How far does Matvei Michkov fall?

[Cooper09]

Arguably one of the most controversial players in the 2023 NHL Draft. With his KHL contract, along with playing in a country that is currently fighting a war. How far does he fall?

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[Realgud]

Too far

 

[ViD]

There’s nothing controversial about him other than non hockey things he doesn’t control.

Also loving experts dissecting his game saying he lacks physicality and corner battles when he is undersized and competes against men while Bedard and Fantilli enjoy playing teenagers

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Early 4th round

 

[norrisnick]

There’s nothing controversial about him other than non hockey things he doesn’t control.

Also loving experts dissecting his game saying he lacks physicality and corner battles when he is undersized and competes against men while Bedard and Fantilli enjoy playing teenagers

Wasn't Fantilli one of the youngest NCAA players?

 

[Cooper09]

Early 4th round

I was thinking 7th. Haha.

 

[kp61c]

Won't fall past the Caps. It will be symbolic if he falls right into their lap.

 

[CaptainShark]

I did a poll on that pre lottery:

Matvei Michkov - When will he be drafted?

According to all sources, Michkov is probably the 2nd most talented player in the upcoming draft, some even say he would have been able to challenge for Nr.1 if not for the circumstances (KHL-contract, the war, his alleged behavior). Under normal circumstances he would be a sure fire top4 pick...

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[STL fan in MN]

8th. Maybe 12th.

 

[rt]

Montreal should take him.

 

[canuckslover10]

11th hopefully

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Is it guaranteed he will come over after his KHL deal is done?

 

[ValeriKamensky]

Peoples are excited about his stars against adults. But 8 of his 20 points was against Kunlun (China). Their level is lower than most of CHL teams

 

[VanillaCoke]

Better not be further than eleventh

 

[Eternal Leaf]

I'm thinking the 28th pick is the right spot for him.

 

[Tube Skates]

I don’t think he’ll fall far. I think somebody will move up to draft him

 

[SwedishFire]

To talented to not be picked. Other players that they have to wait for has been picked before in top5. Depends on center need. Great top6 centers, you often does not trade for. You draft'em. And there are a very few FA signings of centers.

Chicago Bedard
Anaheim Fantelli - to talented to not draft, and center.
Cbj - major top6 center need
Sj - a bit of everything need
Montreal - drafted a winger, now a center is what they should go for.
Arizona - Everything.

You build trough centers and defense, not wings.

So my guess is San Jose or Arizona takes Michkov. Arizona has a player philosophy now, and it depends on Michkov fits that philosophy, well see. Grier, I could guess he wants north americans, but could also go Michkov.
If Michkov is there after Arizonas pick, I think he gets picked next. (Flyers right??)

 

[Guadana]

He should be drafted by Ducks, so even if he will be picked by SJ or MTL or Arizona is waaaay to far for him.

 

[Mohar Ikram]

To talented to not be picked. Other players that they have to wait for has been picked before in top5. Depends on center need. Great top6 centers, you often does not trade for. You draft'em. And there are a very few FA signings of centers.

Chicago Bedard
Anaheim Fantelli - to talented to not draft, and center.
Cbj - major top6 center need
Sj - a bit of everything need
Montreal - drafted a winger, now a center is what they should go for.
Arizona - Everything.

You build trough centers and defense, not wings.

So my guess is San Jose or Arizona takes Michkov. Arizona has a player philosophy now, and it depends on Michkov fits that philosophy, well see. Grier, I could guess he wants north americans, but could also go Michkov.
If Michkov is there after Arizonas pick, I think he gets picked next. (Flyers right??)

There are possibilities with Canadiens picking him because they got nice core of Suzuki-Dach and up coming Beck at the C. They just need one more top wing and Michkov is a good pick for them.

 

[Patty Ice]

All the way down to 4

 

[ijuka]

Quite far. Teams won't be happy about not being able to control his development for several years, some of which will be years during which other top prospects will be difference makers in NHL. Few GMs can afford to waste so many years with no return on a top pick.

 

[Patty Ice]

Quite far. Teams won't be happy about not being able to control his development for several years, some of which will be years during which other top prospects will be difference makers in NHL. Few GMs can afford to waste so many years with no return on a top pick.

Sharks can be patient with him. They are in line to suck the next couple of years so don't need an immediate ROI.

 

[Speyer]

I would still take him at 2.

 

[BLNY]

I'd be surprised if he doesn't go top 5.

 

[Castle8130]

To the Hawks somehow. Hawks will get both Bedard and Michkov. The two best players in the draft