That's too much. But 2nd round, why not? Big, strong guy who skates well and is fantastic defensively. Also, he's born September 12 so he's literally 3 days away from being eligible for the 24 NHL draft. Has to be youngest player in this draft class.
I don't think Barlow at 9 is crazy at all. I am not sure I would do it, but I understand the case for it.
Hagens is also really solid, he caught my eye a bit.
The problem with US kids is that they are trained like soviets back in the day. Playing together for long stretches of time makes wonders. They even play pass first game which is only feasible with understanding each other perfectly. It sometimes leads to Eichel and Larkin, sometimes to Fasching and that kid playing now fir Montreal (don't remember his name). That's good for team USA and not so much for individual careers.
The USNTDPs track record of developing studs says otherwise.
Definitely those are excellent players but playing for team USA they appeared to be better than now. Except for maybe Hughes.
Unbelievable, Dvorsky is about 3 months older than the youngest player and he is already a bull. When he is 27, he's going to be incredible tough to play against. Exactly what Yzerman and Fester been wanting for.
2nd youngest. Unger Sörum is 2 days younger.
I dunno about that man. Michkov is probably the 2nd best talent in the draft and only mocked at 4th due to circumstances.
He is , but Russian factor is getting even bigger especially with latest events.
If only those great talents like Dvorsky, Smith, Leonard etc can push Michkov to no. 9... Difficult to believe that 8 GMs ahead are stupid enough though.
I don't want to get anyone from that Canadian team with #9 pick
