Speculation: Mitchkov or Zach Benson.

[SamX]

Montreal have the 5th overall pick and both are available who do you pick ?

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[Estimated_Prophet]

Easily Michkov imo.

I would also take Smith over Benson as well.

 

[SlafySZN]

Easily Michkov imo.

I would also take Smith over Benson as well.

Why?

 

[Runner77]

Montreal have the 5th overall pick and both are available who do you pick ?

I’d humbly suggest reading up on our draft thread where several of our draft-savvy posters have already broken down prognostications: 2023 NHL Entry Draft

 

[Natey]

Benson and it's not even close.

I'd also take him over plenty of others. 3rd overall for sure. Maybe 2nd.

Benson is the smartest player in the draft. And easily the best two way forward with high end offensive potential.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Michkov, and I love Benson.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Either.

We likely get neither.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Mitchkov

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Unfortunately i dont think Habs management will take Michkov unless he slides to FLA pick

 

[Scintillating10]

Benson for me. But both be gone when Habs draft

 

[Jaynki]

Very tough question.

Michkov is right up there with Bedard but at some point we have to draw a line because there is also massive opportunity cost in picking him if he don't come.

Habs desperately need superstar and Michkov is one. He would end the rebuild the second he is here.

Where i draw the line personally, is when i believe the player have very low odds of becoming a superstar. Benson is not one of them.

He is an awesome player and has an awesome skillset. I think he has strong superstar potential and he would round our top 6 greatly with the player we already have in place, even better if we acquire PLD, therefore i would chose him above Michkov.

 

[Milhouse40]

I'm not mad of picking either one.
Mitchkov is the best prospect....but considering the whole contract thing, would take Benson.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

I’m blocking everyone that voted Benson

 

[Mrb1p]

I’m blocking everyone that voted Benson

Amen

 

[morhilane]

I voted Benson, but I don't mind Michkov.

 

[Natey]

I’m blocking everyone that voted Benson

Amen

See ya!

 

[Kojo]

Montreal have the 5th overall pick and both are available who do you pick ?

Michkov is going to be selected second overall, he's just too good to pass on even with all the outside factors surrounding him.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Michkov is going to be selected second overall, he's just too good to pass on even with all the outside factors surrounding him.

If Michkov is going second, we want to be fourth.

 

[MD thaivuN]

i'll take the 2nd best prospect of the draft and not worry about rushing him to the NHL

 

[BaseballCoach]

i'll take the 2nd best prospect of the draft and not worry about rushing him to the NHL

It's ok, he doesn't mind. Loves playing as the big fish in the small pond. He may get to the NHL before 2026 only if they kick him out of the league for repeated abuse of officials. Then he and his clan will suddenly prioritize the NHL.

 

[Maitz]

I don’t think that’s a debate, it’s Michkov and it’s not even close. The guy is a superstar in the making

 

[Kojo]

If Michkov is going second, we want to be fourth.

We want to draft in the top-6 and if Michkov is available when it's our turn we must draft him. Except if we win the lottery.

 

[BaseballCoach]

We want to draft in the top-6 and if Michkov is available when it's our turn we must draft him. Except if we win the lottery.

Why draft a small, entitled player who does not prioritize the NHL?

 

[Kojo]

Why draft a small, entitled player who does not prioritize the NHL?

Don't @ me with that bullshit.

 

[BaseballCoach]

Don't @ me with that bullshit.

Well, he is 148 pounds.

He has a reputation for abusing referees when he does not get the calls he wants.

And he signed a 5 year deal to play in the KHL.

These are facts.

He may grow, he may grow up, he may come over eventually, but these are legitimate risks. Why not draft another very good player instead?