

Why are so many convinced the Habs wouldn't take Michkov?

Because, that French RDS guy who leaked Habs taking Slaf #1, said he spoke to insiders in Habs Org and it's a NO.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Matvei Michkov no matter what !!

 

[Kennerback]

If Habs don’t want to draft Michkov what are the odds they try and trade up to guarantee Carlsson or Smith?

Idk what that would cost.

For all I know Michkov goes ahead of them. When they review the tape and know their job rides on it, he might be gone. Would not be shocked if Smith or Carlson is left when we pick.