Player Discussion Whose your 5th OA pick?

[Breakfast of Champs]

Will Smith of not michkov, he's electric.

I'd be happy with any of Smith/Leonard/Benson/Moore though

 

[WeThreeKings]

The year end press heavily implied playoffs was the goal next year.

Molson himself said they were in a rebuild and he's never used that term before, acknowledging that himself.

They were just reframing the picture for the team. But they are still rebuilding and talked about using cap space to acquire more picks.

 

[yianik]

The year end press heavily implied playoffs was the goal next year.

Could be wrong but I don't think he said " the goal " was playoffs, just that they they were a possibility. Doesn't mean we aren't still rebuilding.

Next year if we have fewer games lost to injury, more experienced young players, a PLD perhaps , more players coming up. That can all add up to us nibbling at a play off spot. But it doesn't mean we aren't still rebuilding, just that we are progressing within the rebuild.

 

[Habs]

Smith! I don't want to burn a pick on a guy who may not come over and play hockey here in 3 more years.

 

[RabbleMasterBlaster]

Could be wrong but I don't think he said " the goal " was playoffs, just that they they were a possibility. Doesn't mean we aren't still rebuilding.

Next year if we have fewer games lost to injury, more experienced young players, a PLD perhaps , more players coming up. That can all add up to us nibbling at a play off spot. But it doesn't mean we aren't still rebuilding, just that we are progressing within the rebuild.

True but look at it this way:

If Habs nab PLD and we can manage to have half as less player injuries, it'll be pretty hard imo to stay in the bottom. My guess is that's more or less how they also see it. I mean the number of injuries (especially season ending ones) this team suffers is pretty mind boggling.

 

[SwiftyHab]

13 days

 

[Jaynki]

One of Smith, Dvorsky or Reinbacher.

Depending on who falls and who is available.

Although improbable, i don't think its impossible that Fantilli or Carlsson drops to 5.

Don't think its out of the question Michkov goes top 4. Reinbacher or Smith or anyone really might go earlier than we think. All we need is a team going off the board .

 

[gusfring]

One of Smith, Dvorsky or Reinbacher.

Depending on who falls and who is available.

Although improbable, i don't think its impossible that Fantilli or Carlsson drops to 5.

Don't think its out of the question Michkov goes top 4. Reinbacher or Smith or anyone really might go earlier than we think. All we need is a team going off the board .

Fantilli is not dropping to 5. No chance.

 

[Jaynki]

Fantilli is not dropping to 5. No chance.

1. Bedard
2. Carlsson
3. Michkov
4. Will Smith

You think a scenario like this is impossible? There are some knocks on Fantilli. Again, i think its improbable. But i don't think its impossible.

 

[Deebs]

1. Bedard
2. Carlsson
3. Michkov
4. Will Smith

You think a scenario like this is impossible? There are some knocks on Fantilli. Again, i think its improbable. But i don't think its impossible.

I can't see it happening unless there some personal issue that comes up during interviews. You never know but I'd say the chances of him falling to 5 is less than 5%

 

[Habs]

I can't see it happening unless there some personal issue that comes up during interviews. You never know but I'd say the chances of him falling to 5 is less than 5%

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

If you have a shot at Michkov - it’s a no brainer. You have to draft him.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

1. Bedard
2. Carlsson
3. Michkov
4. Will Smith

You think a scenario like this is impossible? There are some knocks on Fantilli. Again, i think its improbable. But i don't think its impossible.

I don't see any possibility that a team takes Michkov over Carlsson or Fantili

 

[Jaynki]

I don't see any possibility that a team takes Michkov over Carlsson or Fantili

Well then

1. bedard
2. carlsson
3. Will smith
4. David reinbacher

Again, although improbable, is it impossible ? I don't think it is. Fantilli is the oldest player of the draft and some people question his hockey iq.

 

[ReHabs]

If you have a shot at Michkov - it’s a no brainer. You have to draft him.

On one hand you have a scenario that is a no brainer on the other hand you have the Montreal Canadiens organization who, no matter the leadership or management group, have to be the most clever guys in the room. How do you think it'll play out?

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Hate to say this but This looks like a KK draft year where 70% of us will probably be disappointed with our pick

Dvorsky lmaooo

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

On one hand you have a scenario that is a no brainer on the other hand you have the Montreal Canadiens organization who, no matter the leadership or management group, have to be the most clever guys in the room. How do you think it'll play out?

I don’t see reason for skepticism right now. They’ve done a mostly good job of development and drafting so far. And it’s only been one draft.

You didn’t like the Slaf pick? Okay. How about Beck? How about Hudson? It’s looking like a good draft for us. Did you like the trade for Dach?

Why the dark cloud here?

 

[SwiftyHab]

1. Bedard
2. Carlsson
3. Michkov
4. Will Smith

You think a scenario like this is impossible? There are some knocks on Fantilli. Again, i think its improbable. But i don't think its impossible.

Maybe Carlson but not Fantilli

 

[ReHabs]

I don’t see reason for skepticism right now. They’ve done a mostly good job of development and drafting so far. And it’s only been one draft.

You didn’t like the Slaf pick? Okay. How about Beck? How about Hudson? It’s looking like a good draft for us. Did you you the trade for Dach?

Why the dark cloud here?

Skeptical until proven otherwise. It’s not hard to lose. It’s much harder to win. These guys haven’t gotten close to putting together a winning team yet, and while it’s early enough I don’t think we (as a fanbase) ought to give them the benefit of the doubt like we (as a fanbase) did for Bergevin.

I think they outsmarted themselves with Slafkovksy’s development (much more than the pick itself which could at least be justified) and I don’t think for a moment they won’t do the same with their pick this year. Just the vibe I get. Mešar I’ve been optimistic or neutral about all year and they outsmarted themselves with him too — sticking him in the OHL when he could’ve just done another year where he was. I don’t understand how difficult it has to be: promote players after they outgrow their current league, and no earlier than that.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I don’t see reason for skepticism right now. They’ve done a mostly good job of development and drafting so far. And it’s only been one draft.

You didn’t like the Slaf pick? Okay. How about Beck? How about Hudson? It’s looking like a good draft for us. Did you you the trade for Dach?

Why the dark cloud here?

The Bergevin mystique hasn't come off around here.

It might take a few years for it to happen. You don't get over a toxic relationship of 10 years too quickly, unless you have experience of course.

 

[malcb33]

I'm not a fan of taking Rienbacher in the top 10. I like his game but to me, it's a bit of a reach. I think 10-15 range is where he falls.

If this happens, I would really hope management puts considerable assets on the table and try to snag Rienbacher. Florida pic + pics/ assets to move up and grab him would be fantastic.

Imagine walking potentially walking away with Michkov and Reinbacher...

 

[Tuggy]

If we stay at 5...I voted Will Smith.

I think that's who they take and I'd be happy with that.

 

[26Mats]

I voted Smith and liked him for a while now. What are the chances someone takes Smith over Carlsson? I like them both but I do wonder about the differences in value between Smith and Carlsson. Heck, some have Carlsson neck and neck with Fantilli right?

Imagine if the draft goes like this
Bedard
Fantilli
Smith
Carlsson
Not sure where Michkov goes.

I think there is a fair chance we have a shot at Michkov.. if we don't win a lottery. I'm not a fan of taking Rienbacher in the top 10. I like his game but to me, it's a bit of a reach. I think 10-15 range is where he falls.

Gorton likes to move up when his scouts tell him there's a guy worth moving up for...

First we need to secure the 17th pick. Then we await eagerly to see what HuGo do with it.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Where’s the slafkovsky option?

 

[HabbyGuy]

Part 2: This guy has Reinbacher draft value at our 2nd pick!.